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Prison is named most dangerous in the country
A PRISON in Pucklechurch has been named the most dangerous in the country. Ashfield Young Offenders’ Institute was the scene of more than 700 attacks during 2008, putting the prison ahead of high-security jails such as Dartmoor and Belmarsh in terms
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Fundraising events held to support meningitis campaign
A FLURRY of fundraising activities was held last weekend as people enjoyed the sunshine and dug deep for Meningitis UK. In Berkeley visitors to the castle were treated to an Easter-themed fair to help raise money for the Gazette's meningitis campaign
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Top county employer announces final redundancy figures
GLOUCESTERSHIRE’S largest private employer today confirmed that over 300 jobs have been cut at its factories around the county in what its chairman has referred to as a "horrific" time for the business. Renishaw plc, an international manufacturing company
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New takeaway to open in Dursley
AN Indian restaurant is due to open despite competition from two similar premises nearby. Real Spice is set to open in four weeks time in Long Street, Dursley, which is already home to two Indian restaurants. The owner, Ar Miah, runs The Raj Doot
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Woman critical after being thrown from car
A WOMAN remains in a critical condition after being thrown from her car in a crash near Dyrham Park. The 19-year-old woman, from Cardiff, was airlifted to Frenchay Hospital with serious head and other multiple injuries following the head-on collision
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Football: Mangan strike spoils Gould's party
FOREST GREEN ROVERS edged closer to safety after Andy Mangan rescued a point against struggling Weymouth. Ex-Wales, Wimbledon and Cheltenham Town boss Bobby Gould took charge of the Terras for the first time and it seemed to have the desired effect as
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Teenager forced out of home because of bus cuts
A TEENAGER from Iron Acton is being forced to move out of home because the only bus through her village is being axed. Sammy Gadbsy, 18, will be left stranded when the X27 First bus ceases to operate on May 10. The student, who is in
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New uniforms for academies are revealed
NEW uniforms for two academies set to open in Yate and Winterbourne have been revealed. The formal uniforms will be adopted by pupils at The Ridings’ Federation of Academies, when The Ridings High School and King Edmund Community School reopen as independent
