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Tickets on sale as Gloucestershire favourite Tweedy the Clown to embark on first headline tour
Beloved clown and star of Giffords Circus, Tweedy, will be heading to Cheltenham Racecourse later this summer
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Which Easter Eggs cost 50% more than last year, and which have shrunk
Shopping
In the steepest example of Easter egg inflation, a 286g Maltesers Truffles Luxury Easter Egg increased from £8 to £13
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Sneak peek into Cheltenham's £8.4m Minster Exchange revamp as it nears completion to provide workspace, cafe and events hall
Cheltenham Town Centre
The MX, which has been designed to breathe new life into the historic centre of the town, is on track to open in May
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Cheltenham pupil set to sing at Welsh rugby game as part of a 12 month fundraiser for BBC Children in Need
People
Attending Dean Close, 12-year-old Dante also has an art exhibition at The Wilson
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Cheltenham ice rink ran at a loss despite welcoming 30,000 skaters
Cheltenham
But council leaders say a total of £1.2m extra business turnover occurred in the spa town as a result of the presence of the ice rink
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New coffee shop opens near McDonald's and Smyths Toys
Cheltenham
Caffe Nero opens out-of-town branch in Tewkesbury Road on same road as a Costa and a Starbucks
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M&S customers given date of store closure
Shopping
M&S Home in Kingsditch Retail Park to close within weeks
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Live: Huge halo seen around the moon in Gloucestershire
Weather
Described as a 22° Halo and was described as 'awesome' and 'incredible'
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Award-winning pie makers prepare for pub takeover night
Food and Drink
Acorn Catering had two successes in the British Pie Awards 2024
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Dark tourism comes to Gloucester Prison with 18+ area
Tourism
Alternative market to mark Spring Equinox
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Charity Super.Mkt to open debut outlet store at Gloucester Quays
Shopping
'Charity Super.Mkt will bring together a curated collection of pre-loved fashion and accessories, including vintage denim, sports- and streetwear'
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New Cotswolds deli opens today on edge of huge park
Food and Drink
Roots + Seeds Deli has a farm to fork philosophy and is has Cirencester Park as its neighbour
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Bargain hunters snap up £4 air fryer by stacking Black Friday deals
Shopping
Been wondering if you'd get much out of an air fryer? For less than the cost of a cup of posh coffee you can give it a try using a handy shopping hack
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Names most likely to be on Santa's naughty list - and it's bad news for Alice and Alfie
UK & World News
One in three children start to behave better as the big day approaches in the hope of avoiding Father Christmas' naughty list
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Lidl bringing back its sell-out £25 heated blanket that costs 3p to run per hour
Shopping
Get ready to wrap up and stay warm as Lidl brings back its sell-out heated throw with plenty of other alternatives on the market
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Domino's giving away free double garlic bread to ward off vampires
Food & Drink
No purchase is necessary, just walk in and ask for the limited-edition treat
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Iceland releases hundreds of thousands of free Christmas food delivery slots
Shopping
The free slots are for delivery dates from December 17 to December 23
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Debris from Halley's Comet to crash through night sky on Saturday
UK & World News
Up to 25 meteors an hour will be visible at the peak of the storm
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Asda selling everything for frozen Christmas dinner for £4.17 a head
Shopping
Everything is on sale from today meaning you could buy your entire Christmas dinner and keep it in the freezer
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Everyman Theatre
Everyman Theatre review: Effects keep pace and tension up in The Da Vinci Code
The adaption of Dan Brown's enormo-smash hit thriller comes to town
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We had breakfast inside a Cotswold prison which has been transformed into a quirky tearoom
Cotswolds
The Old Prison in Northleach reopened as a cafe at the end of 2019
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We tried the 'best vegan breakfast' in Gloucestershire and this is what we thought
Vegan Food
Guru Coffee House in Gloucester is a hidden haven for herbivores
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From StanMan's to Settebello - ten years of eating out in Gloucester
Gloucester
