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Stories for 16 February 2005

Stroud Arts

Sounds of Africa

FOLLOWING their sensational sell-out show here two years ago, Stroud's Subscription Rooms welcomes back the deliciously hot African rhythms of Spirit Talk Mbira, fronted by Zimbabwe's own Chartwell Dutiro, this weekend.   more...

Influential slice of Japanese cinema

ONE OF the greatest epics of Japanese cinema, The Seven Samurai (PG), comes to the Space Cinema Club this weekend.  more...

Dance to Ska sound

NEW LIVE music night The Living Room returns to The Space next weekend with a heady night of ska from Stroud Valleys favourites Ska Daddy.  more...

Stroud News

Anger over building plans

CELEBRATED Stroud author Laurie Lee would be "turning in his grave" at plans for a 75-home housing estate near the Slad Valley, according to town councillors.  more...

Stroud's kindness

THE ASTONISHING generosity of district residents has seen the total raised for the Stroud Sri Lanka Housing Project rocket to more than £8,000.  more...

Jilly's stamp of approval for royal wedding

THE NEWS of Charles and Camilla's decision to wed has thrilled best-selling Bisley author Jilly Cooper, a good friend of the bride-to-be.  more...

MPs go head to head at The Subscription Rooms debate

POLITICAL swords clashed with a good-natured clang at Stroud's Subscription Rooms this week as the district's candidates squared up for a chamber of trade debate.  more...

Racehorse trainer's hunting ban fears

A TOP racehorse trainer from Stroud says he will be out with the Cotswold Hunt as usual on Saturday despite the controversial hunting ban which comes into force at midnight on Thursday.  more...

Company assures parish over woodland conservation

FEARS that Frith Wood in Bussage may be developed have been laid to rest by its owners.  more...

Car park closure is imminent

MERRYWALKS NCP car park is to close next month for a major makeover to prepare it for use alongside the sparkling new multi-million cinema and leisure complex.  more...

New bar opening

Stroud's vibrant day-time scene could be just as booming at night, says Mark Winchcombe.   more...

Trade chairman's new vision of Stroud

CHAMBER of trade chairman Nigel Messenger has outlined a vision of Stroud as a capital of the arts complete with avenue of sculptures to draw visitors from far and wide.  more...

Lethal gas fear after cyanide theft

CYANIDE and other deadly chemicals stolen from a parked car on Sunday have prompted fears for public safety.  more...

Stroud Sport

Legend Perrin makes it 200 not out for Forest Green

GOALKEEPING legend Steve Perrin was celebrating on Saturday having chalked up 200 league appearances.  more...

Amber glows for England

AMBER PENRITH underlined her growing rugby reputation as she helped England women's A team to a comfortable 29-6 victory over France.  more...

Podium finish - Wyedean Rally

CHALFORD HILL'S Roland Jones scored a third in class result in last Saturday's Wyedean Rally, based in Chepstow.   more...

Stroud Viewpoint

The gym'll fix it

OBSESSION is a curious affliction.   more...

  
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