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MEP Molly Scott Cato urges Scotland to vote Yes
FORMER Stroud District councillor Molly Scott Cato has thrown her support behind the Yes vote in the Scottish referendum this Thursday. Dr Scott Cato, who is now the Green MEP for the South West, believes that independence from the UK is the best
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Man, 22, banned from driving after drinking two glasses of vodka
A 22-YEAR-OLD man has been banned from driving for 18 months after being caught at the wheel while nearly twice the drink drive limit. Owen James, of The Frith, Chalford, pleaded guilty to drink driving at Stroud Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
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MPs claim more expenses than ever before
THE county's six MPs claimed close to £1million in expenses for 2013/14, which is more than they have ever before. Neil Carmichael Stroud’s Conservative MP, claimed a total of £194,879. Neil Carmichael’s office released a comment regarding
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Witty and original new shop-set show from ‘Memoirs of a Biscuit Tin’ hitmakers heading for Gloucestershire
INSPIRED by ‘The Elves and the Shoemaker’ Maison Foo entice audiences to join them on a darkly comic and shameless shopping experience like no other, that treads that fine line between greed and necessity, raising the question ‘how far will we go to
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Upton St Leonards Flower Show
WHAT a great day.Two and a half hours of fantastic exhibits to look at, side stalls, hot dogs, refreshments and Gloucester Big Band playing with style and quality.The weather was perfect, warm but not too hot, and everyone appeared to enjoy the experience.The
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Public Health England release statement after meningitis case in Swindon
PUBLIC Health England is working closely with New College in Swindon following a case of bacterial meningitis in a student that attends the college. The student is currently receiving treatment and is recovering. PHE’s Avon, Gloucestershire
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Stroud Wine Society
PETER Hanna co-founder of Bin Ends at the Bear Rodborough presented an excellent Rhone Valley tasting of wines which he personally selected to the satisfaction of another full house.Peter’s 35 years in the trade certainly showed and all his wines
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Council's Chief Executive gets on his bike
THE council's chief executive, David Hagg went with other staff to cycle from the council offices at Ebley Mill to Wallbridge in Stroud to promote the district for cycling and tourism, in time for the tour.
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Incinerator decision delayed until November 30
THE secretary of state for communities and local government Eric Pickles has delayed making a decision on the Javelin Park incinerator application until November 30. Mr Pickles had originally set himself a deadline of tomorrow, Wednesday, for deciding
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Your pictures - thirsty dogs queue for a drink on Rodborough Common
CLIVE Adams took this picture of five dogs queuing to get to the water trough on Rodborough Common. Send your pictures to tamash.lal@stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk
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Stroud Valleys Ladies Triples League
THE Stroud Valleys Ladies Triples League held their presentation evening recently.Pictured are winners Falcon/Painswick.Runners up were Malmesbury with Cirencester third.
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30,000 people call for CCTV in slaughterhouses
MADAM - More than 30,000 people have now signed a petition on the government's website calling for mandatory CCTV in slaughterhouses, with independent monitoring of the footage. This is in response to Animal Aid's investigations that found evidence
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Scottish Referendum: Your views
THE SNJ took to the streets of Stroud to gather opinions on the Scottish Referendum. A historic referendum on whether Scotland should become an independent country or stay in the union takes place tomorrow, Thursday. As opinions clash, social
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SNJ appeal raises £1,000 to help Tessa, 72, receive cancer treatment in Mexico
THE SNJ’s Help Tessa Beat Cancer appeal has raised £1,000 in just three weeks. An appeal was launched to help retired Stroud nurse Tessa Elam receive cancer treatment in Mexico. Now the money raised by the SNJ can be added to the family’s fundraising
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A new Director of Finance and Commerce has been appointed to 2gether NHS Foundation Trust
ANDREW Lee has worked within the NHS for more than 30 years and has previously held director level positions, in both an interim and substantive capacity, for a number of commissioning and provider organisations. His most recent positions have
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Forest Green goalkeeper Paul White joins Gloucester City on loan
FOREST Green goalkeeper Paul White has penned a one-month loan deal at Conference North outfit Gloucester City. The 19-year-old former Cork City and Republic of Ireland under-18 schools representative earned a Rovers contract while on trial with
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Renegotiation is yet another politician's promise that cannot be met
MADAM - The UK Commissioner, the former PR man, (Lord) Jonathan Hill now has the portfolio of Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union - not unimportant. However, whatever Jonathan Hill's allocated portfolio, the UK Commissioner
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Joined up support for children and young adults with special educational needs and disabilities
CHILDREN and young adults with special educational needs and disabilities will be supported differently in the county. The Children and Families Act 2014 requires a joined up approach across education, health and social care to help make possible
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Lowesmoor Herd Wins Most Improved Herd Award for the Hereford breed
THE Lowesmoor herd, owned by Mike Clark of Cherington, near Gloucester, has been recognised by EBLEX as the Most Improved Herd of Hereford cattle in England for 2014. The award is presented by the EBLEX Beef Better Returns Programme (BRP) to the
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Chef at the Bell Inn at Sapperton loses licence after crashing car into wall while over the limit
THE chef at the Bell Inn at Sapperton has been banned from driving for 15 months after crashing his car into a wall while over the drink drive limit. Kevin Moore, aged 35, pleaded guilty to drink driving and driving without insurance at Stroud
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Shortwood United present kit to Nailsworth Primary School
NAILSWORTH Primary School is celebrating after being presented with a new football kit by Shortwood United. Roger Grant and his son Simon are both committee members at the club and Simon's children Charlie and Sophie attend the school. The
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Wanted Cheltenham man Declan Lonergan arrested
POLICE in Cheltenham have arrested a wanted man who failed to appear in court at the end of August to face a burglary and attempted burglary charge. Declan Lonergan, 18 and of Welch Road in Cheltenham, was due to appear at Gloucester Crown Court
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Police appeal for information after car and computer devices stolen from disabled couple
POLICE are appealing for information to help trace thieves who broke into the bungalow of a disabled couple in Cheltenham while they slept. The burglary happened in Bowen Close last Thursday night, September 11 after the couple had gone to bed.
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Work begins on new toddlers’ play area at Stratford Park
A NEW colourful and exciting play area for young children will be coming soon to Stratford Park as Stroud District Council starts the work. It will host a range of play equipment for toddlers up to the age of six, including a little explorers play
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Sheep racing back by popular demand in Frampton
SHEEP will race through Frampton as part of a family fun evening this Saturday, September 20. The event will be held in the stunning surroundings of Frampton Court with a flock of sheep, a large marquee and live music for all the family. Following
