Gloucester and Gloucestershire News

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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Avon and Somerset police alliance to end
It was set up to deliver policing more efficiently in Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, and Avon and Somerset.
John Lewis trials £10,000 experience to lure in shoppers
The department store will give high-spending customers a chance to shop privately at its new outlet.
Gloucestershire council 'in crisis' as fourth director quits
Jo Walker is the fourth director to leave Gloucestershire County Council in the past year.
Gloucestershire heads fear 'catastrophic impact' over cuts plan
Gloucestershire head teachers have written to the government with a warning about budget changes.
Legal row over government's flag logo
Renewable energy firm Ecotricity says people may confuse two green union flag designs.
Darren Carley death: Two arrested in murder probe
Darren Carley's body was found in Lancashire 16 years ago, but only identified in 2018.
Paddington station: Passengers face major disruption
A train rips into overhead cables on a test run, stopping services in and out of Paddington.
Councillor punched man outside Forest of Dean pub
Bruce Hogan admits hitting the man in the face during a row on the bank holiday.
James Bracey: Gloucestershire batsman agrees new contract until 2021
James Bracey signs a new deal with Gloucestershire to keep him at the club until the end of the 2021 season.
Ines Higgins is registered blind and has learned how to do her own make-up.
She sends selfies to friends to make sure she "does not look like a muppet".
Superdry in profit warning after heatwave hits sales
The retailer says the warm weather hit jumper and jacket sales, sparking an initial 28% share price fall.
Course helps disabled adults get work
Gloucestershire College runs a course equipping students with learning difficulties the skills to get paid work.
'Bonkers' medieval queen role for Swindon mother
From 21st century carer to 15th century queen, meet a battle re-enactor.
Memorial sculpture of Uley's gorilla John Daniel unveiled
The creature was raised like a normal child and would drink tea and play with other children.
Ben Morgan in England squad for autumn Tests but no Danny Cipriani
Gloucester number eight Ben Morgan is included in the England squad for the autumn Tests, but there is no place for fly-half Danny Cipriani.
Ben Morgan hopes for England recall
Ben Morgan would be ready to make a shock return to international rugby to help solve England's potential crisis at number eight.
European Rugby Champions Cup: Danny Cipriani impresses in Gloucester win
Danny Cipriani scores 14 points in front of England coach Eddie Jones to help Gloucester defeat Castres in the Champions Cup.

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.