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• Top officer to see town Specials at work

  Gloucestershire Constabulary is organising a series of events and activities to mark National Specials Weekend this weekend. read more

• It's a tale of two super spotkicks

  Tuffley Rovers 1 Slimbridge 1 read more

• Joys of the Cotswolds

  PRIMARY school children are being asked why living in the Cotswolds is so special to them. read more

• Open invitation to all Wotton artists

  ART for the community is being invited for a new exhibition at Under the Edge Arts in Wotton-under-Edge. read more

• Badger group wants meeting

  SUPPORT is growing among some farmers for a badger-gassing and removal policy similar to one carried out in the Thornbury area from 1975 to 1981, which saw a dramatic fall in cases of bovine TB. read more

• Portable toilets are to go

  HUNDREDS of portable toilets that appeared on land next to the A38 should soon be starting to clear. read more

• Urgent action needed

  STROUD MP David Drew has called for urgent action to stop the spread of bovine TB in crisis-hit counties. read more

• Akimbo lighten up

  A SLIMBRIDGE duet has recorded its debut album and is hoping the eclectic sound will appeal to a wide audience. read more

• Pancake race was 'the best'

  THE BEST - that is the verdict on Tuesday's pancake race organised by Dursley and District Chamber of Trade and Commerce. read more

• Priorities for county

  COUNTY householders will see a five percent increase in the amount they pay Gloucestershire County Council for its services. read more

• Ongoing crime spree prompts police appeal

  POLICE investigating an ongoing crime spree in the Kingshill area of Dursley believe the series of incidents are related. read more

• A hint of summer in doctor's surgery

  A DURSLEY man is hoping to bring a ray of sunshine to the wait to see a doctor. read more

• Glass house for 'yobs and vandals' to throw stones at?

  SIR - I think this is the first time I've written to the Gazette, but I feel I need to speak out against the granting of planning permission for the new Dursley library. read more

• 'Disease is expensive'

  A FARMER whose dairy farm in Talbot's End, Cromhall, has been shut since the discovery of a TB reactor among his herd in November has called for more action against the disease. read more

• The bidding begins

  CHARITIES in the Gazette circulation area are being invited to bid for a Gannett Foundation Fund. read more

• Focus on delivering a good service

  SIR - My reason for initiating the article (Gazette, February 13) by Julia Causton was to highlight a sudden and drastic change in the mail delivery times that were caused, according to reliable inside information, by the postmen being held back from delivering mail at the usual time (0930-1030). read more

• School goes green thanks to teachers

  A DURSLEY school is turning green thanks to a group of environmentally friendly teachers. read more

• System 'beyond belief'

  SIR - The words 'monstrosity' and 'carbuncle' are quoted in the Gazette which is aware of the unusual strength of feeling of the Dursley community against the design and material used for the proposed new library. read more

• Simon speeds to success like a rebel with a cause

  SPEEDWAY star Simon Walker is looking forward to his first full season as a professional rider after clinching deals to appear for two top teams. read more

• Not our land, says National Trust

  MYSTERY surrounding the ownership of land being used by travellers in Wotton-under-Edge increased this week as the presumed owners confirmed it did not belong to them. read more

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