Yate and Sodbury Voice News
Campaigners say bus fare changes are unfair
Liberal Democrat campaigners claim that changes to FirstBus fares will leave Yate passengers out of pocket compared to passengers in Bristol. .. Read More
Church faces huge bill after lead theft
WorshipPers at Old Sodbury Church are facing a bill for roof repairs of tens of thousand of pounds after thieves stole the lead. .. Read More
Yate Relay For Life total tops £100,000
Yate Relay For Life fundraisers are celebrating breaking the £100,000 barrier in 2018... Read More
Yate head says schools funding crisis will deepen
A Yate headteacher is warning that the crisis in school funding will get worse because more money must be found for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). .. Read More
Council wants to be ‘transparent’ about additional sites for housing
An online map showing sites where houses could be built in future shows a potentially massive increase in development around Yate, Chipping Sodbury and nearby villages. .. Read More
Author launches new novel in Chipping Sodbury
Local author David Lord has chosen Chipping Sodbury library as the venue for the launch of his latest book which is a fantasy novel for young adults... Read More
Townswomen’s Guild high tea fundraiser
Yate and District Townswomen’s Guild have raised almost £500 for Children’s Hospice Southwest after holding a high tea. The Silver Foxes provided entertainment with Steve and Pete playing banjo and guitar. .. Read More
Yate mum thanks team who delivered baby on M5
A mum from Yate has been reunited with the ambulance team who helped deliver her baby in the car beside the M5 motorway. .. Read More
Sodbury Mayor launches annual award
James Ball, the Mayor of Sodbury, has developed the first Mayor’s award with the town council. It aims to recognise the achievements of local people or organisations which contribute to the town’s community. .. Read More
Government cash for road repairs is welcomed
Roads in the Thornbury area are more likely to be repaired thanks to £7 million in government funding for highway maintenance in South Gloucestershire... Read More