Shortlist for major Gloucestershire investment fund revealed
FIVE projects are in the running to receive a share of an investment fund worth more than £8million. Gloucestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has shortlisted a handful of proposals which...
View ArticleWork begins on Gloucestershire County Cricket Club's redevelopment project
Gloucestershire County cricket players were at the County Ground today to meet developers from Linden Homes, who have started work on new 147 apartments that form part of the multi-million pound...
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Say 'no' to cold callers Gloucestershire residents urged
Gloucestershire residents are being urged to say 'no' to cold callers, after a number of people in the county were stung by rogue traders. Gloucestershire County Council is supporting a national...
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Van damaged in Cirencester fire
Firefighters were called to a van fire in Cirencester this morning.The Citroen was left severely damaged by the blaze on the A417 near the Burford Road junction.A crew of five were called at around...
View ArticleMichael Wasley misses out on quarter-final spot in the Kay Suzanne Memorial...
Gloucester potter Michael Wasley missed out on a place in the quarter-finals of the Kay Suzanne Memorial Trophy this morning. He was defeated four frames to one by Anthony Hamilton at the South West...
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Gloucestershire Chief Constable, Mick Matthews, to leave the job
The head of Gloucestershire Police has announced he will be leaving the job, after less than six months in the role.Chief Constable Mick Matthews revealed today he will stand down early next year.He...
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Gloucester City: Late Orient double ends brave Tigers' FA Cup run
Gloucester City 0 Leyton Orient 2 GLOUCESTER City fans know a thing about a hard luck story, well chalk up an FA Cup first round defeat to Leyton Orient to the ever-growing tale of misfortune. The...
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Joys of retirement
AUDIENCES can still be taken back in time in at The Playhouse Theatre this weekend.The Playhouse Company perform Ladies In Retirement at the theatre in Cheltenham until tomorrow.Directed by Wendy...
View ArticleStand up for Jim
COCKNEY comic Jim Davidson is as dangerous and uncompromising as ever – and is about to hit Stroud.Controversial Jim hit the big time after winning ITV's New Faces talent show in the 1970s and became...
View ArticleScience team seeking leader for its festival
ORGANISERS of one of Cheltenham's showpiece events are on the lookout for a new leader.Cheltenham Science Festival is advertising the position of director – and only those with experience of senior...
View ArticleOh, ha ha, you're so funny
IT'S been a corker of a comedy week for Cheltenham as the Hobgoblin Festival has brought a succession of top stand-up stars to the town. It all ends with a bang tomorrow night when the Festival Finale...
View ArticleMultiple personality in order
COULD anyone ever imagine Corrie loudmouth Janice Battersby playing an old Jewish woman, a Home Counties ex-hippy or a really posh aristocrat?There's no doubt actress Vicky Entwhistle has come a long...
View ArticleBack to Black
AN off-the-cuff remark to the new artistic director at a Scarborough theatre could have gone unheeded. But instead Robin Herford took the advice he was given to blow the budget and commissioned a play....
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Ten Things to do in Gloucestershire this weekend November 16-18
IT's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas. Here's TiG's suggestion for things to do in Gloucestershire this weekend: 1. Get into the festive spirit with a trip to the Cheltenham Christmas Market 2....
View ArticleTraffic experiment performing 'as expected' outside The Brewery
MOTORISTS have been trying to get used to a temporary traffic experiment along St Margaret's Road in Cheltenham.The majority of the traffic lights in the street next to The Brewery were switched off on...
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Newent falls silent in tribute to Lynne Downing
A HUSH fell over Newent as hundreds of mourners said goodbye to Lynne Downing today. The beloved grandmother passed away on November 7, aged 55, after a battle with ovarian cancer. Traffic came to a...
View ArticleVinyard owner Graham Nutter to return to Gloucestershire
WINE buffs will be treated to a visit from expert Graham Nutter.The 2012/13 season of tastings for Stroud Wine Society began at Minchinhampton Old Course, with Mimi Avery presenting wines of New...
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Double delight for Paul Nicholls at Cheltenham Open meeting Day One
CHAMPION trainer Paul Nicholls celebrated a double on the first day of the Open meeting at Cheltenham. He got off the mark with Shooters Wood in the paddypower.com Handicap Chase and followed up with...
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Ken Livingstone's heading for Stroud
Ken Livingstone is coming to Stroud for a Christmas lunch. Stroud constituency Labour party has secured the former mayor of London as its guest for its seasonal meal on Sunday, December 2.Tickets for...
View ArticleDriver hurt in Granny's Pump crash
A MOTORIST was taken to Cheltenham General Hospital this afternoon after his Seat Ibiza collided with a lorry near Granny's Pump, next to the A417 at Elkstone. Police appealed to drivers travelling on...
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