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• Author up for award

  STROUD children's author John Dougherty is celebrating the revelation this week that he has been shortlisted for the Ottakar's children's book prize for his forthcoming book. read more

• OAP left in cold

  A PENSIONER has been living without heating or hot water for eight days, after the obsolete heating system in her sheltered accommodation broke down. read more

• TV's Gabby launches swimathon in aid of children's charity

  SPORTS personality and TV presenter Gabby Logan (pictured) has launched Swimathon 2006, the Nation's BIG Swim in aid of NCH, the children's charity. read more

• Pudsey's fundraising army

  Wacky fund-raising stunts brought the Five Valleys alive for this year's Children in Need appeal. From fire-fighters in fancy dress to silent children, it seems everyone has been doing their bit for the biggest charity event of the year. The SNJ takes a look at what readers in and around Stroud did to help Pudsey's excellent cause. read more

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