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This way to Cotwsold Airport! - misspelt road sign eludes passers-by for weeks

The misspelt sign on the A429 near Cirencester

2:00pm Thursday 2nd September 2010

A MISSPELT road sign for Cotswold Airport at Kemble eluded motorists for weeks before the error was finally spotted.

'The Stig should have remained a mystery'

12:10pm Thursday 2nd September 2010

Sean Jarrett, 15, who is on work experience with the SNJ, is an avid Top Gear fan and is among those who are annoyed over the decision to reveal the identity of the Stig.

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MP Carmichael offers full support during youth charity tour

10:43am Thursday 2nd September 2010

NEIL Carmichael said he ‘fully supported’ the work of The Door Youth Project during a guided tour of the Stroud-based charity.

Stroud police help cyclists and motorcyclists protect their bikes

10:31am Thursday 2nd September 2010

Stroud Police have been helping cyclists and motorcyclists protect their bike from thieves by running a number of crime prevention events in the town.

Carers in Gloucestershire encouraged to take part in consultation

9:00am Thursday 2nd September 2010

The Government is developing a new action plan based on the National Carers Strategy, which was published in 2008. It is seeking views on the key priorities which will have the greatest impact on improving carers’ lives in the next four years.

Crime Alerts by Text are Latest Addition to Police Messaging Service

5:00pm Wednesday 1st September 2010

People with disabilities who have joined Gloucestershire Constabulary’s text messaging service will soon be sent crime updates and news of police initiatives as the groundbreaking scheme expands.

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Stroud charity The Meningitis Trust saves lives though iPhone

3:00pm Wednesday 1st September 2010

The world’s first lifesaving meningitis signs and symptoms app for the iPhone is available from today.

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University professor Michael Reeks, from Chalford, wins prestigious award

1:00pm Wednesday 1st September 2010

A UNIVERSITY professor who lives in Chalford has become the first non-American to be honoured by a prestigious society for his ground-breaking work on aerosols and how they influence the environment.