The big chains might get the headlines but it is Gloucester's independent cafes and restaurants which keep the city alive
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We tried the poshest fish and chip shop in Gloucestershire - where you can get £200 champagne with your battered sausage
Cotswolds
The Malt & Anchor in Cirencester was recently named one of the best fish and chip shops in the UK
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New crazy golf and sushi venue opens in Gloucester today
Gloucester
Putt Putt Social is based at the former Primark store and includes You Me Sushi food
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Cheltenham beer shop and bar wins top UK award
Food and Drink
Bath Road Beers said: 'This award reflects our team's hard work, dedication, and passion for delivering not only exceptional products but also outstanding service'
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Burger and kebab van bid for Cheltenham rejected amid litter and antisocial behaviour fears
Cheltenham
Ali Selcuk's bid for street trading consent to place and run the burger van from Tommy Taylors Lane has been rejected
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Bid to turn former hotel in Cheltenham into private members club with strict rules
Food and Drink
People won't be allowed to just 'walk in' off the street
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BBC Interior Design Masters With Alan Carr to feature Cheltenham man who applied 'on a whim'
Cheltenham
Friends and family are excited to see Matt showcase his talent in series five
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Woman explains 'little-known' washing machine button and people are flabbergasted
Facebook
Faith shared a handy cleaning tip on Facebook about a 'little-known' button on washing machines. She posted in the group, Cleaning tips and tricks, about how this button can help keep the machine's drawer clean.
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Steve Coogan to play Jimmy Savile in harrowing BBC drama tonight - what time it's on and plot
Celebs & TV
The Reckoning will see comedian and actor Steve Coogan take on the role of Savile
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Autumn warning about hidden things that could poison your dog
UK & World News
With leaves covering the ground, trees, flowers and plants that are dangerous to dogs could be less easy to spot than at other times of year
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Strictly star Bobby Brazier was left heartbreaking final message from Big Brother celebrity mum Jade Goody
Celebs & TV
Jade is one of Big Brother's most memorable housemates
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Expert says now's the time to plant spring-flowering bulbs like in lawn bulb TikTok trend
What's On News
Getting to work now will give you the best chance of success come spring - and if you don’t have a lawn, Helen suggested trying a ‘bulb lasagne’
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Little-known M&S sales code that gets shoppers money off jeans, dresses and jackets
Shopping
The code works on around 600 different M&S items for a short time only
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BBC teases new Doctor Who trailer as fans share 'excitement'
Celebs & TV
Viewers watching BBC ahead of the new series of Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday were given a glimpse of the new series of Doctor Who
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Last-minute deal could save 300 branches of Wilko and 8,000 jobs
UK & World News
A number of staff will already serve their last day with the company next week
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Giant sand sculpture created on beach to represent summer food waste
UK & World News
British households throw away a staggering 68,000 tonnes of food during July and August - with two-thirds blaming their food waste on the heat
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Aldi announces environment-led cutlery change affecting all 990 UK stores
Shopping
It is the latest environment-led change that the discount retailer is making in its branches
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All the celebrities in lockdown in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds
We're not the only ones in Gloucestershire having to stay home during lockdown
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Cotswolds brewery celebrating 30 years in business with an iconic beer for the Cheltenham Festival
Cotswolds
Goffs Brewery are based in Winchcombe
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The pub with a £99 pie for four that is 'pure theatre'
Food and Drink
Marking British Pie Week from March 4 to March 10, we meet two pie producers in the county
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Severn bore 2024: The village beside the River Severn perfect for a spectacular glimpse of world famous tidal wave
River Severn
We speak to three voices in a Gloucestershire village on why the Severn Bore means a lot to the community
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Festival held at Princess Anne's Gloucestershire home cancelled
