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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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What's On News
What's On News
Lauren James joins Fun Football squad as ambassador
The project provides free football coaching across the country
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Children could see their poems displayed across rail network
What's On News
Entries are being invited from children aged five to 13
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The 'buzzing' Gloucester theatre that many still don't know about
Gloucester
On World Theatre Day (March 27), we speak to some volunteers at Gloucester's only theatre
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New ‘Arcade’ audio experience in shipping container opening at Gloucester Guildhall
Things to do in Gloucestershire
'We really hope our audience enjoys exploring the world they are immersed in'
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You can get up to 30% off theme park and attraction tickets for Easter
What's On News
Discount voucher codes will work between now and April 12
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Family & Kids
Rural Gloucestershire
Free bus shuttle and better footpaths to see the daffodils in Gloucestershire this weekend
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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Meet Santa and his elves at Adam Henson's festive extravaganza
Christmas
Experience the magic of Christmas on the Farm with Father Christmas, Mrs Claus, gingerbread workshops, teddy bear making, and the Enchanted Light Trail at the BBC Countryfile presenter's Cotswold Farm Park
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Food and Drink
Food & Drink
Recipe twists on Easter classic as roast dinner falls out of favour
Chef Sophie Nahmad has selected recipes that offer a twist on your traditional Easter staples
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Greggs launches pizza deal with free drinks for Easter
Food & Drink
The offer runs until April 1
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You could win £100 of Pimm's this summer to offset summer rain
Food & Drink
The brand has launched a new Pimm'surance campaign against the British weather
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HelloFresh has Easter range with breakfast, dinner and desserts
Food & Drink
The range can be ordered in time for Easter delivery
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McDonald's drops price of Happy Meals as it launches UK first
Food & Drink
The new deals land in time for the Easter holidays
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Music and Nightlife
Cheltenham Festival
Cheltenham Festival: Craig David playing 'secret' gig on Gold Cup day
Surprise 'secret' sets aren't just for Glastonbury it turns out
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Glastonbury headliner SZA's painful reason she needed breast implants removed
Health
Glastonbury Festival 2024 headliner SZA has opened up about her 'painful' breast implants and Brazilian Butt Lift procedure
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Glastonbury Festival 2024 line-up announced as Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA headline
Music & Nightlife
Glastonbury Festival has finally announced Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA will be headlining 2024's event
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Idles in Bristol review: Incredible homecoming gig by South West musical heroes
Music & Nightlife
Launching their new album Tangk with a show starting at 6pm didn't dampen the spirits of an up-for-it crowd
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Theo Vandenhoff is the greatest artist you haven't heard of yet
Music & Nightlife
Goth is undead, the Eighties are back
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Shopping
Shopping
Morrisons brings back cheese and chocolate pizza for Easter
The 10inch pizza includes chocolate chips, cookie dough and Mini Eggs on a traditional base
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Lidl selling large branded Easter Eggs for £1.99
Shopping
The deal includes Maltesers, Celebrations, Twix, Minstrels, Smarties and other big-name brands
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Cadbury Mini Eggs transformed into cookie form for Easter
Shopping
Each cookie is bursting with micro–Mini Eggs
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Boucle accent chair now half price at Argos - available in two colours
Shopping
The chair is now £80, down from £160
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BaByliss hair straighteners 'just as good as GHD' now less than £25 on Amazon
Shopping
Amazon reviewers said the BaByliss hair straighteners are "just as good as GHDs for a fraction of the price"
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Six flattering springtime dresses for £20 or less at Sainsbury's that look fab with a tan
Sainsbury's fashion brand Tu is selling a vast collection of flattering and trendy dresses for £20 or less that are perfect for spring, summer, weddings and holidays
The 'buzzing' Gloucester theatre that many still don't know about
Gloucester
On World Theatre Day (March 27), we speak to some volunteers at Gloucester's only theatre
Home Bargains £4 'holy grail' moisturiser 'as good as' Charlotte Tilbury shoppers say
Shopping
Home Bargains fans say FaceFacts Wonder Cream the 'holy grail' of moisturisers and could rival the likes of Charlotte Tilbury
"I tried on M&S 'magic shaping' jeans and the results were impressive"
Shopping
The £45 jeans from M&S worked wonders, from accentuating my figure to keeping me comfortable and looking stylish
Sainsbury's Tu 'beautiful' £17.50 floral dress looks 'fabulous with a tan'
Shopping
The £17.50 dress has proven popular with Sainsbury's shoppers online, with a number of them praising it as "fabulous" and "beautiful."
Gloucester
The 'buzzing' Gloucester theatre that many still don't know about
On World Theatre Day (March 27), we speak to some volunteers at Gloucester's only theatre
New ‘Arcade’ audio experience in shipping container opening at Gloucester Guildhall
Things to do in Gloucestershire
'We really hope our audience enjoys exploring the world they are immersed in'
Ad Feature
Lilian Faithfull Care celebrates 50 years of nursing care at St Faith’s
Family
Long-serving staff share their memories of St Faith's nursing home in Cheltenham
Mapped: What are your chances of seeing the Northern Lights tonight?
What's On News
Light pollution means that some areas will struggle to see the aurora borealis even if the clouds clear, with some predicting there will be a show tonight
Pop-up shop with prom dresses and suits for families coming to Cotswold town
Stroud
Taking place during the school Easter holidays, Stroud Community Costumes will be helping families in need during a cost of living crisis
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NHS
Expert says 15p pill can stop you getting dementia in later life
Studies that a diet rich in fibre was found people taking a supplement had much improved brain function in weeks
30p pill could help protect your eyesight, says optometrist
Health
Two nutrients have been found to have the potential to slow the impact of aging on your vision
Met Office verdict after heavy snow falls in West Country with hail and thunder a risk and UK weather warnings
Weather
Snow warning in Wales and wind warning along South Coast on Thursday
Woman hit by Mini Countryman in garden centre car park
Gloucestershire Police
Emergency services called to scene and pedestrian taken to hospital
Two cups a day of some types of tea reduces stress and helps sleep
Health
The report says teas, including black and green, can reduce anxiety
Gloucestershire Police
Woman hit by Mini Countryman in garden centre car park
Emergency services called to scene and pedestrian taken to hospital
Met Office verdict after heavy snow falls in West Country with hail and thunder a risk and UK weather warnings
Weather
Snow warning in Wales and wind warning along South Coast on Thursday
A Place in the Sun couple in tears at cruel twist to dream home quest
TV
A Place in the Sun couple Manigeh and Ian were left in tears after they thought they had secured their dream holiday home in Torrevieja - only for it to be taken off the market
'Common sense prevails' as 'ludicrous' bid to redraw town's electoral boundary is binned
Politics
There had been concern in Stroud over “absolutely insane” plans to move the Stroud Trinity ward to the new County Council division of Bisley and Painswick
'He’s only going to get better' - Gloucester Rugby hand new contract to standout forward
Gloucester Rugby
Versatile back row forward Jack Clement commits to his local club