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• Former Gyde children demand apology

  FURIOUS former residents and staff of a former children's home have hit back at claims of abuse and suicides which were alleged to have taken place during their childhood. read more

• Mixed views on McDonald's

  AFTER two weeks of voting, the News & Journal can reveal that more than 1,000 readers are split fairly evenly on the thorny issue of whether they want to see a McDonalds fast food restaurant in Stroud. read more

• Pennies raise cash

  PUPILS at Rodborough School were spending pennies all day for Children in Need. Each class collected thousands of pennies totalling a magnificent £500, laying them end to end in the playground in a bid to top their classmates' efforts. Another pupil 10-year-old Sophie Downes raised £25 by not watching TV for five days. read more

• Sadness at store closure

  A COMMUNITY store will close its doors for the last time on Saturday after falling sales and tough competition have forced the owners to shut up shop. read more

• Family's home axed

  A FAMILY of six is facing a bleak future in a bed and breakfast after a decision by Stroud District Council to pull down their home. read more

• Threat to Hill Paul

  THE demolition ball is once again swinging over Hill Paul amid fresh threats that it is likely to be reduced to rubble in the New Year. read more

• Tradegy sparks steps safety plea

  A GRIEVING daughter has called for safety to be made a priority on the Subscription Room steps after a routine shopping trip resulted in tragedy for her family. read more

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