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Villagers warned of huge smoke clouds after massive fire
A shed containing a 'large amount of tyres' has gone up in flames

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Bishop's Cleeve boss Paul Collicutt driven on by play-off disappointment as Mitres impress with 4-2 win at Gloucester City
Last season’s play-off disappointment is driving manager Paul Collicutt on take the next step with Bishop’s Cleeve this season.


Gloucestershire police name man charged with 18 child sex offences
He will appear in court on Tuesday, July 15

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Parents unite to combat internet dangers for children
THREE parents who have suffered the tragedy of losing a child have banded together to create a new online safety resource for parents, schools and children.Ellen Roome, Lisa Kenevan and Hollie Dance each suffered the unimaginable loss of their teenage sons. Now, united by tragedy and determination, ...

Cheltenham council accused of 'burying head in sand' over 10 year closure affecting footbridge linked to world famous composer
'Cheltenham Borough Council need to take responsibility for it'


Push for Greater Gloucester council blasted as 'unacceptable and undemocratic' as civic chiefs 'denied chance to debate plan'
'The Greater Gloucester proposal has been put forward by Councillor Jeremy Hilton in isolation without any prior support or agreement from the whole city council'


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


Police investigate as 'straight' grey rainbow sticker put on shop door among latest crime reports
Other incidents include a shed and garage break-in


Parkrun cancelled after body found in Cheltenham park
Police attended Pittville Park this morning


Woman sentenced after puppy put to sleep due to injuries and other animals seized
Concerns had been raised about the health and living conditions of the animals


Man admits supplying cocaine in Cheltenham after huge drug bust
Thousands of pounds of cash and a large amount of cocaine were seized


Cheltenham man named and charged with burgling offences
He was on the run


Council shake-up survey blasted as 'cynical waste of money' amid row over devolution
'The survey fails to ask the key question about local government reorganisation, which model would you prefer?'

Golden Valley technology campus gets green light
By Sam McEvans In a major milestone for the Golden Valley project, outline planning permission has been granted for the first phase of an “innovation district” near GCHQ.The ambitious £1 billion development aims to become a 100-acre campus designed for academia, government, tech firms, startups...

Busy roundabout to be removed and replaced with traffic lights during weekend junction closure
The roadworks are being carried out at the junction of Wellington Road and the A435 Evesham Road, near Pittville Park, and will be in place across the entire weekend


'Dumped' e-scooters spark trip hazard concerns in Cheltenham
'They are an immense hazard for people who are mobility or visually impaired'


Strawberry blond man suspected of stealing multi-colour diamante bag from home in latest crime round-up
A 'Support the Seven Tuns pub' sign has also gone missing


Cheltenham man walks 630 miles as tribute to wife and raises £27,000
He completed his epic feat in just one month


Live: Fears grow for missing young man who vanished last week
He is 23 years old and there are concerns for his safety


Map reveals areas where heatwave officially starts today - including in Gloucestershire
An official heatwave is declared by the Met Office when temperatures exceed a specific threshold for three consecutive days.
