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Eco warrior Polly Higgins dies

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Forest Green boss confirms Tranmere spitting incident

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Motorcyclist killed in crash on Crickley Hill

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Frampton marks St George's Day with Morris dancing

Families enjoy egg-citing Easter trail at Rococo Garden

Family and police 'concerned' for whereabouts of 15-year-old girl

Easter festival fun at Crown and Sceptre

Manhunt for 60-year-old wanted for false imprisonment and assault

Ecotricity’s Dale Vince backs climate protesters

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Gender pay gap revealed at Stroud District Council

Stroud hailed as the town that helped spark protest in London by The Guardian

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Stroud District Council chief answers your questions

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YOUTH VOICE: Classical music with beatboxing

Riders call for protection from dangerous drivers

Stroud woman fined after fraudulently claiming benefits

JOHN LIGHT: Defensively we can no longer stand alone

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FOOD REVIEW: The best steak I have tasted for some time

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Main road blocked after crash outside pub

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45 photos from Stroud's Good Friday march

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DOINA'S DIARY: Schools kids working with council planners

JOHN LIGHT: We all love our pubs but change is inevitable

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Garden centre bought back by man who first designed it

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Family brave the shave for cancer charity

Highgrove thanks charities for contributions to community

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Stroud activists chain themselves to Jeremy Corbyn's house

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MARKET NEWS: First strawberries of the year and a whole lamb

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Crash cleared but heavy traffic remains on M5

Annual Good Friday march to be held in Stroud today

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Brothers take old banger on 2,500 mile charity road trip

Share your experience of breastfeeding

Stroud students speak at UN debate in New York

Glastonbury's Emily Eavis to support bereaved kids

EDITOR'S VIEW: Why a Pride of the Cotswolds nomination means so much

Man breaks arm in Brockworth crash

Road closure set for Painswick

Stroud set to be hotter than Spain for Easter

Former Stroud MP Neil Carmichael to stand in European Parliament election

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Easter egg hunt to help support kids with diabetes

Broken down vehicle on M5 slip road moved by police

Police dog helps save woman's life in Stroud

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Amelia’s fashion project will help women in Africa

'Laughing gas canisters dumped on common could have choked my dog'

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Updated

More than 80 callers come forward to help identify man's body

Pride of the Cotswolds 2019 launched – nominate your community heroes now

Fire officers inappropriately claimed items on company credit cards, claims report

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Stroud's church bells to toll in solidarity with Notre Dame

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Brexiteers complain, but Dale Vince says EU flag is here to stay

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Forest Green chairman hopeful new stadium plans could be approved next month

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Updated

Blaze at derelict hotel being treated as 'suspected arson'

Drug addict who had turned his life around now facing prison

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Teens fire catapults at swans and police officers

Armed police called to 'incident' in Bisley

Gin and make-up thief due in court

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Missing Stroud man found

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Two trapped in car after Brimscombe Hill crash

Dale Vince hangs massive EU flag from Ecotricity HQ to celebrate Brexit delay

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Vintage tractor convoy heads out in memory of Ruth

Football Poets' CD to be added to Karl Marx archive

Music fans queue for rare vinyls and more on Record Store Day

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Former Stroud MP dumps Tories and joins Independent Group

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Tributes paid to Stonehouse caretaker and war hero

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Updated

Multi-vehicle crash on M4 cleared

More than 200 sausage dogs descend on Cirencester

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Stroud’s community heroes to be recognised at awards

Stroud author shortlisted for Oscar's Book Prize

How council is tackling housing crisis

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35 pictures of this year's Chalford Scarecrow Trail

Nailsworth residents move into new affordable homes

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22 pictures from the Andoversford Races

Shocking speeds recorded in Stroud's 20mph zones

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John Light discusses the magic of spring in the Cotswolds

John Light pays tribute to Don Walker

Sport

Live

MATCHDAY LIVE: Forest Green v Cambridge United – Follow all the Easter Monday drama

VIDEO: Forest Green boss lauds 'brilliant achievement' as Rovers guarantee play-offs

Forest Green boss confirms Tranmere spitting incident

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ON THE WHISTLE: Forest Green 2 Cambridge United 1 Rovers take giant stride towards automatic promotion

Brimscombe 4 Abingdon 0 Champagne on ice for table-toppers

VIDEO: A top-two finish is an outstanding achievement, insists Brimscombe boss Sam Prior

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Sport

Williams set to be out 'for a while' with ankle injury

Forest Green player ratings vs Tranmere: Mondal hits winner, and Rawson the rock earns a 9

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Forest Green's win at Tranmere in pictures

'It's right up there for me,' Mondal buzzing with wonderstrike

Tranmere v Forest Green - Live updates

Cooper: 'The two centre halves were magnificent'

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ON THE WHISTLE: Tranmere Rovers 0 Forest Green 1: Mondal beauty underpins Rovers' play-off place

The Q&A: Norwood on bittersweet spell at Forest Green and his desire to fire Tranmere into League One

James Norwood could miss the rest of the season due to groin injury

WIN tickets to watch Forest Green play Cambridge United on Easter Monday

Tranmere vs. Forest Green It’s a big game and we’re ready to go, says Rawson

Video: Mark Cooper's pre-match press conference - Tranmere vs. Forest Green

Forest Green chairman hopeful new stadium plans could be approved next month

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Forest Green fans forum - Live Updates

RUGBY: Points bonanza in Bristol

Here's when the League Two play-off semi-finals will take place

Self-assured Mills relishing Forest Green's final furlong

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National sport

Chelsea will complain to FA after Burnley staff ‘offended’ Sarri – Zola

James Cahill leads Ronnie O’Sullivan as amateur seeks Sheffield shock

Sarri sent to the stands as Chelsea held by Burnley

Sissoko set to miss Ajax showdown for Spurs

Brooks grabs late equaliser for Wolfsburg against Frankfurt

Norwich’s Premier League promotion party put on hold

James Milner will become a Manchester United fan for first time as title race goes to wire

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Business News

Boss store opens at Gloucester Quays

WWT Slimbridge hosts hare as part of Cotswolds hare trail

Fake policeman attempts break in to Shipton Moyne home

Whatley Manor chef wins Michelin Young Chef award

Property News: New starters are ‘welcome additions’ to team

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National news

North Korean leader Kim to meet Putin in Russia

Edinburgh takes historic University Challenge victory

Theresa May to convene Cabinet as MPs return to Westminster

Fire crews dealing with large wildfire in Moray

British mother and children confirmed among Sri Lanka terror victims

Tesla gears up for fully self-driving cars next year

Kate shares snaps of Louis to mark prince’s first birthday

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