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Tewkesbury man denies child sex offences

2:57pm Friday 10th October 2008

A TEWKESBURY man was today bailed to await trial at Gloucester Crown Court after he denied five child sex charges.

Action plan for polluted town centre

11:32am Friday 10th October 2008

Nitrogen oxide exceeds target levels A WORKING group could be set up to look into ways of reducing the pollution in Tewkesbury town centre.

celebrating links

11:30am Friday 10th October 2008

TEWKESBURY and District Twinning Association celebrated its links with Miesbach in Bavaria with a traditional Oktoberfest last week. It took place in Apperley Village Hall and entertainment was provid-ed by Barry Smit and his Bavarian Band. Organisations including the town band, Scouts, Morris dancers, firemen and Tewkesbury school have made visits to Miesbach. The association celebrated its 25th anniversary last August. Anyone interested in finding out more about the twinning association should call Carol Harris on 01242 602872.

anniversary show

11:30am Friday 10th October 2008

The Gloucestershire Symphony Orchestra will be joined by the Oriel singers when they present the Ralph Vaughan Williams 50th anniversary concert in Tewkes-bury Abbey. The concert takes place on Saturday, October 18, at 7.30pm. The programme includes his Mass in G Minor, Fantasia on a theme of Thomas Tallis and the Pastoral Symphony. Tickets at £12 (£10 concessions) are available from the Abbey shop or on the door. There is no charge for under-18s.

Man jailed for rape of 16-year-old girl

11:31am Friday 10th October 2008

A MAN has been jailed after being found guilty of raping a 16-year-old girl in Tewkesbury.

Vintage roundaboutonshow

11:31am Friday 10th October 2008

TEWKESBURY Town Mayor Barbara Cromwell was delighted to see an old Mop Fair favourite at the Fair Society’s model show last week.

Firm set to fund bus shelters

11:31am Friday 10th October 2008

PASSENGERS could find waiting for a bus in Northway Lane more comfortable, thanks to a planned new development.

Children bring in the harvest

11:34am Friday 10th October 2008

Pupils from Tirlebrook School had a warm welcome when they visited Barton Court last week.

Hunt for chief

11:36am Friday 10th October 2008

Tewkesbury Borough Council needs a new chief executive.

All set for Blue Wave protest

Vernon Smith, Tewkesbury town councillor and chairman of its infrastructure committee, with banners and T-shirts prepared for the protest. 41oct08009b

11:37am Friday 10th October 2008

Organisers of the Blue Wave Protest are off to Exeter on Friday.


National News

'UK will lead way through crisis'

Gordon Brown

Updated 9:11pm Saturday 11th October 2008

Gordon Brown invoked the spirit of the Blitz as he promised Britain would "lead the way" through the global financial crisis.


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