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Giant Sainsbury's store at Docks approved

COMING SOON:  The new Sainsbury's store under construction near the new Quays development.

More than 300 new jobs are set to be created in Gloucester after plans to increase the size of the Sainsbury's megastore at the Docks were approved.

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Podsmead homes get go-ahead

Part of the proposed development area

Plans for 340 homes to be built in Podsmead have been given the go ahead.

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Teckels' dogs in new home plea

Teckels' dogs in new home plea

Teckels Animal Sanctuary in Whitminster near Stroud is appealing for potential owners to come forward to offer one of their rescued...

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Petrol prices set to soar

fill up:   The Total garage in Dudbridge.

Motorists in Gloucestershire could soon feel the pinch at the pumps as the conflict in Gaza sends petrol prices soaring.

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Finlay school new ownership

"community feel"  Finlay Community School head Andrew Darby and Sue Shorrock, acting head of IT. Inset:  New logo.

It was also the beginning of a brand new era for Finlay Community School as pupils entered the playground in their smart new uniform.

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Gloucester is 'the safer city'

Police working hard:  Taxi driver Arulumpalam Ketharalingam who was attacked.

Figures revealed exclusively to The Citizen show a marked reduction in crimes of violence. Police point to knife search and drug search...

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Hotel plans approved

The land proposed for development

Plans for a new 127 bedroom hotel in Barnwood have been given the green light.

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Man chased prostitute with gun

Man chased prostitute with gun

A Gloucester man chased a prostitute from his house armed with an airgun after she took £50 from him, a court has heard.

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Drink driver found partner with man

Drink driver found partner with man

When a Brockworth man got home after a night out to find his partner with another, he was so upset he grabbed car keys and drove off.

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Disabled couple in hospital entrance row

AGONISING:  Denis and Brenda Ireland.

A disabled couple are angry that an entrance at GRH has been closed to needy patients.

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Rallying call to homes campaigners

Rallying call to homes campaigners in Gloucestershire

A rallying call has been issued to stop thousands of houses being built on the greenbelt.

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Delve: Cavalry will be here in time

Gloucester's Gareth Delve hands off Leicester's Martin Corry during the Guinness Premiership Semi Final match at Kingsholm, Gloucester. PRESS ASSOCIATION photo. Picture date: Sunday May 18, 2008. Photo credit should read: David Davies/PA wire.

Gareth Delve has reassured Gloucester's back row the cavalry will arrive in time for the end of the season.

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Allen set for return to action

Anthony Allen set for return to action

Anthony Allen is the closest to making a comeback at Newcastle on Sunday, according to Bryan Redpath.

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Herbert, Stark are Boxing clever

Gloucester AC produced two stunning performances at the Pilot Inn four-mile Boxing Day road race.

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Dalton has licence to thrill at Plock Court

Severn AC's Tim Dalton proved himself a class above the other athletes in the county Cross-County Relay Championships, held over a thawing Plock Court

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Flying start to year for Gresswell

A few hardened members of Gloucester AC braved the cold and hangovers to take part in the New Year's Day five-mile race.

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HAVE YOUR SAY: Matt Smith, the new Doctor Who

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He's young, gifted and he's got huge boots to fill.

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HAVE YOUR SAY: Benefits

HAVE YOUR SAY:  Benefits

Couples with children can become £5,000 better off if they split up thanks to the benefits system.

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HAVE YOUR SAY: What will 2009 bring for Gloucestershire?

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Share your reflections on 2008 and your hopes for 2009 with Thisisgloucestershire.co.uk

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