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Forced to give up car
A CAM woman is facing an uphill struggle to see her husband in hospital after Government bureaucracy forced her to give up her car. Janice Winsor, of Fairmead, had to return the Nissan Almera on Tuesday because her husband - parish councillor David Winsor
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Evidence of floods at proposed site
SIR - Last week you published two letters from correspondents, who do not live in Berkeley, recommending that a proposed massive housing development should go ahead there. Berkeley residents were accused of being NIMBYs. Well if we cannot look after our
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Woman 'has nothing left to confiscate'
A WOMAN who ran up huge loans and then stole from her employers to fund her suicidal brother's drug addiction has no remaining assets that can be confiscated, a court was told. Although defence lawyers representing Tracy Griffiths, 43, have accepted that
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Need to take a stand
SIR - I have heard that the Bymacks building in Long Street, Dursley, is to be demolished for health and safety reasons. I think that is bull. We have all seen restoration programs on the television and they have rebuilt much worse ruins than that. I
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Holder double will haunt Brockworth
Cam Bulldogs 2 Brockworth Albion 2 A REAL goalkeeping howler allowed Cam to salvage a point from a game that they looked to have thrown away after dominating from the first whistle. Player-manager Stuart Grimwood bemoaned his side's carelessness in front
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Church call to town
DURSLEY Parish Church's £335,000 Vision for the Future got off to a flying start on Sunday. Representatives of businesses and organisations throughout the town joined VIP guests and the congregation of St James the Great for a special celebration service
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Objections to the scale of housing
SIR - In response to the letters (Cheaper homes needed) and (Gene pool opposition) in last week's Gazette from Dursley residents about the proposed housing development in Berkeley, it was unfortunate that both letters writers were mis-informed and had
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Exeter are too strong for Rovers
Exeter City 2 Forest Green Rovers 0 FOREST Green came unstuck against FA Cup heroes Exeter on Saturday to leave them perilously close to the foot of the Conference table. Jake Edwards and Dean Moxey scored the goals as the Grecians won for the sixth time
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Residents told crime rate falling
THE AMOUNT of crime committed in Wotton-under-Edge has been reduced, residents have been told. But, despite an overall reduction in crime, domestic burglaries and violent crime have risen. Insp Paul Donovan told people at the Police Community Consultative
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Defendant facing trial on assault charge is dead
ONE of two Dursley brothers who was facing trial at Gloucester Crown Court on violence charges has died, a judge was told on Wednesday. No details of the cause of 21-year-old Martin Sandell's death were given to Judge Jamie Tabor QC but it is understood
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Dursley march into last four of the Charity Cup
Stroud Charity Cup Dursley Town 3 Brimscombe & Thrupp 0 DURSLEY booked their place in the semi-finals of the Stroud Charity Cup on Sunday with a well-deserved win over league leaders Brimscombe. Town, missing a number of first team regulars, welcomed
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Turf battle over facility
PROPOSALS for construction of an artificial turf sports pitch have been given to Dursley Town Council by Rednock School. The facility, if built, would be situated on the Recreation Ground, but on Tuesday the council said it could not agree with the school
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Gazette Comment
AT a time when religious differences are making daily news, it is heartening to see the Dursley community firmly backing its parish church. An ambitious £335,000 project to make the church fit for work in the 21st century was launched on Sunday when St
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Planning applications
PLANNING applications received by South Gloucestershire Council include: Acton Turville South Gloucestershire Council, 2 Riverside Court, Bowling Hill, Chipping Sodbury: single-storey side and rear extension, 8 Chapel Lane. Almondsbury Asda Sores Ltd,
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Council says no to meeting
LONG-SUFFERING residents who have put up with huge groups of youngsters drinking late and causing trouble will not have a public meeting, despite pushing for one. People living near St Mary's Park, in Yate, had asked town mayor Cllr Alan Monaghan to arrange
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BNFL's priority is not safety
SIR - Malcolm Lynden may have faith in the nuclear industry and its safety regulator (Gazette, January 28) but neither of these bodies will explain openly to an interested public what the implications are of significant deterioration inside an ageing
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With the Reds
With just 16 games left of the season, Bristol City look to be heading for a final position outside the play-offs after a horrendous 3-2 defeat to Chesterfield at Ashton Gate last Friday. That game will surely go down as one of the worst performances
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Hallen march into Trophy semis
GFA Trophy Hallen 1 Almondsbury FC 0 HALLEN convincingly moved through to the semi-finals of the GFA Trophy with a 1-0 scoreline which failed to mirror their superiority. Man of the match had to be Almondsbury's goalkeeper Scott Kendall, who pulled off
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Pupils try to understand suffering
A BOWL of rice and a bottle of water was all some Yate students were allowed for a day in their effort to help victims of the Asian tsunami. A group of 18 Year Ten and 11 pupils at Brimsham Green School went on a sponsored 24-hour fast as part of the
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Oldbury double-header a triumph for top clubs
THE Oldbury 30-mile and 5K road races brought much success for the Thornbury Running Club and Hogweed Trotters last week, with some high attendances matched by a string of excellent times. Both the 30-mile and 5K races proved to be a triumph for the competitors
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Fears over future of town school
EDUCATION chiefs have refused to confirm or deny rumours that a school in Yate could face closure. The Gazette has been investigating reports that King Edmund Community School has been earmarked for closure due to falling pupil numbers. South Gloucestershire
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Three-goal salvo sinks Almonds
Almondsbury FC 1 Chard Town 3 ALMONDSBURY slumped to a third consecutive defeat, beaten 3-1 at home by Chard. Injuries had forced some changes in the home side, and though the youngsters did quite well, experienced players were missed. They team started
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Let 16-year-olds drink?
