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Can you identify man found dead on road between Stroud and Cirencester?
POLICE have launched a national appeal to identify a man whose remains were found close to a main road near Stroud. The death of the man, whose remains were discovered in May last year near the Bathurst Estate in Cirencester, close to the A419 Stroud
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Hundreds attend service for Stroud bakery legend Don 'The Dough' Walker
Hundreds of people crammed into The Old Lodge on Minchinhampton Common for a service to celebrate the life of Stroud legend Don Walker. The much-loved baker, known as Don the Dough, who founded Walkers the Bakers in Kendrick Street, Stroud, died
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Debenhams placed into administration after Mike Ashley deal rejected
Mike Ashley's Sports Direct has made a revised £200 million rescue offer for Debenhams, delaying the department store's prospective administration. The billionaire had an offer to underwrite a £150 million rights issue rejected on Monday. Lenders
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Vintage tractor run to raise cash for Alzheimer's
A CONVOY of vintage tractors will be making its way around Gloucestershire this weekend, in tribute to a much loved wife, mother and grandmother. The Standish Spring Tractor Run is being held on Saturday, to celebrate the life of Ruth Smith, who
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Shortwood United 0 Clevedon 3 In pictures
Shortwood lost 3-0 at Clevedon Town on Saturday. Peter Barnes captured the action.
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Man who threw baby swan in Stonehouse cautioned by police
A 33-YEAR-OLD man who was filmed throwing a baby swan in Stonehouse has been cautioned by police. Last year the man was spotted jumping into the canal onto a family of swans before grabbing one of the cygnets and throwing the bird across the water
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Rousing second-half fails to save Stroud
Stroud 29 Avonmouth OB 32 A TREMENDOUS second-half display fell just short for a Stroud side looking to cement their fourth-place in the Western Counties North League. Stroud opened their account when Dan Gordon found Peer, who was able to
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Crackdown on illegal bonfires
A SPIKE in trade waste bonfires is being investigated by Stroud District Council. Environmental Health officers at SDC have received an increasing number of complaints over the last few weeks about illegal waste bonfires on industrial and trade
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Forest Green midfielder up for player of the month award
Forest Green Rovers midfielder Reece Brown has received his second nomination of the season for the League Two Player of the Month award. Having been nominated in October and being pipped by Grimsby Town goalkeeper James McKeown, the 23-year-old
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FOOTBALL: Shortwood capitulate in second-half
Toolstation Western League Clevedon Town 3 Shortwood United 0 SHORTWOOD capitulated in the second-half at Clevedon, writes Jim Cunneen. The first-half was even and only a fine goal from George King after 26 minutes saw Town with their noses
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Nostalgia: Olympic legend shows off his strength at school
These wonderful old photos have brought back fond memories for many in Stonehouse. All these images were provided by the Stonehouse History Group Facebook page. The main image shows pool champions at the Brewers Arms. Bottom left is former
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Popular scarecrow trail to return this weekend
A popular scarecrow trail is returning this weekend. Christ Church School is hosting Chalford Scarecrow Trail, with maps available to purchase from the school office or playground for the duration of the event. All proceeds will be going towards
