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Time for tempting tasty treats
NEW monthly stall Katie Crunch Fudge, which makes its delicious fair in Chalford, returns to the market for the second time this Saturday, having had a successful launch at the market in September. I was away last time so I’m looking forward to
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SIxth-formers study comedian Russell Brand's views on drugs policy
By Alison Kershaw, Press Association Education Correspondent A new English A-level which will see sixth-formers study comedian Russell Brand's views on drugs policy and interviews with music star Dizzee Rascal has been approved by the exams regulator
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'No longer required'
MADAM - I am sure that many of your readers will be interested in stories about animals and many no doubt share their home with one or more cat, dog or rabbit. We are purported to be a nation of animal lovers yet every year hundreds of cats and
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Can anyone help rescue this bird which is stuck in the gutter of the Space in Stroud?
A GAME bird which appears to be injured is currently stuck in the gutter of the Space opposite the SNJ office. We have called the RSPCA and an officer is assessing the call. Meanwhile, if anyone who runs a guttering or building company or has
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Aiming to help locally
COMMUNICATION company Eurolink Connect has welcomed a new member to its Stonehouse team. Gemma Norman, who recently joined Eurolink as the new business development manager, is looking to develop relationships with local businesses. Gemma brings
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Red-boxes plan to help people with dementia
STAFF at Stroud-based DoCare are creating a memory box to help clients who suffer from dementia. The box will contain things like photos, or ornaments, with information and ideas about the person and what interests them. When a support worker
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Waste water to get a fresh treatment
A LEADER in the rescue of industrial water has been awarded a £3.5 million contract for a waste water treatment plant at Dairy Crest in Stonehouse. The new plant at the Severnside dairy is being fitted by Aquabio. It will take 15 months to
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VIDEO: Forest Green winger Elliott Frear discusses his performance against Torquay and his England C call-up
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What you are saying on our website
ON the climate change march in Stroud held as part of a global day of action ahead of the UN summit in New York on the environment. Posted by olgaraffa: What a great turnout and heartfelt direct action on climate change this event was. I was personally
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Can you help us solve our picture puzzle?
MADAM – We came across this photo which we are fairly sure was taken in The Stirrup Cup, Bisley, then called The New Inn. We can identify the following (l to r), lady, front row Esme Restall, other lady Bessie Restall. Bessie was Esme’s mother-in-law
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Action now on climate crisis
MADAM - GlosCAN would like to thank everyone who took part in the Gloucestershire Climate March last Sunday, September 21 – the banner-makers, choir, musicians, artists, readers, helpers, speakers and the estimated 500 marchers themselves; and, of
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£658 raised by street collections
MADAM – From March to September, roughly once a month on a Saturday morning, Amnesty mid-Glos group held street collections in Nailsworth, Stonehouse, Stroud, Minchinhampton, Wotton-under-Edge, Dursley and Painswick, raising £658.70. We should
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Lots being done to help tenants
MADAM – I do not usually feel compelled to write to the letters page, preferring the good work that the Labour-led council undertakes with our tenants to be reflected in the pages of our local press. Unfortunately last week this was clearly not
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Balmy September warmer than August
September was warmer than August across parts of the UK, according to figures released today. The Central England Temperature of 15.3C was 1.2C above the mean for 1981-2010, making the month - rarely - warmer than August, said weather historian
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On this day in sport 02/10/14
1909: The first rugby match was played at Twickenham when resident club Harlequins faced Richmond. 1968: Robert Gibson of the St Louis Cardinals pitched a championship record 17 strikeouts against the Detroit Tigers in the World Series. The Tigers
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Badger cull meet and mingle event in Newent
AS this year’s badger cull reaches the halfway point Gloucestershire Police are bringing together the opposing sides of the cull. Officers involved in Operation Themis, the force’s response to the cull, are hosting a meet and mingle event between
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Give England a say in its own affairs
MADAM – I’m personally disappointed that Scotland didn’t vote for independence. Quite simply what was there not to like? As an English Republican, I recognise that it will be a long haul to get to the point where even 45 per cent of my compatriots
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On this day - October 2
1452: Richard III, the last Plantagenet king, was born at Fotheringhay, Northants. 1608: The first telescope was demonstrated by Dutch lens-maker Hans Lippershey. 1909: The first rugby match at Twickenham was played - Harlequins versus Richmond
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First Glastonbury ticket batch sold out in 14 minutes
The first batch of tickets for Glastonbury 2015 has sold out in just 14 minutes. A total of 15,000 coach and admission packages for the next year's festival were snapped up in less than a quarter of an hour. Emily Eavis, who organises the mammoth
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Changes to bus services across the Five Valleys cause concern
DISAPPOINTED commuters have raised concerns over changes to bus services across the Five Valleys. Stagecoach has confirmed that a total of 19 bus routes have been tweaked in the area and the changes are effective as of Sunday, November 2. The
