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Wotton-under-Edge News
Old London Road temporary road closure
Please be advised of the following temporary road closure:
Old London Road, Wotton Under Edge (2256).
This road will be closed (as per the attached plan) from 29th June 2015 to 3rd July 2015 to allow for the completion of the landslip repairs.
If you require any further information regarding this closure please contact Amey Gloucestershire on 08000 514514. Caroline Cogram Roadspace Co-ordinator (Stroud District Area), Gloucestershire County Council.
Run on the Cotswold Way, 26th-27th September – passing through Wotton
An event takes place along the Cotswold Way this month, which may be of interest to you.
Starting on the 26th at noon in Chipping Campden, approximately 90 people will run/hike the Cotswold Way non-stop to Bath. They will be on the route through the night, finishing in Bath’s Abbey Square between 6AM and 6PM on the 27th. From very early into the event, the participants will be spread into small groups as they make their way south.
This year, we will be raising money for The Cotswolds Conservation Board, which supports projects throughout the Cotswolds Area of Natural Beauty. Event details are available online at www.cotswoldrunning.co.uk/
If you have any questions about the event, please get in touch. Kurt Dusterhoff Race Director Cotswold Running LTD
Attempted robbery at St Mary’s Churchyard – 4.9.2015
Police request information
Do you have any information?
At approximately 23:45 hrs on Friday 4 September 2015 an attempted robbery was committed at the above location. A member of the public was walking their dog when 2 youths appeared and asked them to empty out their pockets. The victim refused and was then assaulted by the youths with stick like objects; receiving minor injuries. The youths ran off along Culverhay away from the town centre. The victim describes the 2 youths as being in their late teens, 5’8” tall, slim build and states that one of the youths referred to the other as “Josh”.
Police are appealing for witnesses in relation to this attempted robbery or anyone who believes they may have information in respect of this incident.
If you can help in any way please contact Stroud Police by calling 101 and ask for PC 250179 Ian Northfield quoting crime incident number 506 of 4 September 2015 or e-mail: