TiG survey results: Gloucestershire Police and Crime Commissioner
MOST people believe Gloucestershire does not need a Police and Crime Commissioner, according to a new survey.But whether the voters want the position or not someone will be elected to the post on...
View ArticleForest Green 2 Port Vale 3
FOREST GREEN ROVERS 2 PORT VALE 3A CLASSIC rollercoaster FA Cup tie ended in heartbreak for Forest Green, who deserved a replay at least. League Two promotion hopefuls Vale raced into a two-goal lead...
View ArticleCrowds brave rain to see Cheltenham Racecourse and Gloucester Docks fireworks
THOUSANDS of people braved a wet night to see Cheltenham's biggest fireworks event.Last night's 20-minute display at the town's racecourse was watched by people from across Gloucestershire.Crowd...
View ArticleSnow in Birdlip and ice in the Cotswolds as wintery weather hits Gloucestershire
WINTERY weather has wrapped its freezing fingers around the region this morning, with snow in Birdlip and ice in the Cotswolds. Birdlip residents awoke to find "big fat snowflakes" falling at 9am.While...
View ArticleMarathon cancellation woe for Matt
HURRICANE Sandy put paid to Matt Holdback's bid to raise thousands of pounds for charity by running in the New York Marathon.Today's event has been cancelled after organisers said some people would...
View ArticleFirefighters rescue man from Leckhampton flat after neighbour raises alarm
FIREFIGHTERS rescued a man from his smoke filled flat after a neighbour raised the alarm. The neighbour was on his way to work at around 5.45am this morning when he heard a smoke alarm from a nearby...
View ArticleDog gets stuck in Longlevens gate following fireworks fright
A DOG had to be rescued by firefighters after getting stuck in a gate following a fright from fireworks. The Border Collie became stuck in an iron gate in Sandstar Close, Longlevens, at around 5pm...
View ArticleGrandmother becomes human mannequin at Montpellier lingerie shop
SHOPPERS had a shock yesterday when they looked at a store window to see a mannequin smiling and waving at them.And it wasn't a new kind of robotic mannequin – it was 66-year-old Anji Bramley, who...
View ArticleGloucester City v Leyton Orient: Game off
Gloucester City's first round FA Cup tie against Leyton Orient has been postponed because of the waterlogged pitch at the Abbey Business Stadium in Cheltenham.The game was due to kick off at 3pm today...
View ArticleCinderford RFC video: Critchley wants to build on home record
CINDERFORD's towering lock Dale Critchley hopes his side can build on their good home record after a bonus-point win over Wharfedale. The 6ft 8ins fireman made his first start of the season in the...
View ArticleCitizen Editor: Baton of Remembrance must never be dropped
We are now in the final week of the poppy collections in Gloucestershire.On Sunday, all over our county, people will be at our many war memorials to give thanks to those in the Services who have made...
View ArticleThousands enjoy fireworks, despite wet weather
CROWD numbers were well down due to poor weather, but organisers of Cheltenham's biggest fireworks event were still happy with the turnout.Saturday's display at the racecourse was hit by wet and windy...
View ArticleGloucester Rugby: I want to be part of future - Mike Tindall
MIKE Tindall is happier than ever at Gloucester – thanks to the Nigel Davies revolution.The former England captain hopes to build on his promising start to life as player/backs coach and even sign on...
View ArticleFreddie Burns and Billy Twelvetrees win call into England set-up
IN-FORM Gloucester duo Freddie Burns and Billy Twelvetrees joined up with the England squad last night.Boss Stuart Lancaster called the Cherry and Whites pair into his set-up ahead of Saturday's first...
View ArticleGloucestershire County Council's waste chief on incinerator plan
PLANS for a £500million incinerator to burn Gloucestershire's waste have divided opinion. Campaign groups claim it is a threat to people's health, an accusation strenuously denied by Gloucestershire...
View ArticleDisabled Afloat Riverboats Trust launch programme for 2013Disabled Afloat...
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif"; mso-ansi-language:EN-GB">Fancy a holiday with a difference? If you have not been on a canal boat before then why not look at the...
View Articlegetting tough on dog fouling
Getting tough on dog fouling Joint patrols between the Police and City Council staff are being launched to combat the problem of dog fouling in the City. The 'get tough' campaign is in response to...
View ArticleCyclist dies after being run over by truck in Montpellier Walk, Cheltenham
A CYCLIST has died after being hit by a truck in Cheltenham town centre on Friday afternoon.The cyclist, a 56-year-old man from Cheltenham, was run over by the tipper truck at the roundabout junction...
View ArticleSouth Cerney Outdoor Education Centre has bright future
AN outdoor facility will be officially secured for the community in a much-awaited handover. South Cerney Outdoor Education Centre will be taken over from Gloucestershire County Council by Prospects on...
View ArticleCheltenham Town video: Mark Yates ahead of Gillingham away
Cheltenham Town manager Mark Yates interviewed ahead of Gillingham away:
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