
- 2001 News
- QUIET START TO NEW YEAR
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January 5, 2001
)
Early night for many.
- POLICE BACK IN OLD HEADQUARTERS
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January 5, 2001
)
Station gets major refit.
- AWARD FOR TEWKESBURY MAN
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January 5, 2001
)
MBE for Special Policeman
- KREMLIN COULD GO
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January 12, 2001
)
DECKED PARKING ON CARDS.
- MILLENNIUM BEACON HAS TO GO
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January 12, 2001
)
“It's tatty!”, says Councillor.
- CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING SUCCESS
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January 12, 2001
)
Parks and Gardens will benefit.
- EX POLICEMAN TO BE NEW MAYOR
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January 22, 2001
)
Second Time Round for Mayoress.
- NEW SEATS AND SOUNDS FOR THEATRE
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January 22, 2001
)
25th Year Gets off to a Great Start
- MONEY TO MAKE TOWN BLOOM
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January 22, 2001
)
Tewkesbury Town Council agreed this week to increase its grant to the Tewkesbury Britain in Bloom Committee from £900 to £2000.
- YOUNGSTERS PREPARE FOR DEBUT
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January 26, 2001
)
Youth Theatre's First Show
- CONCERNS OVER TOWN CENTRE PLANS
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January 26, 2001
)
Local Business People to Meet Councillors
- ELMBURY SUITE OPENS
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January 26, 2001
)
New Day Facility for Tewkesbury Hospital
- TOWN CRIER CALLS FOR TRIBUTE TO GLOSTERS
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February 2, 2001
)
All County's Criers asked to join in.
- THE BATTLE TO ATTRACT SHOPPERS
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February 2, 2001
)
Riverside towns join forces.
- LEAFLET BID TO ATTRACT SHOPPERS
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February 2, 2001
)
Chamber members to take action.
- TEWKESBURY LOCAL PLAN
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February 9, 2001
)
The People's Turn.
- HALF TERM ACTIVITIES AT ABBEY
(
February 9, 2001
)
Trails to follow.
- TEWKESBURY AID WORKER OFF TO UKRAINE
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February 16, 2001
)
Roger to help Chernobyl Children.
- TEWKESBURY COUNCIL TAX LOWEST IN COUNTY
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February 16, 2001
)
Final figure to be fixed next week.
- PUBLIC GIVEN TIME TO HAVE SAY
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February 16, 2001
)
Town Council to allow time for public debate.
- HELP FOR FLOOD VICTIMS
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February 23, 2001
)
Talk to a real expert.
- NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE APPOINTED
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February 23, 2001
)
First female head for Tewkesbury Borough.
- OPERA FOR ABBEY
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February 23, 2001
)
School Music Head to Conduct.
- RUGBY PLAYERS ON ROAD TO TWICKENHAM
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March 5, 2001
)
Club's Biggest Day
- PANTS TO POVERTY SAYS RADIO GLOUCESTERSHIRE
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March 5, 2001
)
Radio Station To Take Over Theatre.
- SCRIVENER TO WORK IN LITTLE MUSEUM
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March 5, 2001
)
A Chance to Step Back in Time.
- PLAN TO REPLACE TOWN STOCKS
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March 9, 2001
)
Pictures needed
- RESIDENTS HAVE SAY IN FUTURE OF FLATS
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March 9, 2001
)
Should they be done up or knocked down?
- RUGBY CLUB ALMOST THERE
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March 16, 2001
)
Mayor Wishes Them Luck.
- ORWELLIAN PLAY FOR SCHOOL
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March 16, 2001
)
Animal Farm Latest Production.
- MANAGER CAGED
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March 16, 2001
)
Red Nose Fun.
- CLEAN UP PLEA TO DOG OWNERS
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March 23, 2001
)
Walkies are off!
- MARINA HOUSES APPEAL
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March 23, 2001
)
Public enquiry to decide.
- ALDERMAN KNIGHT FIGHTS BACK
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March 23, 2001
)
Supporters get warm welcome in London
- THE BIG SWITCH ON
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March 30, 2001
)
CCTV AT LAST
- POETS WANTED
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March 30, 2001
)
HUNT FOR CHAMPION.
- CHERNOBYL CHILDREN VISIT TEWKESBURY
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March 30, 2001
)
Holiday for Sasha and Roman.
- MUSEUM GOES BATTY
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April 6, 2001
)
Meet Some Live Bats
- SCHOOL TEAMS OFF TO SOUTH AFRICA.
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April 6, 2001
)
Soccer and Netball games planned.
- DRAGON WARNING
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April 19, 2001
)
St George's Day Celebrations for Tewkesbury.
- NEW BATTLE CENTRE
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April 19, 2001
)
Grant means plans can go ahead.
- Memorial Bench for Roses
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April 19, 2001
)
Family donates seat to Roses
- CHAPEL GRAVEYARD CHANGES HANDS
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April 23, 2001
)
Last Piece in Jigsaw for Borough Council.
- SHOW OF HANDS OFFER HELPING HAND.
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April 23, 2001
)
Top Duo Helps Youth Theatre.
