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Thornbury had the edge
Rugby Thornbury 5 Gordon League 3 A late try by winger Ben Fowkes saw Thornbury beat Gordon League and move above them in the league table. It was a score that crowned a fine second half performance in a hard game played at the Grammar School Fields
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Hockey league
WEST WOMEN'S HOCKEY LEAGUE Severn Division 3 Blockley II 0 Wotton-under-Edge 9 Becky Stockley scored her sixth hat-trick of the season as Wotton restarted their league campaign after the Christmas break with this comfortable away win over
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Vandals cause damage to over 20 cars
POLICE have launched a crackdown on vandals after more than 20 cars were damaged in one Yate street. Officers are calling for calm and for motorists to be vigilant following the spate of "mindless vandalism" in Bredon at the weekend. At least 24 cars
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Wotton hockey
GLOUCESTERSHIRE 'BADGERS' (U-16s) CIRCLE Wotton-under-Edge 3 Stroud 2 Wotton's Badgers came out on top in this hard-fought derby match against Stroud at Castle School. Wotton dominated early play and took the lead after a well-planned penalty
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Hunts Grove inquiry begins
THE public inquiry into the Hunts Grove housing development got underway today. Stroud District Council's chamber was packed as a coach of 50 protesters against the application arrived from Hardwicke. The first day of the four-week inquiry included
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North Bristol RFC
Gloucester Premier League Match North Bristol 25 Hucclecote 5 Martin Lambourne's boot saw North Bristol to victory over Hucclecote. The conditions were a severe test as the ground was just passed fit. A powerful North drive took them close on three
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Shop the yobs
AROUND midnight on Friday, January 10, in Wotton, I watched in horror as a group of five teenaged hooligans, clearly high as kites on drink or drugs, screaming and shouting, proceeded to kick a telephone box, with every intent of destroying it. They then
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Spitfires fly high
Slimbridge Spitfires U9s 7 Tetbury Town U9s 0 Slimbridge overpowered Tetbury to remain top of the table. Slimbridge took a while to get into their stride, but began to pass the ball well and created opportunities. Jack Matthews was impressive causing
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Fears over future of post office branches
POSTMASTERS are facing an anxious wait to find out whether or not their branches are being earmarked for closure. Post Office staff in villages and towns across Gloucestershire were expected to find out by letter this week if they are to shut. Last
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Meet the loveable Larkins
AMATEUR dramatic company The Court Players will be introducing Rangeworthy to the 'loveable Larkin family'soon - the fun-packed comedy 'The Darling Buds of May' will be presented at the Memorial Hall from Tuesday, February 12 to Saturday, February 17
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Cam Everside
Youth Football Quedgeley U10s 1, Cam Everside U10s 0 CAM Everside were unlucky to lose this competitive game played on a surprisingly dry pitch considering the recent wet weather. Everside played their usual passing game with Seb Perehinec and Matthew
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Feeding the birds could attract rats
SOUTH Gloucestershire householders who put food out for wild birds could also be attracting rats, according to a new pest survey. Pest control officers across the region have found that of almost 6,500 reports of rat problems, more than one in four
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Dursley and Sodbury
Dursley U14's 39 Chipping Sodbury U14's 0 Dursley ran in seven tries in the opening match of their County Cup campaign. Although it wasn't all plain sailing, it was helped along by a dream start when the ball was threaded out to Taylor on the wing
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Council U-turn after woman's repugnant discovery
A WOMAN made a repugnant discovery while she was out walking her dog. Julie Salter, of North Nibley, was out taking an afternoon stroll with her dog when she came across a bag dumped on her land at Warend Hill. Used to having items dumped on the verge
