Gloucester and Gloucestershire News
Keep up to date with the latest news and sports articles for Gloucester and Gloucestershire. You will also find links on the left that will direct you to local and national newspaper websites and publications.
Retiring town crier says role was 'dream come true'
Michael Kean-Price says it is a "nightmare" to be hanging up his bell, but tradition must carry on.
'Bleak' warehouses to be built despite opposition
The plans have been approved despite complaints from residents about the appearance of the buildings.
Cheltenham local elections: Everything you need to know
All 40 of Cheltenham's councillors will be up for election for the first time in more than 20 years.
Motorway shut after lorry carrying hay catches fire
Emergency services are at the scene as drivers are advised to leave extra time for their journeys.
What do you want improved in Gloucester?
Edward Rowe asks 'what needs improving in Gloucester?' ahead of the local elections.
New homes rejected over concern for listed church
Those in favour of the new estate claim the village desperately needs affordable homes.
Olly Alexander's home town hosting Eurovision party
The free event will allow local residents to watch together as Olly Alexander performs in Malmö.
Asparagus paraded through train by 7ft vegetable
Passengers witness the surreal sight of fresh asparagus being transported by a towering vegetable.
Plans to develop former Tesco as retirement complex
The town centre building, which was built in the 1970s, could be turned into apartments.
Cheltenham Town 2-0 Peterborough United
Cheltenham keep their survival hopes alive going into the final day of the season after a 2-0 home win over promotion-chasing Peterborough.
Female racer spurs on girls to work in motorsports
Racing driver Claire Norman wants to encourage women and girls to consider a career in motorsports.
Civic society supports removing 'tatty' marquees
The white structures are the subject of a council order to remove them from a historic promenade.
Stalker who was 'obsessed' with her victims jailed
Nina Tiptaft, 24, became "obsessed" with her victims after befriending them in 2018.
How bad is burglary in Gloucestershire?
Our political reporter Edward Rowe is on the road with police ahead of the PCC election.
Major regeneration project delayed by rising costs
If the project goes ahead unchanged, there would be an estimated £2m funding gap.
Rail strikes announced for May Bank Holiday week
Train drivers will stage walks-out between 7 and 9 May while overtime bans will disrupt services.
Youth centre 'desperate' for staff so it can reopen
The Frith Youth Centre in Bussage, Stroud, has been closed since Christmas.
Cheltenham Town 2-0 Peterborough United
Cheltenham keep their survival hopes alive going into the final day of the season after a 2-0 home win over promotion-chasing Peterborough.
Sussex hold nerve to beat Gloucestershire
Sussex lead Division Two of the County Championship after beating Gloucestershire in an exciting finish at Hove.
Fastest hat-trick for Parton as Saracens win easily
Tom Parton's hat-trick helps Saracens beat Gloucester 46-247 and consolidate their spot in the Premiership top four.
Cheltenham Town 1-2 Lincoln City
Lincoln move into the play-off places with a 2-1 win at Cheltenham, whose League One future is now hanging by a thread.
Morecambe 1-2 Forest Green Rovers
Relegated Forest Green end their away season on a high note with a League Two comeback victory over Morecambe.
Fastest hat-trick for Parton as Saracens win easily
Tom Parton's hat-trick helps Saracens beat Gloucester 46-247 and consolidate their spot in the Premiership top four.
Wales' Jones re-signs for Gloucester-Hartpury
Wales hooker Kelsey Jones re-signs for Gloucester-Hartpury, along with Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan.
Socino to leave Gloucester at end of season
Gloucester confirm hooker Santiago Socino will leave the club at the end of the season to join French club Agen.
Gloucester beat Ospreys to book cup semi-final
Gloucester seal their place in the semi-final of the European Challenge Cup after a 23-13 win over Ospreys at Kingsholm.
Cheltenham Town 2-0 Peterborough United
Cheltenham keep their survival hopes alive going into the final day of the season after a 2-0 home win over promotion-chasing Peterborough.
Cheltenham Town 1-2 Lincoln City
Lincoln move into the play-off places with a 2-1 win at Cheltenham, whose League One future is now hanging by a thread.
Clarke calls on Robins fans to turn up in numbers
Cheltenham boss Darrell Clarke calls on fans to "turn up in numbers" ahead of two home games that will decide their League One fate.
Burton Albion 1-2 Cheltenham Town
Live coverage of Tuesday's League One game between Burton Albion and Cheltenham Town.
Ups, downs and the race for Europe
All you need to know about promotion, relegation and qualification for Europe in England and Scotland's top men's football leagues, and the Women's Super League.
Morecambe 1-2 Forest Green Rovers
Relegated Forest Green end their away season on a high note with a League Two comeback victory over Morecambe.
Cotterill to stay at Forest Green after relegation
Forest Green manager Steve Cotterill will stay on at the club after their relegation to the National League.
Forest Green relegated to National League
Forest Green Rovers are relegated and will return to the National League next season after seven seasons in the English Football League.
Wrexham hit Rovers for six to seal promotion
Wrexham seal promotion to League One with a rampant 6-0 win that leaves bottom side Forest Green Rovers on the cusp of relegation.
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.
Nurse who stole more than £100k from patients jailed
He forged the signature of an elderly woman who was incapable of holding a pen, say police.
Four hurt as runaway horses bolt across London
The horses, one bleeding heavily, caused chaos in central London as they collided with traffic.
Victim's mum condemns 'abhorrent' police message
Emma Webber pens a letter criticising an officer who wrote a graphic post about the Nottingham attacks.
Meet the cyclist who cleans road signs as a hobby
John Edwards is on a mission to make signs in Shropshire sparkling clean.
Gross failures in nurse's care before death - inquest
An inquest jury finds there were "missed opportunities" to prevent the death of Lily Lucas.
Plane makes emergency landing due to bird strike
A flight from Newcastle to Cape Verde diverted to Manchester due to a bird strike, TUI says.
'Nudey knits' in café window censored after complaints
The figures, made to raise money for charity, triggered complaints and online debate in Shepton Mallet.
Drug driver jailed over student's hit-and-run death
University of Huddersfield student Oliver Pryde was an aspiring maths teacher, his family say.
School rated inadequate takes Ofsted to court
A Dunstable school given an inadequate rating by watchdog Ofsted begins a High Court challenge.
John Barnes banned as company director over taxes
John Barnes Media Ltd failed to pay £190,000 in taxes despite a turnover of over £400,000.
Tributes to 'inspiring' baroness who has died
Baroness Massey of Darwen has been described as "a great campaigner for the rights of others".
Man who ran length of Africa reaches fundraising target
Russ Cook, nicknamed ?Hardest Geezer?, crossed the finish line in Tunisia after 352 days on 7 April.