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Aaron Weaver, aged 34, of King’s Road, Stonehouse, denies rape and two counts of sexual assault

Man, 34, charged with rape and sexual assault named after court hearing

TG Jones, formerly trading as WH Smith, has issued a closing down sale at its branch in Thornbury.

TG Jones, formerly trading as WH Smith, has issued a closing down sale at its branch in Thornbury.

Closing down sale at major UK brand in South Glos town

The listed Lattimore Farm includes a seven-bedroom farmhouse, annex accommodation, traditional farm buildings and approximately 1.8 acres on Bury Hill Lane.

The listed Lattimore Farm includes a seven-bedroom farmhouse, annex accommodation, traditional farm buildings and approximately 1.8 acres on Bury Hill Lane.

Listed seven-bedroom farmhouse on edge of Yate goes on sale for £1.25m

A road closure has been put into place near Bourton-on-the-Water following a serious collision this morning (Monday 28 September).

A road closure has been put into place near Bourton-on-the-Water following a serious collision this morning (Monday 28 September).

Four-mile queues on M5 after vehicle fire in Gloucestershire

Former York City manager Stuart Maynard is the favourite to take over at Forest Green Rovers, according to BettingOdds.com

Former York City manager Stuart Maynard is the favourite to take over at Forest Green Rovers, according to BettingOdds.com

Who are the favourites to take over at Forest Green as Savage 'accepts' offer?

A teenage boy who assaulted a woman has walked free from court with no punishment.

A teenage boy who assaulted a woman has walked free from court with no punishment.

Teenage boy who assaulted woman in Sodbury escapes punishment as his name revealed

Marcio Marcel, aged 33, was caught with a quantity of the Class A drug along with more than £880 in criminal cash in Dursley

Marcio Marcel, aged 33, was caught with a quantity of the Class A drug along with more than £880 in criminal cash in Dursley

Coke dealer caught with wad of cash in Dursley locked up as name revealed

Parking in Streamleaze in Thornbury

Parking in Streamleaze in Thornbury

Double yellow lines to be brought in on ‘death trap’ road in South Gloucestershire

Wheels have been stolen off a van in a village near Dursley (library image)

Wheels have been stolen off a van in a village near Dursley (library image)

Wheels stolen off van in village near Dursley

A Royal Mail worker delivering mail

A Royal Mail worker delivering mail

Major update on postal issues across Stroud and Dursley areas

A low-hanging cable has forced the closure of A38 this morning

A low-hanging cable has forced the closure of A38 this morning

Latest after low-hanging cable shuts major South Glos route

The former NatWest bank in Berkeley could undergo a major refurbishment

The former NatWest bank in Berkeley could undergo a major refurbishment

Planning and development

Plans to transform former bank which has stood empty for years

Wards Solicitors has relocated to a new ground-floor office in Yate Shopping Centre. Library image

Wards Solicitors has relocated to a new ground-floor office in Yate Shopping Centre. Library image

Why Yate business at shopping centre has relocated

Proposals for a new Burger King at the Morrisons petrol station in Yate have sparked objections over safety and pedestrian access

Proposals for a new Burger King at the Morrisons petrol station in Yate have sparked objections over safety and pedestrian access

New Burger King plans in Yate spark traffic and pedestrian safety concerns

News

King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

King Charles III

Public rally around King Charles amid bid to prosecute him in court

An urban explorer falling through a roof.

An urban explorer falling through a roof.

WATCH: Young person falling through roof at dangerous site as police issue warning

Somewhere South brings women together through activities including walks, dinners, wild swimming, padel, creative workshops and wellbeing sessions across Gloucestershire.

Somewhere South brings women together through activities including walks, dinners, wild swimming, padel, creative workshops and wellbeing sessions across Gloucestershire.

How a women’s social club is helping Gloucestershire strangers become friends

Claire Young MP with Annalisa Heal and her father Chris

Claire Young MP with Annalisa Heal and her father Chris

Thornbury and Yate MP calls for more support for farmers after hot summer

Dursley death notices and funeral announcements from the Gazette Series

Dursley death notices and funeral announcements from the Gazette Series

Death notices and funeral announcements from the Gazette Series

The Channel 4 show has made some changes for its latest series.

The Channel 4 show has made some changes for its latest series.

New Gogglebox duo with Thatcher connection join Wiltshire and Cotswold couples

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as the Government is stepping up support to help people with autism, ADHD, dyslexia and other neurodivergent conditions move into and stay in work.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as the Government is stepping up support to help people with autism, ADHD, dyslexia and other neurodivergent conditions move into and stay in work.

DWP targets people with autism, ADHD and dyslexia to return to work

Roni Size Reprazent will headline Bristol Sounds at Canons Marsh Amphitheatre on June 25, celebrating 30 years of New Forms.

