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• Young people bring problems to SHARE with a counsellor

  FOR 21 years SHARE has been providing a counselling service for youngsters throughout Gloucestershire. Issues it encounters can include sexual and physical abuse, bullying, depression and self-harm. And now, thanks to a massive donation from Dursley Lions, it intends to develop its presence in the town. Gazette feature writer Kirsty Ramsden met Alan Bain, SHARE's fund-raising co-ordinator, to find out about the service and its plans for Dursley. read more

• Partners reply to closure criticism

  SIR - You have published at least two letters we have seen regarding the closure of our office in Wotton-under-Edge. Your correspondents, and any others interested, deserve a reply. read more

• Cirencester tournament is a real test

  TEAMS from Cam Bulldogs Ladies and defending champions Dursley Town Ladies made only a moderate impact in the annual Gloucestershire County Women's League Five-a-Side Tournament at the Cirencester Arena last Sunday, writes Keith Watson. read more

• We care more than you think

  SIR - I read with some concern in the Gazette (December 17) your articles regarding the proposed housing development at Berkeley. The inference of the articles was a somewhat cavalier attitude to the general feeling of the inhabitants of Berkeley. read more

• Science students excel

  REDNOCK SCHOOL post-16 students in Dursley were celebrating more than the end of term ,with 15 the year 13 science students receiving results from their undergraduate level science courses. read more

• Season is heating up

  AS the halfway stage of the Northern Senior League campaign approaches, Keith Watson reviews what has been an exciting season for the clubs in the Gazette area so far. read more

• Crowds turn out to support hunt

  THOUSANDS of hunt supporters turned out for the traditional Boxing Day meet on Monday, which could be the last before a ban on hunting with dogs comes into force in February. read more

• There's nothing wrong with self-betterment in society

  SIR - What a spiteful and small-minded attitude Sarah Alvis showed in her letter (Gazette, December 24). read more

• What people are planning

  PLANNING applications received by Stroud District Council include: read more

• Memorial match is a fitting tribute

  DURSLEY RFC players lined up for a minute's silence before a special game on Boxing Day in memory of Kevin Fry, who died recently after a courageous and difficult battle against cancer. read more

• First step to new facilities

  THE TEMPORARY Dursley library opened its doors to the public last week. read more

• Diary takes you back to the days of sail

  A DIARY has been published, more than 150 years after it was written. read more

• The fag end of advertising

  THE NEW Year could be a good time for smokers to resolve to give up as the Government is tightening regulations to discourage people from smoking. read more

• Medical inquiries

  HEALTH chiefs have issued a request for patients to use the new out-of-hours service responsibly over the festive period. read more

• Weekend Picture December 31, 2004

  Wickwar from the air - copies of this up-to-date view may be purchased from the Gazette reception at Reliance House, Long Street, Dursley (tel 01453 544000), quoting reference number GMB217H04. Prices are 14in by 11in framed £20, unframed £16; framed 12in by 8in £15; unframed £11. The frame is in a light rich mahogany. read more

• Gazette Comment

  AS Cliff Richard sang in his well-known Christmas hit - Christmas is a time for giving. read more

• Company honours its pledge

  AN ECO-FRIENDLY company branched out to boost the environment when it planted thousands of new saplings in Nympsfield. read more

• Schools can bid for cash

  SCHOOLS in the Gazette area are now invited to bid for cash for new books. read more

• County side is in the money!

  GLOUCESTERSHIRE County Cricket Club have announced that, in line with their success on the field in 2004, they have achieved an operating profit of £164k, which after depreciation leaves a profit of £90,000. read more

• Owner claims 'set-up'

  THE WAREHOUSE nightclub in Dursley is under scrutiny from police licensing officers after a television news report apparently showed two under-age girls buying numerous alcoholic drinks. But the owner claimed he is the victim of a set-up. read more

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