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Malmesbury School pupils with their results

GCSE results day 2019 in Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire

No licence, speeding and on drugs: teen admits Jordan Maxwell death

Wycliffe College celebrates equal best GCSE results

GCSE RESULTS: Thomas Keble celebrates excellent results

Baby Phoenix born 11-weeks premature inspires neonatal unit fundraiser

Get 20% off Gloucestershire clothing company as first store opens in Stroud

GCSE RESULTS: Marling School celebrates excellent grades

Stroud youngster gives up birthday presents for Teckels

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GCSE RESULTS: Stunning grades at Stroud High School

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Children's book left for young readers on Paganhill postbox

John Light lucky to be alive after crashing off the W in Nailsworth

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Updated

Missing Stroud girl found safe and well

BMW driver from Stroud to challenge drink-drive reading

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'We’re in danger every day' - mum’s plea over dangerous road

Sound system fever at Stroud Dub Club

Fitness classes for mums will help two charities

Music, beer and food combine in four days of fun at the Outer Fringe Festival

New clothes shop to open in Stroud

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Bank card fraudsters targeting the elderly in Stroud

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Hot Chip star Alexis Taylor to play in Stroud church

Does Stroud have the country's cosiest bus shelter?

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Children's book inspired by adventures of two Stonehouse rescue dogs

Thousands of South West children not vaccinated against MMR

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Fresh concerns over care home closures in Stroud

Van stolen from Rush Skatepark while owner was rollerblading

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Rapist who absconded from HMP Leyhill arrested

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Enjoy a taste of Germany at Chalford bierkeller night

NOSTALGIA: The sad day young girl drowned in barrel of beer

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In pictures: Mary Portas judges Painswick art festival competition

M48 Severn Bridge is closed tonight

Windows of Nelson Trust women's centre smashed by vandals

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Bid to find rightful owner of stolen trailer

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PRIDE OF THE COTSWOLDS 2019: Village history project nominated for award

IN THE DOCK: Roundup of magistrates' court results

PUB SPY: The Crown Inn at Church Enstone

Six of the best events to put in your calender

READERS RECOMMEND: The cosiest pub in your area

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JOHN LIGHT: Where is the best village shop in the region?

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Fire on third floor of Stroud house

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Rapist absconds from open prison

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Missing 77-year-old Shurdington woman found safe

OPINION: We are all ultimately gender-neutral says Nicky Ferry

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17 events taking place near you this week

DAVID DREW: Charities a lifeline for families in the summer

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‘Intrusive’ street light keeps residents awake

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John Light: Why sell fruit which is like a cricket ball?

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IN THE DOCK: 4 stories from crown court this week

Man who breached suspended sentence by assaulting woman spared jail

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Rare, beautiful tiger moth spotted in Stroud

Gannett Foundation charity grants open for applications for 2019

Jordan takes up puppetry thanks to Barnwood Trust grant

Stroud Book Festival tickets now on sale

Last chance to sample raclette at Stroud Farmers' Market

AS IT HAPPENED: A-level results day 2019

Archway School celebrates improved results

Wycliffe College achieves best ever A-level results

Stroud High School thrilled with fantastic A level results

Students fundraise for charity as part of National Citizen Service

Marling School celebrates brilliant A-level results

Tributes paid to 'one in a million' - Jennie Evans

Clive 'Clover' Bushell charms Stroud with his romantic ballads

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Drink driver from Stroud banned for four years

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Pedestrian nearly hit by car in road rage incident

Dad with artificial heart wins 'blue badge fight'

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Five generations of Stroud family fundraise for Sue Ryder hospice

Warning of suspicious men in the Stroud area

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LIVE: Reaction as councillors uphold decision to close 2 Stroud care homes

Smallest house in the Cotswolds up for sale

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Gloucestershire police officer admits making 9,000 indecent images of children

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Two Stroud care homes will shut after bid to stop closures fails

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Music event will celebrate life of Jamie Fletcher

Margaret donates 15-inches of hair to cancer patients

Sport

Forest Green press conference live: Mark Cooper on Bradford City clash, playing style, team news and Rovers' trip to Premier League Bournemouth

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Brimscombe & Thrupp 0 Fairford Town 1

One swallow doesn't make a summer for Wood co-boss Blythe

Forest Green recruit goalkeeping coach from Championship outfit Wigan

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Port Vale 2 Forest Green Rovers 1

ON THE WHISTLE: Port Vale 2 Forest Green 1 Rovers lose for first time this season

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Sport

WATCH: Forest Green boss Mark Cooper ahead of tonight's League Two game away to Port Vale

CRICKET: Stroud gain bragging rights over Frocester

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Forest Green 1 Grimsby Town 0

Stonehouse boss Orsborn takes positives from cup defeat

Cup win puts Brimscombe in rude health ahead of Fairford clash

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Shortwood United 6 Bourton Rovers 0

Opposition view: Grimsby Town manager Michael Jolley - If the game’s about how many passes you make and how much possession you have, then Forest Green deserve to win

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Forest Green player ratings as Mondal and Grubb turn the screw in 1-0 win over Grimsby

Forest Green 1 Grimsby Town 0 - REACTION AND RECAP: Mark Cooper's verdict after Junior Mondal goal sends Rovers joint top

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OPINION: Swindon boast a level of away support that Forest Green and Cheltenham must drool over

Forest Green v Grimsby Town: Live matchday blog

ON THE WHISTLE: Forest Green 1 Grimsby Town 0 Mondal steps off the bench to pinch it for Rovers

TEAM NEWS: Adams, Woolacott, Godwin-Malife and Stevens start for Forest Green against Grimsby

Dom Bernard: The experience of Matt Mills is key to helping this young Forest Green squad

Watch in full: Forest Green manager Mark Cooper's press conference ahead of Grimsby Town

LOWDOWN: Baby-faced Forest Green are finding their feet

Buy your Forest Green tickets now for Carabao Cup tie versus Premier League Bournemouth

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National sport

Wilder sends warning to Ortiz and Fury as he opens restaurant in Batley

The tie isn’t over, warns Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo

Linfield earn impressive first-leg win over Qarabag

Mustafi and Elneny set for Arsenal exits as Emery tells them they have no future

Wolves edge lively Torino tie to move closer to Europa League group stage

They hit everything that moves – England boss Jones puts faith in ‘Kamikaze kids’

Crowd hero Archer happy to show he has more than just pace after Ashes six-for

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Business News

Family-run gym in Stroud in the final for national award

BEHIND THE BUSINESS: From minister visits to lingerie shows - Jono Rooke on life in PR

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IAN MEAN: Apprenticeship Levy is a fiasco

BEHIND THE BUSINESS: Paul Drabble: from advising Coca-Cola to Gloucestershire firms

Boss store opens at Gloucester Quays

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What the papers say – August 23

Prue Leith advises review into ‘unpalatable’ hospital food after listeria deaths

Children as young as four caught with knives at school

‘Systematic failures’ in public health led to listeria outbreak, expert says

Prince Albert’s private papers and prints published for the first time

Historic windmill is fitted with new sails

First we take Manhattan – Red Arrows thrill during New York flypast

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