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.

Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Beavers in Gloucestershire's Forest of Dean 'settling in well'
The new beavers replaced a pair introduced in 2018 that had to be removed because of tapeworm fears.
Stroud school children send postcards to elderly people
Resthaven Nursing Home in Stroud reached out to local schools to see if they would like to send residents postcards.
Cleeve Hill proposal pair tracked down from photo
The couple made contact with the photographer after their image was shared 17,000 times on Facebook.
Gunman jailed after shooting at police in Gloucester
Brian Grater fired through his letterbox at officers and threatened to "blow their brains out".
Stalking: New order for stalker investigations has 'teeth'
Court powers to control stalkers under investigation could be the "critical difference", victims say.
Staff 'lacked curiosity' before baby was killed
Paul Rich threw premature baby Patrick Bradley into a Moses basket, causing fatal injuries.
Forest of Dean school bus contract cut over 'filthy' vehicles
Pupils reported mouldy seats, rotten food not being cleared up and smoke coming from behind seats.
Ecotricity green flag legal row settled
The renewable energy firm argued people could confuse its green flag design with one used by the government.
John Laing - builder of M1 and Severn Bridge - opens archive
Construction firm John Laing built projects including the M1, Severn Bridge and Coventry Cathedral.
?Submitting to my husband like it's 1959': Why I became a #TradWife
Alena is a #tradwife and she's not alone
Nell Gifford funeral: Celebrities among mourners in Gloucester
More than 1,000 people gather at Gloucester Cathedral to lay the co-founder of Giffords Circus to rest.
Queen's granddaughter Zara Tindall banned from driving
The Queen's eldest granddaughter was caught by a mobile speed van near Cirencester.
Jole Rider Friends trustees banned for misconduct
Jole Rider Friends charity claimed to provide refurbished bicycles for African schoolchildren.
Six Nations 2020: England call up eight uncapped players
England head coach Eddie Jones names eight uncapped players in his 34-man squad for the Six Nations.
Heineken Champions Cup: Toulouse 35-14 Gloucester
Gloucester fail to reach the Champions Cup quarter-finals as they are overpowered by Toulouse in France.
Crewe Alexandra 1-0 Cheltenham Town
Crewe maintain their promotion push in League Two with a home victory over fellow hopefuls Cheltenham Town.
Forest Green Rovers 1-2 Salford City
Salford City hold on to beat Forest Green Rovers thanks to debut winner from Michael O'Connor, despite being reduced to nine men in the second-half.
Fraser Balmain: Gloucester prop signs new contract
Gloucester prop Fraser Balmain signs a new undisclosed-length deal with the Premiership side.

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.