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Live Gloucester City Council local elections 2024 results and reaction as Conservatives hope to maintain control
Local Elections
All seats at the city council are up for election, as well as for the Police and Crime Commissioner. Results for both polls due on Friday
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Live Cheltenham Borough Council local elections 2024 results and reaction as Liberal Democrats seek to maintain dominance
Local Elections
The count takes place at Leisure at Cheltenham with the full results for the borough council and Police and Crime Commissioner election due later on Friday
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New menswear shop opening at Gloucester Quays
Shopping
'We’ve leaned into our 173 years of expertise to land our most modern tailoring offer yet'
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Customers 'leaving' EE and Three in Cheltenham over poor signal after Arle Court mast removal
Cheltenham
Residents say they have faced poor network coverage in the south of the spa town since December
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Primary school celebrates 'Good' Ofsted rating as 'strong sense of values' praised
Education
'It has taken a lot of hard work and dedication by a lot of people to make Hunts Grove the school it is'
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Body found in search for missing woman
Police
The family of 76-year-old Iona, who has been missing since February 12 has been told of the discovery
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Family mark ten years of Hollie Gazzard murder raising awareness of domestic abuse
Family
'It is always an emotional time and as a family we are very grateful for the continued support that we receive from the community'
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Why you should never have eggs and coffee or tea at the same time
UK & World News
Food and nutrition experts say at best the two cancel each other out, at worst you can be left in discomfort and dehydrated
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Sweet moment Sam Thompson's girlfriend and family found out he won I'm A Celebrity 2023
Celebs & TV
Zara uploaded footage of the incredible moment Sam Thompson's family found out about his I'm A Celeb victory
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Harry Potter first edition snapped up for £10 in bargain bucket sells for more than £55k
UK & World News
It was bought by a mum on a caravan holiday in the late 1990s who spotted it for sale for £12 in a bargain bucket and then haggled for a £2 discount as it had no jacket
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Waking up with any of these five 'hidden' symptoms might mean you have a serious sleep disorder
Health
If you're waking up with any of these five symptoms, you could be suffering from a potentially serious sleep condition
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Yule logs from Aldi, Asda, Tesco, and Sainsbury's - one had 'too much chocolate'
Food & Drink
One was compared to a school dinner, another tasted of mushrooms and one was silky and indulgent. But which came out on top?
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I'm A Celeb's Josie Gibson's 'big wobble' as she 'pined' for son Reg
Celebs & TV
Josie made it close to the end of this year's show before being voted off just ahead of the final
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Early symptoms of highly contagious 100-day cough as cases rise
UK & World News
The 100-day cough is also more commonly known as whopping cough
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Christmas
WATCH: Busker hopes personal Christmas song will give him big break
Cheltenham singer/songwriter D'Artagnan Arbuah wrote it about how he and his fiance went ice skating on their first date
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Heartbreak as talented young cricketer dies aged 20
People
It has been announced that spin bowler Josh Baker, who played for Worcestershire, has died.
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Five arrested after car stinking of cannabis is sniffed out by police
Crime
Four men and a 16-year-old boy are in police custody after being arrested in the early hours of this morning, Thursday, May 2
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Heavy police presence as officers search for firearms in pretty village
Police
A large number of police officers and vehicles were in the picturesque village of Cleeve Prior in the Vale of Evesham searching for illegal firearms.
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A40 traffic live: Lorry fire shuts key stretch of road overnight with diversion in place
Herefordshire
Drivers have been urged to avoid the area while a 'complex' vehicle recovery is in progress
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Hundreds call for pothole-ridden Cheltenham road to be repaired
Cheltenham Town Centre
'Priors Road is desperate to be resurfaced'
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Beefeater owner to cut 200 restaurants and 1,500 jobs
UK & World News
The Premier Inn owner is to build more hotel rooms
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Most popular baby names of 2023 published - full lists for boys and girls
UK & World News
Picking a name can be tough, but the top 100 lists for boys and girls should provide some help
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Bristol Clean Air Zone could be scrapped in ‘three to four years’
Regional News
Modelling suggests levels of nitrogen dioxide could fall below legal limits in the next few years
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Regulator finds travellers buying food and drink at train stations are being ripped off
UK & World News
However, a mystery shopping exercise suggested retail prices in stations were lower than those at motorway service areas and airports
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Four things that can help you if there’s a power cut this winter
Partner Stories
National Grid advises on how you can be prepared in the event of a power cut
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HMRC National Insurance cut in just a few weeks will see workers get up to £754 a year more
UK & World News
How much you get back will depend on your salary, but tens of millions of workers should see a difference in their January pay
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H&M’s loose fit jumper that shoppers claim ‘looks and feels luxurious’
