Neighbours' shock at abusive naked man shouting in Gloucester street, court told
'Neighbour from hell' Ian Sims stood naked in his street brandishing a mallet and shouting abuse and threats - after his towel fell off, a court heard.At first people were amused by the sight of Sims,...
View ArticleMeet the landlord: The Pilot Inn ready for more flying visits
When The Pilot Inn was closed towards the end of last year, many people were left bereft at the loss of Hardwicke's only pub.The former management of the pub left in October, leaving some regulars...
View ArticleGloucester's 'Public Enemy Number One' jailed following 44th conviction
Notorious Rhys Shardlow, 21, who was once described as Gloucester's public enemy number one, has been jailed again for his 44th criminal conviction.At Gloucester Crown court Shardlow, who has been...
View ArticleCalls for incinerator contract to be cancelled fall on deaf ears at...
Calls for the county council to cancel the contract to build a £500 million incinerator at Javelin Park fell on deaf ears at Gloucester City Council on Thursday night.Labour councillors put forward a...
View ArticleSaxons-bound Matt Kvesic signs off with perfect Gloucester performance...
Matt Kvesic is aiming to transfer his Cherry and White form to a Red Rose jersey when England Saxons take on the Irish Wolfhounds next Friday. The 22-year-old flanker was named in Jon Callard's squad...
View ArticleNostalgia: The Burns Day Storm of 1990
Last winter saw one of the longest spells of stormy weather to affect Britain when Atlantic depressions just moved across one after another with no let up between Christmas 2013 and St Valentines...
View ArticleBlackfriars vision is "bold and transfomational" says cities minister Greg Clark
The vision for Blackfriars is "bold and transfomational" according to cities minister Greg Clark.Plans for redevelopment at Blackfriars were shown to the Tory politician by Gloucester MP Richard...
View ArticleGloucester-born multi-sensory maths course going global
Children are growing in confidence with their maths skills as part of a Gloucester-born project which is being taken across the world.Sumtastics is for youngsters from pre-school age to build their...
View ArticleGloucester City make a move to sign forward duo
Pocket dynamo Sahr Kabba has joined Gloucester City from Conference National side Lincoln City on a deal until the end of the season.The live former Weston-super-Mare and Havant and Waterlooville...
View ArticleDymock primary school looks to keep intake down and standards up
Fewer children may be taken on by a Dymock primary school in an effort to maintain teaching standards. Ann Cam Church of England Primary School is looking to reduce the maximum number of children...
View ArticleSafety of Kingsholm pedestrians to be improved at Spa zebra crossing
Safety of pedestrians in Kingsholm Road could be improved by changes to a zebra crossing which can often be ignored by drivers.The crossing outside the Spar shop in Kingsholm Road is going to be...
View ArticleTeenager pleads guilty to falsely imprisoning 'highly vulnerable' man in...
A "highly vulnerable" man was tied up and held prisoner by a man and woman who left him helpless in his house while they went "out and about", a court heard.At Gloucester Crown Court on Friday, Hayley...
View ArticleEddie Belson murder trial: Jurors told of blood-soaked vodka bottle, cricket...
A blood-stained vodka bottle, cricket bat and bread knife were found at the home of an alleged murder victim after an altercation with neighbours a week before his death, a court has heard.Jurors at...
View ArticleKing's School year-two pupils say strict Victorian lessons are hard work
EXCITED youngsters from the King's School delved into the past and became Victorians for the day.Year 2 pupils visited the Folk Museum in Gloucester, where they were transported back in time by more...
View ArticleAlleged murder victim Chris Cooling had bust up week before death in Berry...
A BLOOD-STAINED vodka bottle, cricket bat and bread knife were found at the home of an alleged murder victim after an altercation with neighbours a week before his death, a court has heard.Jurors at...
View ArticleCome on the boys! We need a fantastic face for Mr Gloucester
CALLING all boys. With only a week to go, the Mr Gloucester competition is on the look out for a new winner.While there are plenty of girls for the sister Miss Gloucester competition, more boys are...
View ArticleBest thing since Sly's bread? Action star Stallone to front Warburton's advert
Movie star Sylvester Stallone has unveiled his latest 'roll'.The Expendables, Rocky and Rambo leading man is to front adverts for bread makers Warburton's.It's been reported that the hard-man actor has...
View ArticleJail for pick axe attacker who wounded Gloucester car 'cruiser' in Cheltenham...
A Sunday night 'cruiser' in Cheltenham was attacked with a pick axe handle and then a barbecue fork by drunken Gary Kennedy, a court heard today.Trainee mechanic Jean-Paul Birt, from Gloucester, was...
View ArticleGloucester's very own Cavern Club opens its doors for the first time
Excited youngsters flocked to a new alcohol-free bar in Gloucester city centre.The Cavern Club opened its doors for the very first time on Friday night. A group of dedicated volunteers turned the...
View ArticleCorageous Cambridge United take mighty Manchester United to a FA Cup fourth...
Courageous Cambridge United created a slice of FA Cup magic by holding mighty Manchester United to a 0-0 draw at the Abbey Stadium.The League Two battlers more than held their own against the Premier...
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