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Page last updated at 18:11 GMT, Wednesday, 2 December 2009


PEOPLE & PLACES

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Haines hopes for track solution
A former Gloucester Mayor says the merger of two schools could help create an eight-lane athletics track in the city.

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Torquay 3-0 Cheltenham
Torquay secure their third win of the season over Cheltenham to move above their fellow League Two strugglers.

Lord-Lieutenant receives honour
The Lord-Lieutenant of Gloucestershire discusses flooding with the Queen as he is honoured at Windsor Castle.


MORE LOCAL NEWS

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Building societies agree merger
The Chelsea building is closing most of its HQ in Cheltenham as the merger with the Yorkshire building society is confirmed.

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Award win for prison fuel scheme
A project which turns waste sawdust into wooden briquettes is judged Best in Britain by a national fuel charity.

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Royal harpist tells of drug abuse
Prince Charles' former harpist on trial for burglary charges, tells a jury she was addicted to heroin during her royal appointment.


HISTORY

Trace your family tree
Can expert Kevin George help you trace your family roots?


RELIGION & ETHICS

Peace in Gloucester shop
Yakoob Motala hopes shoppers will find peace in his store


MORE LOCAL SPORT

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Wrexham 1-0 Forest Green
Wes Baynes' free-kick secures a late win for Wrexham against Forest Green Rovers in the Blue Square Premier.

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Injury management key for Burns
Gloucester fly half Freddie Burns is unable to complete matches for the club because of compartment syndrome in his calves.

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Forest Green face Notts County
Forest Green Rovers travel to League Two's Notts County in the third round of the FA Cup.


THINGS TO DO

Keane to play Westonbirt Arboretum
The British piano rock band have announced a summer of gigs for the Foresty Commission including a date in Gloucestershire.

Cesar Millan talks about UK tour
The world-renowned canine behaviourist, known as 'the dog whisperer', talks to David Smith on BBC Radio Gloucestershire.


PEOPLE & PLACES

Festive frenzy for Stroud syrup
A gourmet mulling syrup originally made in Selsley, near Stroud, goes down a treat around the country at Christmas-time.

Arctic training in an icy chamber
Kevin Sheppard from Churchdown will be using an environmental chamber as he prepares for the toughest race in the world.


ARTS & CULTURE

Masquerade man
Stroud-based artist Kit Williams gives his first interview for two decades


BBC INTRODUCING

Review: Jon Fazal
Stephen Morris listens to this unsigned singer from Cheltenham


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