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Experts back Hunts Grove plan
A TEAM of Government appointed experts has backed Stroud District Council's plans to build 1,750 homes at the Hunt's Grove site in Hardwicke. In a surprise move, they also recommended that the council investigates whether a further 1,500 properties
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Schools in South Glos celebrate results
STUDENTS in schools across South Gloucestershire have been praised for their hard work in the wake of the latest tables showing a rise in the number achieving five or more "high end" grades at GCSE. Government figures show the proportion of young people
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Secondary schools among best in the country
SECONDARY schools in Gloucestershire excelled in GCSE results, placing the county in the top 15 per cent of authorities in the country. The league tables published today show that schools in the county are among the best in the country and on average
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Drivers urged to take care in hazardous weather
DRIVERS in Gloucestershire are being asked to be aware of the wet and windy weather conditions when planning journeys. The combination of these elements can make driving hazardous and road users are asked to exercise caution before starting a journey
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Living in the county is good for your health
LIVING in South Gloucestershire is good for your health - it's official. People in the region have been named as the least likely in the country to suffer from future health problems in a new national league table. The study, compiled by market intelligence
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County call-up
DURSLEY runner Keelan Tootell, 12, looks set for a county call-up in March following success in the Gloucestershire County Cross Country Championships at the weekend. Rednock pupil Keelan, a member of Stroud Athletic Club, was a member of the winning
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Night bus is axed due to lack of funds
A POPULAR night bus scheme, which ferried passengers into Stroud at weekends, has been taken off the road because of a lack of funds. The Cam and Dursley night bus, which started as a pilot scheme in February 2007, has not been running since July as
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Footballer Gary is 'lucky to be alive'
AN AMATEUR footballer says he is lucky to be alive after suffering a double heart failure during a game. Gary Iles, 28, of Yate, was resuscitated twice by a team-mate and then taken to hospital when he collapsed during an indoor match at the town's
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Join Dick and his cat
All aboard! The Sodbury Players pantomime is about to set sail in the form of Dick Whittington. This year a big cast is working with a traditional script to bring laughs to all ages, whilst using contemporary songs and dance to get your toes tapping
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Man's relief after rape trial verdict
A MAN cleared of raping a five-year-old boy has spoken of his relief at the verdict and how the accusations devastated his life. Thomas Griffiths, 25, of Phillimore Road, Cam, was acquitted of all charges at Gloucester Crown Court this week. Speaking
