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Pervert leads police on a high-speed chase through Stroud
A HIGH-SPEED police chase took place through the streets of Stroud today, March 20, in an attempt to catch a pervert who had exposed himself to a lone woman minutes earlier. The woman reported the distressing incident to officers at 1.35pm this
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Travel information for Rovers fans travelling to Port Vale
There are expected to be delays for fans travelling back to Gloucestershire from Port Vale on Saturday with a closure due in the evening. Delays are expected on the M6 between J14 and J13 in both directions before the motorway will close entirely
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Fire engine visits Chatterbox
Fire engine visits Chatterbox FIRE officers from The Black Watch Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue arrived at Saint James’ Chatterbox on Tuesday to the amazement of youngsters. The youngsters at Saint James’ Chatterbox thought they were coming
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Mystery surrounds sudden closure of popular gaming shop in Stroud
Mystery surrounds the sudden closure of a popular gaming shop in Stroud. Pink Planet, which had been based in Merrywalks, appeared to have suddenly closed on Monday, March 18. Customers said they were surprised to find the store closed: "I
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NAILSWORTH and District Flower Arrangement Society
NAILSWORTH and District Flower Arrangement Society met on the evening of March 6. Following the society's Annual General Meeting Pam Lewis (NAFAS National Demonstrator) gave a demonstration aptly entitled "The world awakes to the sound of spring
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A new style of rose with Randwick Gardening Club
A new style of rose with Randwick Gardening Club RANDWICK Gardening Club held the first meeting of 2019 in the village hall on Tuesday, March 12. The meeting was opened by the chairman Mr Stuart Gregory who welcomed everybody, and thanked Mrs
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Line dancing with the Shambles WI
Line dancing with the Shambles WI MEETING was held at the Congregational Church Hall on Wednesday, March 13, at 10.30am. We had a line dancing demonstration which had the option to join in that most members took advantage of, the smiles and chatter
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This Country stars to play legendary Cirencester footballers
A TEAM made up of the cast of BBC's This Country will be taking on a Cirencester Town veterans XI on Sunday, July 21. The team will be managed by Trevor Cooper (who plays Len) and Paul Chahidi (who plays Rev. Francis). Charlie Cooper (Kurtan)
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Nick Ackland's funeral details announced
THE funeral of popular former footballer Nick Ackland will take place on Tuesday, March 26, 2pm. Known affectionately as Ackers, the former Forest Green, Shortwood United, Stonehouse, Kingswood and Tytherington Rocks midfielder died at the age
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The best pictures from Forest Green v Carlisle United
The best pictures from Forest Green v Carlisle United Shane Healey/ Pro Sports Images photographer captured the action from the 1-1 encounter at the New Lawn.
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Suspicious incident 'a misunderstanding' say police
Following reports of a man making a suspicious approach to two children in Stroud this morning, police say they're now satisfied it was a misunderstanding. The driver is understood to have come forward and officers say they believe that the situation
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Cash payers save on homes
PEOPLE in Britain who buy a home with a mortgage pay on average nine per cent more than those paying with cash, new research has found. The study from finance specialist One77 Mortgages looked at the average cash and mortgage buyer house prices
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SOS to users of EDF Energy, writes a reader
ARE you receiving your electricity and gas from EDF and believe you are being overcharged it may be an advantage for you to phone me on 01453 763566. If you pay monthly like me and most of your readings are estimated, it is very easy for EDF to
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Missing woman dies after being found in field near Tewkesbury
AN ELDERLY woman who went missing from her home yesterday evening has died after being found in a serious condition in a field. France Davies, who was 76-years-old and from Tewkesbury, had not been seen since she left ger home at 8.20pm last night
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School children as young as four complete 'uplifting' fundraising challenge
On Friday pupils at Randwick C of E Primary School joined with staff, parents and friends to run laps around the village's huge playing field. The fun fitness event was organised to raise money for Red Nose Day as well as equipment to fund a new
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Stroud District - Who's building what near you?
The following planning applications were registered with Stroud District Council between 11.3.19 and 17.3.19. Brimscombe: 2 Weavers Row The Roundabouts, replace four windows and works to chimney including refitting chimney pot and fit flue.
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Shocking number of people caught not wearing seatbelts in just one day
Police and emergency services have revealed that they caught 14 people not wearing a seatbelt in one day at the weekend. A Special Constabulary operation, in conjunction with Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service, resulted in 14 motorists being