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Arson investigation after 'explosion' heard at block of flats
A lit firework was found

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Live: Woman with curly pink hair wanted over reports of multiple crimes in Cheltenham
Officers are looking for Kayleigh McConnon


Hospitals warning over rise in diarrhoea and sickness bug in Gloucestershire
Fears of highly contagious winter illnesses

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Loud explosion heard as fire breaks out at Cheltenham flats
Smoke was seen pouring from the building after the explosion


Cigarettes and flatbed lorry reported stolen in latest crime round-up
Details of the incidents can be found on the Your Community Alerts Gloucestershire website


Latest pictures of huge 350-home estate on A46 ahead of key milestone
The development is transforming the landscape near a beauty spot


Train services blocked due to emergency incident at Cheltenham Spa
Passengers face delays of up to two hours

Helping Charlton Kings residents prepare for flash flooding
The team will be visiting properties in Charlton Kings on Thursday 3 April to share information with residents about what they can do to prepare for flash flooding.

Nigel Farage challenged to public debate in Gloucestershire as Tories blast 'clearly wrong' propaganda sent to postal voters
Finance chief Lynden Stowe has offered to brief the Reform UK leader of the reality of Gloucestershire County Council's finances


'Shocking' annexe plans for Cheltenham home garden approved despite flood fears
Borough planners have approved the plans for 103 Shurdington Road despite concerns from neighbours


'Overbearing' Cheltenham hotel extension approved despite privacy and noise concerns
Moorcourt Drive residents fear their “peaceful and special place to live” will be changed forever


Drones being flown repeatedly over homes at random times spark concern in village
Latest police alerts after number of crimes and anti-social behaviour across the county


Heartfelt tributes left in latest death notices and funeral announcements
People from Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Tewkesbury, Forest of Dean and Cotswolds are being remembered


Partial solar eclipse seen from Gloucestershire - in pictures
The phenomenon was visible this morning


Cheltenham Tigers upset Charlton Rovers to book Senior Charity Cup final trip to Whaddon Road
Cheltenham Tigers 1 Charlton Rovers 0


Gloucestershire's Ollie Price is aiming to be the all-round package for the county in the red and white-ball game this season
After a winter of cricket in Australia, a refreshed Ollie Price is looking forward to the chance to win games with bat and ball for Gloucestershire this summer.


Cheltenham shop caught trading illegally is stripped of licence
Bargain Booze Select Convenience in Hewlett Road was previously caught selling alcohol to children last year


Gloucester woman banned from owning pets after leaving dog's paw to rot
The dog had to be put to sleep


Former boxer became cocaine kingpin who flooded Cheltenham with drugs
Lennox Clarke will serve half of his custodial sentence


Brains behind £500,000 heist vanishes along with the loot and police can't find him
Notorious criminal Clinton Bowen has gone along with £500,000 of stolen rare coins
