Yate and Sodbury Voice News
Park and walk to ease pressure on spaces in Chipping Sodbury
A NEW scheme in Chipping Sodbury aims to keep workers fit – and free up car parking spaces for shoppers... Read More
Tributes to former Chipping Sodbury School teacher Cyril Pennington
WARM tributes have been paid to a former teacher at Chipping Sodbury School, who has died aged 93... Read More
Yate workers among thousands to lose jobs in Thomas Cook collapse
WORKERS at a Yate travel agency are among the thousands who have lost their jobs following the collapse of Thomas Cook... Read More
New pitch is perfect for sport in Yate
CELEBRATIONS have taken place at Yate Outdoor Sports Complex to mark the completion of two major projects: the recent replacement of the astroturf on the all-weather pitch and the refurbished track. .. Read More
Call for councillors to 'shadow' social workers to check whether service is improving
COUNCILLORS want to “shadow” social workers in South Gloucestershire to check children’s services are improving, following a damning report... Read More
Violent offender goes on the run from Leyhill Open Prison
POLICE are appealing for sightings of a violent offender who has gone missing from Leyhill open prison... Read More
Rogue traders banned for aggressive and misleading practices in Yate
WHEN a customer told two rogue traders she no longer wanted a new wall at her home they simply waited until she was out and started building it. .. Read More
Plans for 105,000 new homes must be 'radically' rewritten
PLANS to build 105,000 homes in the region must be 'radically' changed and opened to full public consultation... Read More
Merger will secure future of Yate & Chipping Sodbury foodbank
YATE & Chipping Sodbury foodbank is to merge with the North Bristol Foodbank so that its future is secured. .. Read More
Nursery is outstanding, says education watchdog
AN Ofsted inspection has found a nursery in Iron Acton to be outstanding in all areas... Read More