Roni Size Reprazent will headline Bristol Sounds at Canons Marsh Amphitheatre on June 25, celebrating 30 years of New Forms.

Bristol music legends announce special homecoming show for 2027

Gloucestershire’s Energy from Waste Facility is holding a community open day on October 24, offering guided tours of the site to visitors.

Gloucestershire’s Energy from Waste Facility is holding a community open day on October 24, offering guided tours of the site to visitors.

See what happens to your rubbish on tour of Gloucestershire waste facility

Here is everything motorists need to know about how speed cameras work, the speeds that can trigger them, and common myths

Here is everything motorists need to know about how speed cameras work, the speeds that can trigger them, and common myths

What speed actually triggers a speed camera? Car expert explains

Stroud District Council says detailed surveys of Stratford Park Lido will take place over winter before its scheduled reopening in May 2027. Pictured: the Synchro Stingrays at the Stroud Lido end of season Splash Up event

Stroud District Council says detailed surveys of Stratford Park Lido will take place over winter before its scheduled reopening in May 2027. Pictured: the Synchro Stingrays at the Stroud Lido end of season Splash Up event

Local government

Stroud council shares next steps for lido as winter surveys get under way

Here's where to fill up for less

Here's where to fill up for less

Where to find the cheapest petrol and diesel around Yate today

Saxophonist Rob Burton will appear at Chipping Sodbury Town Hall on Tuesday, November 10

Saxophonist Rob Burton will appear at Chipping Sodbury Town Hall on Tuesday, November 10

Classic FM ‘rising star’ saxophonist to perform in Chipping Sodbury

Councillors Kate Tomlinson and Jake Andrews

Councillors Kate Tomlinson and Jake Andrews

Local government

Councillors say developer refused meetings over Abbey Farm improvements

Here is everything motorists need to know about how speed cameras work, the speeds that can trigger them, and common myths

Here is everything motorists need to know about how speed cameras work, the speeds that can trigger them, and common myths

How fast can you go before triggering a speed camera? Truth behind rumors revealed!

Drone footage captured during August's dry spell has revealed the outline of a long-lost garden fountain at Dyrham Park,

Drone footage captured during August's dry spell has revealed the outline of a long-lost garden fountain at Dyrham Park,

Drone footage reveals 'fascinating' outline of historic object at National Trust site

Three people have denied charges against them after a fatal shooting at a traveller site.

Three people have denied charges against them after a fatal shooting at a traveller site.

Three deny charges over fatal shooting at traveller site near Swindon

Richard E Grant will appear on The Celebrity Traitors, which returns for its second series this evening

Richard E Grant will appear on The Celebrity Traitors, which returns for its second series this evening

Richard E Grant admits Celebrity Traitors blunder was 'biggest mistake of my life'

Sport

Robbie Savage has left Forest Green Rovers to become Peterborough United manager

Robbie Savage speaks out after leaving FGR and landing new job

Former York City manager Stuart Maynard is the favourite to take over at Forest Green Rovers, according to BettingOdds.com

Former York City manager Stuart Maynard is the favourite to take over at Forest Green Rovers, according to BettingOdds.com

Who are the favourites to take over at Forest Green as Savage 'accepts' offer?

James Philp scoring Thornbury's match-winning try

James Philp scoring Thornbury's match-winning try

James Philp's stunning late try seals dramatic Thornbury league victory

FGR manager Robbie Savage has reportedly been offered the job at Peterborough United

FGR manager Robbie Savage has reportedly been offered the job at Peterborough United

Dale Vince issues statement as Robbie Savage 'offered' League One job

Forest Green Rovers First Team manager Robbie Savage praises his team during the National League

Forest Green Rovers First Team manager Robbie Savage praises his team during the National League

Robbie Savage in talks to join struggling League One club

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Thornbury

Somewhere South brings women together through activities including walks, dinners, wild swimming, padel, creative workshops and wellbeing sessions across Gloucestershire.

How a women’s social club is helping Gloucestershire strangers become friends

Claire Young MP with Annalisa Heal and her father Chris

Claire Young MP with Annalisa Heal and her father Chris

Thornbury and Yate MP calls for more support for farmers after hot summer

Roni Size Reprazent will headline Bristol Sounds at Canons Marsh Amphitheatre on June 25, celebrating 30 years of New Forms.

Roni Size Reprazent will headline Bristol Sounds at Canons Marsh Amphitheatre on June 25, celebrating 30 years of New Forms.

Bristol music legends announce special homecoming show for 2027

Gloucestershire’s Energy from Waste Facility is holding a community open day on October 24, offering guided tours of the site to visitors.

Gloucestershire’s Energy from Waste Facility is holding a community open day on October 24, offering guided tours of the site to visitors.

