• Olympic torch revellers warned of travel delays and road closures

  By bonzaharris1

  Can't work up any enthusiasm for this at all, its only a man, one of many carrying a torch with a...

            

   

  By Gloucestershire Echo at 07:00 on 19/05/12

  

  ROLLING road closures will be in operation across the county on Wednesday and Thursday as people line the streets to catch a once-in-a-lifetime glimpse of the Olympic flame. Visitors have been told to stick to watching the torch from just one place as bus companies have warned of delays. The main event will take place at Cheltenham Racecourse on Wednesday afternoon and evening. Anyone wanting to go to the event and watch rap star...

• Unique modern homes for sale in Cotswolds

  By Jewbacca

  They're exactly the same as those recently built up Birdlip. Nothing new, tiny 'gardens' and packed...

            

   

  By Gloucestershire Echo at 07:00 on 17/05/12

  

  An exciting living environment, using Cotswold-sourced materials, has been created in Gloucestershire and homes are still for sale. Natural stone walls, traditionally-laid dry stone for boundary walling and natural slate for roofs are among Cotswold materials used to form Coln Gardens in Andoversford. Cheltenham new homes developer Newland Homes has a unique mix of modern homes available in a Cotswold-style presentation. Design and...

• London 2012 website GCHQ torch relay blunder

  By Hubert1841

  "Cheltenham Racecourse director Edward Gillespie said: "GCHQ does look a bit like a...

            

   

  By Gloucestershire Echo at 07:00 on 17/05/12

  

  TOP secret GCHQ could see hordes of sports lovers beating a path to its door expecting to celebrate the Olympic torch relay. In a high-profile bungle, the official London 2012 website posted a picture of the government intelligence base instead of Cheltenham Racecourse to promote next week's welcome event. According to the site, the GCHQ doughnut will be "hosting an evening of festivity" as the celebration comes to town on...

• Make sure it's a dog house

  By Kay_Powell

  I just love the idea that the washing and drying areas for large dogs are private. Privacy is so...

            

   

  By Stroud Life at 07:00 on 16/05/12

  

  From purpose-built sleeping quarters to private washing and drying areas, there are now more ways than ever to make sure your dog is as happy as you are in the new family home. Around the country, there are currently a number of homes for sale that aim to get tails wagging. In Cirencester, the vendor of Stratton Laurels, a Cotswold stone house, has adapted the triple garage to have a special dog wash area with an enclosed run at the...

• Flame scorches path towards Five Valleys

  By bonzaharris1

  I am most definately NOT excited Jewbacca, neither is Mr Bonza and the cat isn't doing cartwheels...

            

   

  By Stroud Life at 07:00 on 16/05/12

  

  EXCITEMENT is building for the arrival of the Olympic Torch Relay in Stroud and Painswick. Next Wednesday, on the fifth day of its journey around the UK, the Olympic Flame will arrive in the Five Valleys. The flame will travel along the A419 from Cirencester, entering Stroud at around 4.20pm and heading along London Road, past the Four Clocks, down Russell Street and Rowcroft before passing the new Stroud Brewery Bridge and then...

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