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Insurance company announces move A specialist insurance company announces plans to move to new multi-million pound headquarters at Gloucester Docks.

Fire centre plans 'to go ahead' Union leaders say the government must honour pre-election pledges to ditch the new south-west regional fire control centre, which is due to open in 2011.

WWI medals are stolen World War I medals originally belonging to a Gloucester pensioner's father are stolen.

Council 'sorry' for grave mix-up Cheltenham Borough Council apologises after a body was buried in the wrong grave in the town's crematorium.

Police building plans withdrawn Plans for new police buildings in Gloucestershire have been scrapped amid fears over funding, the local police authority says.

City litter louts to be fined £80 Litter louts in Gloucester to get on-the-spot fines from September.

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Taylor knock sees Glos down Tykes Chris Taylor hits an unbeaten 83 to help Gloucestershire to a 65-run victory over Yorkshire in the CB 40 at Cheltenham.

Festival is crucial, says Taylor Batsman Chris Taylor expects Gloucestershire to enhance their CB40 credentials during the Cheltenham Festival.

Redpath reveals Amlin cup focus Head coach Bryan Redpath states he will field strong teams for the group stages of the Amlin Challenge Cup.

Rovers ready for Cheltenham test Bristol Rovers are looking forward to a "realistic test" of their credentials at Cheltenham on Wednesday.

Shaw backs home support Former women's Commonwealth hammer champion Lorraine Shaw says the home crowd can inspire Team GB at the London Olympics.

Man cleared of murder three times A Cheshire businessman accused of killing a man has charges against him dropped - the third time he has been cleared of murder.

Warburtons bakery closed by fire Firefighters are damping down a blaze that has forced the temporary closure of Warburtons' bakery in Bolton.

Public to veto council tax rises The public will be able to veto their council tax bills in England if charges are above an agreed limit, ministers will announce.

Vicar guilty of sham wedding scam A vicar is found guilty of carrying out hundreds of sham marriages over four years as part of an illegal immigration scheme.

Child heart op ban 'should stay' Children's heart surgery should remain suspended at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital where four babies died, a report says.

Man recorded children undressing A Sussex teaching assistant is jailed for secretly filming schoolchildren as young as five as they changed for sports lessons.

'Mocking' toddler killers jailed A couple who murdered a three-year-old boy in their care, inflicting more than 70 injuries on him, are jailed for life.

Police cleared over CS spray use An independent inquiry into the Essex police officers who arrested a man using CS spray has concluded the arrest was lawful.

Review of 'happy-slap' sentence The Attorney General is to review the sentences given to two teenage members of a "happy slapping" gang who fatally injured a man.

Footballer released from prison Former Wigan Athletic footballer Marlon King is looking for a new club to join after being released from jail.