Princess Royal
After bad weather forced organisers to abandon The Festival of British Eventing last year, the long-running festival at Gatcombe Park has been cancelled due to economic pressures
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Gloucester bar transformed with new name
Pubs
Tank becomes Guilt Trip Gloucester
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Flashback Cheltenham Festival day one pictures as Matt Hancock, Zara and Mike Tindall and Ben Miller mix with the crowds in 2023
Cheltenham Festival
The 2024 festival starts in a week's time on Tuesday, March 5
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Jet2Holidays signs pledge promising to help protect Majorca
It comes amid concerns of the impact of tourism on Spanish islands
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Glastonbury Festival resale starts today - what time and where to buy
What's On News
Glastonbury Ticket + Coach travel resale starts tonight, with thousands of festival fans expected to try their luck
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Popular ice cream sticks recalled amid contamination concerns
What's On News
The manufacturer has issued a warning that customers with the affected treats should not eat them as they may contain pieces of plastic and metal
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How middle-age Brits look for love as they believe in 'chance encounters'
What's On News
Dating apps and speeding apps are being left aside as true love 'will happen naturally'
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Superdry to exit stock market under plans to save firm from administration
Superdry
The troubled retailer has said if it doesn't implement its proposals it will likely collapse
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Family & Kids
Health
Signs of autism in girls and how they can be easily missed according to expert
An autism assessor has shared the most common signs of autism he sees in girls - including difficulty building relationships and difficulties with change
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Free bus shuttle and better footpaths to see the daffodils in Gloucestershire this weekend
Rural Gloucestershire
Minibuses will link with the 32 and 232 bus services at Newent over the next two weekends giving people from Gloucester, Ross-on-wye and Ledbury a chance to enjoy the daffodils sustainably
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Is there ever a ‘perfect’ time to have kids?
Family & Kids
The age of first-time mums is on the rise
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Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre has an incredible line-up of shows for families in 2024
Things to do in Gloucestershire
From A Midsummer Night's Dream to Aladdin, Hairspray, Shrek The Musical and more, there's something for visitors of all ages to enjoy this year
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Sudeley Castle's Spectacle of Light is back with new Wizard of Oz theme
Sudeley Castle
The light trail takes you somewhere, over the rainbow, for Christmas 2023
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Food and Drink
Food & Drink
Brand new 'eco-friendly' 24-hour McDonald's opens in Emersons Green
The new 74-seater fast food restaurant is creating around 120 new full- and part-time jobs
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Why the Full English Breakfast is at risk of dying out
Food & Drink
People have explained why they avoid cooking the iconic meal
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Abbey Clancy, Vicky Pattison and Rylan among stars at McDonald's event
Food & Drink
It marked the launch of a new recipe for burgers including the Quarter Pounder and Big Mac
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Carrots and cheese among 10 food myths a lot of people believe
Food & Drink
People also believe the myths about chewing gum, apple seeds and crusts
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Smugglers being recruited to take contraband to New York
Food & Drink
One woman has spoken of her experience carrying 10 large jars through customs
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Music and Nightlife
Glastonbury Festival
Live: Glastonbury Festival 2024 resale tickets to go on sale
Resale tickets for the 2024 Glastonbury Festival, the UK's biggest music festival, go on sale on Thursday, April 18
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Exact time Glastonbury Festival 2024 ticket resale will take place
Music & Nightlife
Information about Glastonbury Festival's resale has been announced - and there's just one week to go
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Songs chosen for funerals this year include Going Underground
Music & Nightlife
Another choice was Burn Baby Burn as a third of funerals now feature a personal song choice
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Win free tickets to Glastonbury Festival in new TikTok competition
Music & Nightlife
A new competition has launched, giving festival-loving Brits the chance to win tickets to Glastonbury Festival 2024
