South Gloucestershire | Archive | 2005 | February
TWO community transport stalwarts are leaving the Yate-based service this month. And, although the departures are, of course, tinged with sadness both are leaving for the most joyous of reasons. Gazette feature writer Kirsty Ramsden spoke to Yate, Sodbury and District Community Transport manager, Jenni Moorhouse, and assistant manager Jacky Wright to find out more. more...
SIR - On behalf of Dursley Male Voice Choir may I publicly thank everyone who was involved in the presentation of the concert last Saturday for the Tsunami Appeal. more...
Sir - During the 24 hours between 7pm on Saturday, February 19 and 7pm on Sunday, February 20 a group of local teenagers will be in Wickwar's Holy Trinity Church room eating nothing and drinking only water. They are taking part in a nation-wide teenage fast, organised by World Vision, the aim of which is to raise one million pounds to provide much needed food, water, health care, support and care for the orphans of the victims of HIV/Aids. more...
SIR - Conservative Michael Howard has yet again adopted UKIP policy. He has suddenly decided he wants to stem the vast flow of foreigners into the country. more...
SIR - Does anyone remember two collie-type dogs by the names of Hilda and Judy? I was to believe that they came from the Gloucester area. We then 'adopted' them which was about five years ago. more...
HISTORY buffs in Tytherington are counting on modern technology to solve the mystery of human remains unearthed in the village. more...
PREGNANCY crisis centre, the Willow Tree, is to launch its schools' sex and relationship education programme in the next few weeks. more...
DAVID Hockney's "take" on the Brothers Grimm is to be the subject of an art exhibition in Thornbury this month - and that's no fairy tale. more...
THE delivery centre behind Yate's main post office is to be relocated, raising fears that collecting parcels will be chaotic for hundreds of residents. more...
SCHOOLCHILDREN in Frenchay have been left high and dry after a bus company has cancelled the early morning service that takes them to school. more...
COMMUTERS across South Gloucestershire are set to benefit from an improved bus network when changes to services are introduced next week. more...
A PROP raffled off at the end of a pantomime has helped boost an appeal to build a new children's hospice for the South West. more...
NORTHAVON MP Steve Webb has proved he is a first when it comes to innovative ideas and use of technology. more...
A PARTING presentation gift to a key member of Dodington Parish Band should certainly hit the right note. more...
TWICE editor of the Gazette David Cullimore retired yesterday after a lifetime in provincial newspapers. more...
COUNCIL chiefs battling the scourge of graffiti are cracking down on traders who sell spray paint to youngsters aged under 16. more...
A ROSE HILL old boy returned to the Alderley school on Saturday to official open the new all-weather, multi-sports pitch. more...
NEW editor Skip Walker spent the first four years of her career as a reporter at the Daily Express, way back when most national newspapers were still based in Fleet Street. more...
A PILLAR of the Chipping Sodbury community is leaving for a fresh challenge and a new job. more...
COUNCILLORS in Pilning this week won assurances of imminent action over an unofficial traveller site on Green Belt land in the village. more...
NHS CHIEFS have been accused of depriving Thornbury Hospital of badly needed beds in a bid to save cash. more...
A GROUP of Irish travellers caused chaos in Chipping Sodbury after setting up camp in a busy car park. more...
THORNBURY'S fundraising Swimarathon - otherwise known at the Big Splash - is fast approaching (March 4-6)) and anyone thinking of taking the plunge should book a place now. more...
PLANNING applications received by South Gloucestershire Council include: more...
THE future of Frenchay Hospital was thrust even further into the political domain this week. more...
THORNBURY's popular young people's music and drama Eisteddfod is now well underway and scores of young singers and musicians have already been demonstrating their vocal, choral and orchestral skills. more...
TWO massive games in four days face Ian Atkins's side as they seek to salvage some glory from a season which initially promised so much. more...
PROFESSIONAL wrestling will make a glorious return to Yate at the end of the month, with a grappling extravaganza that features a 'derby match' of sorts. more...
Egham Town 0 Mangotsfield United 3 more...
Brislington 1 Hallen 2 more...
GLOUCESTERSHIRE has become the focus of the national golf world following a prestigious appointment that has completed a remarkable and unprecedented double success. more...
Tuesday was a proud moment in the history of Bristol City football club. The Reds didn't have a game themselves, but star striker Leroy Lita was involved in a match at Derby's Pride Park stadium - turning out for England under 21s no less! more...
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