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Live: M5 closed near Stroud after reports of pile-up
M5
Long delays have been reported on the M5 in Gloucestershire
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Lorry driver killed in explosion at Gloucestershire depot
Cheltenham
Martin Walsh, 49, had been drinking in a nearby bar before getting into his cab to sleep, an inquest heard
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Vandalism at Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice leaves staff and supporters reeling
Crime
Totem poles designed by patients thrown into lake
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Huge tip announces rule change to new booking system
Cheltenham
Upgrade to Swindon Road Household Recycling Centre after changes introduced at the start of the month
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Villagers have been 'collateral damage' as works for Gloucester to Cheltenham cycle lane causes 'traffic nightmare'
Traffic & Travel
'I am praying for the end of the project so that the people who live in Churchdown are left to get on with their daily lives'
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Gloucestershire death notices and funeral announcements made in the last week
Family
People from Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Tewkesbury, Forest of Dean and Cotswolds are being remembered
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Ad Feature
Visit Cheltenham Antique and Vintage Street Market to find unique treasures
Shopping
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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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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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A40 fatal crash: Man dies 12 days after collision
Oxfordshire
Incident between Burford and Swinbrook in Oxfordshire
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'Kind' and 'devoted' father remembered after fatal crash in Gloucester
Gloucester
Shakil had recently moved to the area and was helping in the community
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RAF Voyager - dubbed UK's Air Force One - pictured refuelling Typhoon jet over West Country
Armed Forces
Amateur photographer captured impressive images
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Ex-Cheltenham mayor Bernie Fisher got into politics to oppose corporal punishment 'after being hit by teachers at church school'
Politics
'I went to two church schools. They taught me right from wrong, I was right and they were wrong'
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Cheltenham crowds gather as man arrested after 'online activity' concerns
Crime
'A 22-year-old man was subsequently arrested in connection with the allegations'
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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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Ad Feature
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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M&S customers given date of store closure
Shopping
M&S Home in Kingsditch Retail Park to close within weeks
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Princess of Wales 'happy and healthy' as she's seen at farmers' market
Royal News
It comes as Kate Middleton missed another annual event this weekend because of her health
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Pre-school makes 'difficult' decision to relocate as secondary school sees solution to staff retention issue
Cheltenham
Pip and Jim's is currently based at Brizen Young People's Centre in Up Hatherley, Cheltenham, but is seeking to move to land at Bournside School in Warden Hill Road. A pre-school facility on the school's site could help the secondary retain staff after parental breaks
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Pictures: Hundreds protest at Cirencester Park against first entry fees in 300 years
Cotswolds
The introduction of the charges has been delayed
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Cheltenham building collapse: Pictures and video with police cordon in place
Cheltenham
The scale of damage to the building in Imperial Square and a parked car is clear to see
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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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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
M5
Seven miles of M5 delays plague Easter holidaymakers
The road was reportedly closed for less than 40 minutes but delays of more than an hour remain on the motorway
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Live-event
M5 closed near Stroud after reports of pile-up
M5
Long delays have been reported on the M5 in Gloucestershire
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Gogglebox star George Gilbey 'fell 80ft through skylight to death'
Gloucester News
Reports said the 40-year-old reality star had been working on the site in Essex when the tragedy happened and a man has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter
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The Gloucestershire docks beside the Severn celebrating its 150th anniversary
Nostalgia
On Saturday March 30, Sharpness 150 will be celebrating a special milestone for the community
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Damp and mould in Gloucester home so bad 'councillors were choking for air' during visit
Gloucester
There are calls for a review of social housing in Matson, White City and Coney Hill amid claims it is where damp issues are the worst
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Cheltenham News
Cheltenham
Lorry driver killed in explosion at Gloucestershire depot
Martin Walsh, 49, had been drinking in a nearby bar before getting into his cab to sleep, an inquest heard
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Cheltenham pupil sings Welsh national anthem at rugby game as part of his 12-month fundraiser for BBC Children In Need
People
Attending Dean Close School, 12-year-old Dante has sung his heart out
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Date teaching pool and splash reopen at Leisure at Cheltenham announced
Cheltenham
But wellness suite at Cheltenham facility is due to close next week
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Arrests after cannabis grow found in Cheltenham town centre
Cheltenham
Eyewitnesses reported seeing a 'big police raid' at a property near the Town Centre East car park
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'Prison block' flats plan rejected amid fears over 'illegal parking' near Cheltenham town centre
housing
Proposals to demolish the former J R Laboratories Ltd site at in Lower High Street to make way for 18 flats have been rejected
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Business
Business
Law firm named top hirer in new analysis
Codex Edge research analyses law firms, lawyers, practice areas and specialisms using real-time legal data
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Vodafone offering small business customers saving of up to £514 on broadband
Business
There is also free installation and zero upfront costs
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Only 1 in 5 SMEs have a plan in case of cyberattack
Business
Experts expect to see an increase in attacks
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53 jobs on line after 'shock' sale of Brimscombe Mill
Business
The businesses based at the Stroud community hub say they are "devastated" by the news
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Vodafone VOXI rolls out AI chatbot to deal with customer service requests
Business
The system will be tested before being fully deployed
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Health
Health
Expert gives three key things people must do now to prevent dementia on Tim Spector podcast
Professor Claire Steves shared ways people can change their diet, fitness and mental approach on the Zoe podcast
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Sleep expert gives advice on how to stay well rested when the clocks change
NHS
The clocks change this weekend - make sure your rest is not affected
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Kombucha tea could help you lose weight without 'trying' study finds
Health
Kombucha tea is a fermented, sweetened black tea drink that could help with fat loss according to experts
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Doctors say 4p daily supplement can slow ageing prevent diabetes and dementia
NHS
During the winter the NHS says people should take Vitamin D as the lack of sunlight means the body doesn't produce enough
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Research links particular personality traits to dementia
Health
A new study has found that certain personality traits can make people more likely to be diagnosed with dementia in later life
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Property
Property
Inside 'stylish' £1.75m West Country home with 'spectacular' river views
The spacious four-bedroom house in Newton Ferrers comes with planning permission to make it even bigger
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Warning if you detect a rotten egg smell in your home, act fast
Property
As well as getting an engineer in you may need to seek medical attention
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Man caves dying out as make-up of 'perfect home' is changing
Property
People are now more likely to want walk-on wardrobes and a craft room
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Most of us have no idea what conveyancing is
Property
All those who have either bought, sold or remortgaged a property will have needed to use the service
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AI predicts perfect homes for UK's biggest cities
Property
'They skilfully encapsulate the architectural heritage of various regions'
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UK & World News
UK & World News
Almost 50 Natwest branches to close imminently - full list
In a serious new blow to the high street and customers the banking giant has announced a new wave of closures
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Travel warning as earthquake strikes Greece
UK & World News
The strong tremor with a magnitude of 5.7 has struck southern Greece off the coast of the western Peloponnese
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Travel chaos at major UK airport as border force officers go out on strike
UK & World News
The workers, who carry out immigration controls and passport checks, voted by 90% to walk out over a new roster and changes to shift patterns.