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Cheltenham Festival: Craig David playing 'secret' gig on Gold Cup day
Cheltenham Festival
Surprise 'secret' sets aren't just for Glastonbury it turns out
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Shopping
Shopping
Aldi brings back £5 skincare product that's 'as good as' £35 luxury brand
Aldi has announced it will be bringing back its cult BHA Toner and a new cleanser next month
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'Irresistible' perfume with 12,000 five-star reviews slashed to under £20 on Amazon
Shopping
Thousands of pleased shoppers say Ariana Grande's Sweet Like Candy perfume is their "favourite", "smells amazing" and "lasts all day"
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Aldi to start selling Prime's 'best flavour yet' for only £1.99
Shopping
Aldi has announced the launch of Prime Hydration's newest and 'best flavour yet' - and it'll land in stores this weekend
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The 'your lips but better' lipgloss loved by Kate Middleton
Shopping
The glossy, nourishing lip product is a Kate-approved product
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£20 moisturiser loved by Jennifer Lopez leaves shoppers' skin 'glowing' and 'hydrated'
Shopping
The star has used the moisturiser for a decade
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Little known Boots outlet sells designer perfume, skincare and makeup for as little as 50p
The page offers fans the chance to snap up everything from designer perfume to anti-ageing skincare products for cheap
Brand new 'eco-friendly' 24-hour McDonald's opens in Emersons Green
Food & Drink
The new 74-seater fast food restaurant is creating around 120 new full- and part-time jobs
Tea experts explain why you should never squeeze a teabag or re-boil water
Food & Drink
Tea experts have warned against re-boiling kettle water and squeezing tea bags when making a cup of tea
Shoppers race to buy £99 rattan egg chair worth £227 that's cheaper than Dunelm and B&Q
Shopping
The 'stylish' grey rattan hanging egg chair usually costs £227 but you can get it for under £100 at Wowcher
Tesco trials 10p charge for item shoppers always got 'free' before - and people are fuming
Tesco
The supermarket chain has confirmed that it is testing out a new pilot scheme across some of its stores which sell F&F clothing
Nostalgia
The best pictures that show off Gloucestershire's proud heritage to the world
Marking World Heritage Day 2024, we think these places and traditions show Gloucestershire at its very best for history and traditions
Live: Glastonbury Festival 2024 resale tickets to go on sale
Glastonbury Festival
Resale tickets for the 2024 Glastonbury Festival, the UK's biggest music festival, go on sale on Thursday, April 18
Dementia scientists say four spices in your kitchen cupboard can boost brain health and limit Alzheimer's risk
Alzheimer's disease
Doctors have identified common spices found in kitchen cupboards that can enhance brain health and lower the risk of dementia
Superdry to exit stock market under plans to save firm from administration
Superdry
The troubled retailer has said if it doesn't implement its proposals it will likely collapse
Free Ben & Jerry's ice cream at Gloucester Quays pop-up stall
Gloucester Quays
The Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day celebration is well past its 40th year of celebrating its customers
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Health
Worrying new strain of monkeypox spreading with pandemic capabilities
The virus could spread more easily than the strain which ripped through parts of the UK and kills one in 10 people it infects
Mum's cancer went undiagnosed for 26 years despite showing symptoms aged 9
Health
Mum-of-three Clare Rapley is sharing her story as she doesn't want others to suffer undiagnosed
Nutritionist names four foods for better health and two to avoid
Health
Claire Sorlie says two 'superfood' supplements are overrated and says there are better alternatives
Signs of autism in boys as study finds condition more likely to be inherited by males
Health
A new study has found that males are more likely to inherit autism than females
Armed police called to Gloucester suburb over weapon fears
Matson
A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm and is in police custody.
Matson
Armed police called to Gloucester suburb over weapon fears
A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm and is in police custody.
Third man arrested as rash of street violence sparks police response in Gloucester
Gloucestershire Police
Street fighting and other visible violent incidents have prompted Gloucestershire Police to step up patrols in the city.
Live: Urgent search for wanted man on the run
Gloucestershire Police
Adam Savory is wanted on recall to prison for breaching his licence conditions, say police
Machetes discarded and man rescued from roof of cannabis farm in Cheltenham
Gloucestershire Police
Police found several discarded machetes after two teens fled the area
Professor Tim Spector tackles diet 'myth' about osteoporosis
Health
Speaking on the Zoe podcast nutritionists looked at how to prevent the condition which hits one in five men over the age of 50