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Harvey sees a bright future for Rovers
JIM Harvey has been impressed with the Hartpury youngsters after many of them shone in Forest Green's first two pre-season friendlies against Championship opposition. 19-year-old Isaac Shaze in particular caught the eye after playing in the second half
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Swimmer delighted to be an Oxford blue
DURSLEY'S Andy Sprague has become an Oxford blue for swimming in his first year at the University. He received the prestigious accolade after representing Oxford University and helping them beat Cambridge in the varsity match. The 19-year-old beat his
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Davis is national champion
ULEY-BASED Andy Davis became the new British 15-metre gliding champion - 18 years after he last won the title. The former World gliding champion was one of 47 pilots taking part in a ten-day competition at Husband Bosworth, Leicestershire, which ended
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Leslie bounces back to become national champion
EASTER Compton tri-athlete Jane Leslie went some way to making up for her disappointment at the World Championships by becoming the national age group champion 2008. One month earlier Leslie travelled to Vancouver in Canada for the World Age Group Championships
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Thornbury skipper slams batsmen
RICHARD Trotman slammed his batsmen after Thornbury spectacularly lost by two runs, despite bowling Keynsham out for just 121 on Saturday. Skipper Trotman admitted there were some harsh words said after the West of England Premier Two game, in which
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Hall wary after unwanted break
CAM skipper Peter Hall is wary of rustiness as his side prepare to face title challengers Gloucester AIW after three weeks without cricket. Poor weather has affected local cricket over the past two weekends, and Hall is just hoping for a game this Saturday
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Foster children are in safe hands
CHILDREN in care in South Gloucestershire are getting a good upbringing, says a new report into fostering. Youngsters in the district who are being brought up in the care of social services are well cared for and receive excellent support, according
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Fake guns campaign targets schoolchildren
MORE than 50 imitation weapons were handed in to police during a gun amnesty last month. Weapons surrendered included BB guns, toy guns and even a replica 7ft Muscat. Superintendent Andy Pullan said: "We find that imitation guns are often bought as
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Policing priorities are being tackled
POLICE say they are confident they are tackling residents' concerns. The claim comes after a recent meeting of the Severn Safer and Stronger Community Group. At the meeting, which includes representatives of various groups and organisations, members
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After school club celebrates award
AN AFTER school club is flying high after receiving a quality assurance award for their high standard of childcare. Uley School Fun Club, an after school club at the village primary school, has been given a Flying High Quality Assurance Award with
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Residents warned of bogus callers
RESIDENTS are being advised to be wary of bogus callers who have been telephoning homes in the area pretending to be firefighters. The bogus callers are claiming to be from Avon Fire and Rescue and are trying to arrange Home Fire Safety Visits. The
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Rovers not star-struck by by Coppell's men
Forest Green 0 Reading 2 FOREST Green were unlucky to lose after a spirited performance against former Premiership side Reading. There was a first start given to young Hartpury College winger Isaac Shaze who impressed against Steve Coppell's star
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Thornbury blooms for judges' visit
THORNBURY was looking its best this week for the arrival of the Britain in Bloom judges. With all the weeding and planting complete, Terry Porter and John Bawden, judges for the Royal Horticultural Society competition, were given a tour of Thornbury
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Services brought to a halt as workers strike
COUNCIL services were being brought to a standstill today with a 48-hour strike by workers. Members of the trade union UNISON, who work for South Gloucestershire Council, decided to take the two-day industrial action in a dispute over pay. Workers
