Posts Tagged ‘ This is Gloucestershire ’

Dog-walker attacked woman three days after she found him naked in…

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May 1, 2013
Dog-walker attacked woman three days after she found him naked in…

A WOMAN came home to find her dog walker naked in her bed – and suffered broken ribs when he attacked her three days later.Angry Francis Iles, 64, pushed Suzanne Sirak to the floor and kicked her three times, Gloucester Crown Court was told.She s...
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Hospital staying on course to meet July appointment

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May 1, 2013
Hospital staying on course to meet July appointment

PATIENTS will be seen in Tewkesbury's new £10 million hospital by the end of July.That's the hope of NHS bosses, who have overseen the building of the Barton Road facility.And although its launch will be a month later than planned, supporters of ...
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Well groomed dogs to scruffy mutts urged to enter Cheltenham’s…

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May 1, 2013
Well groomed dogs to scruffy mutts urged to enter Cheltenham’s…

DOGS will be thrust into the unfamiliar territory of the catwalk for a canine competition.The Parabola Arts Centre is holding Cheltenham's Next Top Canine Model to coincide with a new play about the world of beauty pageants and dog shows: Major Tom.Pe...
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Police warn women to take care when walking alone

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May 1, 2013

WOMEN across the county are being urged to take care when walking alone following two incidents.A 22-year-old woman was walking on a cycle track, near the Clothiers Arms, just off Bath Road in Dudbridge, when she was approached by a man on a bike.He fo...
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The Venture in White City looking to buy a new minibus

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May 1, 2013

THEIR old trusty yellow minibus is on its last legs, so The Venture in White City has set the wheels in motion to raise enough cash to buy a new one.The Venture provides after-school and holiday activities for children and they have recently received &...
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Cheltenham mum-of-two new flame of fashion guru George Davies

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April 20, 2013
Cheltenham mum-of-two new flame of fashion guru George Davies

A MUM-OF-TWO from Cheltenham could be the woman to finally tame fashion tycoon and renowned ladies' man George Davies.Fashion lecturer and fitness instructor Sarah Clark is said to be dating the 72-year-old, the multi-millionaire behind Next, George @A...
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Teachers unhappy at Michael Gove’s plans to shrink summer…

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April 20, 2013

EDUCATION reforms which could mean shrinking summer holidays and increasing the length of the school day for pupils have received a frosty reception.Education Secretary Michael Gove announced plans to cut the current six-week holiday and to keep childr...
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Man wanted in connection with Matson burglary

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April 12, 2013
Man wanted in connection with Matson burglary

Police are eager to identify a man seen near the back of gardens in Brindle Close in Matson around the time a daylight burglary happened. A house in the street was broken into between 1.20pm and 1.45pm on Tuesday and a laptop, Playstation 3, Xbox and j...
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Thieves take four off-road bikes from British championship event…

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April 8, 2013
Thieves take four off-road bikes from British championship event…

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 the awning of the Freestyle Husqvarna team at the Bri...
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A resident from Churchdown is set to run the London Marathon

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April 8, 2013

AMBITIOUS fundraiser Colin King is set to run the London Marathon to raise money for charity.The 38-year-old, from Churchdown, will be run the 26-mile route later this month in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.He was encouraged by his colleague Stephan...
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Political parties promise new jobs plans if elected in Gloucester…

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April 8, 2013

This week political reporter Jack Maidment will be examining the issues likely to dominate the battle for votes ahead of the Gloucestershire County Council elections on May 2. Today he looks at jobs.THE spectre of a triple dip recession continues to lu...
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Children as young as two to be offered places at new Kingsway…

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April 8, 2013
Children as young as two to be offered places at new Kingsway…

CHILDREN as young as two will be offered places at a new Kingsway school.Waterwells Primary Academy had originally been planned as a primary school for four to 11-year-olds.But demand for a pre-school means that 52 places for younger children from the...
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Children as young as two to be offered places at new Kingsway…

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April 8, 2013
Children as young as two to be offered places at new Kingsway…

CHILDREN as young as two will be offered places at a new Kingsway school.Waterwells Primary Academy had originally been planned as a primary school for four to 11-year-olds.But demand for a pre-school means that 52 places for younger children from the...
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Children as young as two to be offered places at new Kingsway…

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April 8, 2013
Children as young as two to be offered places at new Kingsway…

CHILDREN as young as two will be offered places at a new Kingsway school.Waterwells Primary Academy had originally been planned as a primary school for four to 11-year-olds.But demand for a pre-school means that 52 places for younger children from the...
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Cheltenham Design Festival launches on Thursday

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April 7, 2013

DESIGNERS will flood to Cheltenham this Thursday as the Cheltenham Design Festival launches its second year. Parabola Arts Centre will be hosting the festival, with talks and events for visitors to enjoy.Activities include celebrating Aston Martin...
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An Asian business women who works in Gloucester is up for a…

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April 3, 2013
An Asian business women who works in Gloucester is up for a…

A BUSINESSWOMAN from Gloucester is up for a national award for all her hard work and dedication.Zehra Zaidi has been shortlisted for the 2013 Asian Women of Achievement Awards.She has been nominated for the Public Service Award for her work as a nati...
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Rugby mad teen ‘lucky to be alive’ after suffering series of mini…

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April 1, 2013
Rugby mad teen ‘lucky to be alive’ after suffering series of mini…

TEENAGER Jordan Smith narrowly escaped death or paralysis after suffering a series of "mini strokes".
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Fears as NHS 111 workers "had only half their training"…

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March 31, 2013
Fears as NHS 111 workers "had only half their training"…

The new NHS 111 helpline will launch tomorrow but an investigation has revealed that it will be staffed by inexperienced employees...
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A workshop is being held for those who wish to learn more about…

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March 30, 2013

THE holistic centre, Sula Lightship is holding a number of workshops in April.
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Churchdown singer warming up for big night at the NEC

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March 19, 2013

TEEN singer Iona Amera from Churchdown is hoping to get spotted this weekend as she enters the regional finals of a national...
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Cheltenham solicitors’ warning ahead of changes to compensation…

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March 16, 2013

SOLICITORS in Cheltenham are warning that changes to the law will reduce the amount personal injury claimants receive in...
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