New Bus Service Reconnects Thornbury, Yate, and Surrounding Villages After 2023 Cuts Sunday, August 17, 2025 bus transport thornbury yate westlink publictransport sustainability community trial connectivity sport A new bus service is set to restore vital connections between Thornbury, Yate, and several outlying villages following service reductions in 2023. The initiative, launched as part of the WestLink trial, aims to improve public … Read More
Firearms Officers Deployed Following Stabbing Incident in Yate Friday, August 8, 2025 yate stabbing firearms police manhunt dogunits assault crime victims investigation Firearms officers were called into action in Yate after two individuals were stabbed in a disturbing incident. The police response escalated quickly, with dog units assisting in a manhunt to locate the suspects involved. …
Calls for clarity over future of Gloucester to Bristol half-hourly train service Monday, May 26, 2025 gloucester bristol train rail transport commuters funding gwr economy yate There is growing concern over the future of the half-hourly train service connecting Gloucester and Bristol, following announcements that funding for the route will end in 2026. Local organizations and officials are urging … Read More
The Beach Returns to Yate Shopping Centre for a 60th Anniversary Celebration Wednesday, May 21, 2025 yate beach anniversary summer events shopping family entertainment refurbishment community Yate Shopping Centre is celebrating its 60th anniversary by bringing back its beloved summer feature, The Beach, which will reopen on Friday, May 23 after undergoing a winter refurbishment. The iconic Beach, located in the … Read More
£13 Million Proposal for New Primary School to Support North Yate’s Growing Community Tuesday, May 6, 2025 education yate southgloucestershire primaryschool laddengardenvillage housingdevelopment schools populationgrowth construction infrastructure South Gloucestershire Council is poised to consider a £13 million investment in a new primary school designed to serve the burgeoning population of north Yate, driven by the large-scale housing development known as Ladden … Read More
Uproar as Yate Post Office Faces Franchise Future Without Public Consultation Sunday, April 13, 2025 yate post office franchise corporate closure public consultation claire young petition community Yate’s Crown Post Office is facing an uncertain future as it may be handed over to a private franchise, eliciting criticism from Thornbury and Yate MP Claire Young. Expressing concern over the potential loss of vital postal … Read More