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An artist's impression of the proposed scheme looking north towards Thornbury

Planning and development

New cycle path in Thornbury approved despite anti-social behaviour fears

A new 36 megawatt battery storage facility in Slimbridge has been approved by Stroud District Council

A new 36 megawatt battery storage facility in Slimbridge has been approved by Stroud District Council

Planning and development

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Plans for battery plant near WWT Slimbridge approved despite fears

(L to R) Alan Pitcher commercial director for wholesale lenses, Daniel Peacey site manager, Tim Precious commercial general manager and Timothée Arnaud operations director

(L to R) Alan Pitcher commercial director for wholesale lenses, Daniel Peacey site manager, Tim Precious commercial general manager and Timothée Arnaud operations director

Major Thornbury employer celebrates 50 years of production in town

Philip Overbury is due to be sentenced tomorrow, Friday, at Cheltenham Magistrates Court

Philip Overbury is due to be sentenced tomorrow, Friday, at Cheltenham Magistrates Court

Cirencester man in his 80s due in court over shocking offences

Departing Stroud MP Siobhan Baillie has issued a statement after her election defeat

Departing Stroud MP Siobhan Baillie has issued a statement after her election defeat

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Departing Stroud MP issues statement after election defeat

Avon and Somerset Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to after human remains were found at the Clifton Suspension Bridge

Avon and Somerset Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to after human remains were found at the Clifton Suspension Bridge

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Image released of suspect following discovery of human remains in suitcases

Plans have been put forward to expand HMP Leyhill near Wotton and Thornbury

Plans have been put forward to expand HMP Leyhill near Wotton and Thornbury

Planning and development

Plans revealed to expand prison near Wotton

The Armstrong Hall complex in Thornbury - photo by Doug Fowler

The Armstrong Hall complex in Thornbury - photo by Doug Fowler

Planning and development

Another public meeting for update on Armstrong Hall

Joshua Atkinson, of Imperial Court, appeared at Gloucester Crown Court on Monday, June 24 charged with offences of rape, sexual assault, assault by penetration and attempted rape

Joshua Atkinson, of Imperial Court, appeared at Gloucester Crown Court on Monday, June 24 charged with offences of rape, sexual assault, assault by penetration and attempted rape

Man, 27, charged with sexual offences against seven women

A manhunt has been launched after two suitcases containing suspected human remains were found at the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol.

A manhunt has been launched after two suitcases containing suspected human remains were found at the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol.

Two suitcases containing ‘human remains’ found on landmark bridge

Wain Homes has been refused permission by Stroud District Council to develop the site off Box Road in Cam

Wain Homes has been refused permission by Stroud District Council to develop the site off Box Road in Cam

Planning and development

Bid for ‘crowded’ home plan on car park near railway station rejected

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Customers queue for 19 hours as fast-food chain opens in Gloucestershire

Ed Fisher has been told he can't park on his own driveway

Ed Fisher has been told he can't park on his own driveway

Local government

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'I've been told I can't park on my driveway - or I'll be breaking the law'

Jack Bidwell, of Melrose Avenue, Yate, was caught over the alcohol limit in October last year

Jack Bidwell, of Melrose Avenue, Yate, was caught over the alcohol limit in October last year

Yate man fined and banned for drink driving

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £169.50

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £169.50

UK households could be due £170 TV Licence refund - are you eligible?

Canal & River Trust

Canal & River Trust

Special events to celebrate 150th anniversary of Sharpness Docks

The proposed children's home is located in Frampton Cotterell

The proposed children's home is located in Frampton Cotterell

Planning and development

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Plans to open new children's care home in Yate area

Dursley Summer Festival is returning on Saturday, July 13

Dursley Summer Festival is returning on Saturday, July 13

Exciting summer event taking place in Dursley this weekend

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle collision on the A40 in Gloucester.

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious two-vehicle collision on the A40 in Gloucester.

