Gloucester and Gloucestershire News

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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Officers patrolling car parks as QR code scams rise
Scammers are using the stickers on payment machines to redirect drivers to fraudulent websites.
'Dyslexia brings more possibilities than most imagine'
Mike Calnan is encouraging his daughter, who also has dyslexia, to "celebrate the positives".
Nursery closes after incident involving child
A spokesperson for the nursery says an employee is suspended and police are investigating.
Bed from 'crooks' and 'unsustainable' heat pump
A look at what stories are trending across the West of England on 15 October.
Student 'confident' after Olympic media programme
Media student Holly was selected for the prestigious course from hundreds of global applicants.
Celebs in town for Jilly Cooper TV adaptation
Crews are filming the second series of the popular Jilly Cooper book.
New space manufacturing company opens in city
The facility near Gloucester is now open after donations totalling £8m.
New £20m SEND school could be ready in two years
The school will welcome children with complex learning difficulties.
Family resort to cold showers amid energy bill rise
Experts say families are building up "more and more debt and really getting into trouble".
'Unsustainable' heat pump condemned by councillor
The heat pump installed at The Burrow's Pavilion cost more than £6,000 a year to run.
Woman dropped sex assault case after court delays
The woman said she endured years of pain after being assaulted by a taxi driver on her birthday.
'Thousands of motorbikes' and 'speeding fines'
A look at what stories are trending across the West of England.
Warning as rail workers' strike set to cause 'significant disruption'
Members of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport are set to walk out on 18 October.
Fear hospital downgrading could become permanent
NHS Gloucestershire says the temporary changes are aimed at improving patient care and efficiency.
City library moves to new site after 125 years
Gloucester library moves from Brunswick Road to new site after 125 years.
Man jailed for Christmas Eve knifepoint robbery
Adam Downey was caught on CCTV going through his haul shortly after the incident.
'Another celebrity boss? No, I've earned my chance'
Forest Green boss Robbie Savage insists he is no "celebrity manager" after guiding his new side to a dream start, including a spot in the FA Cup first round.
Longest strike in NHS history reaches 200 days
Strike action by NHS hospital staff who take blood samples in Gloucestershire reaches 200 days
On the Front Line
Meet the team catching dangerous offenders, helping protect kids from sexual exploitation.
The Big Cases
The shocking story of two innocent teenagers murdered in a case of mistaken identity.
The Big Cases
Steven Craig re-enacted a torture scene from the film Reservoir Dogs burning his partner.
The Big Cases
Linda Razzell was murdered by her husband in 2002 - will he now reveal where her body is?
The Big Cases
How a house party turned into a murder scene - the fatal stabbing of Mikey Roynon.
The Big Cases
Kidnapped and murdered while on a gap year in France. Is it finally time for justice?
Gloucester?s £107m Forum breathes life into Kings Quarter
£107m Forum project praised for reviving Gloucester?s image, Mark Smith reports.
Junction 10 upgrade costs soar to £363m
Council appeals to gov?t as J10 upgrade costs climb, Edward Rowe reports.
"It's getting really tough to turn a profit"
Jon Smith meets Emma Gibbon at The Hewlett Arms in Cheltenham.
Gloucestershire set for 260 extra weekly trains
The Midlands Rail Hub could bring 260 more trains weekly ? Duncan Cook reports.
Ex-England coach Lewis joins Glos as director of cricket
Gloucester appoint their former captain - and ex-England women's head coach - Jon Lewis as director of cricket.
Injury-hit Gloucester bring in Sharks prop Bleuler
Gloucester sign South African prop Dian Bleuler from United Rugby Championship side Sharks.
Forest Green to visit Wilshere's Luton in FA Cup
Robbie Savage's Forest Green Rovers will visit Jack Wilshere's Luton Town in the FA Cup first round.
'Another celebrity boss? No, I've earned my chance'
Forest Green boss Robbie Savage insists he is no "celebrity manager" after guiding his new side to a dream start, including a spot in the FA Cup first round.
Squad 'really positive' under Cotterill - Sherring
Cheltenham Town defender Sam Sherring says the Robins are "clicking" after taking four points from two games under Steve Cotterill.
Injury-hit Gloucester bring in Sharks prop Bleuler
Gloucester sign South African prop Dian Bleuler from United Rugby Championship side Sharks.
Five-try Bath dominate Gloucester to top Prem
Bath claim a bonus-point win to top the Prem table after fending off Gloucester's second-half comeback.
Gloucester being 'tested' by injuries - Skivington
Gloucester are being "tested" early this Prem season due to numerous injuries in the squad, says director of rugby George Skivington.
Saints edge thriller after Gloucester fightback
Northampton Saints withstand a ferocious Gloucester fightback to secure their first Prem win of the season.
Forest Green to visit Wilshere's Luton in FA Cup
Robbie Savage's Forest Green Rovers will visit Jack Wilshere's Luton Town in the FA Cup first round.
Squad 'really positive' under Cotterill - Sherring
Cheltenham Town defender Sam Sherring says the Robins are "clicking" after taking four points from two games under Steve Cotterill.
Cheltenham sign free-agent defender Tomkinson
Cheltenham Town sign former Norwich City defender Jonathan Tomkinson on a deal until the end of the season.
Managerless Luton lose, Leeds thrashed in EFL Trophy
Cambridge United came from a goal down to beat managerless Luton Town 3-1 on a busy night in the Vertu Trophy.
'Another celebrity boss? No, I've earned my chance'
Forest Green boss Robbie Savage insists he is no "celebrity manager" after guiding his new side to a dream start, including a spot in the FA Cup first round.
Forest Green to visit Wilshere's Luton in FA Cup
Robbie Savage's Forest Green Rovers will visit Jack Wilshere's Luton Town in the FA Cup first round.
National League delays kick-offs in aid of 3UP bid
All National League games will kick off three minutes late on 15 November, supporting the league's 3UP campaign which is seeking an extra promotion place to the EFL.

Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)

Rochdale 4-1 Cheltenham
Ashley Grimes scores twice as Rochdale move to within a point of the play-offs with victory over Cheltenham.
Big Buck's likely to race again
Big Buck's could have several runs left in his career despite being out for the season, says trainer Paul Nicholls.
Gloucester's Brown forced to quit
Gloucester lock Alex Brown is forced to retire because of a shoulder injury he suffered at the start of the season.
Glos bring in Klinger as captain
Gloucestershire sign Australian batsman Michael Klinger as captain and overseas player for next season's campaign.
Hester hopes for UK Valegro sale
The owner of the "greatest dressage horse there's ever been" hopes to keep record-breaking gelding Valegro in the UK.
Dujardin wins World Cup freestyle
Double Olympic gold medallist Charlotte Dujardin ends the greatest year of her career with victory at the World Cup freestyle event in Olympia.
Braintree Town 3-1 Forest Green
Sean Marks scores his fourth goal in as many games as Braintree beat Forest Green and climb out of the relegation zone.
Big Buck's likely to miss season
Racehorses Big Buck's and Al Ferof likely to miss rest of season after "problem" discovered by trainer Paul Nicholls.
Dujardin sets dressage world best
Double Olympic champion Charlotte Dujardin sets a new dressage grand prix world record at the London International Horse Show.