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Photographer Hedges Bets for Church

A Unique shot of Cirencester Parish Church has been snapped - over the world's largest yew hedge. Photographer Roger Brown stood on the roof of Cirencester Park's Mansion House, the home of Lord and Lady Apsley, to snap the landmark and launch a new project.

Canine Gig Will Test All Their Skills

Competitive canines should hurry on down to the Cotswold Show this weekend. Dog owners from across the South West can put their pets and their handling skills to the test at the event in Cirencester Park, on July 4 and 5.

Flower Festival in Brockworth

Flower fans in Brockworth responded in their droves to the return of a popular festival. The festival, which is the first in almost 20 years, was held at St George's Church, Brockworth, between Friday and Sunday.

Policeman's Daughter Made False Rape Claim, Jury Told

A Policeman's daughter who took part in a night of kinky sex and bondage with an ex-boyfriend made a false rape claim against him the next morning, a jury was told. Mitsubishi Car company worker Alex Warren was arrested and locked up for 22 hours by police investigating her bogus complaint, said prosecutor Lisa Hennessy at Gloucester Crown Court.

Eddie Leaps in to Start Festival

Olympic ski jumper Eddie the Eagle Edwards has been lined up to open the Dursley Festival next month. Eddie, from Cheltenham, made headlines around the world when he became the first UK ski jumper to compete in the Winter Olympics, in 1988.

Men Urged to Take Steps to Beat Cancer

Men in Gloucestershire are being urged to take steps to help beat cancer after a recent report revealed they are almost 40 per cent more likely than women to die from the disease. The report was carried out by the National Cancer Intelligence Network (NCIN) and Cancer Research UK, together with the Men's Health Forum.

Caring Group to Celebrate a 20-Year Lifeline

A Cotswolds carers' group will celebrate its 20th birthday in September. Windrush Carers, based at Bourton-on- the-Water Day Hospital, is a lifeline for 25 members.

Church Told It Doesn't Exist

Members of a long-established church have been left scratching their heads over a postal mystery. Royal Mail has told Tewkesbury Methodist Church that it doesn't exist.

Ex-Pilot Tried to Stop Flights

A Former airline pilot and his wife were at the centre of complaints that nearly grounded flights at Kemble Airport, it has been revealed. Last week, a High Court judge threw out a case to restrict flights at the airport, near Cirencester, following a legal battle between Cotswold District Council and Wiltshire Council that cost the taxpayer nearly pounds100,000.

Business Manager Says School Is On Track

Fiona dryden education reporter A TROUBLED Cheltenham school's new business manager says it is getting back on track.

Park Awash with Colour

Cheltenham is set to be awash with colour in a celebration of culture and diversity. The Fiesta in the Park, which takes place at Pittville Pump Room on Saturday, will see hundreds of people turn up to revel in a carnival atm- osphere.

Memories Flood Back As Band Plays the Classics

Memories of relaxing in the park in days gone by came flooding back for Tewkesbury residents. The Friends of Victoria Pleasure Gardens turned back the clock with a celebratory event on Sunday.

Shopkeepers Not Amused by Milk Prank

Shopkeepers in Tewkesbury High Street say they have been targeted by vandals - armed with several bottles of milk. It is thought dozens of businesses were attacked in the early hours of Saturday after 23 bottles of milk were stolen from an alleyway. The substance was thrown over doors and windows in the town.

Pupils Show They Are Good Sports

Angharad Price SENIOR pupils gave up their Monday to help out at the sports day for their primary school counterparts.

Drumming Up Money for Heroes

Rousing mess beatings helped drum up more than pounds4,000 for a charity aiding servicemen and women injured in conflict. The Corps of Drums of the Royal Marine Band led 82 people to a dinner in Mill Dene garden, Blockley, the home of county council leader Barry Dare and wife Wendy.

Coaches Will Bring Tourists: Mp

Laurence Rob- ertson hopes more coaches will soon be calling into Tewk- esbury. The town's MP says it is important for its economy that more tourists are persuaded to visit.

Man Narrowly Escapes Cow Stampede

Joe lane A DOG walker narrowly esc- aped being trampled to death by a stampede of angry cows.

Parish Plan for Hatherley Discussed

Andrew mcgill THE future of the Up Hatherley community could be decided next week.

Yes, Tear Down the Quadrangle

I Read that Cheltenham's prospective Conservative parliamentary candidate Mark Coote thinks the Quadrangle is "shabby and indefensible" and he is calling on the public to say what should be done with the building (Echo, June 27). Although the New Club was dark and gloomy, it was a magnificent building. Yes, the Quad carbuncle should be demolished and a building more suitable put in its place. Talking of carbuncles - what about the Magistrates' Court in St Georges Road and the Tax Office i...

Memorial Suggested for Stalwart

A Memorial could be put in place to Up Hatherley community stalwart Martin Burford (above). The area's parish council will meet next week and discuss how best to honour Martin, who died earlier this month.