A NEW novel set in the Cotswolds focuses on the consequences of fixed beliefs. Bitter Pill, written by A J Linney, centres on Lexie and Pippa, who have been best friends since meeting at university.

WATER voles could soon be enjoying a new home at Fromebridge if permssion is granted to create a new pond. Mr Mitford-Slade, Fromebridge Wetlands Project Stroudwater Canal, Bristol Road has applied ...