Scarlet fever is on the rise in Britain with a reported 342 cases last week
Infection rates are rising rapidly and scarlet fever is spreading faster now than at any time in half a century, it has been reported.Britain is facing an outbreak and more than 300 new cases of the...
View ArticleRegular exercise can significantly reduce the risk of serious illness, new...
The chances of contracting breast cancer and dementia can be drastically reduced by doing just 30 minutes of exercise five times per week.This is the claim of a new study which found that physical...
View ArticleTop tips on how to avoid the overtly romantic this Valentine's Day
Many Gloucestershire singletons are probably growing weary of the love in the air this Valentine's Day.Guys, you have two choices. Either you embrace the day and make it your own or write it off...
View ArticleDavid Humphreys rues missed opportunities in Gloucester defeat
David Humphreys was left to rue missed opportunities after Freddie Burns kicked Leicester Tigers to victory over Gloucester.The former Kingsholm favourite fired over six penalties in a perfect kicking...
View ArticlePolice pledge to crackdown on drug dealers in Tredworth following calls from...
Police have pledged to carry out more patrols to crackdown on drug dealers in notorious Gloucester suburbs.Brazen cannabis use is a concern for Tredworth residents and officers have vowed to make...
View ArticleHuge jumbo jet was transported across Gloucestershire on the back of a lorry...
These images show the moment a jumbo jet was being shipped across Gloucestershire today.Pieces of the dismantled Boeing 747 were laid across the flat-beds of heavy lorries in order to transport them to...
View ArticleColeford's Emma Hatton lands star role in West End musical Wicked
Just like the character she is playing, actress Emma Hatton is defying gravity after landing the lead role in West End musical phenomenon Wicked.Emma, who grew up in Coleford, has been standby for the...
View ArticleYouth workers to saddle up to tackle anti-social behaviour in Gloucester
Social workers will saddle up to tackle anti-social behaviour and potential knife crime in an ambitious scheme set up by a Gloucester youth project.Peace Pedallers is a project by Gloucester youth...
View ArticleTwo men are set to stand trial over alleged firearm offence in the Forest of...
Two men accused of having an imitation firearm with intent to case fear of violence in Coleford last month will stand trial on June 8.Sean Oaten, 30, of Gelli Road, Tredegar, Gwent, and David Davies,...
View Article50 Shades of Grey: What's Gloucester's verdict?
The film adaptation of EL James's erotic novel 50 Shades of Grey hit cinema screens yesterday.Theatres gave Gloucester its first glimpse at the highly anticipated film and here's the verdict from some...
View ArticleEngland hit Italy for six to maintain unbeaten start to the RBS 6 Nations
England 47 Italy 17England ran riot at Twickenham to maintain their 100 per cent start to the Six Nations with a six-try victory over Italy. Jonathan Joseph crossed either side of the half, while Billy...
View ArticleParents will have plenty on offer to keep their children occupied in...
Parents won't be disappointed with the variety of half term activities available to keep little ones busy this week.Museums and destinations across the county are offering a wide range of event to suit...
View ArticleMotorists face six more weeks of works at A40 Over Roundabout
Motorists are facing up to six more weeks of travel frustrations at the A40 Over Roundabout.The Highways Agency is installing an extra lane on the approach to the Over roundabout from the Forest of...
View ArticleNeighbours speak of their shock after discovering man seriously injured in...
Neighbours have spoken of their shock after finding a man they feared was dad following a horror gas explosion in the Forest of Dean today.Police, paramedics and fire crews from across the county...
View ArticleCinderford back to winning ways after victory over Loughborough at Dockham Road
Cinderford 28 Loughborough Students 12Dockham Road Blood is pumping again at Dockham Road as Cinderford revived their survival bid on Saturday afternoon with a nervy but well-executed victory over...
View ArticlePlanning consultant confident King's Quarter development will be the...
Rob Ellis, who lives in Gloucester and works as a consultant for SF Planning in Cheltenham, is confident the King's Quarter redevelopment will lead to the wider regeneration of the city centre.Whilst...
View ArticleVideo: Glow in the dark car launched by Nissan
Nissan has launched a car with glow in the dark paintwork. The Nissan Leaf, the firm's electric car has seen a special edition revealed, which at the moment is not being widely sold. The company says...
View ArticleGloucester-Harpury rower Flo Pickles shines at GB event
Gloucester-Hartpury rower Flo Pickles recorded the quickest under-20 and under-23 time in the women's single scull at the GB Rowing Team Winter Assessment in Lincolnshire.She finished seventh overall...
View ArticleLizzy Yarnold wins World Cup event on anniversary of Winter Olympics gold
A year to the day after winning gold in the women's skeleton at the Winter Olympics, former University of Gloucestershire pupil Lizzy Yarnold once again shone on the same Sochi track to win the final...
View ArticleSuper-strength cannabis triples risk of psychosis, report will warn
Super-strength cannabis is responsible for one on four new cases of serious mental disorders, scientists will warn this week.Potent 'skunk' cannabis is so powerful that the users' risk of a psychotic...
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