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Control of county hangs in balance
POLITICAl jostling is under way following last Thursday's election which saw the Conservatives lose overall control of Gloucestershire County Council.UKIP made a strong showing, with three councillors...
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Britain takes a lot of beating as a holiday destination. If you are thinking about a staycation, take a look at our great ideas for trips and breaks.The majesty of the Scottish Highlands and Islands,...
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Gloucester Rugby: Kingsholm to look pitch perfect next season
INSTALLING a new irrigation system at Kingsholm will help Nigel Davies push Gloucester's brand of rugby forward next season, believes Stephen Vaughan.Managing director Vaughan said Gloucester had to...
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Is it time for a graffiti festival in Gloucester?
A STREET art festival in Gloucester could be part funded by the city council, says its leader Paul James.And he has backed calls for a legal wall to be opened where artists can practice.The...
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The Citizen and Echo launch new websites for Gloucestershire
The Citizen and Gloucestershire Echo have moved news, sports and entertainment coverage to two new websites. If you would like to continue to follow all the breaking news and sports online, please join...
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WEEKEND columnist Nikki Owen says 'way to go' to the new American comedy...
TV in this day, in this age of beauty and perfection, is sometimes agony. Hard, confusing, delightful agony. Gold medals to us, the viewers who sit and watch, wondering as we do how on earth the...
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Breast cancer survivor saddling up for Gloucester's Race for Life
FOR Amanda Westlake, returning to normality after cancer treatment was one of the hardest steps in her recovery.Now the 38-year-old from Brockworth is preparing to take part in Cancer Research UK's...
View Article'Gloucester gang beat up and imprisoned man for disrespecting their lead' -...
GANG members of OPM – Other People's Money – beat up and imprisoned a man who had been 'disrespectful' to their leader and then posted video of him on the internet, it has been alleged.The purpose of...
View ArticleThe mother of all mascots
CUDDLY mascots will show their tougher side on Saturday.The Eastgate Shopping Centre will be hosting an 'Ultimate Mascot' competition.It has been organised to introduce shoppers to the Eastgate...
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Fans 'gutted' as Sir Alex calls it a day
THEY might be more than 130 miles from Old Trafford, but county Manchester United fans are among those mourning the loss of manager Sir Alex Ferguson after he announced his retirement.Ashley Powell,...
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Hunt for grey haired flat cap wearing armed robber in Gloucester
A GREY-HAIRED armed robber made off with £200 after pointing a weapon at a building society teller.The man, in his 50s, demanded cash from 'shaken' workers at Leeds Building Society, in Northgate...
View ArticleMan jailed for starving girlfriend and locking her in cupboard
A MAN who starved his girlfriend, made her sleep in a cupboard, and tied her up before suffocating her until she passed out has been jailed.Louis Dixon, 32, of Bedford Street, Gloucester, also hit her...
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Tributes to fire victim James Mustoe
A YOUNG man has died in a fire at his home.James Mustoe, 25, was pronounced dead at his home, in Sherborne, near Northleach.He lived in Haycroft Road in the village with his mother Jackie and sister...
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Daisy takes delivery of talking zebra wardrobe
HAVING a zebra in your bedroom might not be everyone's idea of fun, but little Daisie Veal is delighted with it.The three-year-old has been given an original zebra print wardrobe that even neighs when...
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The Adventures of Sinbad: Kalamafoni, Bucko and my bad tips
James Simpson-Daniel's weekly column: The Adventures of Sinbad. Brought to you in association with rugby charity Wooden SpoonA FEW nerves and the odd concern were understandable during last summer.At...
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May Hill trees removal will 'scar' Gloucestershire skyline
RESIDENTS have reacted with sadness that a Gloucestershire landmark might change for generations to come.May Hill's famous clump of trees is facing the axe because it has been hit with a killer...
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Gloucester Rugby: Davies leaves door open for Thomas and d'Apice
NIGEL Davies has not ruled out new Gloucester deals for hooker Tommaso d'Apice or full-back Martyn Thomas.Gloucester boss Davies has admitted d'Apice and Thomas could yet secure new Kingsholm contracts...
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'Fire has ruined my home' says Barnwood blaze victim
A FIRE tore through a Barnwood home on Wednesday as the owners sat in the garden.Yesterday a man at the Barnwood Road house, who did not want to be named, said: "It has ruined the house."Some 28...
View ArticleArgument breaks out over county's top council earners
TOP local authority earners whose packages totalled more than £100,000 a year have been compiled in a controversial report.The TaxPayers' Alliance (TPA) has drawn up the "rich list" of council bosses...
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Kate Middleton supports British fashion with a great coat from moloh
When a member of the royal family rings up to request an item of clothing, it must feel like winning the lottery for an independent shop. Moloh, which has boutiques in both Tetbury and Pimlico Road in...
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