THE Bishops of Worcester, Gloucester and Tewkesbury were united this week in their support for women bishops. At a time when the Church of England is divided over the issue, local church leaders have come out in favour of the ordination of women bishops
FUTURE giants of science gathered at Bourton's Cotswold School to celebrate a special anniversary. The Station Road school held a Science, Industry and Technology Day to mark the first anniversary of its obtaining Specialist Science Status. About 200
JAMIE Clarke got his first taste of action at the inaugural World Deaf Football Championships when he made his England debut against hosts Greece. However, it turned out to be a chastening experience for the youngster from Bretforton as, despite finding
TWO strimmers, a hedge cutter, leaf blower and a chainsaw, all made by Stihl and worth a total of £1,600, have been stolen from a shed on a property at Great Rissington. The theft happened sometime between 5pm on Friday, July 4 and 8am on Monday, July
PERMISSION has been given for Chipping Campden's Cotswold Garages to be demolished and replaced with retirement apartments and affordable accommodation. A Cotswold District Council planning committee meeting approved Doug Jones' application for permission
POLICE in Gloucestershire are urging owners of off-road motorcycles to keep their hobby legal and safe by taking the right safety precautions when riding their bikes. The warning follows several reports of anti-social behaviour involving the machines
ONE hundred bowlers surveyed last Sunday's Gala Day with trepidation at Littleton as the wind and rain made for a dismal morning. However, the elements cleared at 11am and the day became a pleasure as teams from Worcester, Cheltenham and Wales met to
A PLACE called Dirty Lane will be cleaned during a brook clear-up at Weston-Sub-Edge this weekend. With Weston having suffered badly during last July's devastating floods, residents will clear obstructions from a mile of the village's Combe Brook in
