The Citizen Gloucestershire

Pupils Given a Military Masterclass

PUPILS at Katharine Lady Berkeley's School were given a taste of what it takes to hack it in the military. A team of youngsters from the Wotton-under-Edge school competed against 23 schools across the region in an Army-run challenge.

Star Backing

BUSINESS leaders in Gloucestershire have signed up to The Citizen's campaign to overturn a Government decision to cut vital cash for the National Star College. The Be a Star for Star campaign has already attracted thousands of people's support since it launched this week, including the great and the good from across the county and beyond.

City See Off Barnwood to Make the Semis

County Cup Three Rink GLOUCESTER CITY 65 BARNWOOD 44 GLOUCESTER City are into the semi- finals of the County Cup Three Rink after securing a 21-shot win over Bar nwood.

Pounds 1.65m Saved with Innovation

compact and foldable for easy and safe handling." It is easier to install on restricted sites and is expected to save Network Rail about Pounds 1.65 million. FLI Structures, part of the Haley Steel Group, was recently awarded the Network Rail Partnership award for Innovation.

Call Served Up Catering Fright ; Letter From Newent

IT'S not that I'm bad at everything. I'm actually good at some things - cryptic crosswords, spelling and talking to cats. I'm pretty good at using computers.

Major Route Reopening

WORKMEN are due to re-open a major road through Randwick after today. Gloucestershire Highways have been inspecting a retaining wall in The Lane, and closed the lane on Monday.

Pop Into Pip for Police Tips

POLICE officers will be offering help and advice to Longlevens residents at an event on Saturday. Officers from the Hucclecote Safer Community Team, which looks after the Longlevens area, will be setting up one of their monthly Police Informa-tioPoints at the library on Saturday.

A Cuppa and Hair Cut Under One Roof

A POPULAR hardware store in Churchdown is now a cut above the rest after being turned into a hairdressers and coffee shop in a bid to fight the credit crunch. Churchdown Hardware and DIY store in Blacksmith Lane closed in July last year after shop manager Ray East retired and hung up his tools for the last time.

Jackson Tribute

A MICHAEL Jackson tribute night is aiming to be a thriller and raise money for charity. Bowden Hall in Upton-St-Leonards, Gloucester is to hold the tribute night in aid of the Meningitis Trust on Friday, September 11.

The Best Price at the Pumps

THE cheapest petrol in Gloucester can be found at Tesco in St Oswald Road. Unleaded petrol is 101.9p a litre at the supermarket.

Brunswick Pub Put On the Market for Pounds 250k

A MUCH-loved pub in Gloucester is on the market for Pounds 250,000 but there are fears that its last pint has been pulled. The Brunswick has been put on the market with the Bristol office of licensed property agents, Christie and Co, with an asking price of Pounds 250,000 plus VAT, for the freehold interest.

A Drum Roll for Young Achievers

GLOUCESTER Cathedral provided the stage for a school awards ceremony. Pupils packed the aisles for the Bishops' College Achievement Evening.

Travel Back to Middle Ages

Speak Up On Local Policing

RESIDENTS in Barton and Tredworth can have a say in local policing. Residents and business owners are being asked if they would like to support their local policing team and become part of the Safer Communities Panel.

Legion to Visit Memorial Site

Tracing the Ancestors

FAMILY fun will be served with a medieval twist at an event in Gloucester next month. "Arise Sir Knight" is a family event planned to go ahead at the Gloucestershire Archives.

Four in Motorway Accident

Body Is Found at Footbridge

A MAN has been found hanged in Tewkesbury. Police were called to a footbridge over the disused railway line, off Northway Lane, at 6am on Sunday. They found the body of a 38- year-old man, from Tewkesbury.

Fire Risk Warning

CAMPERS and caravanners are being warned to take care when lighting fires this summer. Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service attended 75 grass fires and 15 fires involving caravans last year.

Man, 60, Is Accused of Bank Bomb Hoax

A 60-YEAR-OLD man has appeared in court accused of a bomb hoax which led to dozens of people being evacuated in Brockworth. Michael Metcalfe is accused of threatening to detonate a bomb unless money was handed over by staff at Lloyds TSB.