Gloucester and Gloucestershire News

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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Man running 52 marathons after mental health crisis
Tommy Greenhouse, 22, who has just completed his 47th run, said the challenge was giving him purpose.
Villagers fear overtourism has hit 'breaking point'
Visitors to a Cotswolds hotspot are becoming "disillusioned" due to overcrowding, locals say.
Small businesses give towns a 'sense of pride'
Four towns in the Forest of Dean are joining a nationwide event to celebrate independent traders.
Gloucestershire council shake-up: 6 key take aways
The county is on the cusp of the biggest change to its local councils in a generation.
Murder accused says he used knife in self defence
Kane Kotwica is accused of murdering one man and trying to kill two others in a block of flats.
'Aristocrat seeks bride' and 'police kidney gift'
A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.
Family walking 1,200 miles in daughter's memory
Champion indoor rower and "full of life" daughter Amelie, died in July from a brain tumour.
Planting of first national forest in decades starts
The Western Forest is set to stretch across Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.
'Killer kerb' and Mary Berry's 90th cake
A look at the stories which are trending across the West of England on 28 November 2025.
How to keep your parcels safe on Black Friday and this Christmas
Delivery companies suggest ways people can stop their gifts being stolen as Christmas approaches.
Plans for 795 homes near motorway given green light
The planning inspector hopes the plans will contribute towards a shortfall of homes in the area.
Rare 'hair ice' formations discovered in woodlands
The candy floss-like ice only forms on rotting wood in below zero temperatures.
Abandoned bus removed after becoming drug den
The vehicle, once used as a pop-up bar, had become a "dangerous" place says the city council.
Residents fear 'dangerous' cut-through by school
Residents say they want the speed limit lowered after several reported having their cars damaged.
Beware 'fantastic' social media deals says expert
A new webpage is set up to help consumers and businesses avoid scams in the run-up to Christmas.
Seafront darkness after fault and Christmas 'dubs' return
A look at what stories are trending across the West of England on Thursday, 27 November 2025.
Water firm lifts hosepipe ban after four months
Water restrictions for 1.1m customers end after three months of heavy rainfall.
The Big Cases
A chilling discovery on a Bristol bridge exposes a twisted tale of sex, lies, and murder.
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?
Local places may be prioritised by grammar school
Cheltenham grammar school aims for fairer admissions,Mitzi Mott reports.
Slowing rivers to save gloucestershire from floods
Leaky dams seen as key to flood prevention plan, Edward Rowe reports.
Cycle lane work set to start in central Gloucester
Busy Gloucester junction to get cycle lanes next year. Danielle Hunt reports.
Missing bus shelter leaves passengers stranded
Longlevens bus shelter removed for cycle path works, Daisy Bodkin reports.
Resurgent Gloucester beat Quins for first win
Gloucester secure their first Prem win of the season against a misfiring Harlequins.
Notts to start title defence against Somerset
Title-holders Notts will start the 2026 County Championship with an away game against Somerset, while One-Day Cup winners Worcestershire face Derbyshire in their opening match.
Gloucestershire sign Malan for 2026 and 2027 Blast
Gloucestershire sign former England batter Dawid Malan for the 2026 and 2027 T20 Blast campaigns.
Gloucester discuss possible coaching restructure
Director of rugby George Skivington says Gloucester are discussing a possible restructure at the top-end of their coaching staff.
Ireland prop O'Dowd joins Gloucester-Hartpury
Gloucester-Hartpury sign Ireland loose-head prop Niamh O'Dowd as injury cover for the rest of the season.
T20 Blast fixtures and groups released for 2026 revamp
Somerset begin the defence of their Vitality Blast crown with a rematch of last season's final, hosting Hampshire Hawks in Taunton on Friday 22 May.
Resurgent Gloucester beat Quins for first win
Gloucester secure their first Prem win of the season against a misfiring Harlequins.
Ireland prop O'Dowd joins Gloucester-Hartpury
Gloucester-Hartpury sign Ireland loose-head prop Niamh O'Dowd as injury cover for the rest of the season.
Gloucester discuss possible coaching restructure
Director of rugby George Skivington says Gloucester are discussing a possible restructure at the top-end of their coaching staff.
Gloucester's Laulala banned after dangerous tackle
Gloucester's former New Zealand prop Nepo Laulala is banned for a minimum of two matches for a dangerous tackle.
Five things to look out for in EFL: Steel City struggle & Norwich's new era
Here are five things you should look out for across the English Football League this weekend.
Need, need, got: EFL launches Panini sticker album
The English Football League and Panini team up to launch a sticker collection featuring all 72 EFL clubs for the first time.
'National League is League Three' - inside non-league's 3UP campaign
National League clubs are ramping up the pressure on the EFL to increase the number of promotion places into League Two.
'National League is League Three' - inside non-league's 3UP campaign
National League clubs are ramping up the pressure on the EFL to increase the number of promotion places into League Two.

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.