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SDC investigating motor sport track in Aston Down
STROUD District Council is investigating whether a motor sport track at New Barn Farm, Cirencester Road, Aston Down has broken planning regulations. Concerns about the track were raised by residents at a recent Minchinhampton Parish Council
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Family devastated after hit and run driver kills dog
A FAMILY has been left devastated after a hit and run driver killed their beloved cocker spaniel Jasmine on Minchinhampton common. Nathan Robins, 17, was walking the six-and-a-half year old pet along with the family's other dog Sonny, a Labrador
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Marling romp home
MARLING have won the second round of the West-Mercia league, with a dominant team performance over the muddy six kilometre course of Hereford Sixth Form College. It was a result of promise as Marling gained first, second, third and fourth places.
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Commuters warned of long tailbacks on motorway
COMMUTERS are warned of long tailbacks on the M5 Northbound near junction 13 for Stroud. A lorry caught fire between junctions 14 and 13 northbound and firefighters were called out at 2.05pm to put out the blaze. Traffic on the northbound
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SNJ launches its Help the Needy Christmas Campaign
TIMES are hard at the moment and we know every penny counts but please spare a thought this Christmas for those who really have nothing. This week we are launching the SNJ's Help The Needy This Christmas Campaign. Everyday those less fortunate
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Town council defers plans adoption
CONCERNED town councillors have deferred the adoption of a blueprint for the future of Stroud town centre until it has been considered by other local authorities. Members said they were against some of the plans in the Public Realm Strategy, especially
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Christmas school fair to be held in Brimscombe
A CHRISTMAS fair will be held at Brimscombe Primary School on Friday, November 28 from 5pm. The event, which aims to raise funds for the school, will feature games, challenges, face painting, festive carols and refreshments. Children will also have
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Well-known Stroud grandmother left badly hurt after collision
EDNA Powell, the chairman of Stroud Country Show, is recovering in Gloucestershire Royal Hospital after she was involved in a collision with a car. The accident happened on Saturday morning as Edna was walking in Back Lane, Stroud behind her
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Stroud man speaks out about how he turned his life around
A STROUD man has spoken about how he managed to turn his life around with the help of the Prince's Trust at the start of the charity's first national Youth Week. The campaign this week aims to promote the positive contributions young people
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Headteacher's suspension 'not related' to pupil welfare
MARLING School parents have been reassured the suspension of headteacher Roger Lock is not related to children's welfare. In a ‘confidential’ letter dated last Wednesday, chairman of the governors Neil Carmichael said the circumstances leading to the
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Stanley come from behind
LEADERS King’s Stanley came from behind to record a 4-2 victory in the County League . Stanley hit back on the half hour when Mike Beckingham was brought down in the box by a clumsy challenge and Nick Rieger made no mistake with the spot kick. Two
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Villagers fight to save grass strip
VILLAGERS in Eastington are fighting to save a treasured patch of grass from development. Campaigners claim that children have played on the strip in Swallow Croft for more than 20 years and say adults regularly mow the grass as a gesture of goodwill
