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• New HQ is on the way

  CHIEF Constable Dr Timothy Brain led project partners in a ceremony yesterday to mark the start of construction of the new county police HQ at Waterwells Business Park in Quedgeley. read more

• No respite in council feud

  POLITICAL back-biting made a rare appearance at Cam Parish Council in the aftermath of Dursley district councillor Hilary Fowles (Lab) being reported to the Standards Board of England. read more

• Waste service slammed

  A WOMAN has expressed her anger at enforced changes to her rubbish collection that she claims were introduced without consulation and could lead to more rubbish being dumped across South Gloucestershire. read more

• Parents should set a good example

  SIR - I would like to thank the organisers of the Everside six-a-side tournament held in Cam on Saturday and Sunday. It must have taken considerable commitment from a lot of parents to get such a well organised event up and running. read more

• Purr-fectly nice place for Samantha's bed

  Hydegate Pet Hotel supervisor Vicki Carpenter with Sam, the Siamese cat with strange sleeping habits GJA428H04 THE UNUSUAL habits of a guest in an Uley cattery are causing much amusement for staff. read more

• Bishop's special weekend

  A WEEKEND of celebrations is planned to mark the enthronement of Gloucester's new bishop, the Right Rev Michael Perham, on Saturday, May 29 (2pm). read more

• Swansong for hotel

  SIR - Having traded in Wotton and Dursley for 25 years and a current resident of Wotton, it is sad to see that The Swan Hotel has finally closed its doors to the public after many years. This is, perhaps, due to high rent and rates and bad management. read more

• Bulldogs miss out on title but win Division One place

  Newent Town 0 Cam Bulldogs 1 read more

• Stars of the future shine

  LAST weekend Everside YFC staged their annual six-a-side football tournament at the Jubilee Fields. Despite the poor weather there was a record number of entries, with some 74 teams taking part over the two days. read more

• Council ignoring us, say residents

  A COUNCIL has come in for heavy criticism after claims "dictatorial attitudes" of members led them to ignore the opinions of people they represent. read more

• Funeral grant

  SIR - A colleague has given me some information and I am wondering if it is only me that is unaware of the fact that, if a man during his working life has paid his National Health stamp for 25 years (or more) on the event of his death, his widow (or dependant relative I suppose) can apply for a grant of £2,000 towards funeral expenses. read more

• Group pledges to get Concorde airborne

  A CAMPAIGN to save the 'Queen of the Skies' has taken a step in the right direction. read more

• Revamp the Swan building

  SIR - With reference to your story (Gazette, April 30), Jacqui aims to bring choice, Mungo's is yet another example of a new, quality venture setting up in Wotton-under-Edge, along with nine others during the past few months. read more

• Events around the region

  Berkeley, Cam, Dursley and Wotton-under-Edge and district diary read more

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