School fun run to support pupil with cystic fibrosis
Students at Wycliffe College are preparing for a 5km charity run to support a fellow pupil. The event, first launched in 2023, has grown this year to include children aged from four to 18. Participants can run or walk the...
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4th May 2026
Police put dispersal order in place in Gloucester city centre
Police have put a dispersal order in place in Gloucester city centre as part of their continuing work to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB). The Section 34 order, which came into effect at 3.45pm yesterday afternoon (Tuesday 21 April), will be...
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4th May 2026
Man charged in connection with discharge of firearm in Lechlade
A 28-year-old man has been charged in connection with the discharge of a firearm in Lechlade on Monday night. Ben Reynolds, of Springfield Road in Quenington, has been charged with attempted murder, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life...
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4th May 2026
New drone racing contest launched for young people
The Royal Air Force Charitable Trust has launched a new eDrone racing competition for young people. Called “Race to RIAT”, the contest is open to school pupils and RAF Air Cadets aged 14 to 16. It is being run in...
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4th May 2026
Man remanded in custody after being charged with attempted murder
A man charged in connection with the discharge of a firearm in Lechlade on Monday has been remanded in custody following an appearance in court. Ben Reynolds, aged 28 and of Springfield Road in Quenington, has been charged with attempted...
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4th May 2026
Man arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a child on a bus in Churchdown
A man has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a child on a bus and police are appealing for witnesses as part of their investigation. Police were called on Monday (20 April) with a report that an unknown man was repeatedly approaching...
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4th May 2026
Ex-Cotswold chief calls for council apology
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter Cotswold District Council’s former leader Joe Harris is calling for an apology after being cleared of misconduct. A code of conduct complaint was lodged against the Liberal Democrat councillor after he revealed he...
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4th May 2026
Blackbridge Community Hub celebrates first anniversary
Blackbridge Community and Sports Hub is celebrating its first anniversary after a successful year serving the local community. The hub, run by Freedom Leisure, has become a key centre for health, wellbeing and social activity in the area. Over the...
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4th May 2026
New town plan sparks fears cats could wipeout nightingales in ancient woodland
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter There are serious concerns domestic cats could kill and wipe out nightingales in an ancient Gloucestershire woodland if plans for a new 2,000-home town across the road get the go-ahead. The Royal Society...
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4th May 2026
The Beefy Boys bring BBQ cookbook tour to Cheltenham
Credit Peter Lowbridge The Beefy Boys are bringing their latest cookbook tour to Cheltenham. The group will meet fans and sign copies of their new book, The Beefy Boys’ Great British BBQ, at Waterstones Cheltenham on May 6 and Rossiter...
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4th May 2026