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Tributes paid to farmer killed by combine harvester

Tributes paid to farmer killed by combine harvester

Tributes have been paid to farmer Michael Greaves who was killed by a combined harvester in a field in Overbury.



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In the UK we have some of the widest variety of accents in the world - but do you like the way you sound?


Drug dealer who sold from his own front door jailed

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Churchdown drug dealer is jailed after spy camera operation caught him selling at his home


Gloucester man finds bug in bag of nuts

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When Michael Blakemore, from Abbeydale, bought a snack from Tesco he got more for his money than he bargained for.


"I survived Weil's disease" - VIDEO

Builder praises staff for helping him to battle through deadly coma

Cheltenham builder Allan Steed has thanked hospital staff for bringing him back from the brink of death after he contracted the deadly...


Businesses lose a day of trading after fire at Next

Businesses lose a day of trading after fire at Next

Fire at Next at Quedgeley causes businesses to lose out on trade


Sue Ryder Care Boxing Day fun run axed

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The Sue Ryder Boxing Day fun run in aid of Leckhampton Court Hospice has been axed.


4.08pm - Footballer died after five-day drinking session

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Mark Drew, 27 died after drinking more than 40 pints of lager and 30 bottles of alcopops during a five-day end-of-season holiday in...


12.22pm - Police appeal after suspicious Quedgeley fire

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POLICE are appealing for information after a suspicious fire at a Quedgeley house yesterday.


11.01am - Football hooligans warned off Cheltenham

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Police have warned hooligans set on causing trouble in Gloucestershire they face tough new penalties.


Council chief whips up political storm

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Cheltenham Borough Council's chief executive has whipped up a political storm by suggesting the county council is scrapped.














 

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Rise of the girl racers!

WHEEL DEAL: Forest of Dean Cycling Club member Carol Jones being filmed by a <I>Sky Sports</I> TV crew at Symonds Yat this week. INSET: Louise Insall.

OMEN'S cycling is booming in the Forest – with the gold medal-winning stars of the Olympic team inspiring many to get back on their bikes.

A year ago, the Dean Forest Cycling Club had just one female member.

Now, the club has a flourishing ladies' section, which continues to grow, month by month.

Sports therapist...



Superb Town set the early pace

CINDERFORD Town are sitting pretty in second spot in the South & West Division after making their best ever start to a Southern League season. Only goal difference separates them from...


Early County Cup date with Gordon League

Early County Cup date with Gordon League

LYDNEY Rugby Club take on Gordon League in the County Cup at Regentsholme on Saturday (3pm kick-off). "We'll know a lot more about...


Bevan nets double as Davies sent off

Bevan nets double as Davies sent off

Southern League South & West Division Abingdon Town 0 Cinderford Town 2 HE sending off of substitute Tom Davies marred another...


Kingsholm in Vision - Season 2 Episode 2

Kingsholm in Vision - Season 2 Episode 2

Episode two of season two of Kingsholm in Vision - our in depth view at Gloucester Rugby.







 

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We are really struggling at the moment, what with the price of petrol and the rising fuel costs, it's difficult making ends meet
Matthew , Cheltenham


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HAVE YOUR SAY: Accents

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In the UK we have some of the widest variety of accents in the world - but do you like the way you sound?



HAVE YOUR SAY: Litter

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What can we do to cut the litter problem across Gloucestershire and beyond? Have your say...


HAVE YOUR SAY: Do yetis exist?

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Unidentified hairs have been identified in Indian and a Stroud scientist has confirmed they are from no known primate. So where are...


HAVE YOUR SAY: Role models

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A new report suggests a lack of role models is driving young people to gangs. But what do you think?


HAVE YOUR SAY: Sugar for Prime Minister?

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A new survey shows the public would like to see Sir Alan Sugar as Prime Minister. But which celebrity would you like to see at Number...


HAVE YOUR SAY: Are you backing the Olympics?

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Controversy surrounds the imminent opening of the Beijing Olympics - but are swayed by politics or just interested in the sport?


HAVE YOUR SAY: Speeding fines

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Speeding fines are on the rise according to new figures - but are they an effective way of improving road safety?









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