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Minchinhampton astounded by brothers' generosity
TRIBUTES have been paid to three brothers whose generosity has astounded Minchinhampton. Johnny, Eric and Jimmy Vosper, who all died in the past 18 months, left thousands of pounds to various organisations in the town. Cotswold Care
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Three burglaries at commerical properties in Stroud and Tetbury
Police are reiterating security advice for businesses across the Cotswolds and Stroud following three burglaries last night. The premises of a golf club in Minchinhampton, a garden centre near Stonehouse and a factory at an industrial estate in Tetbury
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Post office couple retire after 18 years
A COUPLE who ran North Woodchester Post Office for 18 years have retired. Tony and Maggie Lait were at the heart of the community – their house on Selsley Road being next door to the business. Mrs Lait even once set up a cafe and gift
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Council concerned at loo plans
SHOPPERS would be unhappy with the current design of replacement toilets in Bedford Street, Stroud, town councillors have warned. Members claim women would feel intimidated with male and female cubicles opening onto each other on either side
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Harvey delight as Rovers draw Derby
FOREST Green manager Jim Harvey said that meeting Derby County in the third round of the FA Cup is “marvellous” for the club. The 50-year-old Ulsterman described Saturday's second round shock win over League Two side Rochdale as the proudest moment of
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Rovers shock Rochdale in FA Cup
FOREST Green Rovers celebrated one of the greatest days in their history as they reached the FA Cup third round for the first time. Jonathon Smith recovered from illness the night before to give them the lead during the first half before Josh Low doubled
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Charity clairvoyancy evening to be held
A CLAIRVOYANCY evening will be held to raise money for charity at Maypole Village Hall, Paganhill on Friday, December 5 at 7.30pm. The event, which aims to help participants contact the dead through a medium, will also include a raffle featuring a signed
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Ag students rampage in Amberley terrifying residents
MORE than 100 drunken students rampaged through Amberley on Friday night terrifying residents who were forced to baricade themselves into their own homes. The students from Cirencester's Royal Agricultural College URINATED in people's gardens
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Council pledges more than £1,300 to groups
GRANTS have been handed out to four community groups by Stroud Town Council. The money, which amounts to more than £1,300, was pledged by the grants committee last Tuesday, November 25. PhotoStroud Festival of Photography received £450
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Weatherman launches Xmas tree festival
MORE than 10,000 lights brought a winter sparkle to dozens of Christmas trees in St Laurence Church on Sunday. About 200 people gathered to watch BBC Points West weatherman Richard Angwin switch on the lights to launch the church’s Festival
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Hells Angel jailed for storing guns and ammunition
A MEMBER of the Hells Angel gang involved in the murder of biker Gerry Tobin on the M40 last year has been jailed for 12 years for turning his Selsley home into 'an armoury of illegal weaponry.' Grandfather David Melles, 52, - a member of the Outlaws
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Nailsworth design statement endorsed by town council
NAILSWORTH Design Statement was endorsed by the town council at a meeting on Tuesday, November 18. The Design Statement is an audit of Nailsworth's existing built environment, open spaces and countryside. Through public consultation it describes what
