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Two Charged with Drugs Offences Following Operation in Coleford
TWO people have been charged with drugs offences following a search warrant carried out by the Operation Rapier team in the Forest of Dean. Kyle Oliver, 22 and of Staunton Road in Coleford has been charged with possession with intent to supply
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Death row pen pal show to be performed at Stroud Theatre Festival
RETIRED teacher Swithin Fry will perform a one-man show about his death row penpal Timothy Coleman at the Stroud Theatre Festival. Swithin, who lives in Painswick, will perform Dear Tim: Echoes from Death Row at 8.30pm on Friday, September
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Lip-reading classes for the deaf to be run in Stroud
GLOUCESTERSHIRE Deaf Association is running a lip-reading class in Stroud. People with hearing problems are welcome to attend the friendly class, which will also include information and help with hearing aids and a battery supply service.
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Stonehouse man admits unlawful wounding
A 20-YEAR-OLD Stonehouse man has admitted a charge of unlawful wounding. Liam Edghill, of Bramble Lane, Stonehouse, was due to stand trial at Gloucester Crown Court on Wednesday charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm on
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MP Neil Carmichael votes for defeated motion on military intervention in Syria
MP Neil Carmichael voted with the Government on last night's defeated motion calling for military intervention in Syria. In a statement posted on his website yesterday, Thursday, the Conservative MP said: "No constituent who has contacted me about
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Submit your comments about the proposed incinerator at Javelin Park
ANTI-incinerator campaigners are encouraging opponents of the Javelin Park scheme to submit their comments as part of the planning appeal process. Past responses to the council’s own consultation will be taken into account by the inspector hearing
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Free kids cookery classes with the Stroud Food Festival
BUDDING young cooks are being offered free cookery classes as part of this year’s Stroud Food Festival, which takes place on Saturday, September 7 at Stratford Park. The food festival has teamed up with The Wiggly Worm Charity and Whole Foods Market
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New Town Information Centre opens in Nailsworth
VOLUNTEERS celebrated the opening of the new Town Information Centre in Nailsworth on Wednesday, August 14. The centre was moved from Fountain Street to the former police station in Old Market after a project to convert it by Nailsworth Town Council
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Cotswold Care Hospice appeal for volunteer drivers
THE Cotswold Care Hospice is appealing for volunteer drivers to provide transport for patients. Volunteers are needed to drive the charity’s adopted adapted vehicle for wheelchair users. Training takes an hour and is provided. “It is just a
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Beating of the Bounds helped celebrate the centenary of Minchinhampton Common
DOZENS of walkers put their best foot forward to celebrate the centenary of Minchinhampton Common. Ramblers covered the common's six-mile boundary with a series of walks as part of a Beating of the Bounds event on Sunday. Afterwards, volunteers
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Find out who's the most handsome pooch at the Horsley summer fete
ENJOY a true celebration of Horsley with local produce and games at the village's annual summer fete on Saturday, September 14. Pony rides, face painting and story telling will be just some of the activities from noon to 4pm at Horsley playing
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Art Couture gallery built in Painswick
A GALLERY for Art Couture costumes has been built in Painswick. The gallery is part of a major redevelopment of the Painswick Centre, on which £82,000 has been spent in the last four years. In the latest stage of the refurbishment the centre
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More commitment is needed to improve road conditions, says IAM
COUNCILS need to commit to long term funding to see progress with the UK’s pothole crisis, according to road safety charity IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists). The IAM recently surveyed local highway authorities to chart progress on implementing
