Life story to aid injured riflemen
EX-SOLDIER Jeremy Keyte is on target to help injured riflemen and women.Mr Keyte, 78, who lives in retirement in Amberley, served 35 years in the Army.Now he's written a booklet about his career with...
View ArticleCheltenham F1 style go-kart street race could still take place
PLANS for a Formula One-style street race could still happen in Cheltenham despite bosses considering moving the event elsewhere. A group of businesses, under the umbrella Cheltenham MotorSports, still...
View ArticleAttempted rape in Gloucester Park: Boy, 16 arrested
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted rape and sexual assault. The Spa at Gloucester Park was cordoned off after police received reports of the attack. The attack is alleged to...
View ArticleGloucester Rugby: Alex Brown scouting for talent closer to 'Holm
SCOUR Gloucestershire before the globe to unearth homegrown Cherry and Whites talent.That's the rallying call from Gloucester's new rugby operations manager Alex Brown.Brown's wide-ranging Kingsholm...
View ArticleMan with 'curly blond hair' in car with blacked out windows tried to snatch...
A man driving a car with blacked out windows tried to persuade an 11-year-old girl to get into his vehicle. Police are appealing for witnesses after the incident in Slad Road, Stroud yesterday at...
View Article'Zimmer frame flasher' on the 94 Cheltenham to Churchdown bus
An elderly man with a 'Zimmer frame' type walking aid flashed at a family on the number 94 Cheltenham to Churchdown bus. Police are now appealing for the family to get in touch with them after the...
View ArticleFight spills out onto street in early hours at Cheltenham pub
A FIGHT at the Horse & Jockey pub spilt out onto the street in the early hours of this morning. Police officers are appealing for information after the "nasty" altercation at about 3am this...
View ArticleNew B&M Homestore opens at Kingsditch Retail Park
B&M Homestore has opened a new shop where the MFI used to be at Kingsditch Retail Park in Cheltenham. The 18,000 sq ft store opened today and has created more than 50 new jobs. It sells discounted...
View ArticleAnti-terror march may be cancelled after organiser double books herself
AN ANTI-TERROR march is in danger of collapsing after its organiser realised she was taking part in a race on the same day.The Gloucester Strong march is planned to take to the streets of the city on...
View ArticleTalented Alanda Rawlinson wins dad drawing competition
ARTISTIC Alanda Rawlinson is especially looking forward to seeing her dad Steve on Father's Day tomorrow.That's because creative Alanda, 10, a pupil at Castle Hill Primary in Brockworth, has won The...
View ArticleBikes are given free MOTs in Churchdown
THOSE who own a bike and want to learn more about how to keep safe can ride along to The Bike Shack.It is run by the GL3 Community Hub and gives cyclists a chance to learn about safety and good running...
View ArticleIt's party time
A GARDEN party and charity table top sale is happening at Parry Hall, in Parry Road, on Wednesday from 11am-3pm.
View ArticleWoman taken to hospital after being found by road
EMERGENCY services were called to Gotherington early yesterday morning after reports a woman was injured in a crash.Police officers were called to the A435, at the junction of Malleson Road and...
View ArticleQueen's birthday honours for Gloucestershire heroes
THE Gloucester Civic Trust is in good company on the Queen's birthday honours list.Stalwarts and groups in the county have been handed royal accolades in the list, announced today.Gloucester Civic...
View ArticleStroud MP is Twitter hit
STROUD'S MP is a hit on Twitter.Conservative Neil Carmichael has received an award from the Parliamentary Internet, Communication Technology Forum for having achieved the second greatest increase in...
View ArticleGreen group loses appeal on toxic waste site
AN environmental group from Bishop's Cleeve hoping to close a toxic waste site near their village had their appeal defeated yesterday.Safety in Waste and Rubbish Disposal (Sward) lost its fourth appeal...
View ArticleSmile for the camera: New rights to film council meetings unveiled
CAMERA-shy councillors will have to get over their flashbulb fears after the right to film council meetings was enshrined in law.The measures have received a warm welcome from representatives in...
View ArticleThousands enjoy Three Counties Show
PRIZE farm animals, food and drink to tease the taste buds and countryside folk music are entertaining thousands this weekend.The ever-popular Three Counties Show got under way at The Showground, in...
View ArticleBoy, 16, 'held scissors to woman's neck in Gloucester Park attack', court hears
A BOY accused of a savage sex attack in Gloucester has been remanded in custody.The Coleford 16-year-old appeared in court yesterday where it was alleged he hit a 19-year-old woman over the head,...
View ArticleCheltenham pensioner saved by quick thinking young man
WHEN pensioner Marina Coles fell while crossing the road, a mysterious stranger came to her aid.And the 78-year-old, who blacked out in the middle of a Cheltenham street, is now looking for the hero...
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