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Supermarket suppliers need protecting says MP

code of practice:   Rosie Winterton.

A CULTURE of fear exists among supermarket suppliers, according to a county MP.

David Drew, who represents Labour in Stroud, said an industry ombudsman would bring "fairness and justice" to the grocery supply chain for consumers and producers.

He was speaking as he gave his backing at Westminster to proposed legislation which would...

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Gloucester Cathedral Pilgrim Pie competition heats up

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Four pie producers have made it to the shortlist.

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Is Gloucester's Pilgrim's Pie illegal?

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Egbert of Wessex banned the pies.

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Gloucester Rugby players eat frogs' legs

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Restaurateur and rugby legend Olivier Azam treated his team mates to some French cuisine.

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Cotswold chef appointed healthy school dinner tsar

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Rob Rees is the new chairman of the School Food Trust.

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Valentine Warner goes back to the 1940s

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Valentine, who went to school in Gloucestershire on dried eggs and Woolton pie.

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Burger Burger at The Brewery may re-open

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The Cheltenham eatery closed its doors on Monday.

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New restaurant for Tewkesbury

New restaurant for Tewkesbury

The former Aubergine eatery is going to be transformed into Owens by chef Ryan Bennett.

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Gloucestershire cow produces best steak in the world

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Now tell us where to buy the best steak in the county.

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Ferrero dips into Cadbury battle

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Chocolate firm Ferrero has moved a step closer to joining the Cadbury bidding war after lining up a loan that could be used to back an...

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Boom time for Cleeve businesses

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PUBS and cafes in Bishop's Cleeve enjoyed a boost in business last week while other traders endured an icy reception.

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Cinderford ease pressure with victory

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Cinderford relieved some of the pressure from the National One relegation zone with a bonus-point win over Newbury at Dockham Road

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Late drama as Coney Hill finish on top

Coney Hill achieved their fourth away win of the season but left it late after scoring 15 points in the last six minutes

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Barnes-storming finish sinks Lydney

Lydney are being sucked into the relegation zone after a last-gasp 33-31 defeat to Barnes

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Mansell helps fire Bishop's Cleeve to victory

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Bishop's Cleeve made hard work of beating AFC Hayes 3-1 in a game they dominated from the start

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Griffin injured in Cirencester Town defeat

Cirencester Town were harried to a 2-0 defeat by a relentless Gosport Borough.

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  I do still try to buy local but the cost of things has really gone up, which does make it difficult. 
Andy, Gloucester


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Rally cry to save cheese-rolling festival

Rally cry to save cheese-rolling festival

Traders fear loss of business if Gloucestershire's quirky attraction is cancelled.

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Finance worker fleeced struggling customers

Collins Okakwu was accused of being 'greedy'

Collins Okakwu obtained goods worth £2,000 from customers of Cheltenham based Vertex Financial Services.


Special mums rewarded for love

"MY ROCK"   Sarah Gyde and  daughter Katie Walden.

The three brave women were greeted by a huge bunch of flowers after winning The Citizen's Marvellous Mums competition.

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Kate Winslet splits with husband

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The Oscar-winning actress, who lives in the Cotswolds, has split with her film director husband Sam Mendes, it has been confirmed.

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County Council continues to patch up roads

County Council continues to patch up roads

Almost 18.500 potholes have now been patched up as part of Operation Road Rescue.

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