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Five years on the run in paradise - now drug dealer Cedric Greaves is finally...
HE spent five years on the run in the Caribbean and let his wife take the rap, but now Cedric Greaves is finally behind bars.The crack cocaine dealer skipped bail in 2008 but came back quietly because...
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10 reasons why Cheltenham is better than Gloucester
CHELTENHAM or Gloucester? It is a local, largely friendly, rivalry that has been running for years is a question we have heard or asked at least once. We all have our opinions – mainly dependent on...
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Cocaine dealer jailed after being snared in Sicily
A RELENTLESS man hunt ended yesterday when the final offender of a Cheltenham drugs ring was jailed for eight years. Vanja Crepuljar was the "last piece of the jigsaw" for Gloucestershire police, who...
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New sports store moves into JJB site in Cheltenham
THE former JJB Sports superstore in Gloucester Road has reopened as DW Sports. And the new bosses have insisted that it will be a success, despite JJB falling foul of hard financial times. Mel...
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Gloucester Rugby new boy Matt Kvesic rated one to watch by Stuart Lancaster
NEW Gloucester recruit Matt Kvesic can lead a return to the Day of the Jackal for both club and country, believes England boss Stuart Lancaster.Openside flanker Kvesic is a natural turnover hunter and...
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Cheltenham Town video: Jamie Edge on verge of league chance
Jamie Edge has his sights on a Football League breakthrough after experiencing the extreme highs and lows of football since leaving Cheltenham Town.Both Manchester United and Arsenal were chasing the...
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Dog mess and litter blight Hempsted Meadows site
COMPLAINTS about litter and dog mess strewn across Hempsted Meadows has seen Gloucester City Council draft in a new cleaning team.The purpose-built site hosts a market and car boot sale every Wednesday...
View Article"Inadequate" Gloucester Academy on the up
JUST six months after being labelled "inadequate" and branded as having "serious weaknesses" Gloucester Academy is on the up.On May 8 the Cotteswold Road school was visited by education watchdog Ofsted...
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Citizen Big Issue: Working hard to fix potholes, by Gloucestershire County...
I READ with interest Lee Prescott's article in Tuesday's Citizen where he shared his views on Gloucestershire's road maintenance.As a civil engineer myself, I'm always keen to listen to professional...
View ArticleCitizen editor: What a ship shape festival for Gloucester
THIS weekend, Gloucester became the focal point for thousands of county residents and visitors as people descended in their droves to the Tall Ships Festival.Living close to the Docks, there was a...
View ArticleDance the night away at a number of classes
ALL dance lovers can come to a swing dance class.It is run by twice UK Swing Dance Champions Gary and Sara Boon at Gloucester's Guildhall.All ages from 14 and above are welcome and no partner is...
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Charlton Kings Cricket Club youngster writes letter pleading for financial...
A YOUNG cricket player has penned a letter urging people to support the fight to save his beloved club.Alex Gilbert, 12, has put pen to paper in a bid to save Charlton Kings Cricket Club, where he...
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Tuffley medieval sword fighter makes quarter finals of comabt world...
"ONE of the most basic rules is that you can not stab anyone."It might not be everyone's idea of fun but for Tuffley's Robert Kostrzewa, there are few better ways to spend his spare time than taking...
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It's a bug's life for Innsworth infants
CHILDREN from Innsworth Infant School looked the bees knees in their bug costumes.The pupils celebrated the end of term with a bug ball on Friday, and all reception Year 1 and Year 2 children dressed...
View Article'Waste of money' political researchers have cost us £200,000 in four years
POLITICAL research assistants who cost the county's taxpayers more than £200,000 over the past four years are a "waste of money", independent councillors have said.Party groups in Gloucestershire have...
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Supermarket giants eyeing up Barnwood Road site
A FORMER fire station will be turned into a food store and flats.A planning application has been granted for work to be carried out on the site in Barnwood Road, opposite the Wotton Hall Club.The...
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Severn & Wye River Festival arrives with a splash at Chaxhill
THE first ever Severn and Wye River Festival arrived with a splash at the weekend.It is a celebration of river life and good food.The event took place on the edge of the Forest of Dean at Chaxhill on...
View ArticleA Quedgeley car has been destroyed
A CAR in Quedgeley caught fire at the weekend.Fire crews attended the scene at 6.21pm on Saturday in Naas Lane.They managed to extinguish the vehicle using one hose reel and breathing apparatus.However...
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Cheltenham revellers flock to Gloucester Docks for Tall Ships Festival
REVELLERS from Cheltenham sailed into Gloucester Docks this weekend for the Tall Ships Festival.Grand ships took pride of place in the Docks, while hordes of people had fun in the sun while perusing...
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Jail for paedophile caught by police officer posing as 14-year-old girl
A PREDATORY paedophile was caught by a police sting when officer posed as a teenage girl.Martin Stuart was offering money for sexual acts to what he believed to be a 14-year-old girl called Nicola.But...
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