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Pioneering surgery helps children with cerebral palsy
A SURGEON at Frenchay Hospital has become the first in the country to carry out a pioneering procedure that could enable children with cerebral palsy to walk. Consultant neurosurgeon Kristian Aquilina carried out the first operation, which involves
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Temporary road trials not popular with drivers
DRIVERS were less than impressed with temporary trials to make a narrow road safer. Gloucestershire County Council has been trialling methods of slowing the traffic through the ‘pinch point’ in Silver Street, Dursley. Temporary bollards and give-way
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Beautiful evening of classical music in historic castle
Berkeley Castle played host to a wonderful classical spring concert on Sunday, bringing some excellent British musicians together for an intimate event. Three members of the Maggini Quartet (violin, viola and cello) were joined by Sarah
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Fears over future of farmers' market if fees go up
A SHAKE-UP of street trading rules could cost Thornbury’s Farmers’ Market thousands of pounds, putting its future under threat. Organisers of the popular fortnightly event have said proposed changes to the way street trading consents are granted by
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Barriers spark anger on 'danger' road
Exclusive A ROW has broken out in Yate after barriers were put up near the scene of a fatal accident, despite local people’s calls for a pedestrian crossing. South Gloucestershire Council has erected the central reservation barrier near
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Swimming: Webb focused on reaching London 2012
CHIPPING SODBURY swimmer Richard Webb admits he'd love to spring a Shanghai surprise this summer - but he's more concerned with banishing his Beijing disappointment in London next year. The 24-year-old breaststroke specialist collected 100m
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Football: I should still be manager of Yate, says Mogg
FORMER boss Dave Mogg believes Yate Town's triumphant end to the 2010/11 season was a sign of the young side he built coming to fruition. Mogg also insists he should still be in charge of the Zamaretto Division One South & West side after working hard
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Cricket: Dent excited to play alongside Muralitharan
GLOUCESTERSHIRE batsman Chris Dent is relishing the prospect of playing with Sri Lanka legend Muttiah Muralitharan. The leading wicket taker in Test Matches and one-day international matches will soon join up with the squad for their twenty20 campaign
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Anger over threat to vital bus services
RETIRED and disabled residents have hit out at proposals to axe or scale back bus services which they say are a lifeline for them. Residents from Dryleaze Court sheltered housing in Wotton turned out in force this week to give Gloucestershire County
