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Chris Baxter

Chris Baxter has been in radio for over 20 years. Originally from Nottingham, Chris moved to Chepstow when he was eight years old where his parents ran a gift shop. His first radio exprience was as a presenter on hospital radio in Newport.

Having spent a number of years aways from South Wales and the West, joining BBC Radio Gloucestershire in 2010 was like coming home! He's worked in a record shop, commerical radio, as a TV presenter numerous BBC radio stations across England.

He studied 'Technical Communication' at Coventry University, where he learnt to write and design technical manuals!

He's a keen walker and has completed many long-distance footpaths, including the Cotswold and Pennine Way.

Chris is married with two children and lives in Stroud, where he's gradually exploring the many footpaths!

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coming up (15)
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Available now on BBC iPlayer

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    10/02/2012

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    Topical conversation, expert advice, celebrity guests and music!

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    1. Homelessness in Gloucestershire

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      Available since Thursday with 5 days left.

      Chris finds out how much demand there currently is for social housing in Gloucestershire.

    2. Apprenticeships in Gloucestershire

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      Available since Wednesday with 4 days left.

      Chris meets a Gloucester family firm which has had great success in taking on apprentices.

    3. Homelessness in Gloucestershire

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      Available since Tuesday with 3 days left.

      Chris meets a local man who went from having a £1m business to being homeless.

    4. Homelessness in Gloucestershire

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      Available since Monday with 2 days left.

      Chris finds out what help is available to those who are homeless in Gloucestershire.

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THE CHANGING FACE OF GLOUCESTER

This year sees the launch of a bold new vision for the city of Gloucester. City Vision is a plan which will hopefully revive the city centre - getting rid of some of that tired and dated old architecture.

BUT this year is also the 50th Anniversary of the Jellicoe Plan. In 1961 the architect, Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe, was asked for his vision of a brand new Gloucester.

Can we be sure City Vision won't be a Jellico Plan Mark 2? Chris Baxter's show is looking into the changing face of Gloucester.

KINGS SQUARE

Has had many uses over the years - as a bus station and a car park before opening as a public area in 1972. It actually won an award although it became run-down over the years.

THE GATE STREETS

Gloucester has retained its four Roman gates streets. They were pedestrianised in the 1980s and '90s. They used to be controlled by a police officer on point duty and were once the busiest crossroads outside London.

SHOPS

Gloucester has retained its four Roman gates streets. They were pedestrianised in the 1980s and '90s. They used to be controlled by a police officer on point duty and were once the busiest crossroads outside London.

THE OXBODE

Legend has it that it was called Ox Body Lane after an ox on its way to market became wedged in the narrow lane. The only way to unblock the lane was to slaughter the ox and cut it up on the spot. Until 1929 it was an area of slum housing.

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