Woman flown to hospital with serious injuries after crash

Conservative and former MP Luke Hall has issued a statement after his election defeat

Conservative and former MP Luke Hall has issued a statement after his election defeat

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Departing Thornbury and Yate MP issues statement after election defeat

Dursley Town Ladies head coach Steph Hill was runner up for the second year running at the GFA Grassroots Football Awards

Dursley Town Ladies head coach Steph Hill was runner up for the second year running at the GFA Grassroots Football Awards

Dursley club 'lucky' to have inspiring coach

Staff at Clarkson's Farm have revealed what it is like to work with Jeremy Clarkson.

Staff at Clarkson's Farm have revealed what it is like to work with Jeremy Clarkson.

Clarkson's Farm

Clarkson’s Farm staff reveal what it’s like to work with Jeremy Clarkson

Yate Relay for Life. Photo by Rich Mcd

Yate Relay for Life. Photo by Rich Mcd

Yate community comes together in a 24 hour relay for life

Newly elected MP Claire Young has released a statement over fears that the Beko / Hotpoint factory in Yate could close

Newly elected MP Claire Young has released a statement over fears that the Beko / Hotpoint factory in Yate could close

MP's pledge to get "best possible outcome" over fears of Yate factory closure

Harvey, 12, has started a successful car valeting business

Harvey, 12, has started a successful car valeting business

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Boy who started successful business inspired by Andrew Tate

A woman has appeared in court after she sent indecent images of her child to a man who had a sexual interest in children.

A woman has appeared in court after she sent indecent images of her child to a man who had a sexual interest in children.

Mum's appalling crime against her own child

Newly elected MP Claire Young (middle) is stepping down from her council leader role

Newly elected MP Claire Young (middle) is stepping down from her council leader role

Local government

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New council leader to be announced after MP wins seat

Accounts manager Andrew Maxted admitted defrauding Staverton Technology Park-based Building Solutions Ltd when he appeared at Gloucester Crown Court. Library image

Accounts manager Andrew Maxted admitted defrauding Staverton Technology Park-based Building Solutions Ltd when he appeared at Gloucester Crown Court. Library image

Accounts manager's fraud led to building company's collapse

Embrace the summer season with Aztec Hotel and Spa

Embrace the summer season with Aztec Hotel and Spa

Embrace the summer season with Aztec Hotel and Spa

RAF Fairford plays host to the Royal International Air Tattoo from July 19 to 21

RAF Fairford plays host to the Royal International Air Tattoo from July 19 to 21

Unforgettable experiences for young people at Fairford event this month

Planned bus improvements for the Stroud area are due to begin in September - photo by Elizabeth Oakley

Planned bus improvements for the Stroud area are due to begin in September - photo by Elizabeth Oakley

Local government

Dursley bus service due to be improved soon

David James from Uley has been jailed after sexually assaulting two girls more than 40 years ago

David James from Uley has been jailed after sexually assaulting two girls more than 40 years ago

Man from village near Dursley jailed for sexually assaulting girls

Michael Tucker, aged 35, of Buckthorn Court, Yate, has admitted driving a Vauxhall without due care and attention (library image)

Michael Tucker, aged 35, of Buckthorn Court, Yate, has admitted driving a Vauxhall without due care and attention (library image)

Yate man caught driving without due care and attention

Redcliffe Homes team building event

Redcliffe Homes team building event

From building homes to building teams

Stroud Water by Anna Kat

Stroud Water by Anna Kat

Red fox, sparrowhawk and a dove in the camera club

Nibley Festival 2024

Nibley Festival 2024

A grand farewell for final Nibley Festival

A good conversation

A good conversation

Letter of the day

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Letter: Dismay at lack of conversation friendly conversation in public places

UK Today

Have you checked your windowsill? 8 things you should never leave there

Doctor reveals 'best hangover cure' is a 'little-known' tipple the night before

Popular TV channels to change next week due to major broadcaster rebrand

'Nationwide issue' with card payments reported at major stores including Asda

Worried about a power cut? What to do and who to call if you lose power

13-year-old 'over the moon' to discover megalodon shark tooth on UK beach

Sport

Dursley Town Ladies head coach Steph Hill was runner up for the second year running at the GFA Grassroots Football Awards

