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Retired dentist was over the limit
RETIRED dental surgeon David Lindsey drove while over the legal alcohol limit, Stroud Magistrates’ Court heard. Lindsey, 59, was caught on Minchinhampton Common after he clipped the wing mirror of a parked car on Thursday, November 20. A
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Stonehouse pupils learn the true meaning of Christmas
CHILDREN’S faces lit up as they recreated the true meaning of Christmas at the historic St Cyr’s Church in Stonehouse. Year three pupils from Park Junior School were shown the Christian message in a series of interactive displays ending with the birth
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Meningitis Trust get to work on new memorial garden
MENINIGITIS Trust members have been getting their hands dirty alongside volunteers from the Nelson Trust to dig out a memorial garden for all those who have died from the devastating disease. Designed by award-winning garden designer Sue Jollans, it
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Maidenhill hosts cooking club fun day
HAVING fun with food was the aim of the day as children from across the county gathered to learn about healthy eating at Maidenhill school. Around 90 pupils and adults from 16 schools came together to join the national Let’s Get Cooking scheme, which
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Sheila Maddock
Around Town with Sheila Maddock 01453 758232. FREE car parking for Christmas shopping is being provided by Stroud District Council on Saturdays December 13 and 20 in all of the town centre car parks: Cheapside, London Road multi-storey and long-stay
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Council to buy high-tech energy meters
HIGH-TECH energy meters are to be bought by Stroud Town Council. The 12 units, which cost £428, will be used in the council office in London Road and in eco-projects, including Energy Neighbourhoods.
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Hawkins admits pub shooting
A 19 year old Stroud man has admitted shooting a barmaid while trying to rob her at a Cotswold pub almost two weeks ago. Ricky Joe Hawkins of Orchard rd, Ebley, Stroud, was remanded in custody for pre-sentence and psychiatric reports after pleading guilty
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New water supply debated
Planned new multi million pound water supply that’s in the pipeline Schemes to safeguard water supplies to Gloucestershire will come under scrutiny at Shire Hall, Gloucester today, Thursday. Severn Trent Water will update county councillors on
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Special Xmas lights measures too expensive
MEASURES needed to allow all Stroud’s outdoor Christmas lights to be switched on simultaneously is too expensive. Stroud Town Council heard on Monday, December 1 that the authority would have to pay for either an electronic zapper or a huge amount
