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March, 2025 Issue 94
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'Don't leave it too late'
Green and gold A PRIMARY school has won an award for connecting children with the natural world. PAGE 15
Bank leaving town THORNBURY'S last 'big four' high street bank is closing - but will be replaced by a new 'hub' for customers of multiple companies. PAGE 2
Museum must move Stephen Hales with wife Helen, son Jacob and daughter Keelin A THORNBURY dad who is being treated for cancer is urging people not to delay checking out potential symptoms. Stephen Hales is currently undergoing immunotherapy for stage 4 cancer, which was first found in his throat but has now
spread. The 46-year-old engineering manager, who had to give up his role as an on-call firefighter at the town's station, says anyone who has any “niggles” should get them checked out straight away. Hundreds of people have
donated to an online fundraiser to help pay for home adaptations for Stephen, who is well known as a cub scout leader, TA reservist, volunteer fundraiser and former chairman of the town's Round Table. Turn to page 3
THORNBURY Museum needs to find a new home after "serious concerns" were raised about the condition of its current building. PAGE 11
Council tax up £116 A TYPICAL council tax bill in Thornbury will rise by just over £116 in April. PAGE 4
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