Snazzy new kit for Hucclecote's under-9 football stars
HUCCLECOTE Harriers' under-9s have been getting to grips with their new kit.The young football side secured community sponsorship for their first full season together as a squad.Dee and Griffin...
View ArticleRobert Milkins has it all to do against Ricky Walden at snooker's World...
Gloucester's Robert Milkins saved some face but still has it all to do if he is to make it into a maiden world snooker championships quarter-final today. Milkins trails Ricky Walden 10-6 ahead of their...
View ArticleTraffic lights failure causing disruption on Cheltenham roads
A traffic lights failure on Hatherley Road in Cheltenham between the Alma Road junction and the Shelburne Road junction is causing disruption.Elsewhere, traffic is busy but moving along the A38 Eastern...
View Article'Cougar capital' is no longer a taboo
'COUGARS' of Gloucester rejoice.Dating a younger man is no longer a taboo according to a new survey.Gloucester has previously been named the 'cougar capital' of Great Britain with 67 per cent of girls...
View ArticleBenefits are slashed back for hundreds
MORE than 400 sanctions leading to dole claimants having their benefits docked were handed out in Gloucester in the first five months of last year alone.The action to stop or reduce a person's...
View ArticleMy Life in Gloucestershire: Mike Morris, self-employed driving instructor at...
What's your favourite Gloucestershire day out?A trip to Gloucester Cathedral is hard to beat with a visit to the Crypt to hear how they used to store the monk's bones. Why go to London?And your...
View ArticleGet feedback on 999 care
NHS patients can now leave feedback online on care received in an ambulance.South Western Ambulance Service (SWASFT) has signed up to a high-profile, online feedback service.The Patient Opinion website...
View Article'Don't let Cinderford die' protest march
PROTESTERS marched on Cinderford to urge major employers not to let the town 'die'.Dozens of Foresters descended on the town centre on Saturday in the wake of delays to the planned Asda...
View ArticlePolice warning after Forest of Dean tax scam bid
RESIDENTS are being warned about a potential scam.It involves companies cold-calling householders and claiming to be able to arrange council tax refunds through a property band revaluation.A Forest...
View ArticleGrab festival spot
TODAY will be the last day for people to get £20 off their tickets to one of Cheltenham's biggest arts festival.Cheltenham Racecourse will play host to the Greenbelt Festival on August 24-27.The...
View ArticleRobins help former player Peter to mark his 90th year
A ROBINS legend who is believed to be the club's oldest surviving player returned to Whaddon Road yesterday for an emotional birthday treat.Peter Donnelly returned to the ground he first played on in...
View ArticleRaiders loot Forest of Dean cycle attraction for thousands in cash and bikes
MASKED raiders disabled CCTV cameras and cut telephone lines before escaping with cash and bikes worth thousands from a Forest tourist attraction.Pedalabikeaway was targeted late on Saturday night and...
View ArticleWoman, 50, due in court on 'stabbing' charge after Stroud attack
A 50-YEAR-OLD was due to appear in court yesterday after an alleged stabbing in Stroud.A 48-year-old man was left in a "critical but stable" condition during a domestic-related assault at a home in...
View ArticleGet fit and active by taking part in a series of Zumba workouts
THOSE who want to get fit in time for the summer can try out a fun dance class.Zumba Gold is holding a series of low impact workouts tomorrow.Latin music will be played during the session to get people...
View ArticleWarning in youth crime blitz
POLICE are cracking down on youth crime in Stonehouse.In the last two weeks, police have been dealing with issues surrounding children in the Woodcock Lane area.Words of advice have been issued...
View ArticleCheltenham mum who thought she was infertile tells of heartbreak after...
WHEN Michelle Shoebridge gave birth to a daughter, it was the moment she thought she would never see.Michelle, who had dreamed of having a child, believed it was a miracle after being told that she...
View ArticleGloucestershire College student in knife robbery ordeal
"I FELT the knife on my neck".Those chilling words have seen police step up their manhunt for an offender they said could be responsible for three robberies in the city.Each victim gave similar...
View ArticleLabour deputy leader Harriet Harman fears nursery school changes will impact...
TOTS in Quedgeley had The Very Hungry Caterpillar read to them by Labour's deputy leader Harriet Harmon yesterday.But the shadow deputy prime minister had a more serious message to deliver when she...
View ArticleWe'll miss our loving, caring Sam
FAMILY members have paid tribute to "loving and caring" Sam Podmore.The 34-year-old died from severe injuries sustained in a gas explosion at her flat in Tewkesbury High Street on Wednesday.Devastated...
View ArticleRobert Milkins' comeback not enough to defeat Ricky Walden at snooker's World...
Robert Milkins bowed out in the second round at the Crucible on Monday night but after staging an incredible comeback that just fell short the Gloucester cueman insisted he had never played better,...
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