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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Gender pay gap of £6 per hour at hospitals
The hospital trust says it will review pay structures and offer female staff more support.
Traders hit by road closure want help to pay bills
A two-night closure ends up lasting a month after a gas pipe was damaged during resurfacing work
Residents call for speeding crackdown in villages
A meeting about road safety hears calls for safety measures after the death of a man in 2024.
Forensic spray helping women to 'feel safer'
Gloucestershire Police has issued the spray, only visible in UV light, to domestic abuse victims.
Managing Parkinson's ? with pickleball and boxing
Symptoms appear to be "less of an issue" for those with the disorder, says the organiser of a sports scheme.
Headlines: Bristol City exit and cat on 'pilgrimage'
A look at what stories are trending across the West of England on 13 May 2025.
Warning over disruption from railway work
The work in different locations will lead to buses replacing trains between Gloucester and Chepstow.
Search for vulnerable missing boy wearing only swim shorts
Athrun, 16, was last seen on West Shore Beach in Llandudno on Saturday wearing only swim shorts.
Custody changes planned for neurodiverse detainees
Ideas include reducing the brightness of lights, introducing stress balls and offering ear plugs.
Coming up in the West: What's happening this week?
Bristol City need a miracle, a floral clock needs volunteers to water it, and more news across the West.
Climbing zone at shopping centre gets go-ahead
Developers now have three years to begin building the space, which will include a cafe and party rooms.
Jobs could be lost amid plans for NHS mergers
Health authorities in Gloucestershire face non-clinical staff cuts amid reshuffle.
Hospital trials virtual reality breaks for patients
Patients who spend a long time in hospital will be able to "visit" some popular landmarks.
Headlines: VE Day commemorations and play-off hopes
A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.
Thousands celebrate Polish food and culture
Thousands of people have celebrated Polish food and culture during the annual Polish Heritage Day.
Photographer documents British coastline in photos
Quintin Lake took 130,000 photos on his journey around mainland Britain.
Gloucestershire in pics: Jazz fever in Cheltenham
From the Cheltenham Jazz Festival to the Badminton Horse trials, here is our weekly image round-up.
The Big Cases
The shocking story of two innocent teenagers murdered in a case of mistaken identity.
The Big Cases
Steven Craig re-enacted a torture scene from the film Reservoir Dogs burning his partner.
The Big Cases
Linda Razzell was murdered by her husband in 2002 - will he now reveal where her body is?
The Big Cases
Kidnapped and murdered while on a gap year in France. Is it finally time for justice?
Plans for 5,000 homes on farmland near Sharpness & Berkeley
Planning application submitted for 'Sharpness Vale' housing plan. Mark Smith reports.
Cut those costs as seven bills soar
Emma Bradley from "Mums Savvy Savings" has her top tips to beat the bills.
Gloucestershire Police cuts jobs to save 12 million
Gloucestershire Police to cut 60 jobs and disband mounted section, Steve Knibbs reports.
GWR has high punctuality but faces challenges ahead
GWR, founded in the 1830s, faces challenges as fares rise. Edward Rowe reports.
Five years since lockdown began; effects linger on
Five years post-lockdown, many still suffer from long Covid. Esme Ashcroft reports.
Williams grateful to Gloucester after Lions call-up
Wales scrum-half Tomos Williams credits his club Gloucester with his selection for the British and Irish Lions.
Exeter sign Gloucester-Hartpury forward Whitley
Exeter sign former England Under-20 forward Lola Whitley from Gloucester-Hartpury.
Ackermann, Harris and Clarke among Gloucester exits
Ruan Ackermann, Freddie Clarke, Chris Harris, Zach Mercer, Albert Tuisue and Mayco Vivas are among 19 players leaving Gloucester.
Gloucester's play-off hopes hit by Quins thrashing
Gloucester's top-four hopes are severely dented as they are thumped 38-19 by Harlequins at Allianz Stadium.
'Superstar' horse eyes first Badminton Horse Trials win
The Olympic gold medallist pairing of Ballaghmor and Oliver Townend, are aiming to become the outright most successful British combination in eventing history at Badminton this weekend.
Ackermann, Harris and Clarke among Gloucester exits
Ruan Ackermann, Freddie Clarke, Chris Harris, Zach Mercer, Albert Tuisue and Mayco Vivas are among 19 players leaving Gloucester.
Williams grateful to Gloucester after Lions call-up
Wales scrum-half Tomos Williams credits his club Gloucester with his selection for the British and Irish Lions.
Exeter sign Gloucester-Hartpury forward Whitley
Exeter sign former England Under-20 forward Lola Whitley from Gloucester-Hartpury.
Gloucester's play-off hopes hit by Quins thrashing
Gloucester's top-four hopes are severely dented as they are thumped 38-19 by Harlequins at Allianz Stadium.
Wales fly-half Anscombe signs for Bayonne
Wales fly-half Gareth Anscombe has joined French Top 14 club Bayonne from Gloucester.
Five to leave Cheltenham with retained list published
Five players will leave Cheltenham Town once their contracts expire next month after the club confirmed their 2024-25 retained list.
EFL Preview: Points win prizes in survival scrap
BBC Sport looks at some of the key games across the EFL this weekend as the season approaches its conclusion.
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.
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National News Headlines
Man jailed for 1986 murder acquitted after 38 years in prison
Peter Sullivan, 68, says he is "not bitter" after one of the UK's biggest miscarriages of justice.
Newly-elected councillor was sacked as police officer
Andrew Hamilton-Gray won a seat in Loughborough for Reform, with almost 40% of the vote.
MP charged over sex assaults at London's Groucho Club
Central Suffolk and North Ipswich MP Patrick Spencer will appear before magistrates in June.
'Sleeping' policemen must reflect on their actions
A video posted on Facebook showed two men in uniform apparently asleep in a vehicle at a junction.
Arrest over teenager's suicide
A woman is arrested on suspicion of assisting the suicide of Vlad Nikolin-Caisley from Southampton.
Pig farm operations suspended over abuse claims
Cranswick says it has suspended "the team" at one of its Lincolnshire sites while it investigates.
Deaf teacher hugs Prince of Wales at OBE ceremony
Wendy Daunt was being honoured for her services to Derby's Royal School for the Deaf.
Jail for man who set fire to home with woman inside
Police say Clive Hawker started the fire in a bin and flames engulfed the front door.
Family of PC who died on holiday face wait for answers
Hannah Byrne's family says she was extremely kind, funny, caring and had a real zest for life.
University suspends vice chancellor after investigation
The University of Greater Manchester suspends George Holmes after 'serious allegations' are raised.
Finance boss stole £189k for holidays and Harrods sprees
The former finance manager spent the cash on holidays and luxury goods from Harrods and Selfridges.
Hawk that terrorised villagers has 'calmed down'
A falconer is now working to rehabilitate the bird - called Bomber - after it attacked villagers.
Source: BBC News
