Gloucester and Gloucestershire News

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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Dynasty cast reuniting to support long Covid research
Cast members from the US soap opera will gather online to raise funds for a hospital charity.
Covid-19: Mystery UK person with Brazil variant found
Health officials have also traced the contacts of the person, it is understood.
M5: Southbound lanes shut after vehicle overturns near Stroud
The southbound closure was in place around junction 13 near Stroud.
Cheltenham A&E to reopen as Covid-19 admissions fall
A "cautious" recovery plan will see some NHS services in Gloucestershire return.
Bovine TB leads to Dyrham Park deer herd being culled
Senior staff at Dyrham Park said the decision had been taken "with a very heavy heart".
Covid-19: Brazil variant surge testing extended
Testing in five South Gloucestershire postcodes is extended until 14 March.
Gloucestershire teacher banned over sex acts with pupil
Anu Tester, 35, took the pupil to a hotel and got drunk with other pupils on A-Level results day.
Gloucester: New hospital garden to remember Covid victims
NHS staff are also being honoured at the garden which opens in April at the Gloucestershire Royal.
Covid-19: Newent man vaccinated by doctor who saved him
Andy Barr was 21 when his rare illness was diagnosed before another meeting with his "guardian angel".
'Miracle' Covid patient gives warning to others
Mike Burrows spent two months fighting for his life in Gloucester Royal Hospital.
Lockdown diaries: 'There's finally an end', says shielder
Chloe, 24, is shielding and has had her first Covid-19 jab. This is lockdown life in her own words.
Lockdown diaries: 'It's like the novelty has worn off'
Vicky Price is a single mother-of-four with her own company. This is lockdown life in her own words.
Lockdown diaries: 'No-one has seen him as a baby'
Olivia Hall was among the first people to give birth in lockdown. This is lockdown life in her words.
Lockdown diaries: 'Cabin fever has struck this time'
Chloe, 24, is clinically vulnerable and shielding and this is her lockdown life in her own words.
Covid lockdown diaries: 'Vaccine helps us fight back' says GP
GP Simon Atkins says it has been hard seeing patients suffer - but vaccines are offering hope.
Coronavirus levels 'burning quite hot' in some of UK
Infection rates are declining overall, but some regions are seeing a rise in cases.
'Vaccine passports': Will I need one for going out, work and travel?
The government is reviewing whether venues can ask for proof of vaccination or a negative test.
Covid-19 in the UK: How many coronavirus cases are there in your area?
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
Coronavirus: How the UK dealt with its first Covid case
A year ago, the UK was yet to record a Covid case. Then a family rang NHS 111 from a hotel in York.
Did we see a Christmas coronavirus spike?
Christmas gatherings were cut back but was there still an impact on Covid cases?
Premiership: Wasps v Gloucester (Sat)
Team news as Wasps host Gloucester in Saturday's Premiership fixture at the Ricoh Arena (15:00 GMT).
Dominic Bernard: Forest Green Rovers defender agrees new deal until 2022
Forest Green Rovers defender Dominic Bernard signs a new contract to stay at the club until 2022.
Forest Green Rovers and Colchester United charged by FA for player fracas
Forest Green and Colchester are charged by the Football Association after their players clashed in last month's League Two game.
James Bracey: Gloucestershire wicketkeeper-batsman extends contract
Gloucestershire wicketkeeper-batsman James Bracey signs a two-year contract extension, keeping him at the club until 2023.
Stevenage 3-0 Forest Green Rovers
Danny Newton scores twice as Stevenage stun promotion-chasing Forest Green 3-0 to move towards mid-table in League Two.

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.