Gloucester's Billy Twelvetrees plays politician but must surely be an answer...
TACTFUL Billy Twelvetrees stopped short of grandstanding to solve England's midfield shortcomings in the wake of the horrendous 30-3 Wales hammering. England created less than zero on the front foot in...
View ArticleTrees dying in Abbeymead as dogs strip off bark during "dog fight training"
TREES are dying because dog owners are using them to train their dogs to fight.Trees across Abbeymead have been stripped of their bark by the dogs and police have upped their patrols to stop it...
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St Peter's high School students heading for Oxford's dreaming spires
HARD working teenagers at St Peter's High School in Gloucester have had their talents rewarded by landing places at Oxford.Two sixth formers, Bernadette Johns and Iona Hughes, both 18, will be off to...
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Battle over land used by Charlton Kings Cricket Club could see it close
ONE of the country's oldest cricket clubs is fundraising in a bid to fund a legal battle to keep its grounds.Charlton Kings Cricket Club, founded in 1885, is locked in a lengthy legal dispute with...
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Keep independent cafe culture thriving in Gloucester - plea as five go up for...
HELP keep our independent cafe culture thriving is the message from businesses in Westgate Street.Concerns have been raised after it emerged five traders could leave the street.Cafe El Bahdja and...
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Five-minute feature: How to set up a business
FOR many people, starting up a new business presents a daunting challenge. Here, reporter Robin Jenkins looks at the issues and the help available.WITH good jobs being hard to come by and competition...
View ArticleMy life in Gloucestershire: Kirsty Stanton - manager of Dudbridge Garage, Stroud
What's your favourite Gloucestershire day out?I enjoy going to Cheltenham Races. I really look forward to race week each year.And your favourite place to eat out in the county?I love hot, spicy food so...
View ArticleStratford Court sports academy may be "scaled down" in Stroud
A SCALED-down version of Stroud College's controversial £4.8 million sports academy at Stratford Court is now being tentatively suggested.Residents at Stratford Court and in nearby Gannicox and...
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National Science and Engineering Week fun at Gloucester City Museum and Art...
ROCKETS headed for the moon, or skywards at least, as city children revelled in National Science and Engineering Week fun.The chance to make it to the moon in your imagination was on offer at the...
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Gloucester Rugby "confident" over bid to become England Rugby 2015 world cup...
GLOUCESTER says it's "confident" after submitting its bid to become a venue for the Rugby World Cup in two years time.Gloucester Rugby Club was "extremely happy" with the application it made to...
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High Street cafe become colourful canvas for teen graffiti
A SPECTACULAR graffiti talent has been given an unusual blank canvas – the walls of a High Street cafe.Annette's Diner, in Cheltenham's lower High Street, is radiant with colour after employing the...
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Veterns from the 'Glorious Glosters' march through the city
IT has been a famed symbol of the bravery of Gloucestershire men.And this weekend the reason why our soldiers wear the Back Badge was remembered on the 212th anniversary of the Battle of...
View ArticleTown meeting
A SPECIAL Nailsworth Town Council at 7pm will consider restructuring the authority's procedures.
View ArticleArrest after suspected hit and run
POLICE have arrested a man after reports of a suspected hit and run crash in Cirencester.Emergency services were called to the junction of Watermoor Road and Querns Lane around 11.15pm on Friday after...
View ArticleSt Patrick's Day fun at Gloucester and District Irish Club
IRISH eyes were smiling as countrymen and women with roots across the water celebrated St Patrick's Day in fine style yesterday.Rooted now in Gloucester, and partying at the city's Irish Club, the...
View ArticleJoseph Kaleja escapes jail after burgling five homes
A SERIAL burglar smashed his way into a woman's home, claiming he was being chased by men with bottles.But the victim realised she was being burgled when she saw her kitchen and lounge windows ruined,...
View ArticleRoundabout work leads to diversion
DRIVERS going through Prestbury were left having to take a long diversion after roadworks began on one of the area's busiest roundabouts.Carriageway resurfacing works took place at the double mini...
View ArticleNo sign of man who was spotted stumbling in road
POLICE officers were left puzzled on Friday night after spending more than an hour searching for a man after reports in Cheltenham.Gloucestershire Constabulary received reports from members of the...
View ArticleAlleged drug dealer Stephen Holmes captured in Gibraltar - after going on the...
AN alleged drug dealer who went on the run from justice almost 12 years ago has been arrested – working in a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre in Gibraltar.During his absence Stephen Holmes, 55,...
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Gnome-gate: The treasured gnomes which were stolen and smashed in an alleyway
TREASURED garden gnomes have been taken from their home and smashed in a nearby alleyway.Bernard and Cath Bond were upset when they woke up to discover that a dozen of their gnomes and ornaments had...
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