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Electric three-wheel trucks first in UK

Stroud businessman imports unusual battery powered pick-ups.

Appeal underway to repair Frampton Chapel

May fair helps "stop the rot" at village Congregational Church

Kingsholm parking examined

Residents in parts of Kingsholm are being asked for their views on parking.

New school "very likely" to start in temporary classrooms

Pupils at a new primary school in Brockworth face starting the year in temporary classrooms because the school buildings will not be completed in time.

Grant support for Door Youth Project mentoring services

Provident Financial grant celebrated by Stroud charity

Stroud man ordered to sign Sex Offenders' Register

Magistrates sentence resident who offended passers by when he sat in window wearing only a shirt.

United in effort to halt louts

AGENCIES across Gloucestershire have got together to tackle anti-social behaviour.

Two Rivers Housing, G3, Forest of Dean Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership, Fosseway Living and Gloucestershire Police, met at Forest of Dean District Council's offices in Coleford to talk about how they could reduce crime and anti-social behaviour (ASB) in rural and urban areas of the county.

Bill Pitt MBE, from ASB Action Ltd, said: "Understanding key drivers of anti-social behaviour and being able to identify the main concerns for local communities is paramount for organisations working to reduce ASB and improve community cohesion."

Discussions included legal viewpoints on mental health issues relating to anti-social behaviour, preventative measures and environmental issues.

Jon Coe, Two Rivers' director of customer services, said: "Our residents tell us that responding to ASB is a top priority for them.

"By working closely together, we aim to improve and sustain the social fabric of our communities."

The organisations met in the hope that working together can help strengthen communities and ensure that public spaces are clean and safe, and victims and witnesses of anti-social behaviour are protected and supported.

It was part of the Respect Agenda, which was first launched by government in 2004 with the aim of campaigning to tackle anti-social behaviour and adopt a broader approach to early interventions on a national level.

Cooking up a storm

A PLAY set around the final night of a cookery competition is being put on by amateur dramatic group the Hardwicke Players.

Dine with Me! is set on the fifth night of the contest as host Wendy Brown attempts to win the coveted prize. The play will be performed at the King's Theatre in Kings Barton Street on Friday, May 25, and Saturday, May 26.

Tickets are priced at £6 for adults and £4 for concessions and can be bought by calling 07944 066 701.

Cactus show at Hardwicke Village Hall

THERE will be a prickly atmosphere at Hardwicke Village Hall this Saturday when a cactus show is held at the venue.

The Gloucester and District branch of the British Cactus and Succulent Society is hosting the show between 11am and 4.30pm.

Admission to the hall will cost £1 per person.

For more details on the event, please call 01452 503 983.

Nightmare neighbour narrowly misses jail term

A nightmare neighbour who ignored a legal bid to keep him from distressing residents has narrowly escaped a month in jail.

Ducklings tour

AT the end of the month, Slimbridge is offering visitors the chance to get close to ducklings.

The tours start on May 29.

Visit www.org.uk/ visit-us/slimbridge for more information.

Talking to your police

RESIDENTS in Hucclecote are invited to a meeting between police and the community tonight.

From 7.30pm, the meeting will go ahead at St Philips and St James Church, Larkhay Road, Hucclecote.

The meeting will be chaired by the local police authority member for Hucclecote, Councillor Bill Crowther.

Inspector Jane Horrobin and officers from the local policing team will be attending to update the public on policing issues within the area.

A spokesman said: "This is a chance for local community members to have their say about policing issues and to ask any questions or raise any concerns they may have."

Positive police

AN event designed to inspire confidence in the police force has been held in Gloucester.

The Gloucester City Safer Community Team held the event at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital on April 30.

Gloucestershire County Council leader Barry Dare to stand down

Councillor Barry Dare will resign from his Shire Hall role next Wednesday.

Get on the website to follow cranes' progress

A WEBSITE has been launched in support of the Great Crane Project.

The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, RSPB and Pensthorpe Conservation Trust, with funding from Viridor Credits Environmental Company, has been launched to help people follow the reintroduction of cranes to the Somerset Levels and Moors. Their eggs were collected in Germany, and the young cranes are being raised at WWT Slimbridge, before being released in Somerset in the autumn.

Anyone interested in more details of the birds can visit www.thegreat craneproject.org.uk.

Thousands due at Dragon Boat Regatta

THOUSANDS of punters are expected to flock to Gloucester Docks this weekend for the Dragon Boat Regatta 2010.

The event, being held in aid of children's cancer charity CLIC Sargent, will take place for the 13th time on Sunday.

The event will run from 10am to 6pm, with up to 30 teams in fancy dress racing across the Docks in dragon boats.

CLIC Sargent is still looking for teams to take part. There is a £22 entrance fee per person.

For details, or for an information pack, call 01452 724144.

New look for flats approved

PLANS to make changes to a house in Gloucester have been approved by planners in the city.

Mr P Zegveldt applied to Gloucester City Council for planning permission to install new windows in the property in Park End Road.

He also wants to make alterations to the northern stairway of the building.

In his report, planning officer Bob Ristic said: "The proposal seeks to make a minor amendment to the appearance of the side elevation of the existing block of flats.

"The proposed windows would be of an appropriate design and would not be detrimental to the appearance of the building or neighbouring amenities.

"For these reasons it is considered that the proposed amendments are acceptable and it is therefore recommended that proposed changes are approved."

For further information on the plans, visit www. gloucester.gov.uk/planning

Club seeking Gloucester sailors' help

SAILORS from Gloucester are being urged to help with a club for people with disabilities.

Whitefriars Sailing Club, based at the Cotswold Water Park, would like to hear from volunteers who are sailors or would like to learn to sail.

They also need to be interested in being actively involved with disabled people.

For more information, call 07970 874343.

Efforts to save post office are made

Post Office Ltd is looking for alternative venues for Quedgeley's post office.

Listed buildings at risk

Listed buildings in Gloucester are being damaged.

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