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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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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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London Road incident: Armed police called to Gloucester after assault
Gloucestershire Police
One person has been taken to hospital and one person has been arrested
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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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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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Bank Holiday weather forecast warning - expect hail and thunderstorms
Regional News
The weekend does not look to be filled with barbecue weather
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Italian restaurant Settebello to bring 'great food' to former Pizza Express building
Eating Out
'We are trying to bring our unique Italian influence to Cheltenham'
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Mountain of 'disgusting' dog poo getting 'smellier' by the day
Tuffley
'Residents have reported the overflowing dog waste bins many many times yet they are getting nowhere fast'
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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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Questions raised over 'probity' of pothole-busting machine purchase as JCB is Tory donor
Politics
Gloucestershire County Council approved a “last minute” amendment to its budget earlier this year which included a 13-tonne JCB machine is understood to cost around £200k
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Decision taken on huge battery farm earmarked for green belt land near M5
Environment
Exagen has been given the go ahead over plans for 16 lithium-ion battery units north of the A417 in Brockworth
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Multiple arrests and dawn raids in 24-hour crime crackdown
Crime
Heroin, cannabis, ketamine, and ecstasy were seized with arrests for drug dealing, stalking, sexual offences, domestic abuse, theft, fraud and harassment
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NHS issues urgent Covid jab update in Gloucestershire for those most at risk from virus
NHS
Moves ahead of possible Covid spike over the summer
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Lucy Letby faces wait for ruling over bid to challenge her convictions
Regional News
The disgraced former nurse was convicted of the murders of seven babies and the attempted murders of six others
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Parade of 11 shops to be sold in Cheltenham with hotel change floated
Cheltenham
Office block in Gloucester also up for sale for £2.95m
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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
Coleford
Man dies following incident at Ribena factory in Coleford
'We are deeply saddened to confirm that this has resulted in the loss of a colleague'
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Local elections 2024: Gloucestershire electorate reminded to take photo ID to be able to vote
Politics
The changes to the rules around voting were introduced by the Government last year
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Councils across Gloucestershire owed thousands by Body Shop after falling into administration
Gloucestershire
The cosmetics brand collapsed into administration after financial problems
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Gifted student Joseph Parker died following adverse reaction to medication
Courts
He was in intensive care after an adverse reaction to his medication when he secured a place studying advanced maths at Warwick University
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Gloucestershire voters to head to the polls to elect a police and crime commissioner
Politics
PCCs are elected officials whose role is to help ensure that police forces function effectively, but not to run those forces themselves
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Cheltenham News
Education
Green light for sports facilities at Cheltenham school amid neighbour concerns over noise
Belmont School has been granted permission to install a 200m oval running track with a 60m and run-off.
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Move to reconsider rejected 'prison block' flats plan sparks concerns as Cheltenham council stands to benefit from approval
housing
Cheltenham Borough Council will reconsider plans to demolish the former J R Laboratories in Lower High Street in May
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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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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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National Lottery winners face huge delays to get prizes
National Lottery
The National Lottery has been taken over by Allwyn, a multi-national lottery operator
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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
NHS warns of signs your child's red face is caused by common infection
Some parents may think their child is just hot, but slapped cheek syndrome can cause not only red cheeks but also a red rash over the body
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Six items in your kitchen that can ease your hay fever symptoms
Health
Feeling the pain of hay fever already? Experts have shared six foods you can consume to help ease your symptoms this spring
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Four of the best superfoods to help reduce inflammation
Health
Inflammation can have a negative effect on our health, contributing to heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes
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Third of young people don't think exercise is necessary
Health
The FA has launched a campaign to improve the health of the nation
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Nutritionist explains exactly what you need to eat from 40 to add 10 years on to life
Health
Scientist Dr Federica Amati told the Zoe podcast eating the right things early enough can make a big difference
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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 Wednesday, May 1, 2024
There is a £8.5m triple rollover jackpot available. There is also the Thunderball draw of £500,000
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Tributes paid to 14-year-old boy killed in sword rampage
UK & World News
Police confirmed that Daniel Anjorin - a popular 14-year-old who loved football - was killed in Tuesday's shocking incident
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Studio apartment on sale for just £5,000 - but buyer has to dig it out themselves 'like a mole'
UK & World News
One person viewing the add said it was 'perfect for first time burrowers and couples about to start a mole family'
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Campbell calls for eradication of misogyny within football
UK & World News
Aileen Campbell said the nature of some of Joey Barton's tweets were 'depressing'
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Why people will be naked in their gardens this Saturday
UK & World News
A counsellor says there are benefits to the unusual event
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Regional News
Police
Body found in search for missing woman
The family of 76-year-old Iona, who has been missing since February 12 has been told of the discovery
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A46 closed near Tadwick after serious crash
Regional News
The A46 was blocked in both directions this afternoon (Wednesday, May 1) following a crash
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M4 Audi driver hit 103mph with six passengers not wearing seatbelts, including young girl sitting on a lap
Traffic & Travel
Sasho Yankov, previously disqualified from driving, sped along the motorway with six passengers, none of who were wearing seatbelts, including a young child on a passenger's lap in the front seat
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Mapped - what is shoplifting level in your neighbourhood as it triples in some areas
Regional News
Retailers complain of lack of police support and say theft from shops has almost been decriminalised, urging a crackdown
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Live: Railway 'safety' concerns spark major delays in Gloucestershire
Traffic & Travel
There are a number of cancellations and lengthy delays in Gloucestershire this evening over 'safety checks' on the railway
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It has also been linked to reducing the risk of diabetes, lowering cholesterol, relieving symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and staving off heart disease and cancer
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'We are deeply saddened to confirm that this has resulted in the loss of a colleague'
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The family of 76-year-old Iona, who has been missing since February 12 has been told of the discovery
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There is a £8.5m triple rollover jackpot available. There is also the Thunderball draw of £500,000
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