Gloucester and Gloucestershire News

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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Coronavirus: Simon Pegg film opens Cheltenham virtual festival
Cheltenham International Film Festival will go online after lockdown stopped public screenings.
Lorry driver jailed for killing two people on M5
William Cater drove into a line of queuing traffic waiting to leave the motorway.
Winnie the Pooh letter expected to fetch £4k at auction
The letter was written by the Pooh illustrator to a boy who had invited the bear to his birthday party.
Paraglider dies crashing into power cables in Stroud
The man, aged in his 40s, died at the scene where the broken cables ignited a number of fires.
Man admits shining laser at police helicopter
The pilot was blinded "for five to 15 seconds" and had to abandon his search, a court hears.
Coronavirus: 'Save water' to meet lockdown demand
Suppliers say people should be "mindful" of the amount of water they are using during lockdown.
South Cerney Outdoor centre boats vandalised in break-in
South Cerney Outdoor centre was broken into over the weekend who had barbecues and left rubbish.
'People use us to go to sleep to': Sudoku solvers become internet sensation
Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world are watching these men solve Sudoku puzzles.
Coronavirus: Some people shielding allowed outdoors from Monday
Some restrictions on vulnerable people shielding from coronavirus are to be eased after 10 weeks.
MP Siobhan Baillie was sent 'abusive messages' on maternity leave
Siobhan Baillie gave birth last week and her office said it would report abusive persons to police.
Extinct cattle horn found by fisherman in Severn estuary
Brothers Martin and Richard Morgan say the "substantial piece of horn" was their best find yet.
Coronavirus: Who should wear a face mask or face covering?
Face coverings are to become compulsory for people using public transport in England.
Coronavirus: How does contact tracing work in England?
People who have been in close contact with someone found to have Covid-19 are now being traced.
Social distancing: A practical guide to how to socialise now
Meeting friends? Here's how to handle the awkward new rules - from sharing food to avoiding hugs.
Coronavirus and face coverings: the correct way to wear them
Across the world, people are being asked to wear face coverings to help stop coronavirus from spreading.
Coronavirus UK map: How many confirmed cases are there in your area?
Key graphics explaining how coronavirus has spread in the UK and the government's response.

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.