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Cainscross denied at the death
GARETH PONSFORD’S late penalty miss denied Cainscross victory in this close-fought friendly. Earlier, Dougal Elliot’s tackling prevented an early Hucclecote try. Meanwhile, Adam Carter, playing at scrum-half, was a constant thorn in the side of his
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Pianist helps others hit right notes
MUSICIAN Richard Smith wants to help others hit all the right notes. After meeting stars such as Stevie Wonder while working as a record producer, he came to realise that reading music and playing an instrument well are not the same. Now Richard, who
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Minch gain sweet revenge
AFTER last year’s draw on the back of five years of victories for the President’s XV, Minch were desperate to get their hands on the cup this year. The President’s XV had the experience but there was youthful exuberance a plenty in the Minch team
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Nailsworth has permanent youth worker
NAILSWORTH now has a permanent qualified youth worker after the town council negotiated a deal with Gloucestershire County Council. Current youth worker Tracy Young joined the town seven years ago as a trainee and has since qualified. She has always been
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Painswick show spirit in defeat
THE United travelled to Tewkesbury on Saturday to take on a team who play in a league higher and put in a spirited performance in a hollow defeat against a well-drilled side. United once again gave the fringe players a chance to show what they can do
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Vase hopes smashed
EDF ENERGY SENIOR VASE STROUD 5 GORDON LEAGUE 6 STROUD’S interest in the EDF Energy Senior Vase ended at Fromehall Park on Saturday when Gordon League ground out a one point victory in a disappointing game of rugby. Stroud had the better of the first
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Barmaid shot in suspected attempted robbery
A 23-YEAR-OLD barmaid was shot in a suspected attempted robbery of The Old Crown in Paganhill on Saturday night. Fifteen police officers attended the incident which happened on Saturday night just after the pub at Park End had closed. A man is alleged
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Minchinhampton goodwill evening
MINCHINHAMPTON goodwill evening on Friday, December 5 will begin with a children’s torchlight procession from the Baptist Church to the Market House led by Clara the donkey. Rod Harris, headmaster of the primary school, will officially open the evening
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Urgent appeal launched for owner of dog
AN URGENT appeal has been issued to find the owner of a stray dog found on Wednesday, November 19 in North Nibley. Animal Welfare officers at Stroud District Council found the female yellow Labrador at 4pm following a report from the general public.
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Motorist flown to hospital after A38 accident
A motorist was flown to hospital by county air ambulance after his car was involved in an accident on the A38 Gloucester to Quedgeley Road on Thursday, November 20. Ambulance crews were called at 10am, after receiving reports a car had rolled over several
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Sykes: Harvey is the best man
FORMER Forest Green Rovers favourite Alex Sykes believes they have the best man for the job in Jim Harvey to get them out of relegation trouble, writes Rob Iles. The Rednock school teacher, who currently plays for Gloucester City in the Southern Premier
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David Drew
This Week David Drew argues that we must support those in other countries who need help ONE of the most annoying letters I receive is the one that starts by saying that charity starts at home and it is wrong to help those abroad let alone the 'undeserving
