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Summer ball to raise money for Nailsworth Christkindl
PLANS are underway for this year's Nailsworth Christkindl Evening which is to be held on Friday, November 26. The evening last year had to be cancelled due to a lack of helpers But now a new committee, including shop keepers and residents, have come
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Bracewell excited by Norwell potential
GLOUCESTERSHIRE director of cricket John Bracewell is excited by the potential of new signing Liam Norwell, writes Rob Iles. The fast bowler has penned a two-year-contract after coming through the Academy. Norwell, 18, was recently selected
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Pregnant alpacas hurt in Minchinhampton in apparent dog attack
TWO pregnant alpacas had flesh ripped off their legs in an alleged dog attack at a farm in Windmill Road, Minchinhampton. The alpacas, Eva, seven, and Fleur, three, were attacked between 6pm on Tuesday, July 13 and 8.30am on Wednesday, July 14. Both
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Ribeiro's preparations hampered by a back injury
CHRISTIAN RIBEIRO’S preparations for the new season have been hampered by a back injury. The former Marling pupil, 20, sustained the injury while on international duty with Wales in May when he made his full international debut in the friendly defeat
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Traders' help needed for huge charity auction organised by Stroud mums
TWO Stroud mums are organising a huge charity auction to raise money for three charities close to their hearts. Paula Brown, who lives in Paganhill, and her sister-in-law Lorraine Jones, who lives in Uplands, wanted to raise awareness of charities that
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Jockey Maguire on the sidelines
JOCKEY Jason Maguire faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a broken ankle and a fractured shin bone in a fall at Worcester on Wednesday. The Stroud-based rider was partnering the Donald McCain-trained Morning Sunshine in the two-mile
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Taverners search for new keeper
COUNTY League Taveners require a new goalkeeper following Duane Portlock’s move to Shortwood United. Anyone who is still looking for a club and would like the challenge off County League football should call manager Dale Russell on 07957522842.
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Hundreds attend auction of 96-year-old woman's portfolio of Five Valleys property and land
HUNDREDS of potential bidders crowded into an auction in which a £2 million portfolio of properties and land around the Five Valleys went under the hammer. Around 200 property developers, householders, community land project representatives, town and
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Improved facilities to be unveiled at special school
IMPROVEMENTS to the speech and therapy room at The Shrubberies Special School in Stonehouse will be unveiled tomorrow, Thursday, July 22. Medical facilities at the school have also been given a boost thanks to funding from the sick children’s charity
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Delight as show is huge success
STROUD show was bigger and better than ever this year according to organiser Edna Powell. Saturday’s event at Stratford Park saw an abundance of not just visitors but there was a marked increase in livestock entries too. The show, established in
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Grand Designs in store for Cashes Green Hospital
TV star Kevin McCloud has announced he has grand designs for the old Cashes Green Hospital site. The celebrity presenter of the hit Channel 4 series Grand Designs where he advises and oversees ambitious building projects, has teamed up with Gloucestershire
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Soggy Stroud lose out in the wet
WEAKENED Stroud came lost out on a wet pitch at Trowbridge in the Glos/Wilts Division. The absence of first- team regulars Dave Terrington, Leighton Collins, Olly Waters, Sam Cook and Will Roberts proved crucial as Stroud’s four-match winning run came
