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Young Stroud woman launches crowdfunding appeal to pay for life-saving surgery
A YOUNG woman from Stroud is in a race against time to save her life. Nine years ago, Carys Hellewell was just an ordinary Thomas Keble school girl, who enjoyed art and sports and was interested in international development. But following surgery
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THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: With Isabel Stanley
IN France during August, shop windows and magazine adverts are dominated, not unlike Britain – by Rentree - ‘back to school’ sales. But, over there, the re-entry is a significant event across the whole age range. Summer is almost over; its indulgences
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DOINA'S DIARY: Cycle path resurfacing set to begin
Doina Cornell, the leader of Stroud District Council, returns with her weekly diary. This is my first diary after a long break, due to both the summer holiday and an injury to my leg (playing rounders in a SDC charity match) I still have limited
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HOME OF THE WEEK: £1m Monks Ditch is secluded in woods near Cranham
This week's featured property is Monks Ditch, in Cranham priced at £995,000. Monks Ditch is a great example of Edwardian architecture and accordingly reflects the confident nature of buildings of that period, with high ceilings, well proportioned
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IN THE DOCK: Roundup of magistrates' court results
Kenneth Burlison, 52, of The Bassetts, Cainscross, has been given a suspended jail sentence for assault. He threatened a police officer with a knife in Stroud on July 1. Burlison pleaded guilty at Cheltenham Magistrates Court on August 29.
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PUB SPY: The place to go for classic Italian cuisine
If you are a lover of Italian food then you could do a lot worse than spend a few evenings in the Stroud district. Venture out to Nailsworth and you will find Amalfi and The Olive Tree, both equally good options. If you fancy staying in Stroud
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JOHN LIGHT: My memories of musical theatre
I WALKED out of Carousel, wish I had done the same with Fiddler On The Roof, and yet love Guys and Dolls as well as Little Shop of Horrors. My views on musicals vary considerably as I find the Sound of Music too sweet, while I am convinced Les Miserables
