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see classic play, A Doll's House, in the Peter Hall Season in Bath
Review by Donald Hollins A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen at Theatre Royal Bath THIS is the sixth summer residency of the Peter Hall theatre company at the Theatre Royal and Ibsen's great play is one of five works in the repertoire. Ibsen expects
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Man is charged after collision
A 20-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with inconsiderate driving and failure to stop after his car collided with a pedestrian. The incident happened on Sunday at 6pm in Kingshill Road, Dursley. Police said a blue Peugeot 207 collided with a passenger
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Campaigners win battle over fears of disease
THE threat of a deadly disease being spread in Old Sodbury has been dispelled following a victorious public campaign. People living near Southcroft Farm, off the A46, were so alarmed at proposals to reopen an outdoor composting facility that they mounted
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TV star drops in on cultural celebrations
THE wonders of the world were celebrated in Yate at the weekend as the town was transformed into an international metropolis. Nearly 1,000 culture lovers enjoyed the cosmopolitan atmosphere and enriching worldly performances outside Yate Heritage Centre
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Town's Chamber of Trade folds due to lack of support
TRADERS have expressed their sadness after a Chamber of Trade branch was forced to fold because of a lack of support from local businesses. Dursley Chamber of Trade and Commerce closed this month after the remaining members decided they were not able
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Villagers' plea for improved safety on route where mother-of-two was killed
VILLAGERS claim more should be done to increase the safety of a busy commuter route. Residents living in Tortworth claim they have been campaigning for years for more to be done to the B4509 to make it safer for road users. The claims come after the
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Heroic Ireland and Saxelby help county to a draw
ANTHONY Ireland and young debutant Ian Saxelby were Gloucestershire's heroes as they scraped a draw in their Liverpool Victoria County Championship division two match against Middlesex yesterday. The county looked to be heading for a defeat but the last
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Parents to walk over hot coals to help son
PARENTS are known for doing anything for their children but a mum and dad from Thornbury are preparing to walk over hot coals to help their three-year-old son who suffers from arthritis. Matthew Hall was just 18 months old when he was diagnosed with
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Date set for town carnival
A DATE has been set for Thornbury's resurrected summer carnival. Supporters behind the movement to re-establish the social event have proposed Saturday, July 4, 2009. David Goldring, a retired teacher, who is behind the carnival revival, said: "I have
