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• GCC cabinet to discuss future of Berkeley College

  Gloucestershire County Council’s cabinet will be asked to consider three options for the future of the Vale of Berkeley College when it meets this week. read more

• It's not too late to attend the Stroud Clothes Swap

  A reminder is being sent out to support the Stroud Clothes Swap which takes place at Bar Nine, Stroud on Tuesday, February 9 in aid of the Cotswold Care Hospice. read more

• Killer Prout handed life sentence as victim's brother pleads "tell us what happened to Kate"

  THE BROTHER of murdered Kate Prout has pleaded with her killer husband to reveal where he dumped her body. read more

• Weekly roads update: More than 5,000 potholes fixed

  Gloucestershire County Council has fixed more than 5,000 potholes in the past two weeks as part of Operation Road Rescue. read more

• Pupil's Haiti fundraising day collects almost £600 for survivors

  WHEN the children of Rose Hill Westonbirt School near Tetbury heard about the Haiti earthquake disaster they immediately asked teachers if they could hold a fundraising day to help survivors. read more

• Confident youngsters urged to take part in Rotary club youth leadership scheme

  STONEHOUSE Rotary Club is on the look out for a confident, enthusiastic young person to take part in the organisation’s annual Youth Leadership Award programme. read more

• Cam House School in Dursley no longer in special measures

  Cam House school in Dursley is celebrating after Ofsted said it is making ‘impressive progress’ and is no longer in special measures. read more

• Sue Smith learns all about the Alexander Technique

  Following the news that Victoria Beckham has turned to the Alexander Technique to help her poor posture after years of wearing five inch heels, SNJ editor Sue Smith went along to chat to qualified practitioner Rachel Stevens who holds classes at her home in Whitminster to show people how they can improve their posture and health using this method, first developed in the 1890s, which is quickly becoming a favourite with celebrities. read more

• Police find handgun in car in Gloucester

  During an investigation into the theft of a high value car, police in Gloucester discovered and removed an illegal handgun from the streets. read more

• SDC achieve first fly tipping prosecution

  STROUD District Council achieved its first successful team prosecution for fly tipping. read more

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