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Wotton remain top after masterclass
Wotton 3 - 0 West Glos Wotton bounced straight back from their first league defeat of the season to record a convincing victory against one of the two sides level with them at the top of the table at the start of play. The home team welcomed back a couple
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Man dies after being hit by motorway lorry
A 32-YEAR-OLD man was killed after being hit by an articulated lorry as he stood by his car on the hard shoulder of the M5 motorway on Saturday. Gaius Moore, the son of well-known Stroud poet Marcus Moore, died after sustaining multiple injuries around
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Crowds gather to support hunting
MORE than 10,000 people attended the Countryside Alliance's mass meet at Worcester Lodge, Badminton, on Saturday to pledge their support for hunting. It was double the number expected, with nationally 37,000 people at similar events throughout the country
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'Parking problems are hitting trade'
A SURVEY of businesses in Wotton-under-Edge has indicated an overwhelming need for additional parking in the town centre, fuelling claims a lack is stunting growth of the town economy. A Wotton Town Forum questionnaire was circulated to businesses and
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'Pole is spoiling facade of house'
A DURSLEY man has hit out at BT after a telegraph pole was erected in front of his house without any prior notice. John Dier lives in a grade II listed building in Kingshill Lane, and his house is the subject of strict control. Mr Dier said: "Any work
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Little horrors are so inconsiderate
SIR - I am writing this letter to the little horrors who let down the tyre on my husband's car on Hallowe'en night. I hope you feel ashamed (probably not). What do you expect to achieve by doing it? An extra sweet perhaps to put in your pocket! Just because
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Rubbish at landmark 'horrific' says resident
OUTRAGED Wotton-under-Edge resident Barbara Saxton has been shocked by conditions surrounding an historic landmark. The disused quarries below the Tyndale Monument at North Nibley has been littered with broken glass, cans and other rubbish. North Nibley
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The mission to rebuild
IN THE week that has seen legendary coach John Bracewell depart to his native New Zealand for good, Gloucestershire CCC have begun the almighty rebuilding job that undoubtedly lies ahead. Bracewell's new position as national coach of the Kiwis began officially
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Choir looks for logo
THE HUNT is on for a new logo for a regal Dursley choir. The Oriana Singers has launched a competition to design a new logo to reflect the choir's identity. The winning logo will be used on all pre-concert publicity material and its designer will receive
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Butcher is rewarded
CAM Family Butchers, the Woodfield-based business, has added another award to its collection. Its pork and spring onion sausage has been crowned Supreme Champion for the South-West, which means that it progresses to the national finals. Owner Mark Carr
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'Bridge cup hopes over'
Hellenic League Challenge Cup - First Round Slimbridge 0, Fairford Town 1 FAIRFORD Town triumphed 1-0 at Wisloe Road in this challenge cup first round time with an 82nd minute winner from skipper Lee Clark. This result ended a 12 match unbeaten run from
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Walking into a village's past
ONE of the more surprising things about the formation of North Nibley Historic Group was the fact the village did not already have a history society. The village is, explained group member and life-long North Nibley resident John Eley, steeped in history
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Indian adventure
AN EXPEDITION from Wotton-under-Edge and surrounding areas is being planned to South India in February. Co-Leaders Graham and Pam Smith, from Parklands, will be heading the trip to Dornakal in the state of Andhra Pradesh and the 14 adventurers include
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New faces could lift Rovers
WOTTON Rovers' game against Thornbury Town last weekend was postponed and sights are now firmly set on this Saturday's game against league leaders Almondsbury FC. Manager Jake O'Neill knows this will be a tough test of the club's progress since the start
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Trial for robbery deferred
THE CASE of three men accused of robbing a village post office has been adjourned at Bristol Crown Court. Andrew Coleman, of, Kingswood, South Gloucestershire, Aaron Walton, of Fishponds, Bristol, and Ian Wright ,of no fixed address, are accused of carrying
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Library is set to go ahead
A CONTROVERSIAL planning application for a glass and steel library in Dursley is likely to be granted permission next week despite strong town objection. Gloucestershire County Council's planning committee is likely to give consent for the replacement
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For plane and rail fans
A NEW aviation and railway enthusiasts' society has been formed aimed at promoting friendship. The society, which has been named Wings and Wheels, will meet once a month at Dursley Community Centre. The first talk will be next Thursday (7.45 for 8pm)
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Tetra mast is real concern
SIR - I welcome the Gazette coverage(October 31) ) of the meeting about TETRA masts at which independent radiation expert Barry Trower spoke. There are very real concerns that are just not being addressed by the government. Three years ago the Stewart
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Captains courageous
At the Annual General Meeting held on 1 November 2003, the Chairman, Di Baldwin opened the meeting by welcoming the members and congratulated Olive French on her appointment as a County Selector for the Gloucestershire Ladies' County Golf Association.