- GHOST WALK BOOK ON SALE
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April 23, 2001
)
Town's Spooky Side Revealed.
- TEWKESBURY COMPANY HONOURED
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April 27, 2001
)
Queen's Award for Group 4.
- ST GEORGE PUTS TOWN ON MAP
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April 27, 2001
)
Celebrations were a great success.
- HORSE SHOW FALLS
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April 27, 2001
)
Cancellation only sensible option say organisers.
- NEW FORMAT FOR BREAKFAST CLUB
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May 4, 2001
)
More Chances to Meet.
- ADULT LEARNERS WEEK
(
May 4, 2001
)
Plenty of subjects to try.
- JOBS ON SCREEN IN TEWKESBURY
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May 15, 2001
)
First in Gloucestershire
- YOUNG FARMERS WIN MAYOR'S AWARD
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May 15, 2001
)
Tewkesbury Young Farmers have just become the first group to win the Borough Mayor's Award for Meritorious Service.
- NEW WORK GIVES GLIMPSE OF PAST
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May 15, 2001
)
The Shape of the Abbey Before the Reformation.
- GO AHEAD FOR MARINA HOUSES
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May 25, 2001
)
Waterside houses can be built.
- TEWKESBURY MAN RUNS GRAND CANYON
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May 25, 2001
)
Iron Man Helps Hard of Hearing.
- MONSTER THREAT FOR WATER FESTIVAL
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May 25, 2001
)
Giant Creature will be major attraction.
- NEW GAS PIPES ENSURE SUPPLY FOR TEWKESBURY.
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May 31, 2001
)
Work will take 23 weeks.
- OLD RAILWAY CUTTING TRANSFORMED
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May 31, 2001
)
New Garden for Opportunity Centre.
- SPORTING SUCCESS
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June 8, 2001
)
BOROUGH YOUNGSTERS IN SOUTH WEST GAMES
- AWARDS FOR VOLUNTEERS
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June 8, 2001
)
Hard Work Recognised
- FAIR GIVEN ALL CLEAR
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June 8, 2001
)
MAFF Says OK.
- ROBERTSON RETURNED
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June 18, 2001
)
No change after Election.
- CARNIVAL PROCESSION CANCELLED
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June 18, 2001
)
NOT ENOUGH ENTRIES SAYS ROUND TABLE.
- British Legion Festival for Town
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June 18, 2001
)
800 Old Soldiers Expected
- ROSES THEATRE TAKES FRIDAY 13TH CHANCE
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June 25, 2001
)
Voodoo Night at Theatre.
- OLD FOLKS ASKED WHAT THEY WANT.
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June 25, 2001
)
A Chance to Air their Views.
- JOUST PLANNED FOR MEDIEVAL FAIR.
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June 25, 2001
)
Now it’s got to be the biggest in Europe.
- DRAGON NEEDS HOME
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June 29, 2001
)
Skip Evicted.
- LOCAL TALENT TO FORE.
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June 29, 2001
)
Youth Theatre's Second Production.
- ABBEY FRIENDS CELEBRATE
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June 29, 2001
)
Festival of Friends.
- CARNIVAL IS BACK
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July 11, 2001
)
Good day despite weather
- FREE BUS TO FAIR
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July 11, 2001
)
A trip back to the past.
- FARMERS MARKET SET TO OPEN
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July 11, 2001
)
STALLS HOLDERS ALREADY SIGNED UP.
- FAIR SUCCESS
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July 20, 2001
)
Town full.
- MONSTROUS ATTRACTION FOR WATER FESTIVAL.
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July 20, 2001
)
Avon Lock Monster scheduled to appear
- HELPERS GET HELP
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July 20, 2001
)
League of Friends latest Donation.
- WET BUT NOT WASHED OUT
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July 27, 2001
)
Water festival triumphs over elements.
- WORK OF MASTERCRAFTSMAN IDENTIFIED.
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July 27, 2001
)
Treasures Found in Local Church.
- WORK OF MASTERCRAFTSMAN IDENTIFIED.
(
July 27, 2001
)
Treasures Found in Local Church.
- NEW PARK OPENED
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July 27, 2001
)
Face Lift for Riverside.
- FLORAL JUDGES IN TOWN
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August 6, 2001
)
RESULTS AT END OF AUGUST.
- LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT FIVE YEARS
(
August 6, 2001
)
Help Plan the Future of the Roses
- RAFT RACE PLANS
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August 6, 2001
)
Not to Late to Enter.
- WATERWAYS SHOW HEADS FOR TEWKESBURY
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August 9, 2001
)
Mikron Theatre in Town.
- SLOW DOWN
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August 9, 2001
)
Speed limit plans for death junction.
- TEWKESBURY MAN HEADS FOR THE HIGHTS.
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August 9, 2001
)
Kilimanjaro Challenge.
- GETTING THE HABIT
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August 9, 2001
)
Brother Ben’s Day.
- FESTIVAL BONUS
(
August 9, 2001
)
Treat for Music Lovers.
- ABBEY TREASURES ON SHOW
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August 10, 2001
)
Precious Items on Loan to Gloucester.
