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Oxstalls Sports Park: 'Truly inspiring' tennis club wins award • Apr. 15, 2025, 2:23 AM ET (BBC)

'Huge result for us' - Nine-try Bath thrash Gloucester to secure semi-final spot • Apr. 13, 2025, 8:06 AM ET (BBC)

Gloucester woman handed violent offender order after prison release • Apr. 11, 2025, 4:17 AM ET (BBC)

Two-brick high wall sparks row over access to Gloucester development • Apr. 7, 2025, 12:29 AM ET (BBC)

Beatrix Potter Tailor of Gloucester clock to return to shopping centre • Mar. 26, 2025, 9:50 AM ET (BBC)

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