Gloucester Foodbank takes to the streets
SHOPPERS in Gloucester have been digging deep into their pockets in aid of the city's Foodbank.Volunteers from the Great Western Road-based charity were in the gate streets yesterday morning collecting...
View ArticleSmirking boy burglar decapitated Geisha dolls and killed fish during...
A TEENAGE boy killed pet fish and stole Christmas presents during a frenzied burglary at a wheelchair-bound woman's home where he smashed furniture, decapitated dolls and stabbed a TV with a knife. The...
View ArticleGloucester Rugby: Andy Hazell accepts next season may be his last in cherry...
ANDY Hazell admits his 17th senior season at Gloucester could be his last.The evergreen openside flanker has signed a one-year deal to stay at Kingsholm next term, but he concedes that may be his...
View ArticleBoost for Gloucester city centre as children's boutique opens and night...
SPARKLING new independent store Poppy and Harry's will open its doors today.Denise Kirby has traded in her Eastgate Market stall for her own shop on Westgate Street.The children's store opens its doors...
View ArticleFire crews extinguish oven blaze at Cheltenham house
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze at a house in Cheltenham last night after an oven caught fire. Crews from both Cheltenham East and West stations were called to the home in Northfield Terrace shortly after...
View ArticleApril Showers arrive in Gloucestershire with wet week ahead
It may have taken a little while longer to get here, but weather more associated with the season has finally arrived in Gloucestershire: The April Showers are here. This weekend is likely to be wet and...
View ArticleSale smash Gloucester's play-off hopes in five-try victory
SALE SHARKS 32 GLOUCESTER 9 TWO turnovers, two charge-downs, two tries – all in the first eight minutes – rocked Gloucester's play-off hopes. But rugby director Nigel Davies has not given up hope the...
View ArticleCheltenham Town v Gillingham: Chat and live updates from 1.45pm
Cheltenham Town v Gillingham Join Jon Palmer for chat, debate, team news, live updates and video reaction from 1.45pm:Cheltenham Town v Gillingham: Chat and live updates
View ArticleJLS star Jonathan Benjamin Gill visits Cotswold farmer Adam Henson for...
JLS singer Jonathan Benjamin Gill has paid a visit to the Cotswolds. But his trip was not to perform in front of his adoring fans.It was for advice on how to be a farmer. The popstar, known as JB,...
View ArticleHeavy rain expected this weekend in Gloucestershire
The Met Office is predicting a wet weekend in Gloucestershire.Heavy rain is forecast today and tomorrow with temperatures fluctuating between 9 C and 13 C.It is expected to brighten up on Monday with...
View ArticleCheltenham Town: Michael Hector header keeps top three hopes alive
Cheltenham Town 1 Gillingham 0 Michael Hector's 67th minute header sank Martin Allen's Gillingham side and kept Cheltenham Town's automatic promotion dream alive at the Abbey Business Stadium this...
View ArticleFabulous Baker Brother Tom Herbert on Paul Hollywood's focaccia
Gloucestershire's Fabulous Baker Brothers have disagreed with housewives favourite Paul Hollywood about the best way to make focaccia. Tom Herbert, of Hobbs House bakeries in Cirencester, Nailsworth,...
View ArticleMacaulay Culkin stuns crowds in boat appearance
There was a surprise for Bristol crowds when Home Alone star Macaulay Culkin turned up as a special guest singer.The 32-year-old star made an appearance on a boat in Bristol, joining headline singer...
View ArticleWhen Channing met Ed? Hollywood star and Labour leader in Stroud
Stroud Farmers' Market could feature a bit of extra beef today.Rumours persist that Hollywood star Channing Tatum is in town.He is believed to have done a house swap with actress Sienna Miller, who has...
View ArticleParents warned to look out for signs of measles as epidemic confirmed
Parents are being urged to look out for signs of measles after health experts said the virus was an epidemic.From October to February there were 75 cases of measles in Gloucestershire, compared to five...
View ArticleGloucestershire's JK Rowling to remain richest UK author - with Jamie Oliver...
JK Rowling is not expected to be pushed off her top spot as the country's richest author when the Sunday Times publishes its Rich List.The Harry Potter creator, who grew up in Tutshill,...
View ArticleBearded men fail to get the sexy vote
Want to look more aggressive? Grow a beard!These are the findings of some researchers from Australia.They discovered that men who grew beards were considered more threatening. But, while the macho look...
View ArticleVIDEO: Engines are revving at Gloucester Quays at the remote control car...
Shoppers at Gloucester Quays might be wondering why they can hear the hum of a racing car engine this weekend.The shopping centre is holding a new, free two-day remote control car grand prix.The UK's...
View ArticleMore home woe for Forest Green
FOREST GREEN ROVERS 0 SOUTHPORT 1A MISERABLE seventh home game without a win leaves Forest Green pining for the end of the season.Chris Stokes' own goal 14 minutes from time massively enhanced...
View ArticleGutsy Cinderford restore pride despite defeat as Ealing seal league title
EALING TRAILFINDERS 28 CINDERFORD 17 BATTLING Cinderford's stubborn defence shocked runaway league leaders Ealing for at least an hour of this rain-sodden clash. But not even their two smart first-half...
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