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Wycliffe Preparatory School earns national acclaim for supporting gifted children
Wycliffe Preparatory School has earned national acclaim for its support of gifted and talented children. It is one of only 10 schools in the UK to be awarded a One Star Gold Schools Membership by Potential Plus UK. Potential Plus is the UK’
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World Snooker Championship is a marathon test for Dominic Dale
IF Dominic Dale’s last tournament win was a sprint, the upcoming World Snooker Championship is nothing but a marathon, writes Pippa Field. Stroud-based Dale will head to the Crucible for the ninth time in his career next week and where world No
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Gloucester Rugby name team for The Stinger at Twickenham
GLOUCESTER make four changes to their starting line up for Saturday's Aviva Premiership fixture against London Wasps – The Stinger – which takes place at Twickenham (kick- off 3.15pm). It's a first trip to HQ to for Gloucester in the Aviva Premiership
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Walk of Witness takes to the streets for Good Friday
CROWDS gathered in Stroud’s streets to watch the annual Good Friday Walk of Witness as the sun shone. A guitar-led rendition of How Great is Our God began the ceremony at the top of High Street followed by a prayer from Reverend Simon Topping,
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Former leader Frances Roden to stand down before district elections
AHEAD of the local elections next month six district councillors have announced they will not be standing. Dennis Andrewartha has represented the Cam West ward on Stroud District Council for 14 years. The father of three has been the Liberal
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Man, 56, crashes mother's car into Nailsworth property
A 56-YEAR-OLD man has been ordered to pay more than £700 after crashing his mother’s car in Nailsworth. Alexander Gray was found guilty of failing to stop and failing to report an accident at Stroud Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday. The court
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Stroud Fringe festival gets new electronic stage after Facebook campaign
STROUD Fringe festival will host a new electronic music stage following a Facebook campaign from music fans.Festival organisers have struck a deal with local producers, artists to establish the new stage at Stroud’s largest indoor venue the Subscription
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Dog owners warned after two pets stolen during walk
DOG walkers are being urged to be vigilant after two pets are believed to have been pinched during a walk with their owner. The owner lost sight of her black and white pedigree English pointers in King Charles Lane in Slad. She then heard one of