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  • Marathon man aims for world record

    A MORETON man is on a quest to hold the world record for the first person to run 500 marathons. IT manager Steve Edwards, 44, ran the Flora London Marathon on Sunday bringing him up to a total of 434 marathons. His aim is to have run 500 marathons

  • Grieving family warn drivers

    THE grieving family of drink driver Gemma King who died following a collision into a wall have urged other drivers to learn from her mistake. An inquest at Shire Hall, Gloucester, heard how Gemma, 26, lost control of her BMW and collided into a dry

  • Bourton development put on hold

    PLANS for 74 houses in Bourton-on-the-Water have stalled because of a lack of information. The controversial housing estate with landscaping, parking and garages will be built behind the Coach and Horses pub on Stow Road if permission is granted.

  • Residents outraged by barn proposal

    A CHEDWORTH couple have been granted permission to transform an old barn into their own gym despite local concern about wildlife and noise. It is one of the only remaining unconverted barns in the Coln Valley and there was some local anxiety about

  • House could ruin area

    A CONTROVERSIAL development in Moreton-in-Marsh has been refused amid fears it could pave the way for more building. Local residents sent a 33-signature petition and 21 letters of objection to Cotswold District Council's planning department criticising

  • Abuse victim speaks out for charity

    A TEENAGER who attempted suicide two years ago after a childhood of traumas and abuse has spoken about why she is now tackling her fears head on to raise money for the NSPCC to help other abused children. Reporter Andy Woolfoot met her to find out more

  • Puccini performed in Oxford

    A TRAGIC story of betrayal and lust, love and lies, Puccini's Tosca is a masterpiece and Ellen Kent & Opera International are arriving at the New Theatre, Oxford on Sunday (APR 29) with the award-winning Chisinau National Opera. The sets are rich,

  • Moscow circus coming to South West

    THE Great Moscow State Circus returns to the UK with a brand new show for 2007, bringing with it a 35-strong cast of Russia's greatest and most flexible circus performers that have never before been seen in the UK. Many of the award-winning acts are

  • Funky jazz in Cheltenham

    THE freshest, funkiest festival sounds live from Cheltenham Jazz Festival, May 1-7. Where else will you be able to hear the smooth vocals of Marti Pellow let loose on jazz for the very first time? Or a dose of kooky electronica courtesy of Koop

  • Great training at local golf club

    YOUNGSTERS learned all about teeing off and birdies during two golf coaching taster sessions held near Stow-on-the-Wold. Naunton Downs Golf Club hosted the sessions as part of an English Golf Union (EGU)/English Ladies' Golf Association (ELGA) initiative

  • Keeper's hard work recognised

    RELEGATED Cirencester Town would have conceded even more goals than they have this season were it not for the outstanding form of their first-choice goalkeeper, Kevin Sawyer. Sawyer has probably been the Southern League Premier Division's best - and

  • Fairford can't muster enough at home

    Fairford RFC 11 Cirencester RFC Second XV 19 FAIRFORD bowed out of the Combination Cup in a game that failed to live up to expectations. Cirencester dominated the first quarter but failed to capitalise on good possession. A certain Cirencester

  • BBC appeal for brave chefs

    IF YOU'RE passionate about cooking and think you can stand the heat in the kitchen while preparing a meal for four of Britain's leading restaurant critics, then the BBC want to hear from you! Each programme will feature two people who will cook a

  • Damien Rice schedules summer show

    DAMIEN Rice has just been scheduled to perform at the New Theatre Oxford on Thursday, June 21. All tickets are priced at £23.50 and are now on sale. Phone 0870 606 3500 or visit New Theatre Box Office, George Street, Oxford.