- LAND ROW OVER
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September 3, 2001
)
Mill gives controversial site away.
- RECORD ENTRY FOR PRAM RACE
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September 3, 2001
)
Old Prams Desperately Needed.
- SHEEP BACK ON HAM
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September 3, 2001
)
Foot and Mouth Kept Grazing Prices Down.
- THORN HEDGE TO KEEP OUT VANDALS
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September 12, 2001
)
Cemetery needs protection.
- BRITAIN IN BLOOM RESULTS ANNOUNCED
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September 12, 2001
)
Tewkesbury beaten by Ledbury.
- MOTOR MUSEUM BOOST FOR LOCAL FIRM
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September 12, 2001
)
Thrust Car Goes on Show.
- TEWKESBURY REMEMBERS
(
September 14, 2001
)
Messages sent to USA.
- BASKETS STOLEN
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September 14, 2001
)
Thieves have made off with the hanging baskets from outside the Town Hall.
- BUS PASS PROTEST SUCCESS.
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September 14, 2001
)
Taxi Vouchers an alternative.
- TOWN RALLIES TO SUPPORT AMERICA
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September 21, 2001
)
BOOK OF CONDOLENCE IN ABBEY.
- NIGHT CLUB VENUE FOR DANCE FESTIVAL
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September 21, 2001
)
Young Dancers Step to Tewkesbury.
- PROMOTION FOR LOCAL MP
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September 21, 2001
)
ROBERTSON MOVES TO WHIPS OFFICE
- FAIR RETURNS
(
October 1, 2001
)
Busy Time for Fair Society.
- EYESORE TO BECOME SHOPS
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October 1, 2001
)
Purchaser Revealed.
- HANGINGS GIVEN TO TOWN
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October 1, 2001
)
Ownership still in Dispute.
- HARVEST HELPS THIRD WORLD
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October 5, 2001
)
Orphanage will benefit.
- ALLOTMENT PLANS ON SHOW
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October 5, 2001
)
A chance for locals to have their say.
- DANCE FOR HOSPITAL
(
October 5, 2001
)
Take Your Partner.
- GIVE THE AMERICAN HEROES A BREAK
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October 12, 2001
)
Help Me To Help Them - says Local Man.
- COME TO OUR MEETINGS
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October 12, 2001
)
Borough Council Welcomes Public.
- NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH SUCCESS
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October 12, 2001
)
MITTON RESIDENTS FIGHT CRIME.
- CAB COMPANY CAN STAY
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October 22, 2001
)
Local Businessman Wins Appeal.
- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
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October 22, 2001
)
Bureau Plans Open Day
- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
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October 22, 2001
)
Bureau Plans Open Day
- GHOSTLY GOINGS ON
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October 22, 2001
)
HALLOWEEN WALK PLANNED.
- HALLOWEEN MESSAGE
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October 26, 2001
)
Tell Them to Stay Away.
- DRESS UP FOR LIGHTS FESTIVAL.
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October 26, 2001
)
Competition for Children.
- BONFIRE NIGHTS
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October 26, 2001
)
Fireworks Help Charities.
- HEAD TO RETIRE AFTER 17 YEARS
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November 6, 2001
)
A HARD ACT TO FOLLOW.
- NATIONAL TRUST LEAVING TEWKESBURY
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November 6, 2001
)
Head Quarters to be sold.
- GHOST WALK SUCCESS
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November 6, 2001
)
Complete sell out.
- LOCAL AUTHOR IN PRINT
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November 9, 2001
)
First Novel Will Not Be Last.
- DISABLED ACCESS TO TOWN HALL NOT ON CARDS
(
November 9, 2001
)
Grants being sought.
- TEWKESBURY SCHOOL TO HELP PUPILS IN SOUTH AFRICA
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November 9, 2001
)
Charity Fortnight Starts.
- GOOSE RACE MEMORIES SOUGHT
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November 26, 2001
)
Boxing Day Tradition.
- MUMMERS ON TOUR
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November 26, 2001
)
Tewkesbury mummers are taking their play to Worcester.
- MURDER SUSPECT QUESTIONED
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November 26, 2001
)
Local Man Released on Bail.
- EYESORE COULD SOON BE RESTORED.
(
November 30, 2001
)
OLD CURIOSITY SHOP SOLD.
- OLLIE HANGING UP HELMET
(
November 30, 2001
)
Town Bobby to Retire after 30 years.
- RAIN DID NOT DAMPEN FUN
(
November 30, 2001
)
Chrismas lights weather disaster.
- READERS CLUB SOUGHT
(
December 10, 2001
)
Fellow Bookworms Wanted.
- ABBEY SERVICE BROADCAST
(
December 10, 2001
)
20 Million Could Listen In.
- EARLY CHRISTMAS FOR ELDERLY
(
December 10, 2001
)
Masons Treat Senior Citizens.
- Priceless Documents for Abbey
(
December 21, 2001
)
Exhibition marks 900th anniversary.
- BRIDGE REOPENS
(
December 21, 2001
)
Closed for four and a half years.
- MEDIEVAL EXPERIENCE AT MUSEUM
(
December 21, 2001
)
Chance to handle real artefacts.
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