LABOUR'S prospective parliamentary candidate for Northavon Patricia Gardener has called on MP Steve Webb to condemn a colleague for "irresponsibly pushing a Lib Dem plan that would escalate teenage binge drinking," after it emerged that the Lib Dems wanted
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Estate restoration in 'close care' plan
TURNING a large house into a nursing home is nothing new - it happens in most towns. Indeed grade II listed mansion Ashwicke Hall, near Marshfield, is subject of a planning application to create a "close care community" for older people. Yet this scheme
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Call for some young blood
THERE was a call for some young blood when Thornbury Horticultural Society held its annual meeting at the Armstrong Hall last Friday. Emphasising the need for more younger members, chairman Tony Lines emphasised the average age of existing members was
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Kirsten puts boot in to win TV charity challenge
CHARITY workers in Thornbury are real little treasures - and millions of daytime TV viewers are finding out why. Teams from two local good causes Meningitis Research Foundation and the PDSA shop, have emerged as top fundraisers in ITV1's popular afternoon
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Exhibition for steam fanatics
HUNDREDS of model railway exhibits steamed into Yate on Saturday and excited the crowds - both young and old. Sodbury Vale Model Railways Club's 21st annual show took over Yate Community Centre and pulled in all sorts of enthusiasts and collectors. The
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Care provider to change
A CARE provider in Gloucestershire has lost its contract with Gloucestershire County Council after 14 years of service. Coverage Care (Gloucestershire) Ltd provided care for older people at 21 homes across the county. But last week the council announced
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Ken is so fittingly remembered
SIR - I submitted an article which you kindly printed under the heading Where is Ken Remembered? (Gazette, December 10). I am very grateful to all those people who responded by advising me that Ken Goodfield's name is on the unusual but lovely memorial
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Legend Alleyne signs new deal
GLOUCESTERSHIRE CCC have announced that Mark Alleyne has signed a new four-year contract to continue as player-coach. The legendary captain and all-rounder put pen to paper last week to commit his immediate future to the club that he has been a part of
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What people are planning
PLANNING applications received by Stroud District Council include: Alkington Mr and Mrs Bond, 3 Church View, Newport (single-storey extension). Arlingham Mrs Howell, Ashcroft, High Street (two-storey side extension and single-storey rear extension). Berkeley
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Extra power for wildlife
A PLAN to protect and enhance the environment has been launched at British Nuclear Fuels' Berkeley site. Aim of the plan, detailed on Friday, is to deliver the company's commitments made in its sustainability principles document and to achieve one of
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Schools given cheques for new books
CHEQUES totalling £2,288 were presented this week to a dozen schools as a result of the TwoCanDo charity partnership second-hand book sale in October. The schools will spend the money on new books. The initiative was the first fundraiser to be run by
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Lesley begins new chapter
WELL-KNOWN proprietor of The Tolsey Shop in Wotton-under-Edge Lesley Hewish is changing careers. And she explained in verse this week: "Alas my dears, the time has come To close the shop (please don't look glum) In every cloud some silver shines And soon
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Events around the region
Berkeley, Cam, Dursley and Wotton-under-Edge Friday, February 4 10-11.30am, Slimbridge, Village Hall. Slimbridge Toddler Club. 1.30-3.30pm, Cam, Memorial Hall. Tea dance 7pm for 7.30pm start, Sharpness, Primary School. Bingo and Quiz Night; Potato supper
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Dean is top of the class on the supercross circuit
JUNIOR supercross rider Luke Dean looks set to have a glorious future in the sport having clinched the British Junior Supercross Championship last week. The Wotton-under-Edge youngster, ten, is already something of a veteran on the track having been involved
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Gwen's 103 years are cause for celebration
ONE of Dursley's oldest residents celebrated her 103rd birthday yesterday. Gwen Sellars, who lives at the Kinver Grange Retirement Home, was born on February 3, 1902. She celebrated her birthday with fellow residents and staff at the home. Gwen was born
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Youngsters get the Kingsholm treatment
ON SATURDAY, Dursley Rugby Club's U14s squad visited Gloucester RFC. The boys arrived at the club at 11am and were met by James Bennett, the Community Development Manager at the club. It was then straight into 90 minutes of hard training led by Bennett
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Praise for transport response
SIR - In response to Dawn Elsdon letter in the Gazette last week. I thank her for pointing out the Good Neighbours service and the sterling good work they do. Indeed this transport service was mention at the health forum and I have passed the telephone
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Put names in the frame
GAZETTE readers are once again being asked to see if they can put names to faces from a photograph of yesteryear. The picture was taken around 1900 and is likely to have originated from the Berkeley and Sharpness areaa. The appeal has been made by Alex
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Rednock's report card
