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Forest Headlines

12.20pm - Relief for A40 commuters at Over

BUSINESSES along the A40 at Over enjoyed a brief surge in customers as the nightmare roadworks were lifted for the bank holiday weekend.

The resurfacing work between Highnam and Over was suspended during the August bank holiday from Friday until Tuesday, to ease the holiday traffic queues and help improve tourism that has suffered...

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FRI: 11.45am - TWO new councillors are elected for the Forest of Dean

Two Tory councillors have been elected for the Forest of Dean to take over in the Redmarley and Lydney North Wards.

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Kidnap trio face prison

THREE Coleford men have admitted kidnapping and assaulting 20-year-old Jason Marshall. They were remanded in custody to await sentence...

Oh baby! Arron's the cutest of them all

ARRON is more than just a gorgeous face - he is officially the cutest kid in the Forest. The 11-month-old, who lives...

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Pressure grows as councillor takes break

PRESSURE is mounting for the Conservatives to take action following Tory councillor Alan Preest's caution for shoplifting. Labour is...

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Extra £100k to prevent flood misery

THE Forest district will be given £104,500 for flood alleviation schemes. The cash is part of £2 million additional funding announced for flood relief schemes by Gloucestershire County...

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Forest Sport

Rise of the girl racers!

WHEEL DEAL: Forest of Dean Cycling Club member Carol Jones being filmed by a <I>Sky Sports</I> TV crew at Symonds Yat this week. INSET: Louise Insall.

OMEN'S cycling is booming in the Forest – with the gold medal-winning stars of the Olympic team inspiring many to get back on their bikes.

A year ago, the Dean Forest Cycling Club had just one female member.

Now, the club has a flourishing ladies' section, which continues to grow, month by month.

Sports therapist...

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Superb Town set the early pace

CINDERFORD Town are sitting pretty in second spot in the South & West Division after making their best ever start to a Southern League season. Only goal difference separates them from...

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Early County Cup date with Gordon League

LYDNEY Rugby Club take on Gordon League in the County Cup at Regentsholme on Saturday (3pm kick-off). "We'll know a lot more about...

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Bevan nets double as Davies sent off

Southern League South & West Division Abingdon Town 0 Cinderford Town 2 HE sending off of substitute Tom Davies marred another...

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Birdie blitz in Forest Pro-Am

OME professional Will Smith piloted his team to victory in soft conditions in the Forest of Dean Pro-Am. Will led members Rameez Jones, Jane Baldwin and Andrew Jewitt to team victory. He...

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