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Charity worker crowned kebab-scoffing king after demolishing 'UK's heaviest kebab box without chewing' in under seven minutes
UK & World News
Max Stanford ate the 2kg portion of kebab in the British Eating League event to claim the title
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Man arrested after death of Gogglebox star George Gilbey
UK & World News
George Gilbey was a well-known face on the Channel 4 show
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Regional News
Regional News
Driver ignores bridge closure signs and crashes car in 50mph winds on M48
The motorist tried to drive across the M48 Severn Bridge despite it being closed and learnt a harsh and expensive lesson.
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Snow blankets swathes of the UK, with more high winds, rain and sleet forecast
Regional News
Parts of the UK woke up to almost three inches of snow as an area of rain, sleet and hill snow moves across the UK
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Two injured after crash closes A-road during rush hour
Regional News
The A420 was closed in both directions following a crash this morning, Thursday, March 28
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Boy, 7, dies after lorry and VW Polo crash on the M4
Regional News
Police are appealing for information following the crash yesterday afternoon (March 27)
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Aldi reveals list of new stores coming as it plans 35 more this year
Regional News
Each new store opening will create around 40 new jobs
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Lorry driver killed in explosion at Gloucestershire depot
Martin Walsh, 49, had been drinking in a nearby bar before getting into his cab to sleep, an inquest heard
Doctors say 4p daily supplement can slow ageing prevent diabetes and dementia
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During the winter the NHS says people should take Vitamin D as the lack of sunlight means the body doesn't produce enough
M5 closed near Stroud after reports of pile-up
M5
Long delays have been reported on the M5 in Gloucestershire
Mum's diagnosis after 20 years of fatigue, heavy periods and pain after sex
Health
Dearbhail says the then unexplained condition left her ill 70% of the time
Live: Heavy rain and flooding strike Gloucestershire with 'act now' warnings in place
Gloucestershire Police
Gloucestershire Police have urged drivers not to drive through flood water. The Environment Agency has issued a number of warnings and alerts.
Cotswolds
Cotswolds hotel set to unveil new look after huge £300,000 project
Special VIP event being held next week at The Stratton House Hotel and Spa in Cirencester
Changes coming to Cheltenham's Sandford Parks Lido in bid to secure its long-term future
Cheltenham Borough Council
Environmental and safety changes planned after £300,000 raised
Urgent police warning to dog owners after farm animals savaged
Crime
A special operation is taking place this week
Seven miles of M5 delays plague Easter holidaymakers
M5
The road was reportedly closed for less than 40 minutes but delays of more than an hour remain on the motorway
Expert gives three key things people must do now to prevent dementia on Tim Spector podcast
Health
Professor Claire Steves shared ways people can change their diet, fitness and mental approach on the Zoe podcast
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Cheltenham
Lorry driver killed in explosion at Gloucestershire depot
Martin Walsh, 49, had been drinking in a nearby bar before getting into his cab to sleep, an inquest heard
Doctors say 4p daily supplement can slow ageing prevent diabetes and dementia
NHS
During the winter the NHS says people should take Vitamin D as the lack of sunlight means the body doesn't produce enough
M5 closed near Stroud after reports of pile-up
M5
Long delays have been reported on the M5 in Gloucestershire
Mum's diagnosis after 20 years of fatigue, heavy periods and pain after sex
Health
Dearbhail says the then unexplained condition left her ill 70% of the time
Live: Heavy rain and flooding strike Gloucestershire with 'act now' warnings in place
Gloucestershire Police
Gloucestershire Police have urged drivers not to drive through flood water. The Environment Agency has issued a number of warnings and alerts.
Cotswolds
Cotswolds hotel set to unveil new look after huge £300,000 project
Special VIP event being held next week at The Stratton House Hotel and Spa in Cirencester
Changes coming to Cheltenham's Sandford Parks Lido in bid to secure its long-term future
Cheltenham Borough Council
Environmental and safety changes planned after £300,000 raised
Urgent police warning to dog owners after farm animals savaged
Crime
A special operation is taking place this week
Former Gloucester Rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit set for NFL payday as Super Bowl champions look to sign him
Gloucester Rugby
The lightening quick former Wales international winger sensationally quit rugby to pursue his dreams of playing in the NFL
Seven miles of M5 delays plague Easter holidaymakers
M5
The road was reportedly closed for less than 40 minutes but delays of more than an hour remain on the motorway