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• Margate rocked by two-touch Rovers

  Forest Green 4, Margate 1 FOREST Green banished any fears of relegation from the Nationwide Conference after this decisive win over Margate on Saturday to record their sixth home win in a row and move two places up the table. read more

• Amazing Grace sets off for Iraq

  PEACE campaigner Grace Trevett bid an emotional farewell to friends and supporters this week when she set off on a journey that will take her to the heart of Iraq. read more

• Bus driver told mum she was scum

  A BUSDRIVER allegedly told a young mum all Stroud people were scum after she criticised him for throwing a cigarette butt in her face. read more

• Help families in crisis

  THE Beresford Group is currently in its 25th year. A registered charity it provides a vital refuge, support and counselling for women and children who have experienced domestic violence. read more

• Little show of horrors

  STRANGE things were happening recently at Wyevale Garden Centre near Nailsworth. Customers browsing amongst the indoor plants were surprised to see something different; a plant named Audrey Two lurking amongst the vegetation. read more

• Huge rally at USAF Fairford

  STROUD peace campaigners were well-represented on a march which saw 2,000 people demonstrating against the war with Iraq on Sunday. read more

• Andy's journey to guitar stardom

  From Iraeli kibbutz to London squat, banana farmer to juggling tutor Stroud guitarist Andy Dunn has called some pretty unusual places home and had some weird and wonderful jobs. read more

• It's time to party

  STROUD will be celebrating a very special birthday next year and preparations are already underway to make sure the party goes with a swing. read more

• Clifton undermined as Stroud charge into semi-finals

  Stroud RFC 28 Clifton 17 STROUD strode into the semi-finals of the Gloucestershire Roadchef County Cup with a convincing victory over South West One outfit, Clifton on Saturday, their forwards providing the perfect base for the backs to settle the outcome by four tries to one. read more

• Girls prove jobs aren't just for boys

  Anyone who still thinks girls are made of sugar and spice and all things nice could be in for a bit of a shock the next time they call out a plumber or a builder. read more

• From bricks to branches

  A YOUNG Welshman who was warned not to pursue a career in conservation has landed his dream job in Stroud. read more

• Owers puts it down to that festive spirit

  FOREST Green midfielder Gary Owers guided Rovers to their sixth consecutive Nationwide Conference victory in a 4-1 demolition of Margate on Saturday and then attributed the club's recent resurgence to a touch of Christmas spirit. read more

• Memorable Montana

  THE Space is to host an epic gig by an exciting up-and-coming band this weekend. read more

On this day: Stroud Archive