See your snow pics
Following a weekend of snow fun in the county, many visitors to www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk have sent in photos of snowmen, snow animals and other snow figures.Here are some of the ones which have...
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See your snow pics
Following a weekend of snow fun in the county, many visitors to www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk have sent in photos of snowmen, snow animals and other snow figures.Here are some of the ones which have...
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Proposed changes to Air Balloon Roundabout irks Shurdington Parish Council
CONTROVERSIAL plans to implement change in one of Britain's most infamous bottle necks have been called "ill-conceived".Proposals have been made by the Highways Agency to make drastic changes to the...
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Two weeks to formulate Gloucester plan for the rest of the season, says Nick...
GLOUCESTER have two weeks to get their gameplan in order – to set themselves on course for the business end of the season, admits Nick Wood.The Cherry and Whites switch to LV=Cup action on Saturday,...
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Cheltenham woman Lindsay Sandiford sentenced to death
Cheltenham woman Lindsay Sandiford has been sentenced to death in Indonesia for drug trafficking.The 56-year-old was arrested in May after Bali police found 4.8kg (10.6lb) of cocaine in the lining of...
View ArticleAlex Brown's scouting for his Gloucester successor
ALEX Brown has turned second-row scout to help Gloucester solve their lock conundrum.The 33-year-old was forced into premature retirement in December, after learning shoulder surgery will restrict the...
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Snow: School closures in Gloucestershire
Snow and icy weather has forced the closure of some of Gloucestershire schools on Tuesday morning.The schools currently closed (in alphabetical order) are:Berry Hill Primary SchoolBream Primary...
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Photo finish as Baynham-Williams helps Team GB to rowing bronze at Youth...
Former Newent Community School pupil Morgan Baynham-Williams insists the future of the women's eight is in safe hands after she coxed them to a podium finish at the Australian Youth Olympic...
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Snow and ice: Fresh warnings over icy Gloucestershire roads
Fresh warnings are being issued this morning about icy Gloucestershire roads.The county council's highways teams are confident that every road in the county is now 'passable'.But icy patches are to be...
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'Greyhound attack' Staffie owner says he will fight to save them
DETERMINED dog owner Mark Horsley says he will fight all the way to stop his pets being put down.The 39-year-old was given an ultimatum by police after his two Staffordshire Bull Terriers mauled a...
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Snow makes Cheltenham's pavements like 'an ice rink'
PACKED ice has been left covering pavements in Cheltenham, making them lethal to people of all ages.Pedestrians have been risking nasty falls and broken bones as many of the town's walkways have been...
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Ladies splash the cash at hunky butler party
A ladies night in Quedgeley has raised £427.74 for the British Heart Foundation.Women were treated to drinks served by topless waiter Craig Matthews, 26, from Quedgeley.The muscled 5ft 11in topless...
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Weekend whiteout? Cheltenham Festival Trials Day and Cheltenham Town v...
THE big freeze has put this weekend's sporting action at Prestbury Park and Whaddon Road in serious doubt.Clerk of the course Simon Claisse says the chances of racing going ahead at Cheltenham on...
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Upgrading M5 junction 10 'would cost more than £13m'
TRANSFORMING junction 10 of the M5 from a two-way into a four-way junction would cost more than £13 million, it has been estimated.The bid, backed by an Echo campaign, was prompted more than a year ago...
View ArticleCheltenham rubbish collections still suspended
RUBBISH collections in Cheltenham continue to be suspended amid fears over frozen side roads. Conditions on pavements and small streets mean it is too dangerous for any waste or recycling routes to be...
View ArticleCotswold chef, Rob Rees, presents winter feasts
The Cotswold Chef, Rob Rees, will be presenting his favourite winter feasts at Whole Foods Market tomorrow night.Organisers say Mr Rees MBE will be inspiring visitors with the sights, smells and tastes...
View ArticleBOGOF on six inch subs at Subway...pick up The Citizen or Echo for your...
The Citizen and Gloucestershire Echo has teamed up with a number of Subways across the county to offer a week of deals in paper! Pick up your copy today to claim your BOGOF six inch sub offer!
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Snow: Forest of Dean accidents and roads update
Driving conditions are perilous in the Forest of Dean after another heavy snowfall.Between two and three inches of snow fell overnight, landing on a layer of ice and snow left over from the...
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3,000 Dursley homes without power
Around 3,000 homes in Dursley were left without power this morning.Western Power Distribution, who are responsible for maintaining the area's power network, say they have been working hard to resolve...
View ArticleWind turbine plans prompt policy rethink in Forest of Dean
An influx of plans for massive wind turbines has prompted council decision makers to explore a bespoke policy to deal with them.Parts of the Forest of Dean are among some of the UK's prime sites for...
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