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Disabled campaigner says Philpott fire case must not be used for 'political...
Disabled campaigner Sandra Pember, from Gloucester, writes about the benefits debate which followed the jailing of Mick Philpott in Derby for killing six of his children in a fire:IT would be very...
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Cheltenham Town: Mark Yates apologises for outburst at Plymouth
CHELTENHAM Town boss Mark Yates has apologised for his outburst after yesterday's 2-0 defeat at Plymouth Argyle. An angry Yates was captured on camera directing expletives towards a supporter who he...
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Man claimed he only downloaded child porn 'to taunt paedophiles'
Child porn images downloaded by a Gloucester man were only to be used to taunt paedophiles, a court heard. Brian Goldingay received a suspended jail term and walked free from court after making the...
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Toilet goes up in flames in Hempsted
A PORTABLE toilet went up in flames in Hempsted Meadows yesterday afternoon. Firefighters were called out at 5.51pm to Hempsted Bypass. One fire engine from Gloucester South Fire Station attended with...
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Billy Ocean to play at Cheltenham Town Hall
SINGER Billy Ocean will be hoping the tough get going to Cheltenham Town Hall next month for his gig.The recording star, who has sold more than 30 million records, will be performing on May 21 at...
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Hartpury celebrate fifth win in a row with victory over Shelford
Shelford 18 Hartpury 39 Hartpury extended their winning run to five matches with a comfortable triumph at Shelford. John Barnes' side will have been pleased with such an impressive margin of victory...
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Victory boosts Cheltenham's battle to avoid relegation
Cheltenham 34 Swindon 33 Cheltenham's hopes of surviving relegation were improved with a hard fought 34-33 home win against in-form fourth place Swindon, writes Derek Clifford. Cheltenham took just 75...
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Full-strength Old Patesians rescue two bonus points in defeat to Avonmouth...
Avonmouth Old Boys 31 Old Patesians 29 A spirited second-half revival allowed Old Patesians to salvage two bonus points as they lost to Avonmouth Old Boys in National League Three South West, writes...
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Cinderford Town defeat Shortwood United 2-1
Shortwood United 1 Cinderford Town 2 Shortwood made the worst possible start to this game when they conceded two sloppy goals in the first 15 minutes against Cinderford at Meadowbank. After that they...
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Old Centralians secure home advantage for play-offs with victory over Newbury...
Old Centralians 45 Newbury Blues 3 OLD Centralians were made to work hard for victory to secure home field advantage in the play-offs. In ideal conditions for Cents, the home side were able to move the...
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Cheltenham Festival of Performing Arts launches drive to find front of house...
People with a passion for performing arts, dance and music are being urged to join the team of friendly volunteers that help to stage the Cheltenham Festival of Performing Arts.The South West's largest...
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Ex-policeman left with broken ribs and fractured wrist after Kingsholm robbery
FORMER policeman Brian Lawrence was left with broken ribs and a fractured wrist by a mugger in Kingsholm.The 61-year-old said he had lost confidence in going out alone since he was attacked while...
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Police carry out drugs raid in Lipson Road, Hester's Way
A 32-year-old man has been arrested following a police drugs swoop at a home in Hester's Way, Cheltenham, this morning. The man was arrested on suspicion of possession of cannabis following the raid in...
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A new project is being set up today to tackle gang culture in Gloucester
A new initiative led by police is set to revolutionise the approach to gangs in Gloucester.The aim is to reduce the number of youngsters involved in gangs by offering support to those who are or may be...
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Newent postmaster Bob Bisco will be missed by many
The death of a cornerstone of town life has left a gap in Newent, Gloucestershire, which will be hard to fill.Postmaster Bob Bisco "was like a stick of rock with Newent written through and through it",...
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Cheltenham Town: Mark Yates sorry for his four-letter outburst
CHELTENHAM Town boss Mark Yates has apologised for his foul-mouthed outburst after Saturdays's 2-0 defeat at Plymouth Argyle.An angry Yates was captured on camera directing expletives towards a Robins...
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Former MP Chris Huhne says prison life in Gloucestershire "fascinating"
Chris Huhne is reported to be finding prison life in Gloucestershire "fascinating" according to a former cabinet minister who should know a thing or two about life in the clink.Jonathan Aitken, who was...
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Drug trafficking grandmother Lindsay Sandiford loses appeal against death...
Cheltenham grandmother Lindsay Sandiford has lost her appeal against her death sentence in Bali for drug trafficking. A Bali High Court has upheld the sentence handed to the 56-year-old in January....
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Gloucestershire County Cricket Club announce record profits
Gloucestershire have announced record profits for the last financial year. A lease agreement with Linden Homes as part of the County Ground redevelopment accounts for the majority of the £2.9 million...
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Thieves take four off-road bikes from British championship event near Nailsworth
THIEVES got away with off-road motorcycles worth thousands from a British championship event near Nailsworth at the weekend.Three Husqvarna enduro machines and a Jotagas trials bike were stolen from...
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