Here are the biggest court stories that have featured in the SNJ, Gazette Series or Wilts Glos Standard over the past few days.
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International paedophile formerly from Stroud jailed for 12 years
Man charged with coughing into paramedic's face named
Stephen King admits Stroud burglary charge
Tetbury man sentenced for repeatedly harassing woman
Stroud man, 35, charged with wounding with intent
Ban for drink driver caught by police on M5
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