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Mother of killed former Archway School pupil, Jody Dobrowski, thanks SNJ readers for messages
THE MOTHER of former Archway School pupil Jody Dobrowski, 24, has written to the SNJ to express her warmest thanks to those who sent cards and emails of condolence following the brutal killing of her son in Clapham last month. Articulating the thoughts
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School's strenghts are praised
INSPIRING and enthusiastic teachers, well-behaved pupils and a friendly atmosphere is how Ofsted inspectors described Nailsworth's Acorn School. Staff, parents and pupils at the Steiner School are celebrating after being classed as 'very good, with many
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A design for life in Stroud
IDEAS for a logo for the Stroud district have been rolling in to the SNJ offices. Three weeks ago, we printed five designs by Bridge Associates, which was commissioned to create a successor to last year's infamous pink cow logo, which caused hilarity
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View from the front line
With plans to slash £9 million from the NHS budget in the Cotswolds over the next six months, you might think that Stroud General Hospital will be treating fewer patients than before. But getting more patients to stay in Stroud for treatment may actually
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Smashing Pumpkin
STROUD allotment holders celebrated a successful year with a competition to find the biggest pumpkin in Bisley Old Road. Stroud town councillors John Marjoram, Gwen Belcher and SNJ reporter Alli Pyrah, who were invited to judge the competition, considered
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Widow criticises asbestos verdict
GRIEVING widow Sue Smith has criticised an open verdict at the inquest into her husband's death and is prepared to fight on to highlight the dangers of asbestos. At an inquest on Thursday, deputy Gloucester coroner David Dooley said he could not be sure
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Great Britain is the target for Twinning
STROUD'S Geoff Twinning strengthened his claim for a return to the Great Britain side as he retained the Sealions Modern Pentathlon in Kent. The show jumping was the first event and, unfortunately he drew one of the more "suspect" horses. However, an
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Plans for wind turbines
PLANS for two wind turbines in Miserden face opposition from residents before planning permission has even been sought. Renewable utility company Green Amps wants to build 17 pairs of turbines across the Gloucestershire countryside. Wayside Farm in Miserden
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Artist's book of Francis
A NAILSWORTH artist has released Francis of Assisi: Paintings for our Time, a book of paintings, woodcuts and stone carvings chronicling the life of the beloved saint and is touring an exhibition of the work between Salisbury and London throughout November
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CCTV on buses to keep eye on pupils
CCTV cameras have been fitted on Stroud's school buses as part of a clampdown on unruly behaviour. Gloucestershire County Council is piloting the scheme on Ebley Coaches serving Stroud High, Marling and Archway schools following a worrying increase in
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Pipped at post
Stroud RFC Western Counties North Stroud RFC 13pts, Bristol Harlequins RFC 17 With Stroud already on a winning roll this was a really bad result, especially as they held the lead for all but the last three minutes of the game. Stroud opened up Harlequins
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The heart of our community
A PLAN to improve life in Stroud over the next decade is being launched this week. It will focus on improving the town centre, evening entertainment, the canal restoration and boosting the local economy. The plan is not set in stone, but aims to represent
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Gothic play full of laughs
REHEARSALS for Jill Woods Theatre Company's production of Dracula Spectacula are now in their final week. The young cast, pictured, is taking a well-earned re t during rehearsals. They are all excited that they will soon be performing in the theatre.
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More than meets the eye
OVER 30 vibrant sculptures will be brightening the walls of Gallery Pangolin in Chalford from this week at Jon Buck's first one-man show for five years. Odd Birds and Other Selves is a dynamic exploration of archetypal images of birds, beasts and man,
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Hallowe'en Fun
HALLOWEEN was celebrated with traditional trick-or-treating and more unconventional events this week. While Rodborough teenagers Laura Gosson, Lorna Stephens, Abigail Holmes, Jo Thompson and Shane Boothby took the streets by storm in scary costumes, children
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Wanless spot-kick brings solid point
Nationwide Conference Dagenham & Redbridge 1, Forest Green Rovers 1 A VASTLY improved performance from Forest Green Rovers on Saturday saw them peg back Dagenham & Redbridge through a Paul Wanless penalty, earning Rovers an important away point
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Family's shock at 'infested breakfast'
A CHALFORD mum who claims her breakfast cereal was fortified with more than extra vitamins has complained to environmental health. Sarah Dean, 27, who lives with her husband, Richard, 42 and two children, Lauren,10 and James, eight, alleges the breakfast
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CCTV on buses to keep eye on pupils
CCTV cameras have been fitted on Stroud's school buses as part of a clampdown on unruly behaviour. Gloucestershire County Council is piloting the scheme on Ebley Coaches serving Stroud High, Marling and Archway schools following a worrying increase in
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Foul-mouthed star is given the rocket
SPARKS flew in more ways than one at Ebley Fireworks when a Robbie Williams impersonator shocked families with a torrent of foul language. Despite warnings from event organisers, former Stars In Their Eyes contestant David Williams continued to swear
