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Call Me Will
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Substack writer on Gloucestershire, formerly Community Reporter at Gloucestershire Live.
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For ten years Gloucester Men’s Shed have provided friendship for men over the age of 18. A very happy birthday to the shed. Full story below.

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Ten years of friendship at Gloucester Men's Shed
Marking International Men's Day, for a whole decade the shed has brought men together
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November 19, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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There is no known family relation or no known picture, but on #RemembranceSunday it is my name and my honour to remember the sacrifice of First World War solider Private William James Luker. #LestWeForget #WeWillRememberThem open.substack.com/pub/theshire...
Remembering Private William James Luker
There is no known family relation, but on Remembrance Sunday it is my name and my honour to remember his sacrifice
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November 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Haven’t posted on BlueSky in a while but need to! How about my latest #Gloucestershire news roundup to get posts flowing again? open.substack.com/pub/callmewi...
News from the Shire - 2nd August 2025
Your weekly roundup of Gloucestershire news
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August 2, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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A little piece on #Gloucestershire breweries to mark #BeerDayBritain
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Cheers to Gloucestershire's breweries
On Beer Day Britain, the county is very lucky to have plenty of brews to choose from
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June 15, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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The Saturday roundups of #Gloucestershire news continues but I have made a personal decision about my #Substack

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News from the Shire - 7th May 2025
After a break, I have made a personal decision about my Substack
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June 7, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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A new role at the Hereford Times so here’s a little introductory piece. #Hereford #Herefordshire #localjournalism

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May 28, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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My latest roundup of #Gloucestershire news including VE Day celebrations in #Gloucester, road safety awareness near #Tewkesbury and much more…
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Saturday roundup of Gloucestershire news - 10th May
Including VE Day anniversary marked in Gloucester, road safety stories across the county and Cotswold restaurant creates cocktail named after 'resident' duck
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May 10, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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Latest #Gloucestershire roundup including #LocalElections, VE Day events in #Gloucester and a lack of progress for Cavendish House in #Cheltenham
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Saturday roundup of Gloucestershire news - 2nd May
Including local election results, surgery row in Nailsworth, lack of progress for Cavendish House and VE Day events in Gloucester
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May 3, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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Including a peerage for former Forest MP, concern over roadworks in Gloucester and the positive news section, which this week I’m delighted to say is JAM-PACKED! #Gloucestershire #Gloucester #Cheltenham #Tewkesbury #Stroud #Cotswolds #ForestofDean
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Saturday roundup of Gloucestershire news - 12th April
Weekly news including peerage for former Forest MP, chip shop apology for high prices and stacks of positive news from the county!
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April 12, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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For some reason, there’s a belief that local elections are not important compared to general elections for Westminster. As I argue in this piece, this could not be further from the truth. callmewill97.substack.com/p/gloucester...
Gloucestershire County Council elections are on the horizon - why do they matter?
Polling day to elect 55 county councillors is on May 1st...
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April 10, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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Latest Saturday roundup of #Gloucestershire news including #Gloucester #Cheltenham #Tewkesbury #Stroud #Cotswolds and #ForestOfDean callmewill97.substack.com/p/saturday-r...
Saturday roundup of Gloucestershire news - 5th April
Weekly news including burial errors at Gloucester crematorium, anniversary for county university and a new recipe for marmite
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April 5, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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My Substack does its absolute best to bring readers positive pieces. This one is a prime example as a volunteer not-for-profit radio station born during the pandemic marks a milestone. #Gloucestershire #Radio #Cotswolds #LocalNews #Substack
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Happy birthday Cotswolds Radio!
A community radio station comes together to celebrate a milestone
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March 29, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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The work Gerry is doing in the #Cotswolds is vital to those in need. #Gloucestershire #Stroud #Poverty #Homelessness
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“Cirencester is believed to be a rich area but that is not the case"
This is Gerry's story on why he decided to set up an organisation which helps the vulnerable in the Cotswolds
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March 24, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Well done to #Cheltenham parkrun and #Gloucestershire Support for Endometriosis UK. A great local story to raise awareness of an important month. #EndometriosisAwarenessMonth
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Cheltenham parkrun raises awareness of Endometriosis
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month and the town's parkrun held a volunteer takeover day
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March 11, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Very good to get my byline into the Hereford Times, writing a few pieces from the newsroom. An avian flu case was confirmed near Kington. #Herefordshire #Kington #Farming www.herefordtimes.com/news/2498664...
“It’s devastating” farmers speak out after bird flu case
FARMERS in Herefordshire have described a new protection zone set up after a bird flu case in the county as “devastating” and “very sad.”
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March 10, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Latest weekly roundup of #Gloucestershire news including the positive news section. #Gloucester #Cheltenham #InternationalWomensDay #CheltenhamFestival #Stroud #Tewkesbury #Cotswolds #ForestOfDean
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Saturday roundup of Gloucestershire news - 8th March
Weekly news including International Women's Day, build-up to the Cheltenham Festival and pancake racing in Dursley
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March 8, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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Latest weekly roundup of #Gloucestershire news including a march for social care, a #Cheltenham pub saved and much more from #Gloucester #Tewkesbury #Stroud #Cotswolds and #ForestOfDean open.substack.com/pub/callmewi...
Saturday roundup of Gloucestershire news - 1st March
Weekly news including a march for social care, Cheltenham pub saved and photo of the week
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March 1, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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There's only one dictator in the world very happy to have seen that exchange in the Oval Office. It is unquestionably true that the Trump administration are the useful idiots of Putin. #Ukraine #TrumpIsARussianAsset
February 28, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Published yesterday evening, this part of my Substack focuses on news away from #Gloucester and #Cheltenham. Rural communities in #Gloucestershire need as much coverage as they can get…
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News from the Shire: Wednesday 26th February
A new feature for my Substack as I bring you the latest roundup of news away from Gloucester and Cheltenham
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February 27, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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Gloucester stands steadfast in its support for Ukraine. My longform piece 👇 #gloucestershire #gloucester #ukraine open.substack.com/pub/callmewi...
Ukrainian community stands united to mark three year anniversary
In Gloucester, a march to the Docks took place as the city's community remains united in its support for Ukraine
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February 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Southport attack yoga teacher: 'If I didn't get out, everyone was going to die' www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Southport attack yoga teacher: 'If I didn't get out, everyone was going to die'
Leanne Lucas and a teenage girl give the first survivors' accounts from within the room where three children were fatally stabbed last summer.
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February 24, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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A great day today as the 23rd February marks national #dallyrally day.
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National Dally Rally Day takes place in Tewkesbury
Yep, there is a national day for all things Dalmatians!
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February 23, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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The city’s Ukrainian community gathered in #gloucester today to mark three years of Russia’s invasion. A news story on my Substack is coming soon… #ukraine #gloucestershire #community
February 22, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Latest weekly roundup of news from across #Gloucestershire including #Gloucester #Cheltenham #Tewkesbury #Stroud and #ForestOfDean open.substack.com/pub/callmewi...
Saturday roundup of Gloucestershire news - 22nd February
Weekly news including out-of-date food at a supermarket, housing rows, council tax hikes, penguins and a gathering of dalmatians (15-21 Feb)
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February 22, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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ICYMI: My latest weekly roundup of news from across #Gloucestershire including #Gloucester #Cheltenham #Tewkesbury #Stroud #Cotswolds and #ForestOfDean
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The bid to restore a Gloucester Docks water tap
Plus, Julian Dunkerton's No 131 plans given the green light and sacked school worker wins Court of Appeal case
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February 16, 2025 at 6:35 PM