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Donkey poem is mislaid
SIR - Although I've lived in the North-East of England for over 30 years, I'm a Gloucestershire girl born and bred. Amongst my favourite childhood memories are day trips to Weston-Super-Mare on the steam train nicknamed the Dursley Donkey. We used to
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Crowds gather to support hunting
1The Duke of Beaufort hosted hunt supporter' Declaration Day on Saturday at Worcester Lodge on his estate at Badminton GSR986V03 2Beaufort Hunt riders make their views clear GSR987H03 3Hounds of the Berkeley Hunt with two youngsters at the Declaration
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One of the grandest
NEWARK PARK, Ozleworth, is included in a new book, England's Thousand Best Houses. The book is by Simon Jenkins, the best-selling author of England's Thousand Best Churches. "By our houses we define ourselves," he says, "and by them we are known. The
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New faces could lift Rovers
WOTTON Rovers' game against Thornbury Town last weekend was postponed and sights are now firmly set on this Saturday's game against league leaders Almondsbury FC. Manager Jake O'Neill knows this will be a tough test of the club's progress since the start
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Support is appreciated
SIR - I would like to thank the communities of Dursley, Cam and the surrounding area for their continued support of the Dursley Town Festival. The Dursley Town Festival Group looks forward to hearing from people regarding how to improve the festival and
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Winning guy to top the bonfire
A BONFIRE and Firework Spectacular is being held in Wotton-under-Edge tomorrow on the land at New Road allocated for Wotton Sports Foundation. The entrance is via Katharine Lady Berkeley's School, with gates opening at 5.45pm. The following times are
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Focus on the story of Lister
SIR - My 'special promotion', which would assist tourism all over the Gloucestershire area but, of course, Cam and Dursley in particularly is The Lister Story. I would like to start this off with a Lister Equipment Rally which I believe would draw a great
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Berkeley, Cam, Dursley and Wotton-under-Edge and district diary
Friday, November 7 8.45-10.30am, Wotton, The Chipping Clubroom. Friday Market. 10-11.30am, Slimbridge, Village Hall. Slimbridge Toddler Club. 1.30-3.30pm, Cam, Memorial Hall. Tea dance. 8pm, Wotton, Royal British Legion Club. Bingo. 8.15pm, Slimbridge
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Wartime memories
A REMEMBER and Record event is being held in Wotton-under-Edge Town Hall this weekend for Remembrance Sunday (11.30am-2pm). Members of the public are invited by Wotton Historical Society to record their wartime memories and those of their families and
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Long-term approach a real winner
A WORLD-LEADING company based in Wotton-under-Edge has secured its long-term future with a long-term approach to training and development. Because of its location and a very small catchment area of potential employees, Renishaw plc is committed to recruiting
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Weekend Picture November 7, 2003
A view of decommissioned Berkeley power station in the early evening sunset Picture by John Anyon GJA1008H03
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Butcher is rewarded
CAM Family Butchers, the Woodfield-based business, has added another award to its collection. Its pork and spring onion sausage has been crowned Supreme Champion for the South-West, which means that it progresses to the national finals. Owner Mark Carr
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Out of bounds
CIVIC leaders have spoken out against renewed claims that Dursley should be moved to the Cotswold constituency. The Boundary Commission for England has made the recommendation that Minchinhampton should be moved out of the Stroud constituency after the