REDNOCK School has received a glowing OFSTED report from an inspection of the school before Christmas. The Dursley school was monitored by inspectors for a week from Monday, November 29. Inspectors were very impressed with the teaching and learning at
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Creative mums put their art and craft on display
THREE mums are putting their talents to the test with the launch of their first exhibition of their home-made arts and crafts. The mums, who have six boys between them, are nervous about displaying their paintings, ceramics and textile work but are also
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Thieves steal Scouts' tents
SCOUTS who spent five years fundraising to buy their own tents have been left devastated after the equipment was stolen. More than 100 Scouts, Cubs and Beavers from the Frampton Cotterell Group are this week without their treasured camping gear after
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Tide is a free gift of power
SIR- I have read and reread Mr Malcolm Lynder's letter in which he lists the success of the Oldbury Power Station and its record of safety. He makes no mention of the high cost of decommissioning such a plant at the end of its working life. I am convinced
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Legend Alleyne signs new deal
GLOUCESTERSHIRE CCC have announced that Mark Alleyne has signed a new four-year contract to continue as player-coach. The legendary captain and all-rounder put pen to paper last week to commit his immediate future to the club that he has been a part of
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'See you in court' ultimatum
DESPERATE parish leaders in Pilning are threatening to sue South Gloucestershire Council for failing to take action over an illicit traveller site on Green Belt land in the village. They are prepared to take the council to court if by next Monday it has
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Hunting 'hobby' should be allowed
SIR - I have read with interest your articles and letters about foxhunting. I decided to form my own opinion by going to watch the Beaufort Hunt meeting in Chipping Sodbury and then follow on in my car. I stopped in a lane near Little Sodbury and had
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Creative mums put their art and craft on display
THREE mums are putting their talents to the test with the launch of their first exhibition of their home-made arts and crafts. The mums, who have six boys between them, are nervous about displaying their paintings, ceramics and textile work but are also
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Public opposition fails to call time on pub opening
A PUB in Chipping Sodbury will be able to stay open later despite massive public opposition. The Portcullis Hotel has been granted an entertainment licence to stay open until midnight, although the original application called for an extension until 1am
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Track trees face the chop
A GROUP of much-loved trees along a railway embankment in Coalpit Heath are facing the chop in the name of safety. Network Rail wants to fell the protected trees in Station Road so, the company says, it can make the tracks safer. Its plans are part of
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Weekend pic
February colour . . . gorse flowers on the banks of the River Severn at Shepperdine in the shadow of Oldbury Power Station Picture by Steve Richards
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Rival companies bid to put up masts
TWO mobile phone companies want to erect transmitter masts metres away from one another in Chipping Sodbury. Orange and Vodafone are both trying to get permission from South Gloucestershire Council to put up the masts opposite each other in Dodington
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Survey backs faith plan
A MASSIVE thumbs up has been given to plans for a faith-based secondary school - the first in South Gloucestershire. A survey of residents has revealed 91 percent of people are in favour of the idea for a school which would emphasise religion. The school
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Eisteddfod gets under way
THORNBURY's popular young people's music and drama eisteddfod - an integral part of the town's Arts Festival - got underway this week. Eisteddfod committee chairman Tony Wilcock said that once again the response from youngsters in Thornbury and district
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Rubber-dipping all over the world
NESTLED along a Yate industrial estate is a manufacturing company whose products are exported all over the globe. Precision Dippings Ltd moved to Stover Trading Estate from Slough about 40 years ago. The company, which employs 22 staff, makes rubber-dipped
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Massive backlog of school repairs
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE'S schools are facing a massive backlog of repairs, totalling more than £40million. The figure is the price of bringing the region's schools up to modern standards but South Gloucestershire Council says it cannot possibly foot the
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Right of way that is wrong
SIR - I could not believe my eyes when I read that it would cost a minimum of £150,000 to install traffic lights at the junction of the A38 and B4509 at Falfield. For years this weirdly-laid-out junction as been a source of bemusement to drivers because
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Army citizen lessons for kids
STUDENTS from The Ridings High School, in Winterbourne, are among over a 1,000 pupils in Bristol and South Gloucestershire who have been receiving Citizenship lessons from the Army this week. Major Rick Radice, Army careers adviser for the West Country
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Residents' views needed
PARISH leaders in Almondsbury are seeking residents' views on the community facilites that will be need if and when the former Hortham Hospital site is developed for housing. Developers Barratt Homes and Taylor Woodrow are preparing to submit new plans
