Flooding alerts in Gloucestershire after forecasts of heavy rain
RESIDENTS in Gloucestershire are preparing themselves for flooding as the county prepares for bad weather early this week.Temperatures are set to rise across the county to around 3C (37.4F) to 9C (50F)...
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UPDATES: latest transfer news and gossip
Clubs have just four days to secure the signatures of their model players, before the transfer window slams shut at 11pm on Thursday. We'll keep you up-to-date with the latest transfer news and gossip...
View ArticleJanuary transfer window: your views
As transfer deadline day fast approaches, fans are turning to social networking site Twitter to share their thoughts and predictions.[View the story "January transfer window: your views" on Storify]...
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Rodborough councillors to host surgery for residents
Rodborough residents are being given an opportunity to meet their county and district councillors.County councillor Brian Oosthuysen (L, Rodborough) and Stroud District councillor Stephen Moore (L,...
View ArticleAnti-incinerator petition signs up 760 people
A petition against Gloucestershire's incinerator plans now has more than 760 signatures.The online petition on the Government's website is asking national politicians to 'call in' the planning...
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Cheltenham Town: Yates set for double swoop
Paul Benson is set to complete a loan move to Cheltenham Town until the end of the season, with a permanent signing also set to be announced by the club this afternoon. Swindon Town target man Benson...
View ArticleTwo people arrested every week thanks to Crimestoppers
A total of 85 people were arrested and charged as a result of information passed to Gloucestershire Crimestoppers over the nine months of the 2012/13 year. That's a 27% increase on the previous year...
View ArticleGloucester low paid workers' living wage boost
Low paid workers in Gloucester should get a £2,500 a year boost, say city leaders.Gloucester City Council is to encourage employers to adopt the national living wage of £7.45 an hour.Labour group...
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GIVE YOUR LOCAL SCHOOL A CHANCE TO WIN A SHARE OF £25,000!
The Gloucestershire Echo and The Citizen have teamed up with Western Power Distribution to offer the local schools in Gloucestershire a chance to win a share of £25,000!What would your school do with...
View ArticlePolice search after alleged domestic incident in Cheltenham
POLICE officers were out searching for a woman last night following an alleged domestic incident.Officers were called to Naunton Crescent in Cheltenham at 5.45pm.A Gloucestershire police spokeswoman...
View ArticlePolice appeal follows pub theft
CAR keys and a jumper were stolen from a busy pub on the outskirts of Tewkesbury.The grey 'Crafter' hooded top, which had the keys in its pocket, was taken from behind the bar at The Wheatpieces in...
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Cheltenham Town: Rochdale game gives new boys food for thought
IT WOULD be fascinating to know what Paul Benson and Luke McCullough made of Cheltenham Town's second goalless draw in succession as Rochdale shut them out on Friday night.Swindon Town striker Benson...
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Cheltenham Town: Jake Taylor returns to Reading
Midfielder Jake Taylor has returned to parent club Reading after two months on loan at Cheltenham Town. The Wales Under-21 international made nine starts and two substitute appearances for the Robins,...
View ArticleHelp sought in search for missing Newcastle man
Police in Newcastle searching for a missing pensioner have extended their search nationwide. 73-year-old Alexander Stuart Nicol was last seen heading in the direction of a bus stop in Gosforth,...
View ArticleNew Arrivals for Robinswood Hill
The newest additions at Robinswood Hill Country Park will literally take shape on the Hill. The final of fourteen new wooden features will be a snake, which will be carved from locally sourced English...
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Cheltenham Town: Robins sign Jason Taylor from Rotherham
Cheltenham Town have signed midfielder Jason Taylor from Rotherham United on a two-and-a-half year deal. Former Stockport County and Rochdale man Taylor, who turned 26 today, has arrived on a free...
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Government cuts funding support for incinerator
Anti-incinerator campaigners claim that the Government has decided not to put any money toward's Gloucestershire's scheme because it isn't needed.Gloucestershire County Council and waste firm Urbaser...
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Cheltenham Town: Robins set to seal Benson signing
Paul Benson's loan move to Cheltenham Town will go through in the next 24 hours after the forward agreed to make the switch to the Abbey Business Stadium. The 33-year-old striker changed his mind about...
View ArticleGloucestershire's new mobile library service officially launched
A NEW mobile library service officially launched in the county today.The aim of the library is to give people who live in rural areas a chance to access the same services, like borrowing books and...
View ArticleJury can't reach verdict on care home manager accused of fraud
A jury failed to return verdicts in the majority of charges against a former care home manager accused of fraud. After a day of deliberations the jury found Amy Morris, 29, not guilty of four counts of...
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