RESIDENTS are being advised to be wary of bogus callers who have been telephoning homes in the area pretending to be firefighters.

THORNBURY was looking its best this week for the arrival of the Britain in Bloom judges.

COUNCIL services were being brought to a standstill today with a 48-hour strike by workers.

VILLAGERS claim more should be done to increase the safety of a busy commuter route.

PARENTS are known for doing anything for their children but a mum and dad from Thornbury are preparing to walk over hot coals to help their three-year-old son who suffers from arthritis.

A DATE has been set for Thornbury's resurrected summer carnival.

ATHLETES are being asked to help plan for the future of sport in South Gloucestershire.

STAFF and pupils at Marlwood School have been celebrating after winning special science funding.

DRIVERS are being warned to expect delays in the autumn when resurfacing work starts on the Avonmouth Bridge.

PUPILS in Thornbury have been celebrating the end of another school year with a prestigious awards ceremony.