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The Cotswolds Archive

• Mum's fears for missing teenager

  A WORRIED Shipston mum is appealing to the public to look out for her teenage daughter who discharged herself from psychiatric hospital on Monday. read more

• Defeat for village road campaigners

  A PROPOSAL to downgrade the A44 road from Troopers Lodge to Moreton to a B road has been shelved. read more

• Quick-thinking OAP calls on ex-firefighter for help

  A PENSIONER was lucky enough to be able to call on help from one of her neighbours when a fire broke out at her house in Long Compton. read more

• Love a duck... we do, but we've got too many, say villagers

  VILLAGERS in Bledington are going quackers over their ever-expanding population of ducks. read more

• Driver, 83, dies in crash with lorry

  AN 83-year-old man from the Bristol area was killed when his car was in collision with a 7.5 tonne lorry on the A429 at Bourton last Monday. read more

• Woman flees as midnight sex attacker strikes

  A woman was indecently assaulted as she walked along the High Street in Moreton last Thursday evening. read more

• Eyesore wrecks villagers' view

  A RESIDENT of a north Cotswolds village has been forced to put up roller blinds with rural scenes on them to block out the "eyesore" opposite his home. read more

• Neighbour to rescue

  A PENSIONER was able to call on expert help from a neighbour when a fire broke out at her house in Long Compton. read more

• Award for railway

  THE Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway has won its second top award in as many months. read more

• World Cup star is a hit with pupils

  ENGLAND Rugby World Cup hero Trevor Woodman scored a big hit with pupils at The Cotswold School in Bourton last week. read more

• Sex offender jailed 11 years

  A MAN who "repeatedly and systematically" sexually abused three boys has been jailed for 11 years. read more

• Back in the swim

  CHIPPING Norton outdoor pool campaigners have succeeded in raising the £13,500 required to keep the pool open this year. read more

• Act now to stop the suffering

  IF you are not already aware, you will be horrified to find out that British horses and ponies could once again be exported live from the UK to face a long, uncertain journey to their death in Europe. We must act now to stop it. read more

• Love is in the air at centre

  THIS Valentine's weekend will see two productions at Evesham Arts Centre. read more

• A mouse's tale at Swan

  THE Swan Theatre in Worcester is presenting a play for children aged three to eight. This Saturday, A Mouse Called Cheddar Gorge, by Angela Lanyon will be performed at 10.30am and 11.45am. Tickets cost £1.50 and can be booked on 01905 611427. read more

• Owner fights flames as pottery fire rages

  FIRE swept through the world-famous Whichford Pottery last Saturday, causing damage that is likely to run into tens of thousands of pounds. read more

• Ilmington

  PARISH COUNCIL: The January meeting, chaired by coun Tony Wilkins, opened with a report by Mrs Sheila Ribbans on the progress of the parish plan. She had formed a committee, who were all interested in going ahead with the project on condition that there were at least six members and that there was a parish councillor to liaise. She was confident of finding six, and coun Judy Maguire said she would join the committee. Coun David Sabin agreed to help to begin with, and coun Rob Hawkins would help out when necessary. Linda Ridgley of Warwickshire Rural Community Council had given Mrs Ribbans the name of a firm who would do the survey and analyse the results. There were grants available for this work but an application would have to be in within the next month. read more

• Guard shortage may lead to cuts

  SHIPSTON swimming pool may be forced to drastically cut back its opening times if it fails to attract more lifeguards. read more

• New church proves to be a real high-flyer

  MEMBERS of Stour Valley Baptist Church wished themselves a happy birthday last Saturday, when they released 100 balloons to mark their fifth anniversary. read more

• Police aim to ease fears

  POLICE in Shipston are hoping to ease concerns about the level of police activity in the town by communicating with locals. read more

On this day: The Cotswolds Archive