Dursley club 'lucky' to have inspiring coach

WEEKLY round-up of cricket fixtures by Steve Hill

WEEKLY round-up of cricket fixtures by Steve Hill

Weekly round-up of cricket fixtures in area

Glamorgan narrowly miss out at Cheltenham College in thrilling match against Gloucestershire

Glamorgan narrowly miss out at Cheltenham College in thrilling match against Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire draw in tie which almost saw world record smashed

Lele Nairns, an integral part of Bradley Stoke Judo Club has been selected to represent Great Britain at the Paris Olympics

Lele Nairns, an integral part of Bradley Stoke Judo Club has been selected to represent Great Britain at the Paris Olympics

Pride as Bradley Stoke Judo member selected for Olympics

Weekly cricket round-up by Steve Hill

Weekly cricket round-up by Steve Hill

Latest round-up of cricket results in area

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National Sport

England’s Declan Rice celebrates following the Euro 2024 semi-final win over the Netherlands (Bradley Collyer/PA)

England’s Declan Rice celebrates following the Euro 2024 semi-final win over the Netherlands (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Declan Rice out to rewrite history after being ‘haunted’ by Euro 2020 final loss

Matthew Waite took a flurry of late wickets to help guide Worcestershire to victory (David Davies/PA)

Matthew Waite took a flurry of late wickets to help guide Worcestershire to victory (David Davies/PA)

Worcestershire end winless Blast run with victory over Leicestershire

Barbora Krejcikova teared up when speaking about Jana Novotna (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Barbora Krejcikova teared up when speaking about Jana Novotna (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Emotional Barbora Krejcikova makes Jana Novotna tribute after reaching final

Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds admits he is like a “caged tiger” when watching Wrexham (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds admits he is like a “caged tiger” when watching Wrexham (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Ryan Reynolds: I live, breathe, eat and sleep Wrexham

West Indies missed the chance to give James Anderson a guard of honour due to their celebrations (Steven Paston/PA)

West Indies missed the chance to give James Anderson a guard of honour due to their celebrations (Steven Paston/PA)

West Indies miss James Anderson guard of honour plan due to run out celebrations

Jasmine Paolini and Barbora Krejcikova (PA)

Jasmine Paolini and Barbora Krejcikova (PA)

Wimbledon day 11: Jasmine Paolini and Barbora Krejcikova set up surprise final

Henry Patten has reached his first grand slam final (Mike Egerton/PA)

Henry Patten has reached his first grand slam final (Mike Egerton/PA)

Henry Patten wins British battle with Neal Skupski to reach men’s doubles final

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Thornbury

An artist's impression of the proposed scheme looking north towards Thornbury

Planning and development

New cycle path in Thornbury approved despite anti-social behaviour fears

A new 36 megawatt battery storage facility in Slimbridge has been approved by Stroud District Council

A new 36 megawatt battery storage facility in Slimbridge has been approved by Stroud District Council

Planning and development

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Plans for battery plant near WWT Slimbridge approved despite fears

(L to R) Alan Pitcher commercial director for wholesale lenses, Daniel Peacey site manager, Tim Precious commercial general manager and Timothée Arnaud operations director

(L to R) Alan Pitcher commercial director for wholesale lenses, Daniel Peacey site manager, Tim Precious commercial general manager and Timothée Arnaud operations director

Major Thornbury employer celebrates 50 years of production in town

Departing Stroud MP Siobhan Baillie has issued a statement after her election defeat

Departing Stroud MP Siobhan Baillie has issued a statement after her election defeat

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Departing Stroud MP issues statement after election defeat

Avon and Somerset Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to after human remains were found at the Clifton Suspension Bridge

