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Wotton Rovers Girls
Wooton Rovers U11 girls 2 Backwell Athletic U12 girls 3 Playing their first game for six weeks, Wotton were slow to get into their stride and Backwell dominated the first 20 minutes of this exciting cup match. The pressure finally paid off when they
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Dursley U11s rugby
Dursley U11s visited Kingsholm on Saturday where they were able to enjoy a tour of the stadium and benefit from an intensive coaching session provided by Gloucester RFC. The highlight of the day was to watch the Gloucester-Wasps game from the new stand
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Wife of dance teacher gives evidence in rape trial
THE wife of a salsa dance teacher accused of raping one of his pupils told a court she saw the woman try to attack him. Sinead Lantelli said she was at home on the afternoon that her husband Joseph Lantelli is alleged to have raped the woman. Mrs
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Site is identified for new composting plant
FALFIELD could be the site of a major new composting plant to help local councils meet waste disposal targets. A specialist firm is set to submit an application to South Gloucestershire planners for a fully enclosed "in-vessel" composting facility
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Plans are put forward to resolve parking problems
A TOWN desperate to resolve its parking problems is considering building on top of existing car parks. Civic leaders in Wotton-under-Edge are looking into the possibility of building a second tier of parking on top of the Civic Centre car park in Gloucester
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Police call for taxi rank to reduce disorder
POLICE and community leaders in Chipping Sodbury have joined forces to tackle late-night public disorder and criminal damage. The new Safer Stronger neighbourhood group, launched by police at a public meeting last week, has decided its first priority
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Dursley FC
Gloucestershire Northern Senior League Division Two Dursley Town 1, Viney St Swithins 3 DURSLEY Town's promotion push was brought to an abrupt halt on Saturday as Viney St Swithins left the Recreation Ground with all three points. Chris Dolbear's
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Claire reaches for the skies to raise money for hospice
THE Cotswold Care Hospice in Minchinhampton has raised £2.3 million through its public appeal towards its new building, but a further £300,000 is needed to help make this dream become a reality. The hospice needs £1 million to keep in business and
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Wind turbines proposal for store
STORE group Marks and Spencer is seeking the green light for a mini renewable power station at its Cribbs Causeway store. The retail giant wants to erect six wind turbines, each more than 50ft tall, on the roof of its store at The Mall. Bosses say
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Charfield FC
Charfield FC 0 vs 4 Hatherley Rangers Charfield could not match a lively Hatherley Rangers side who are pushing for a promotional spot. Alex May went close for the home side on 25 minutes and were indebted to goalkeeper Craig Luker who pulled
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Cars are targeted by vandals again
THIEVES have targeted the same street in Yate where 24 cars were vandalised last week. Residents of Bredon have been left fearful of parking their vehicles outside their homes following the rampage of vandalism overnight between January 19 and 20 and
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Decommissioning at power station is delayed
DECOMMISSIONING at Berkeley power station is grinding to a halt indefinitely. Bosses at the plant said a safety review for Berkeley was currently being written, which would see the site mothballed until at least 2019. Site manager Jim Crocker said
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Jenner to move to Trafalgar
HE discovered the cure for small pox and invented vaccination, and this week supporters of Edward Jenner, a forefather of modern medicine, have started a campaign to have a statue of the great doctor positioned in Trafalgar Square. A statue of Jenner
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Postmasters keep quiet on future of branches
POSTMASTERS whose branches could be under threat of closure are keeping tight-lipped about their future. Post Office staff in villages and towns across Gloucestershire have been sent letters telling them if they are to shut or not. Last year the Post
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Our own laureate
KINGSHILL House, Dursley is hosting a Poetry and Music Night with David Ashbee, Peter Wyton and Geoff Wyatt - on Friday, February 8 (8pm). David Ashbee has performed his poetry at Cheltenham Literary Festival, Bath, Bristol and the Isle of Wight. Celebrated
