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.
Gloucestershire in pictures: Rowing records and fantasy characters
A selection of photos including rowing records and thousands enjoying a fantasy forest event.
Injured veteran does 150-mile weighted charity walk
Philip Burlingham is in recovery after a serious spinal injury restricted some of his movement.
Families pay tribute to four friends killed in crash
Andrei Tudorov, Lyuben Gogov, Narcis Titianu, and Ioan Toma died when their car hit a tree.
Head teacher 'saddened' after vandals target school
Staff at Grange Primary Academy in Gloucester said vandals caused damage in classrooms and the staff room.
Man denies string of sexual offences
Joshua Atkinson, 27, pleaded not guilty to 11 counts of rape.
Vegan 'dictatorship' move sparks council tractor protest
The motion proposes vegan options being made available at council events and meetings.
Art documenting refugee journeys goes on display
The exhibition "creatively tell the stories" of people who have started a new life in the UK.
Student launches circus show with a twist
Harvey Aylmer's 'Aylmer Circus' brings together music and circus arts in a theatre space.
Dad to take on cycling challenge for daughter
Jamie will be cycling between eight castles to raise money for a charity which supports his daughter.
Calls for more support for Gloucester's City Safe scheme
City Safe started in 2014 and has around 200 businesses involved.
'Scary' figures show challenge facing social care
There is expected to be a sharp rise in demand for residential and nursing care over the next 20 years.
Arrests after man taken to hospital with 'slash wound'
Officers were called to the scene in Cheltenham following reports of three men arguing loudly.
'Innovative' £9.27m shared workspace opens in town
The Minster Exchange is a key part of Cheltenham Borough Council?s cyber vision for the town.
Scoliosis patient hopes tattoo will 'stop bullies'
Laura Ellis, who often has people pointing at her, hopes the tattoo will make her life "easier".
Whistleblower behind Dujardin video wants to 'save dressage'
The whistleblower who released a video that appears to show Charlotte Dujardin "excessively" whipping a horse is "not celebrating", says her lawyer.
Ambitious plans to attract biggest artists to city
Councillors want to make Gloucester Guildhall the ?home of live music and dance in the city centre?.
County council leader steps down after 14 years
Mark Hawthorne will no longer lead Gloucestershire County Council from September.
Paris: Grassroots to Glory
The Cheltenham rower heads to Paris unbeaten this year.
Longest serving RIAT volunteer for 52 years
David Smith talks to Peter March who has been the longest serving volunteer.
School children transform part of Tredworth
Local children have transformed part of Tredworth through an art competition.
US national anthem's surprising connection to Gloucester
The music to The Star Spangled Banner was written by a man from Gloucestershire.
Dujardin condemned by GB team-mate Hester
A group of leading dressage riders condemn Charlotte Dujardin including her long time Team GB colleague Carl Hester.
Whistleblower behind Dujardin video wants to 'save dressage'
The whistleblower who released a video that appears to show Charlotte Dujardin "excessively" whipping a horse is "not celebrating", says her lawyer.
The Charlotte Dujardin case explained
BBC Sport recaps why Charlotte Dujardin is out of the Olympics, what happened and what it means for equestrian.
Bancroft signs new Gloucestershire deal for 2025
Australia batter Cameron Bancroft will play for Gloucestershire through the 2025 season after signing a new one-year contract.
McEwen 'lucky' new horse Dubs can win eventing gold
Three-day eventer Tom McEwen says he is "lucky" horse JL Dublin can win Olympic medals again after pairing up for the Paris Games.
Saints begin 2024-25 Premiership season at Bath
Premiership champions Northampton will open the 2024-25 campaign away to Bath on 20 September in a repeat of last season's final.
Twelvetrees makes Hartpury coaching move
Former England back Billy Twelvetrees joins Championship side Hartpury as a coach following his retirement from playing.
Gloucester-Hartpury sign Wales' Williams-Morris
Gloucester-Hartpury sign Wales back Carys Williams-Morris from Loughborough Lightning.
Fly-half Evans joins Dragons after leaving Gloucester
Fly-half Lloyd Evans joins United Rugby Championship side Dragons after leaving English Premiership club Gloucester.
Lock Alemanno signs new deal with Gloucester
Lock Matias Alemanno signs a new deal with Gloucester to extend his stay at Kingsholm.
Cheltenham bring in Bowman and Laing
Cheltenham Town sign former Shrewsbury Town striker Ryan Bowman and bring in West Ham defender Levi Laing on loan.
Cheltenham sign Payne on loan from Southampton
Cheltenham Town sign defender Lewis Payne on a season-long loan from Premier League side Southampton.
Cheltenham sign midfielder Sohna after trial
Cheltenham sign ex-Sunderland midfielder Harrison Sohna after a trial period with the club.
Cheltenham sign ex-Torquay midfielder Archer
Cheltenham Town sign midfielder Ethon Archer after he impresses during a trial with the League Two club.
Cheltenham snap up non-league striker Dulson
League Two club Cheltenham Town sign striker Liam Dulson from non-league football.
Promoted Tamworth to face relegated Sutton
Promoted Tamworth will face relegated Sutton United when the new National League season kicks off on 10 August.
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.
Cheltenham's Sercombe and Long join Forest Green
Forest Green Rovers sign experienced Cheltenham Town duo Liam Sercombe and Sean Long.
Wimbledon sign ex-Forest Green striker Stevens
AFC Wimbledon sign striker Matty Stevens on a two-year deal following his release by Forest Green Rovers.
Stevens and Bernard released by Forest Green
Matty Stevens and Dominic Bernard are released by Forest Green Rovers following the club's relegation to the National League.
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.
Families pay tribute to four friends killed in crash
Andrei Tudorov, Lyuben Gogov, Narcis Titianu, and Ioan Toma died when their car hit a tree.
The story behind the largest maternity review in the NHS
The review followed hundreds of baby deaths and injuries at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust.
PC to face criminal investigation over airport kick video
A PC is to be investigated over an alleged assault on a man at Manchester Airport, the police watchdog says.
'My body just keeps swelling and swelling'
Chloe Davies has "spontaneous swelling attacks", which can be life-threatening.
Doctor urged ME patient to stay on ward - inquest
Dr Kashyap Patel told inquest he was prepared to keep Maeve Boothby-O?Neill in hospital "as long as was needed."
Horse left dead and mutilated after 'cruel' attack
Nottinghamshire Police is warning horse owners to be vigilant after the "heartless assault".
The club helping people find their voice
Zarifa, from Afghanistan says "my life is different because now I can go to school".
Rapist who threw victim's brother off cliff jailed
Anthony Stocks was trying to silence the brother of a girl he had been sexually abusing.
Children who died in fire named as parents pay tribute
Nakash, 13, Aayat, 11, and seven-year-old Muhammad Malik died in the blaze in East Ham on 13 July.
'Paul was a friend and colleague - I'm proud to ride for him'
The 17 riders are wearing bracelets to commemorate their former colleagues who died while on duty.
'Making 3,000 toasties at Latitude is my dream job'
The four-day event is Suffolk's biggest music festival and there are plenty of local connections.
Heat chamber helps Olympic and Paralympic athletes
The University of Kent is helping athletes heading to the Paris with heat acclimation training.