Avon and Somerset Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to after human remains were found at the Clifton Suspension Bridge

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Image released of suspect following discovery of human remains in suitcases

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News in Brief

An artist's impression of the proposed scheme looking north towards Thornbury

Planning and development

New cycle path in Thornbury approved despite anti-social behaviour fears

A new 36 megawatt battery storage facility in Slimbridge has been approved by Stroud District Council

A new 36 megawatt battery storage facility in Slimbridge has been approved by Stroud District Council

Planning and development

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Plans for battery plant near WWT Slimbridge approved despite fears

(L to R) Alan Pitcher commercial director for wholesale lenses, Daniel Peacey site manager, Tim Precious commercial general manager and Timothée Arnaud operations director

(L to R) Alan Pitcher commercial director for wholesale lenses, Daniel Peacey site manager, Tim Precious commercial general manager and Timothée Arnaud operations director

Major Thornbury employer celebrates 50 years of production in town

Avon and Somerset Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to after human remains were found at the Clifton Suspension Bridge

Avon and Somerset Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to after human remains were found at the Clifton Suspension Bridge

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Image released of suspect following discovery of human remains in suitcases

Plans have been put forward to expand HMP Leyhill near Wotton and Thornbury

Plans have been put forward to expand HMP Leyhill near Wotton and Thornbury

Planning and development

Plans revealed to expand prison near Wotton

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Yate and Sodbury

Temperatures are set to nudge into the 30s

Can I go home from work if it's too hot? What employers should do in the heatwave

The school playground, behind the new security fence, where the existing footpath runs

The school playground, behind the new security fence, where the existing footpath runs

Yate and Sodbury

Footpath through Yate school playground to be diverted due to safeguarding

Fundraiser Sam Potter with his hero dad Simon

Fundraiser Sam Potter with his hero dad Simon

Yate and Sodbury

Yate men climb three peaks for terminally ill dad

Chipping Sodbury festivals captured by Rich McD

Chipping Sodbury festivals captured by Rich McD

Yate and Sodbury

Chipping Sodbury hosts full day festival fun

Mark and Christ Thorne with Rich Hext

Mark and Christ Thorne with Rich Hext

Yate and Sodbury

Team to cycle Yate to Dublin for four charities

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Sir Keir Starmer’s favourability ratings have improved since he became Prime Minister (Lucy North/PA)

Sir Keir Starmer’s favourability ratings have improved since he became Prime Minister (Lucy North/PA)

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Starmer enjoying ‘honeymoon’ with voters, poll suggests

(Danny Lawson/PA)

(Danny Lawson/PA)

Nearly half of primary school governors say budgets hit by falling pupil numbers

Charles Kennedy died in 2015 (Chris Ison/PA)

Charles Kennedy died in 2015 (Chris Ison/PA)

Charles Kennedy’s family ‘extremely pleased’ at Lib Dem win, new MP says

The Justice Secretary will see conditions in two prisons for herself before setting out the Government’s plans. (Lucy North/PA)

The Justice Secretary will see conditions in two prisons for herself before setting out the Government’s plans. (Lucy North/PA)

Justice Secretary to reveal plan to deal with ‘catastrophic’ prison overcrowding

People using nasal sprays were less likely to be prescribed antibiotics compared to those receiving the usual standard care (Yui Mok/PA)

People using nasal sprays were less likely to be prescribed antibiotics compared to those receiving the usual standard care (Yui Mok/PA)

Over-the-counter nasal sprays may keep coughs, colds and flu at bay, trial shows

Red admiral butterflies are now living in England all year round (Mark Searle/Butterfly Conservation/PA)

Red admiral butterflies are now living in England all year round (Mark Searle/Butterfly Conservation/PA)

Public urged to join butterfly count as species spread north with climate change

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at Trump National Doral Miami, (Rebecca Blackwell/AP)

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at Trump National Doral Miami, (Rebecca Blackwell/AP)

Trump lawyers pressure judge to overturn ex-president’s hush money conviction

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