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New research reveals that common stressful life events—such as losing a partner, unemployment, and financial difficulties—can increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by affecting brain structure and … Read More

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Heart of the Forest Community Special School, a warm and respectful special school in Gloucestershire, has been rated “Requires Improvement” by Ofsted following its February inspection. While inspectors praised the school’s … Read More

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Gloucester City Council has approved the sale of publicly-owned land in Matson to support a significant housing development project. On July 9, council leaders agreed to sell a ransom strip of land that forms part of … Read More

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Plans to significantly enlarge a proposed housing development near Ledbury in Herefordshire have drawn sharp criticism from local officials and residents alike. Vistry Homes, the parent company of Bovis Homes and Linden … Read More

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A vital footbridge forming part of the Gustav Holst Way has been closed for ten years, sparking criticism that Cheltenham Borough Council is ignoring the issue. The Pilley Footbridge in Charlton Kings has remained shut since … Read More

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Amy Robinson, 20, recently visited Jeremy Clarkson’s country pub, The Farmer’s Dog, located in Asthall near Burford, Oxfordshire. Clarkson, well-known for his Amazon Prime series “Clarkson’s Farm,” describes the … Read More