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Costing £45, shoppers can feel comfortable all while looking stylish in a woollen blend jumper
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Cycle spine speed limit extension and Gloucester resurfacing among this week's roadworks
Traffic & Travel
The route through Staverton and Churchdown is set to take longer
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Tom Cruise
Inside Tom Cruise's Cotswold's 60th birthday party
The Mission Impossible and Top Gun star turned 60
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Gloucester MP's chief of staff Jennie Watkins standing to become councillor on second council
Politics
The former deputy leader of City Council, who is currently a councillor in Malvern Hills District, is standing for election in Gloucester's Grange ward
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ITV's Rageh Omaar 'up and about at home' after 'having mini stroke' live on TV
ITV
Rageh Omaar is said to be recovering at home after he was rushed to hospital following his appearance on ITV's News At Ten on Friday, April 26, when he appeared to slur his words
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Man suffers serious injuries after stabbing in Gloucester
Gloucestershire Police
A man in his 30s sustained serious injuries and was taken to Southmead Hospital in Bristol
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Burglar jailed after police recognised him from CCTV footage
Gloucestershire Police
25-year-old Jack Bradley, of no fixed address also left his fingerprints at the scene of another burglary
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A40 lorry fire diversion route as drivers warned 'avoid area'
Herefordshire
The A40 has been closed since around midnight
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Camilla's beloved dogs to appear in sculpture form at first Highgrove shop at Chelsea Flower Show
Queen Camilla
The display will be created by weaver Emma Stothard in honour of the terriers Camilla adopted from the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home
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Cotswolds restaurant that closed suddenly taken over by South Indian cuisine specialists
Cirencester
Award-winning Tierra and Mar closed in July
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Alzheimer's Society doctor says these are the six signs of dementia everyone should know
Health
Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of different conditions which gradually get worse over time
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Dr Tim Spector says two common kitchen ingredients can help you fight off cold and flu
Health
The health expert has explained how to fight off cold and flu with two common ingredients most people have in their kitchen
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Dr Michael Mosley says alcoholic drink improves blood sugar, cholesterol and lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes
UK & World News
But followers did not agree saying that having no alcohol at all was a far better option
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RAC lists everyday medicines that could get you fined or banned from driving
Health
You could be breaking the law if driving with certain amount of medication in your blood the RAC warns
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New weight loss study finds 'you can't get fat from artificial sweeteners'
Health
A British led study has found artificial sweeteners won't make you gain weight and could be a useful aid in shedding pounds
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Win £100 Aldi voucher to boost your festive shop this Christmas
Shopping
We have teamed up with Aldi to give 10 lucky readers £100 worth of Aldi vouchers in time for Christmas! This competition is live for one week only so make sure you've entered for a chance to win our festive prize!
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Royal Family
Princess Beatrice ready to move into stunning £3.5m Cotswold home after beefing up security
Friends say she is set to move in soon
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Gloucester News
Local Elections
Longstanding Tory who 'opposed hundreds of homes being built' in village near M5 loses seat
Brian Tipper, who had been on Stroud District Council since 2007, lost his seat along with that of his running mate Victoria Gray to Labour in the Cam East ward
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Full list of Stroud District Council councillors as Greens become largest party and Tories suffer huge poll blow
Local Elections
The Greens fall short of overall majority but celebrate best ever results
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Woman dies after falling in Gloucester city centre
Gloucestershire Police
Police are seeking information
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Live: Stroud District Council local elections 2024 results and reaction
Local Elections
The Conservatives were the largest party going into the elections, which were held on Thursday but the results are only due on Saturday
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Fascinating pictures show Crickley Hill roadworks near Air Balloon pub in late 1960s
A417
More than half a century before current A417 Missing Link scheme in same location
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Cheltenham News
Traffic & Travel
Timeline for controversial Zone 15 parking scheme review announced
The scheme has not gone down well with many residents
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Cotswolds pub gets new owners after ill-health prompted 'discreet' sale
Cotswolds
The Lamb will get a refurbishment with the aim of offering something to locals and visitors alike
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Family of otters move into lake at beauty spot
Animals and Pets
During 2023 and the start of 2024, three otters were seen in Pittville Park
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Full list of Cheltenham Borough Council councillors as Tories wiped out and Lib Dems soar to new heights
Local Elections
Wiping out Tories in Local Elections seen as 'extraordinary' by the Liberal Democrat parliamentary candidate Max Wilkinson who wants to take the Cheltenham seat from Conservative MP Alex Chalk at the General Election
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'Arrogant' taxi driver killed 'kind and generous' only son in crash 15 minutes after police speed warning
Cheltenham
Taxi-driver Shakoor Ahmed bragged to his passenger about speeding at 100mph shortly before crashing into Daniel Beames, who had been on a night out in Cheltenham.
