Cheese rolling gran in police Double Gloucester ban
CHEESE MAKER Diana Smart has been told by police not to provide a Double Gloucester for Monday's iconic downhill chase. Police have taken a hard line on cheese rollers determined to keep the daredevil...
View ArticleCheltenham Town: Darryl Duffy: 'It feels like I wasted a season'
DARRYL Duffy admits he is still perplexed as to why he was frozen out at Cheltenham Town after netting 15 goals in his first season with the club.The 29-year-old is considering his options as his...
View ArticleMorrisons apply to take over former Blockbuster store in Cheltenham
MORRISONS supermarket has applied to take over the former Blockbuster store – leaving question marks over another major development in Cheltenham. The food store has asked planning bosses to make...
View ArticleNew event grants available
Groups and organisations looking to stage events in the City over the next ten months could get cash help from the Council. A total of £10,000 has been set aside to help fund free community activities....
View ArticleTrophies from Gloucester Rugby added to Folk Museum sport display
SILVERWARE from a bygone era of Gloucester rugby has gone on show at the city's Folk Museum.The first additions to a new sport display went on show at the Westgate Street museum on Thursday.Museum...
View ArticleSupport youngsters by taking part in a charity golf day
A POPULAR charity which supports young adults with their social and personal learning opportunities, is holding a charity golf day.Young Gloucestershire, which is based in Greyfriars, is holding the...
View Article£80,000 of funding for Matson projects
AMBITIOUS individuals with a flair for leadership are being sought to take advantage of an £80,000 grant in Matson.The cash has been given to Together in Matson, and it will fund them for the next four...
View ArticleRoadshow rolls into town
TREASURES will be dug out of attics and sheds for experts' eyes as Antiques Roadshow comes to Cirencester.The popular show, hosted by Fiona Bruce will be at The Royal Agricultural University from...
View ArticleNew event grants available for groups across the city
GROUPS and organisations looking to stage events in the city over the next 10 months could get cash help from the council.A total of £10,000 has been set aside to help fund free community...
View ArticleFlasher at front door
POLICE are investigating after a man exposed himself to a pensioner in Cam.The incident happened outside a flat in Draycott between 3pm and 3.10pm on Thursday.The victim, a 66-year-old woman, answered...
View ArticleDrama as tree topples onto train line
RAIL passengers travelling between Swindon and Gloucester were delayed yesterday after a tree fell on the line at Stroud.
View ArticleVIDEO: Hollywood film star Stephen Graham gets tattoo in Gloucester
HOLLYWOOD star Stephen Graham turned up in Gloucester yesterday to get a new tattoo.The British actor is best known for playing Tommy in Snatch and Scrum in Pirates of the Caribbean.His wife Hannah...
View ArticleGuinea pigs taken from nine-year-old Prestbury girl
LITTLE Issy Hofton is desperate to see the safe return of her guinea pigs after thieves made a getaway with them – while they were still in their large garden hutch.The nine-year-old from Prestbury...
View ArticleOne hurt in kitchen fire
A MAN from Tewkesbury was rushed to hospital after a fire in his kitchen.Firefighters attended a property in Spring Gardens, Tewkesbury, around noon yesterday following reports of a small fire in a...
View ArticleCustomer's bicycle is snatched
A BICYCLE worth £500 has been stolen from outside a chip shop in Quedgeley.The incident happened at The Quedgeley Fryer, in School Lane, at around 9.10pm on Monday, May 20.A man left his Marco mountain...
View ArticleOdeon submits plans for shops and homes
PLANS to transform the derelict Odeon and Haines & Strange sites are progressing.Leckhampton Estates, which wants to build new shops and homes at the two spots, has formally submitted plans for the...
View ArticleDrug dealer jailed after being on the run in Italy
Drugs ringA MANHUNT ended yesterday when the final offender of a drugs ring was jailed for eight years. Vanja Crepuljar was the "last piece of the jigsaw" for Gloucestershire police, who tracked him...
View ArticlePranksters put Marling School for sale on eBay
PRANKSTERS put their school's sixth form up for sale on eBay.The joint Marling School and Stroud High School centre was on the market at the knockdown "buy it now" price of just £250,000.A fierce...
View Article10 reasons why Cheltenham is better than Gloucester
CHELTENHAM or Gloucester? It is a local, largely friendly, rivalry that has been running for years is a question we have heard or asked at least once.We all have our opinions – mainly dependent on...
View ArticleZizzi says "ciao" to new restaurant at Gloucester Quays
BELISSIMO! New restaurant Zizzi will bring a tasty Italian flavour to Gloucester Quays.Zizzi Ristorante is saying 'ciao' to the outlet after a deal was signed for the eatery.Bosses at the popular chain...
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