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Still places at football five-a-side event

FIVE-A-SIDE football teams will again line up to compete in the annual Justin Gilks competition later this month.  more...

Still places at football five-a-side event

FIVE-A-SIDE football teams will again line up to compete in the annual Justin Gilks competition later this month.  more...

Past

From the Archives - July 10, 2008

100 Years Ago July 4, 1908 Ideal summer weather prevailed on Tuesday, when in aid of the funds of the Winchcombe Cottage Hospital, two Shakespearean pastoral plays were given in the beautiful grounds of Stanway House, by past and present members of the Oxford University Dramatic Society. The extensive and well-kept grounds were looking most charming and well repaid the visit, while the performances were highly creditable and were much enjoyed. An excellent spot had been chosen for the performances on a gentle slope above the lawn and the trees with their wealth of foliage formed an ideal background and gave charm and realism to the scenes. There was a large and fashionable attendance. The children attending the schools in the district were admitted free and were entertained to tea by Lady Elcho.  more...

Round-Up

Still places at football five-a-side event

FIVE-A-SIDE football teams will again line up to compete in the annual Justin Gilks competition later this month.  more...

Still places at football five-a-side event

FIVE-A-SIDE football teams will again line up to compete in the annual Justin Gilks competition later this month.  more...

Still places at football five-a-side event

FIVE-A-SIDE football teams will again line up to compete in the annual Justin Gilks competition later this month.  more...

Local rivals lock horns in friendly

PLAYERS from Evesham United and Pershore Town lock horns tomorrow night (7.15) for the opening pre-season friendly.  more...

Cyclists take to lanes in midweek

SEVEN members of Evesham Wheelers took to the Vale lanes on their way to Shipston.  more...

Cyclists take to lanes in midweek

SEVEN members of Evesham Wheelers took to the Vale lanes on their way to Shipston.  more...

Local rivals lock horns in friendly

PLAYERS from Evesham United and Pershore Town lock horns tomorrow night (7.15) for the opening pre-season friendly.  more...

School fingered over 'Big Brother' control

THE actor famous for playing Eric Catchpole in the Lovejoy television series has accused Chipping Campden School's headteacher of planning to control her pupils Big Brother-style.  more...

Disabled girl facing walk to school due to car theft

THIEVES have left a disabled Chipping Norton girl facing a daily half-mile walk to and from school after wrecking the car that provides vital transport for her.  more...

William and the cutting edge technology

A STAR of the Narnia films sprinkled some Hollywood magic when officially opening a new £360,000 extension at Blockley Church of England Primary School.  more...

US fire hydrant led to problems for brigade

AN investigation into why firefighters could not obtain water from three hydrants - while tackling a blaze at Upper Rissington - has revealed that one of the devices was an American version operated in a different way to its British counterparts.  more...

Musical tribute to bomber squadron

A SHIPSTON woman has composed a piece of music in honour of her late husband and those he served with during the Second World War and she is calling for their efforts to be recognised with a medal.  more...

Still places at football five-a-side event

FIVE-A-SIDE football teams will again line up to compete in the annual Justin Gilks competition later this month.  more...

Still places at football five-a-side event

FIVE-A-SIDE football teams will again line up to compete in the annual Justin Gilks competition later this month.  more...

Still places at football five-a-side event

FIVE-A-SIDE football teams will again line up to compete in the annual Justin Gilks competition later this month.  more...

Theatre named after flood victim

A THEATRE at the new Gloucestershire College based in Gloucester Docks, has been named after Mitch Taylor, the Tewkesbury 19 year old who died in last year's floods.  more...

'Extinct' beetle found in Ashchurch

A giant beetle, believed to have been extinct in this country for 300 years has been found on a pavement outside an industrial unit in Ashchurch.  more...

Nellie celebrates 102nd birthday

HARD work and good food are the recipe for a long and healthy life -according to Nellie Barnfield.  more...

Bravery award for Tewkesbury lifesaver

A Tewkesbury policeman, who has just been promoted to Sergeant in charge of the Safer Communities team, is one of seven Gloucestershire officers nominated for a National Police Bravery Award.  more...

Pensioners back home after last year’s floods

IT HAS been a traumatic year for the residents of Lane's Court.  more...

Pitching in for a new village club

RESIDENTS of Childswickham are heralding the success of a Family Cricket Day organised on Sunday to mark the beginning of a new village cricket team.  more...

Small firms losing out on cash grants

SMALL businesses in Tewk-esbury could be losing out even though the area has been awarded about £175,000 to promote economic growth, the Forum of Private Busi-ness has warned.  more...