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'It's degrading': Customer horrified at controversial mugs sold in 'upmarket' shop
A CUSTOMER has been left feeling horrified after discovering a rude mug for sale in an "upmarket" homeware shop. Kate Rycroft has branded a Keith Brymer Jones mug sold in Dinghams in Salisbury, "offensive and degrading to women" after visiting
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Popular Stroud attraction to close for two months
A POPULAR Stroud attraction is set to close for two months while it undergoes a revamp. The Stroud District Council-run Museum in the Park will close for two months from Monday, December until Saturday, January, 27 2024 for the installation of
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Legendary Fairytale of New York singer Shane MacGowan dead at 65
The Pogus frontman Shane MacGowan has passed away at the age of 65. MacGowan had been in intensive care for several months after first being diagnosed with viral encephalitis last year, which is said to have been exacerbated by shingles that spread
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Statement released after Stroud secondary head leaves suddenly
THE HEADTEACHER of a secondary school based in Stroud has left suddenly. Glen Balmer, who was headteacher at Marling School, recently decided to leave his post after being there for seven years. Marling School is part of the Cotswold Beacon
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Why condensation is forming on your windows and how to stop it
Many of us will be noticing condensation on our windows as we try and cut down on the amount of time we have our heating on for this year. Condensation can damage your windows and furniture, and it can also cause mould which could be detrimental
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Better chance of winning lottery than buying a house in Stroud says former MP
People have a better chance of winning the lottery than buying a home in Stroud, according to the town’s former MP. Labour County Councillor David Drew (L, Stroud Central) made the comments yesterday as he raised concerns over the lack of affordable
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Stretch of key commuter route shut in both directions
National Highways is advising road users that the A417 in Gloucestershire is closed in both directions between the A46 (Brockworth/Shurdington) and A436 (Air Balloon Roundabout). Overnight roadworks on the southbound carriageway have overrun, and
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Ice rink near Stroud opens
AN ECO-FRIENDLY ice rink has opened near Stroud. FX Live and Jolly Nice Farm shop, near Stroud, have come together to create a Winter Wonderland complete with Gloucestershire’s only eco-friendly ice rink. The ice rink, which opened on Friday
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Rare Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit coin on sale for up to £1,200 on auction site
A RARE Royal Mint coin inspired by popular children's books by Beatrix Potter is on sale for up to £1,200 on an auction website. The 2018 Peter Rabbit 50p coin sold from Stourport for £6.39 but some eBay sellers are putting similar rare coins on
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Stalker who was obsessed with bank clerk sentenced
A 36-YEAR-OLD man who stalked a female bank clerk for 10 months and spat at an assistant manager in Cirencester has been sentenced. Benedict Gryspeerdt has pleaded guilty to a charge of assault - the spitting incident - on May 9 last year and to