Most economists think the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee will cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to 4 on Thursday.

A man who has raised £100,000 for charity since his terminal cancer diagnosis is set to take on a 588-mile walking challenge. Paul Dennington’s “March Through Life” will see him stroll 588 miles over ...

Labour MP Sir Chris Bryant says he was sexually abused as a teenager by the head of the National Youth Theatre, Michael Croft. Sir Chris said Mr Croft, who died in 1986, had invited him to dinner ...

Rescue teams are continuing efforts to reach a group of miners trapped inside a copper mine in Chile that collapsed during a moderate earthquake. The mine’s director confirmed on Saturday that the ...

A surfing competition with a difference drew thousands of spectators to a beach near San Francisco, as dogs of all sizes took to the waves. Labs, terriers and spaniels were among dozens of dogs riding ...

The BBC has launched an investigation into alleged cocaine use by two Strictly Come Dancing stars. Reports suggest the Strictly stars' drug use was discussed on the BBC dancing show, according to The ...

A ‘REMORSEFUL’ teenager from the Thornbury area has been sentenced for dangerous driving. Ryan McCarthy, aged 18, of Down Road, Alveston, was sentenced at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on June 30 after ...

Virgin Media O2 is set to continue its 3G switch tomorrow (August 4), which could leave some customers unable to use mobile data. The UK's major mobile providers, including EE, Vodafone and Three, ...

THORNBURY Town Hall is opening its doors for free tours. The tours are part of the National Heritage Open Days and offer an insight into the building's rich history. Visitors can explore the council ...

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has admitted the situation surrounding unsettled striker Alexander Isak is “far from ideal”. The Magpies rejected a £110million bid for the Sweden international on Friday ...

(Image: South Gloucestershire Council) New bike lockers have been installed at Yate railway station (Image: South Gloucestershire Council) ...

A THORNBURY pub is celebrating its 14th anniversary with a bank holiday garden party. The Swan, located in Thornbury High Street, is inviting everyone to join the festivities on Monday, August 25. The ...