See what happens to your rubbish on tour of Gloucestershire waste facility

The listed Lattimore Farm includes a seven-bedroom farmhouse, annex accommodation, traditional farm buildings and approximately 1.8 acres on Bury Hill Lane.

The listed Lattimore Farm includes a seven-bedroom farmhouse, annex accommodation, traditional farm buildings and approximately 1.8 acres on Bury Hill Lane.

Listed seven-bedroom farmhouse on edge of Yate goes on sale for £1.25m

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News in Brief

Claire Young MP with Annalisa Heal and her father Chris

Thornbury and Yate MP calls for more support for farmers after hot summer

The listed Lattimore Farm includes a seven-bedroom farmhouse, annex accommodation, traditional farm buildings and approximately 1.8 acres on Bury Hill Lane.

The listed Lattimore Farm includes a seven-bedroom farmhouse, annex accommodation, traditional farm buildings and approximately 1.8 acres on Bury Hill Lane.

Listed seven-bedroom farmhouse on edge of Yate goes on sale for £1.25m

Here's where to fill up for less

Here's where to fill up for less

Where to find the cheapest petrol and diesel around Yate today

Saxophonist Rob Burton will appear at Chipping Sodbury Town Hall on Tuesday, November 10

Saxophonist Rob Burton will appear at Chipping Sodbury Town Hall on Tuesday, November 10

Classic FM ‘rising star’ saxophonist to perform in Chipping Sodbury

TG Jones, formerly trading as WH Smith, has issued a closing down sale at its branch in Thornbury.

TG Jones, formerly trading as WH Smith, has issued a closing down sale at its branch in Thornbury.

Closing down sale at major UK brand in South Glos town

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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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National Sport

Craig Bellamy believes his Wales side have been put at a disadvantage by the extended international window in September and October (David Davies/PA)

Craig Bellamy believes his Wales side have been put at a disadvantage by the extended international window in September and October (David Davies/PA)

Craig Bellamy feels extended international window has put Wales at disadvantage

Denmark’s Rasmus Hojlund scored the winner (Nick Potts/PA)

Denmark’s Rasmus Hojlund scored the winner (Nick Potts/PA)

Rasmus Hojlund penalty sees Denmark beat Wales in Nations League

Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are prospering (PA)

Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are prospering (PA)

Thomas Tuchel says Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are hitting new highs together

Bay City Roller before his big run in the Arc (PA)

Bay City Roller before his big run in the Arc (PA)

George Scott so proud of gallant Arc effort from Bay City Roller

True Love got back to winning ways (Scoopdyga)

True Love got back to winning ways (Scoopdyga)

True Love ensures Aidan O’Brien gets in on Group One act

Miss Scott was impressive in the Prix de l’Opera (Scoopdyga)

Miss Scott was impressive in the Prix de l’Opera (Scoopdyga)

Miss Scott and Soumillon shine with Opera performance

Daryz created history in the Arc (Scoopdyga/PA)

Daryz created history in the Arc (Scoopdyga/PA)

Daryz does Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe double in brilliant fashion

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National News

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to a marina in Gosport, by the RNLI following a small boat incident in the Channel. Picture date: Sunday October 4, 2026.

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to a marina in Gosport, by the RNLI following a small boat incident in the Channel. Picture date: Sunday October 4, 2026.

Migrants head to Kent for processing after protesters gathered in Gosport

Dr Giles Bailet (left) is helping Scottish and Japanese students develop a scientific whisky cubesat (University of Glasgow)

Dr Giles Bailet (left) is helping Scottish and Japanese students develop a scientific whisky cubesat (University of Glasgow)

Whisky to be aged in space for first time in university satellite project

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch unveiled her philosophy for government in a document titled The Right Way (Jacob King/PA)

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch unveiled her philosophy for government in a document titled The Right Way (Jacob King/PA)

Tories to unveil economic policies after Badenoch pledges ‘radical measures’

Andrew Mounbatten-Windsor (PA)

Andrew Mounbatten-Windsor (PA)

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to take police to court over his arrest, report says

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to a marina in Gosport (Trevor Adams/PA)

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to a marina in Gosport (Trevor Adams/PA)

Migrants arrive in Gosport as protesters gather at scene

Torness in East Lothian is Scotland’s sole remaining nuclear power station (Danny Lawson/PA)

Torness in East Lothian is Scotland’s sole remaining nuclear power station (Danny Lawson/PA)

Conservatives would look to deliver new nuclear energy in Scotland, Bowie says

Zack Polanski did not vote on the issue (Will Colebourne/PA)

Zack Polanski did not vote on the issue (Will Colebourne/PA)

Greens make ‘Zionism is racism’ party policy as Polanski skips vote

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