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Pupils inspired by brave Rudi's survival tale
THOMAS Keble pupils were left awe-struck by the moving recollections of Bergen-Belsen survivor Rudi Oppenheimer, who visited the Eastcombe school recently. Mr Oppenheimer, who moved to the UK after the Second World War, told the students how he was just
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Wood on the road in FA Cup
SHORTWOOD begin their FA Cup campaign with an FA Cup extra preliminary round trip to fellow Uhlsport Hellenic Premier Division side Wantage on Saturday, August 14. A victory for John Evans’ side will see a another away clash at either Totton and
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Volunteers needed for Stroud welly walk
A WELLY walk will take place from 12 noon on Sunday, August 29 from the Lord John pub in Stroud. It will involve teams of three people tied together running around Stroud in Wellington boots - each time they complete a lap their wellies will be filled
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Police name Brett Ireson in Matson shooting investigation
POLICE are offering a large reward for information leading to the arrest of Brett Ireson, who is wanted in connection with a shooting in Matson last week. A £2,500 reward is available for information directly leading to his arrest and another £2,500
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Cricket round-up
EASTCOMBE’S resurgent Lords Premier league form was stopped in its tracks as Hardwicke came away with a five-wicket win. Eastcombe had hit 196-9 in their 40 overs, but Hardwicke claimed a surprise victory. A close game at St Peter’s Field where
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Learn about butterflies at Nailsworth Garden Centre
PEOPLE from Gloucestershire are invited to a garden centre in the county this month (July, 2010) to learn all about butterflies. Bob Smith from the Gloucestershire Butterfly Conservation Society will be visiting Nailsworth Garden Centre on Saturday
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Scott Hawker admits possession of 586g of cannabis in Stroud with intent to supply
SCOTT Hawker, 33, pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis with intent to supply after he was arrested in Stroud with 586g of the Class B drug. Stroud Magistrates’ Court heard on Wednesday, July 14, how police in Dudbridge stopped a car Hawker was travelling
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Hockaday: Help me sign players
THE SNJ have teamed up with Forest Green to help boss David Hockaday sign more players. The Rovers boss has so far assembled a small squad of 13 players, alongside a crop of Hartpury students, but the former Watford and Southampton coach is desperate
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Horsley pub restoration plan refused
THE Bell and Castle in Horsley will not be restored to its former glory after plans were rejected to extend and refurbish the pub. Proposals were presented to Stroud District Council Development Control Committee yesterday, Tuesday, July 13, including
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Emily Madeley pleads to receiving stolen goods
EMILY Madeley, aged 25, of Nouncells Cross, Stroud, pleaded guilty to receiving stolen goods at Stroud Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, July 14. The court heard how police found a stolen Dolce & Gabbana watch in Madeley’s possession while undertaking
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Police Recover £19,000 Of Heroin And Arrest Two People After Chase Across Gloucester
Police in Gloucester recovered £19,000 of heroin and arrested two people for drugs offences after a chase across Gloucester last night. Just after 6.30pm yesterday, July 14, Gloucester City Safer Community Team (SCT) and Priority Policing Team (PPT
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Simon McKenzie given 29 month driving ban for failure to stop and provide blood specimen
SIMON McKenzie, 36, was banned from driving for 29 months and given a 12 month community order for failing to stop when required and later refusing to provide a specimen of blood. McKenzie, of Church End, Frampton on Severn, admitted both charges at
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Colin Outlaw pleads guilty to possession of heroin
COLIN Outlaw, aged 35, of London Road, Stroud, admitted possession of heroin at Stroud Magistrates’ Court yesterday, Wednesday, July 14. The court heard how Outlaw voluntarily handed a 0.2g wrap of the Class A drug to police while being questioned
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Quedgeley youngsters explore affects of anti-social behaviour
Young drama students from Linda Virgoe Dance Studios have performed a play on the effects of anti-social behaviour (ASB) on all sections of the community. The youngsters, who have been working with officers from Gloucester South Safer Community
