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Entertainment at The Everyman
PREPARE to be transported back in time with an action packed show bursting with every great song, duet and chorus from the 30s to the 60s, including numbers by Judy Garland, Edith Piaf, Frank Sinatra, Ivor Novello, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin and many
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Concern over Roman site
AN EMMINENT archeologist is concerned that a Cotswold landowner is digging up one on Britain's most important pre-historic sites. According to TV archeologist Dr Mark Horton the land next to Gardener's Cottage in Bagendon is being damaged by its landowner
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Young musicians night
STOW-on-the-Wold will host the Young Musicians of the Year evening at St Edward's church this Saturday. The winners and runners-up from the South Cotswolds and Bristol competition will play at the event organised by the North Cotswolds Rotary Club.
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The Reaping (15)
Hot from teaching high-school low achievers in this year's Freedom Writers, Oscar-winner Hilary Swank is now battling with God's wrath. In the small town of Haven it has a sign outside the church which says "Our God is gentle, but don't push it", and
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Alpha Dog (15)
This film is based on the true story of Jesse James Hollywood - only here he is called Johnny Truelove - who I understand any minute is about to stand trial in America. Until Hollywood's capture he had been one of the FBI's youngest most wanted men.
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What to give the Germans?
ORGANISERS of a trip to Itzehoe to mark the 25th anniversary of the Cirencester Twinning Association are grappling with what to give the town as a present. To help, the Standard has been out on the streets asking readers what would be a fitting gift
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Corn Hall revamp step closer to fruition
PLANS to reshape the Corn Hall and King's Head Hotel in Cirencester have received the backing of the town council. Wildmoor Properties is seeking to change part of the Corn Hall into retail units and additional accommodation for the King's Head Hotel
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Play On performed by DADS in Tetbury
PLAY On, a comedy by Rick Abbot, will be performed by the Dolphins Amateur Dramatic Society on April 26, 27 and 28 at 7.30pm at the Dolphins Hall, Tetbury. There is some doubt that the beleaguered dramatic society featured in Play On will be ready
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Comic book show at festival
IN CONJUNCTION with Swindon's Comic Book shop Swin City and Swindon Borough Council's Visual Arts a comic book spectacular has been planned to coincide with the Swindon Festival of Literature. The event includes an exhibition of exciting new work
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Quality racing at Andoversford
THE lack of runners at Andoversford's Cotswold point-to-point was more than made up for by quality racing and amazing weather, which drew a vast crowd keen to enjoy the sunshine and races. There was no lack of runners in the pony racing, which took
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Eddie rewarded for dedication
CIRENCESTER'S Eddie Leather has been nominated for the British Gas Business Hero Award in recognition of his support to the town's football club. British Gas is making the award in support of its sponsorship of the Southern Football League, which Cirencester
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Woman conned by 'worker'
AN ELDERLY woman had her handbag stolen from her home when she was tricked by a man posing as a water board worker. The man came to the 89-year-old woman's home in London Road, Cirencester at 11.30am on Friday, April 13. When he entered her house
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Comment - 19.04.07
DAMNING statistics revealed this week that Britain has the highest number of child drug users in Europe. And while many may assume the problems are confined to inner city communities, the Cotswolds certainly is not immune to this trend. Small market
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The Rural Idle - 19.04.07
DAUGHTER turned eight this week. Party is not till the weekend, so suggest a family outing on the day. A farm perhaps, or swimming? Nothing so tame for my daredevil child, who wants to do the Leap of Faith'. This is a climb up a 12 metre pole and a
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Street brawl in Bourton
A STREET brawl in Bourton-on-the-Water involved up to 12 youths fighting and using abusive language outside the Beatrix Potter shop on High Street. Worried witnesses phoned police about the violent scene at 8pm. However, police spokesman Matt Ford
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Harcombe - 19.04.07
FRIENDSHIP is a funny thing. I have friends from when I was a child with whom I'm still in touch, although it's decades since I left the northern seaside town where we all grew up. About once a year we meet in The Taps, a favourite local pub and the
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Cotswold artist's 60 years of work
A COTSWOLD artist is staging an exhibition of her life's works - 60 years of paintings. As part of the event Gill Holloway will sell some of her works to raise money for medical aid in Third World countries. Gill, 78, from Condicote, is holding
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Hards exit could be imminent
THE future of Cirencester Town's manager, Neil Hards, was due to be decided as the Standard went to press last night. Hards was scheduled to have the second of two meetings with club chairman, Steve Abbley, to decide if he should stay with the Centurions
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Mothers slams local drug dealers
A MOTHER-of-two has hit out at the drug dealers and addicts in her community after a ten-year-old boy pricked his finger on a used needle while playing football with her son outside their home. The boys found a black plastic container with 12 needles
