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Heavy rain wreaks flooding havoc in Gloucestershire
BROOKS turned to rivers, cars were abandoned and journeys aborted after more than two weeks worth of rain fell in one day yesterday.An unprecedented downpour hit the county on Tuesday afternoon and it...
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New Zealand police find body believed to be Toddington's Hannah Timings in...
POLICE in New Zealand are conducting DNA tests on a body they believe is Hannah Timings from Toddington, after finding the wreckage of a helicopter.Hannah, who was 28, and Kiwi pilot Campbell...
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Future of Tuffley Rovers secured
THEY thought it could all be over for the future of Tuffley Rovers – but it's not now they've bought their headquarters.The football club, which has been in existence for more than 50 years, has been...
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Lack of power will not stop Christmas lights event
ORGANISERS of Bishop's Cleeve's Christmas lights switch-on are determined the festivities will go ahead this weekend.It is yet to be decided whether the annual celebration will be allowed to use power...
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Campaign making a difference for cancer patients
CELEBRITIES helped to launch a fundraising campaign to help cancer patients receive improved healthcare.The Leukaemia & Intensive Chemotherapy Fund (Linc) kicked of its Make a Difference campaign...
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Moving funeral for loving Churchdown dad and friend Paul Stroud
FINAL goodbyes were said to dedicated dad Paul Stroud yesterday as friends and family remembered a loving husband, son and companion – with a mischievous streak.It was standing room only at Gloucester...
View ArticleMartin Luther King Jnr is my hero: My life in Gloucestershire by James Derounian
What's your favourite Gloucestershire day out?Batsford Arboretum in the autumn followed by my wife and I enjoying a coffee in the Batsford café.And your favourite place to eat out in the county?If it's...
View ArticleHeart attack victim will be flown home
STRANDED heart attack victim Vaughan Matthews, of Reservoir Road, is due home today from Morocco.He suffered a heart attack one day into his break with girlfried Jo Baldwin, with insurers PTI refusing...
View ArticleINVESTIGATIONS are continuing today after a police officer was knocked...
INVESTIGATIONS are continuing today after a police officer was knocked unconscious in the street.He was attacked when he was trying to detain a man he had chased down the road.The Police Constable had...
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Pensioners enjoy early festive party
ELDERLY residents are raising a glass to another successful get-together.The Tredworth Estate Tenants and Residents' Association (TETRA) organised the fourth annual older people's party at Parry...
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All Saints Academy pupils see the toll of boozing on their own face
TEENAGERS have witnessed the toll heavy drinking would take on their own face through an innovative computer programmeGirls at All Saints Academy in Cheltenham saw how 10 years of sustained boozing...
View ArticleJournalist Sonia Poulton becomes patron of Cheltenham ME support group
A SUPPORT group for people with ME and fibromyalgia has bagged a renowned journalist as a patron.Fibro, ME/CFS Babes and Guys has secured reporter and broadcaster Sonia Poulton as patron.The group...
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Cheltenham, Tewkesbury and Cotswolds: More rain on the way after...
EMERGENCY services remain on high alert as parts of Gloucestershire remain under water.Police and council staff were last night out in force around Cheltenham, Tewkesbury and the Cotswolds for another...
View ArticleRoad lighting up
FATHER Christmas will switch on the festive lights in Cheltenham's Bath Road today at 5.30pm.The Brown Jug will be giving its customers free hot dogs.
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Family's heartache after 13 week-old puppy is snatched on walk near Mitcheldean
DEVASTATED Clive and Emma Jones want their puppy Buster back after he was snatched.Mr Jones had been enjoying a dog walk at Plump Hill, near Mitcheldean, when a man leapt out of a white van, grabbed...
View ArticleWarnings across Gloucestershire with more bad weather on the way
HEAVY rain and high winds returned to the county last night – and more is expected this weekend.Emergency services and county leaders yesterday appealed for motorists to only make essential trips with...
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Housebuyer's plans dashed by floods
HOUSEBUYER Ben Reade's hopes of moving in to his new home were dashed by flooding.Contracts were due to be exchanged on the property between the A38 and Castle Lane, Moreton Valence but the matter is...
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Centenarian celebrates milestone with lingerie shop colleagues
THERE was only ever going to be one place where Joyce Brooks was going to celebrate her 100th birthday.The centenarian turned back the clock and celebrated her big day at the Joyce Brooks Lingerie...
View Article£38,000 grants for park parishes
NEW grant funding is up for grabs to parishes within the Cotswold Water Park.The Community and Environmental Improvements Fund consists of £38,000 for community-led projects.For more information,...
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Players suspended after three red cards shown during Lydney v Hartpury match
Three rugby players have been suspended after they admitted striking an opponent during a match between Lydney and Hartpury earlier this month.In a statement released after a disciplinary hearing,...
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