Gloucester and Gloucestershire News

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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Teen 'ordered gun online to shoot himself'
Kyle Davies told police he "didn't want to hurt anyone else" with the weapon, a court hears.
Choosing the woman who will be my new voice
When Rose Brown was aged 12, she was hit by a drink driver and left unable to walk or talk. She's now been able to choose how she sounds.
Gloucestershire country lane rebuilt after badger setts found
The route is to the International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford, which takes place on Friday.
Ross Coniam: #NineForNorah dad's walk to daughter's grave
Ross Coniam set himself nine challenges in memory of his daughter Norah, who lived for nine hours.
Prince Charles praises 'utterly essential' GCHQ work
The Prince of Wales visited GCHQ's Cheltenham base as part of centenary celebrations.
Teen 'ordered gun and expanding bullets online'
Kyle Davies, 18, from Gloucester, has pleaded not guilty to weapons and ammunition charges.
Michael Sleggs: 'He dealt with an awful lot in his life'
The actor found fame in BBC Three comedy This Country, with his part based on his real-life personality.
Environment pollution: Water firms' protection efforts 'unacceptable'
Just one of the nine major water firms in England is performing at the expected environmental level.
Bloodhound trials will find limits of traction
The Bloodhound supersonic car will conduct high-speed trials in October this year.
Bloodhound supersonic car to run at high speed in October
The UK-led attempt to break the land speed record will conduct 500-600mph trials later this year.
Gloucester weapons charge teenager looked at videos of mass murders
Kyle Davies also visited online forums debating the Columbine massacre, a court hears.
Secret GCHQ artefacts to go on show at Science Museum
The exhibition at London's Science Museum explores code breaking and secret communications.
VIP abuse accuser Carl Beech admits lying to police over 'witness'
Carl Beech, 51, has refused to give the surname for a boy he claims was abused alongside him.
BirdGirlUK creates nature camps for BAME children
One mother says the event for children from areas of Bristol was a "first-time experience".
Liam Kitching: Leeds United defender signs for Forest Green on three-year deal
Forest Green Rovers sign former Harrogate Town loan defender Liam Kitching from Leeds United on a three-year contract.
Why are England's roadsides blooming?
What is behind the growing move from neatly-trimmed grass verges to small roadside meadows?
'A jet crash-landed in our field in the 1940s'
Memories of a Gloster Meteor jet that crash landed in a farmer's field and made a Gloucestershire boy's day.
County Championship: Gloucestershire bowl Leicestershire out on day one at Cheltenham
Leicestershire lose regular wickets as they are bowled out for 252 against Gloucestershire on day one at Cheltenham.
Ethan Bamber: Gloucestershire sign Middlesex paceman on loan
Gloucestershire sign Middlesex pace bowler Ethan Bamber on a one-month loan deal.
2019-20 Premiership fixtures released
The 2019-20 Premiership season will start with Bristol hosting West Country rivals Bath on Friday, 18 October.

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.