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Plans to turn former Airbnb into new school in village refused

3 days ago | gazetteseries.co.uk | Carmelo Garcia

Belong Learning has been refused permission to change the use of Wild Goose Lodge, a former youth hostel, into a special educational needs and disabilities school in Slimbridge. The proposals were for the school to have up to 30 members of staff and and for between 25 to 36 pupils with ages ranging from 11 to 17 at Shepherds Patch.
'Overbearing' changes to battery storage site in village rejected

4 days ago | gazetteseries.co.uk | Carmelo Garcia

4 1/1 A CONTROVERSIAL bid to change the design of a planned 36-megawatt battery storage site near Slimbridge Wetland Centre has been rejected. Plans for 24 battery storage containers and inverters, 132kw transformer and a small substation were approved last year. But Slimbridge Energy Ltd sought permission to rotate the transformer by 180 degrees and increase the substation’s size on the almost two-acre site north of Kingston Road.
Property stolen from allotments in area near Berkeley

6 days ago | gazetteseries.co.uk | Kate Jones

Several sheds were entered and property stolen at the allotments near Oldminster Road in Sharpness overnight from Monday, June 16 into Tuesday, June 17. To update Gloucestershire police on an incident or tell them about an existing case, visit tinyurl.com/9x47rvrn Anyone with any information about this incident should quote incident number 125 17/6/25.
South West Taekwondo club wins medals at major competitions

1 week ago | gazetteseries.co.uk | Matty Airey

Members of South West Taekwondo (SWTKD), which also trains in Lyde Green, started the season with the Elite Martial Arts Professionals (EMAP) Open Championships. The event, held at Thornbury Leisure Centre, is open to students from different disciplines in martial arts. The SWTKD team returned with more than a dozen gold medals, as well as silver and bronze.
New era at Thornbury Rugby as Jon Day takes chairman role

1 week ago | gazetteseries.co.uk | Matty Airey

The decision was made during the club's 2025 Annual General Meeting, with Mr Day succeeding Geoff Sprackman. The change marks the beginning of a new chapter for the club, with a more streamlined executive committee now in place. The committee, which includes several former players and captains, has a younger and more business-like feel. Mr Day, a former club captain, takes over at the helm.
South Gloucestershire debt advisers named Debt Team of the Year

1 week ago | gazetteseries.co.uk | Matty Airey

Yate based Citizens Advice South Gloucestershire's specialist debt team, consisting of Yvonne Parks, Eliza Hirst, Linda Mullholland and Angus Macdonald, received the award for their commitment to helping people with complex debts. This was presented by the Institute of Money Advisers (IMA), the national accreditation body for money advisers in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It is the third consecutive year that the team has been recognised at the IMA awards.
Garden party raises more than £1,000 for South Gloucestershire hospice

1 week ago | gazetteseries.co.uk | Matty Airey

A garden party was held at Grove House in Alveston, on behalf of the Severnside Support Group for Friends of St Peter's Hospice (Image: Pixabay) A GARDEN party has raised more than £1,000 for St Peter’s Hospice. The event on Sunday, June 8 at Grove House in Alveston, was hosted on behalf of the Severnside Support Group for Friends of St Peter's Hospice.
South Gloucestershire scouts learn about recycling and sustainability

1 week ago | gazetteseries.co.uk | Matty Airey

2 1/1 THE FIRST Stoke Gifford Old School Room (OSR) Scouts recently delved into sustainability at a Yate recycling depot. On June 7, they attended workshops to understand recycling, waste reduction including reuse, and environmental impact at Suez recycling and recovery UK. These workshops were led by Suez's assistant contract compliance officer, Charlie Temblett, alongside Shane Reed and Chris Hooper.
Latest on Sixth Form provision at Chipping Sodbury School

1 week ago | gazetteseries.co.uk | James Felton

The consultation - which launched this week - will run until October with the possibility that the sixth form could close in September next year. Chipping Sodbury School is run by the Athelstan Trust and the pair have this week issued a joint statement which has blamed low numbers plus a decline in funding. They also say that it is 'not financially viable' for it to remain open.
Sharpness Midsummer Sea Shanty Festival returns this weekend

1 week ago | gazetteseries.co.uk | Matty Airey

Sea shanty crews will take to the stage at the Sharpness Sports and Social Club from 2pm. The event is a celebration of maritime song and culture, showcasing both traditional and contemporary shanty music. Friggit, hailing from Swindon, are well known for their harmonious renditions, accompanied by guitar, ukulele, bass and harmonica.