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Martin Lewis responds to Rachel Reeves cutting 'crucial' benefits for elderly
Earlier today Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a series of public spending cuts including Pension Credit. Only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment going forward - those on the credit will get £200
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Images as Stroud gig raises several thousand for important cause
A NIGHT of live music on Thursday (July 25) raised thousands of pounds for the campaign to buy the Heavens Valley on behalf of the community. Nearly £1,000, after costs, was raised from ticket sales and donations while an additional £3,125 was
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Gloucestershire sports star helps Team GB win first gold medal
A TETBURY sporting star helped secure Great Britain's first gold medal at the Olympics. Great Britain sealed a fifth Olympic eventing team title at the Chateau de Versailles in Paris. Laura Collett, Tebury's Tom McEwen and Ros Canter enjoyed
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Conwoman who netted £500k jailed for 10 years
A WOMAN who conned retailers and other businesses out of thousands of pounds worth of cash has been sentenced to ten years in prison. Narinder Kaur, formally known as Nina Tiara, of Chosen Hill in Cleverton, near Malmesbury was today (Tuesday
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12 great images as Stroud charity visit iconic football stadium
MEMBERS from a Stroud-based charity recently took a once-in-a-lifetime trip to one of the county's most iconic football stadiums. Allsorts AllStars football team recently visited Arsenal to take part in a unique opportunity to play against the
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Gloucester Rugby's opening fixtures revealed
GLOUCESTER RUGBY's opening fixtures of the new season have been revealed. The Cherry and Whites kick-off their Premiership campaign with a home tie at Kingsholm against Saracens on Saturday, September 21. They then travel to Ashton Gate to
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Weekly round-up of cricket fixtures in area
Cricket round-up by Steve Hill SENIORS OVER 70s champions Gloucestershire produced a dominant display to crush Worcestershire by ten wickets and finish the regulation season on top of the championship table. Worcester, who won the toss
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Fears new Stroud station will be ‘stopped dead’ as Labour axes rail projects
THERE is concern a new station near Stroud will never come to fruition after Labour axed plans to restore railway stations in a bid to save money. Transport campaigners have been calling for a new Stroudwater station near Stonehouse for decades
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New hygiene grade for Subway in Stroud
THE SUBWAY in Stroud town centre has received a new food hygiene grade. The outlet, based in King Street, received a five star hygiene rating after an inspection on July 18. Food hygiene ratings reflect the hygiene standards which are found
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50 wonderful pictures as thousands attend WOMAD
WOMAD returned to Charlton Park this weekend for its 42nd edition, with 37,000 people descending upon Wiltshire to enjoy one of the UK’s biggest independent festivals. Thursday’s highlights included Italian reggae superstar Alborosie treating the
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Hold onto your freedom, choices and independence with Helping Hands home care
There is no place like home to live your happiest and healthiest life with Helping Hands Home Care. Helping Hands has been an endorsed private home care provider for over 35 years, with family values placed strongly at their core. Helping Hands
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Fun and low-cost ideas for families across Stroud, Dursley and more
THE SUMMER holidays are here and Stroud District Council have compiled a list of dozens of activities to enjoy throughout the Stroud district. From drop-in drawing sessions and reading challenges to sculpture spotting and games at a traditional