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New Gloucester police station could cost up to £3.4million
GLOUCESTER'S new police station could cost up to £3.4million.But the force base on the site of the old fire station, in Eastern Avenue, which was torn down this week will offer major advantages over...
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Big ball of fluff: Andean Condor chick hatches at Newent
A BIG baby which will grow into one of the world's largest birds is charming International Centre for Birds of Prey staff and visitors.Andean Condor, called Taransay, was hatched at the Clifford's...
View Article'We want nuisance motorcyclists to be lawful'
NUISANCE motorcyclists in Barton and Tredworth are being tackled.Police want to give them a lawful way of enjoying their hobby. They hope to provide a cordoned off area where they can be driven...
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Pride of unsung heroes named in Queen's birthday honours list
UNSUNG heroes of Gloucestershire have voiced delight after being named in the Queen's birthday honours list today.A civil servant and charity stalwart are joined by a business leader in being...
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Mother's migraine blamed for face paralysis
MIGRAINES are hard to deal with, but when they bring on paralysis they have devastating consequences.Prison Officer Cheryl Evans, 39, dedicated 13 years to HMP Gloucester until she was struck down with...
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Kingsholm concert is a rollercoaster for Ronan Keating fans
Adoring fans of 90s heartthrob Ronan Keating did not allow downpours of rain get in the way of enjoying the star's gig in Gloucester. A 4,500 strong crowd at Kingsholm rugby stadium last night (Friday)...
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Arrests on Gloucester train after alleged knife incident
TWO men and a woman were arrested on a train outside Gloucester this morning after one of them allegedly brandished a knife at other passengers. The train was stopped after leaving Gloucester shortly...
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Elizabeth Hurley and Shane Warne's £6m mansion restoration
Elizabeth Hurley and her fiance Shane Warne are hoping to splash out on a £6 million restoration of their historic country mansion. The former 'Gossip Girl' actress, 48, and cricketer Warne have...
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Teachers say farewell to Year 11 students with comedy video
Teachers and staff at Dene Magna School in the Forest of Dean have made a comedy video to say farewell to their Year 11 students. Dancing and miming to Carly Rae Jepsen's Call Me Maybe, kitchen staff,...
View ArticleNorth-south divide growing
THE financial gap between the north-south divide is widening.A leading academic says the split between the two is more evident than ever as the south bounces back from the recession while the north...
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Parents in Gloucestershire get written warning over measles jab
PARENTS in Gloucestershire have received letters warning them to vaccinate their children against measles as health chiefs try to curb the spread of the disease.A note has been sent out to schools,...
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Let them eat cake for milestone
THIS week, the Echo celebrates 140 years of serving the community by writing about the issues that matter.But what big birthday would be complete without a special cake.Echo staff were overjoyed to...
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Gloucestershire ambulance service to be part privatised
PARAMEDICS and patients will lose out when a chunk of Gloucestershire's ambulance service switches to a private firm, claim Unions.The South West Ambulance Service Trust has lost its contract to...
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Two Greedy Italians join feast at food festival
CELEBRITY chefs Antonio Carluccio and Gennaro Contaldo stood out from the crowd at Cheltenham's Food and Drink Festival.The pair from BBC's Two Greedy Italians enjoyed perusing dozens of stalls at the...
View ArticleJudge raises concerns in court over crime increase
FIGURES might show that crime is falling in the county, but one judge says it does not appear that way from the court where he presides.Judge Jamie Tabor QC says he believes crime is on the increase...
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Arsonist "made my life hell" says Cheltenham grandmother
A GRANDMOTHER from Cheltenham has spoken of her torment at the hands of an arsonist who she claims made her life "hell" through a campaign of harassment and deceit.Jill Fishlock, of Shurdington Road,...
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We'll replace 'Abbeywood' road sign, promise council chiefs
BUNGLING signwriters have accidentally invented a new area of Gloucester.While directing motorists to the new Railway Triangle Retail Park, Barnwood and Abbeydale, it also sends them straight on to...
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Heavy downpours dominate Gloucestershire weather
Heavy downpours brought a wet start to Monday - with more unsettled weather on the way. The wet weather will continue through the rush hour but drier weather will follow later this morning, although it...
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Princes William and Harry excite on visit to Gloucestershire
Prince Harry and the Duke of Cambridge enjoyed a spot of polo in Gloucestershire at the weekend. The young Royals competed for opposing teams in the International Audi Polo event at Beaufort. HRH The...
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Gloucester Rugby: Young guns are tipped to shine by Simon Lane
GLOUCESTER'S five new senior academy recruits have bright Kingsholm futures ahead, believes Simon Lane.Jonny Hill, Reece Boughton, Ryan Charles and Lewis Ludlow step up from Gloucester's Under-18s...
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