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The Eagle lands book role

MADCAP ski-jumper Eddie 'the Eagle' Edwards has explored a new talent by narrating a childrens' story written by a Stroud author. read more
Novelist enjoys warmhearted royal wedding

BEST-selling Bisley author Jilly Cooper has described the royal wedding as "lovely" after she was invited to Windsor as a reception guest. read more
All the fun of the Beano at cafe

CARTOONING genius Leo Baxendale, creator of Minnie the Minx, Little Plum and The Bash Street Kids, opened The Beano Room, an exhibition of his work at Mills Caf in Stroud, on Monday, April 11. read more
Council housing back on the agenda

THE future of Council homes again came under the spotlight on Wednesday, when Councillors and tenants got together to hammer out ideas. read more
Trials make it over last hurdle

A TORRENTIAL downpour, a virus in the stables and the last minute rescheduling of the Royal Wedding left a question mark over whether the Gatcombe Horse Trials would ever get off the starting blocks at the weekend. read more
Building a future for victims

EXHAUSTED but on a well-earned high, Lakshman Gallage is back from his native Sri Lanka after laying the first brick for his SNJ-backed emergency housing project. read more

Archive - Wednesday, 13 April 2005