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• Five star Polly causes a stir

  EWE just wouldn't believe it ...and neither did King's Stanley farmer Pat Tasker when she witnessed not one baby lamb but FIVE born to her 2-year-old ewe Polly. read more

• Grenade found in play area

  SEVERAL homes were evacuated in Nailsworth on Tuesday morning as Army explosive experts blew up a live grenade which had been discovered lying in a children's play area. read more

• Local riders shine at Gatcombe

  An astonishing 637 horses and riders from 12 countries entered for The prestigious LAND ROVER GATCOMBE HORSE TRIALS over the weekend and thoroughly enjoyed the combination of glorious sunshine, and the opportunity to tackle HRH The Princess Royal's cross country courses and the special new water complex. read more

• Public transport addressed

  PUBLIC transport was a hot topic at Stroud Conservative Club on Thursday, March 27 when Shadow Transport Secretary Tim Collins paid a visit. read more

• 50 years of welcoming new lives

  Stroud Maternity Hospital was opened 50 years ago this week. read more

• Bus plan is stuck in rut

  LONDON Road car park could be the only hope for a decent bus station in Stroud when Merrywalks is closed for work on the cinema. read more

• Standish Site Saved

  CAMPAIGNERS are celebrating the news that Standish Hospital has received government backing to be used as a healing centre. read more

• Meacher class brings United down to earth

  Southall v Shortwood Southall 4, Shortwood United 2 read more

• March for justice

  THE family of a Stroud landowner who died almost 13 years ago held a rally on Saturday to raise awareness of what they believe are flaws in the legal system. read more

• MP questions stop and search

  DAVID Drew MP has asked for an explanation of policing policy at RAF Fairford following reports of numerous protesters being stopped and searched outside the airbase under the new anti-terrorism laws. read more

• Snobbish claim denied

  RESIDENTS of Manor Farm, Bussage have been complaining in their droves after it was implied they were being snobbish for listing their address as nearby historic Chalford. read more

• Stroud let play-off chance slip away

  Stroud v Clevedon Stroud 27pts, Clevedon 29pts read more

• Archway's African adventure

  Memories of school geography trips traditionally involve soggy sandwiches and counting pebbles on a rainy beach in Wales. read more

• Anyone lost their marbles?

  THE FIVE Valleys version of the Elgin marbles has been unearthed by police. read more

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