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Business
Business
Broadband outages cost businesses £17.6billion in a year
Ofcom is being urged to launch automatic compensation for commercial customers
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Quarter of people would like to move abroad for work
Business
The UK is one of the top destinations for foreign professionals looking to relocate
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Workspace provider opening Barcelona branch for people to work in the sun
Business
The UK workspace provider is now branching out to Europe, the US, the Middle East and Asia
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One hour of extra small business productivity worth £7bn to economy
Business
On average, UK bosses spend 51 hours a week working – but only get five hours of sleep each night
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Experts and entrepreneurs offered chance to run own IT franchise
Business
Vodafone is looking for more than 300 franchise partners across the nation
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Health
Health
Five less obvious signs of autism in children that can be easily missed according to expert
An autism assessor has shared five less obvious signs of autism he sees in children - including difficulty with food and poor sleep patterns
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Dr Michael Mosley says simple exercise 'anyone can do' burns fat and boosts heart health
NHS
It can also lead to huge benefits for people struggling with their posture and lower back pain, while one research group reported a 23 per cent improvement in their mental health after taking it up
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When a cough means it's time to see a doctor - and when you should go to A&E
NHS
There has been a cough going around for months now and with the onset of spring more colds are set to be on their way but when can you treat them yourself and when do you need medical help
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DWP explains how much a child with autism is entitled to in the UK and how to claim
Health
The government offers a range of benefits that are available to families with children - some benefits can be paid to children with disabilities, such as autism
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Professor Tim Spector blasts food box claims as trying to 'bamboozle' buyers
Health
Nutrition scientist highlighted products promising ‘high protein!’ ‘low fat’ and ‘added vitamins' did not live up to the billing
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Property
Property
Thousands of community buildings failing basic energy standards
New research shows that more than 7,300 community buildings in England do not meet basic energy efficiency standards
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Very's big discount on Karcher pressure washer that 'leaves patio like new'
Property
Retailer Very has reduced the price of Karcher's K3 Power Control pressure washer by £30 and it is selling quickly.
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What renters want Housing Ministers to change
Property
Since 2010, there have been 16 housing ministers, spending an average of 11 months in the hotseat
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Spring cleaning tips for home organisation with Vicky Silverthorn
Property
A change in seasons is the perfect opportunity to organise
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AI shows what dream homes in the UK look like
Property
An AI bot's recreation of Brits' dream homes has revealed the huge divide between generations - as Gen Z favour sleek city centre living while boomers dream of escaping to country mansions. More than 2,000 people from across the UK were quizzed to find out what the nation's dream home truly looks like, in a survey by design experts at Hammonds Furniture.
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UK & World News
National Lottery
Winning Lotto numbers tonight: Full National Lottery results with Thunderball on Saturday, May 4, 2024
It's a £10.7m quadruple rollover jackpot. There is a top prize of £500,000 on Thunderball
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Mum gobsmacked after stranger's rude comment in supermarket about her child
UK & World News
'I thought they were being incredibly well-behaved'
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Sadiq Khan secures third term as Mayor of London
UK & World News
Mr Khan beat his nearest rival, Conservative candidate Susan Hall, by 11 per cent of the vote
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Ofsted chief speaks out on plans to remove single-phrase judgements
UK & World News
Sir Martyn Oliver said it 'had to be a Government decision' as controversy on the assessment system continues
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Winning EuroMillions numbers tonight: Full National Lottery results with Thunderball on Friday, May 3, 2024
Euromillions
There is a £14m jackpot available and as always, £500,000 on Thunderball
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Regional News
Traffic & Travel
Four options to solve 'complex' A40 rockfall problem
National Highways trying to find a way to solve the issue and minimising disruption
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Hospital evacuated in 'emergency incident' with firefighters at scene
Regional News
A number of fire engines are at the hospital as emergency services respond to the incident
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M5 crackdown on dodgy vans sees vehicles seized as drivers pulled over by police
M5
Poorly maintained vehicles can and have resulted in fatal crashes across the UK.
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Local Elections 2024 results updated as they come in for councils, mayors, PCCs
Regional News
More than 2,650 seats are up for grabs on polling day across 107 local authorities - use our gadget to check the results
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Boris Johnson refused entry at polling station after forgetting photo ID
Regional News
Boris Johnson was told by polling station staff he would not be able to vote without proving his identity
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Local Elections
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Adding this common kitchen cupboard item to your breakfast routine could not only help you stay more awake but reduce your risk of chronic illnesses
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NHS
High cholesterol is a "silent killer" condition that can raise your risk of heart attacks and strokes. There are some red flag signs that could prove lifesaving if spotted early
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An autism assessor has shared five less obvious signs of autism he sees in children - including difficulty with food and poor sleep patterns
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It's a £10.7m quadruple rollover jackpot. There is a top prize of £500,000 on Thunderball
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