The M5 was closed in both directions yesterday as motorists rallied together to talk a woman down from a bridge near Gloucester. Concerned drivers called the police after she was spotted on a bridge over the motorway. The incident happened at around 6pm and the road was closed for less than half an hour. After […]
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Bullet Journals- Get organised this January
Dear Diary, How can I get more organised this year? It’s one of the most common New Year’s resolutions – and one we all struggle to keep. With its ever growing popularity, people will be bullet journaling their way through 2018. Search #bulletjournal on any social media site and you can gaze at homemade, beautifully […]
Blue Peter voted best children’s TV show
The popular TV show Blue Peter has been voted as the best children’s TV show chosen by the Radio Times. Blue Peter has been a family favourite for 6 decades, starting off on BBC and now broadcasted on CBBC. Blue Peter is the longest running children’s TV show and will be celebrating its 60th anniversary […]
The £2.20 cider that cost the taxpayer £400
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 […]
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 […]