There were two barristers, a senior judge complete with wig and gown, a clerk, an usher and a security guard. For nearly an hour, the court hearing went on, as the defendant nodded off in the dock. It would have cost the taxpayer the best part of £400 – all over a stolen drink worth […]
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Jeremy Kyle is coming to Cheltenham Festival
When you think of Cheltenham you think of the races, and our favourite television host Jeremy Kyle will be attending Gold Cup week this year. Instead of confronting family traumas and revealing lie detector results, Kyle is leading the panel on the preview night before the the festival commences, consisting of four of the biggest […]
Protest Held as Hospitals face threat of closure
A protest was held today a Shire Hall in Gloucester by HOLD (Hands Off Lydney and Dilke) campaigning against the closure of two hospitals to make way for an £11m Super-Surgery. Dozens of people gathered outside the hall today to make a stand against the decision. People have gathered here for various reasons, some people […]
Police appeal for witnesses after burglary in Frampton on Severn
Police are looking for witnesses in response to a burglary at a house in Frampton on Severn. The burglary took place at a house on The Street between 4:40 pm and 5:25 pm on Saturday. The offenders are believed to have broken the rear door of the house, before stealing a large, heavy safe. Because […]
Rare legless lizard spotted in Cheltenham
A rare form of lizard was spotted in Cheltenham Town Centre last Monday. The slow-worm was far away from its natural habitat and should have been hibernating this time of year. They are still quite common, but the number of slow-worms are declining. The director of the Wildlife Trust has called for the public to […]
Cheltenham Beauty Week: what we know
Hair salons, nail studios and fragrance shops; guest speakers and specialists will be telling us all about the world of cosmetics and skin care from the thriving beauty businesses of Cheltenham. Beauty Week will consist of businesses giving out discounts for their products and giving advice where people can learn about the new trends of […]
Teenage boy hurt in collision with car
Gloucestershire Police are appealing for witnesses following an incident in which a boy was hit by a car whilst on his bike in Gloucester yesterday afternoon. The accident took place on St. Barnabas roundabout, Finlay Road, at around 5:15pm. The teenager received grazes to his fingers and knees in addition to his bike being severely […]
Travel disruption: A40 closure, M5 delays and train cancellations
TRAIN UPDATE: Disruptions continue as Great Western have advised passengers not to travel “unless absolutely necessary”. Tickets for today’s date will be accepted tomorrow. Delays are expected until 16:00. A40 UPDATE: The A40 is now open according to TVP Roads Policing. A40 Burford to Witney now clear, road open Sgt 5595 — TVP Roads Policing (@tvprp) […]
10 tips to prevent obesity
Waking up earlier An earlier start to your day will make you more productive and sleep better. Drink more Water bottles with motivational quotes and goals to help you drink more throughout the day are now being sold everywhere. This will help you drink more and be more healthy. Plus, there are plenty of apps […]
Cheltenham’s housing market becomes the fastest growing in the UK
House prices in Cheltenham rose by 5 times the UK average in 2017 If you’re looking to buy a house in Cheltenham you’ll probably want to carry on saving for a while yet. Cheltenham now has the fastest growing housing market in the UK, ahead of Bournemouth, Brighton and London. While the UK saw a […]