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University graduate accused of attempting to stab policeman 'thought world...
A UNIVERSITY graduate alleged to have tried to stab a policeman thought it was okay because the whole world was an alien computer simulation, a court heard. Christopher Leyshon, 28, of Ashmead Road,...
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Unemployment falls for fourth month in a row in Gloucestershire
Unemployment has fallen for the fourth month in a row in Gloucestershire.The number of people claiming Jobseeker's Allowance last month dropped in all six of the county's districts.Cheltenham saw the...
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Jealous, narcissistic and neurotic - Asher Maslin begins 24 year sentence for...
Jealous ex-boyfriend Asher Maslin will spend a minimum of 24 years behind bars for the "merciless killing" of hairdresser, Hollie Gazzard. A packed Gloucester Crown Court heard yesterday how the...
View ArticleGloucestershire weather: Two day heat wave warns people to stay indoors
PEOPLE in Gloucestershire have been advised to stay indoors after forecasters have warned that much of the country would be hotter than Barbados during a two day heat wave. The Met Office issued a...
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Full steam ahead for expansions plans at the "cramped" and "crowded" Lydney...
PARKING expansion plans are building a head of steam at Lydney Station after the town secured £1million to improve its transport strategy. Negotiations between councils and Network Rail continue over...
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New defibrillators are hoped will save lives in Forest of Dean village
HEART attack victims have improved chances of survival now lifesaving equipment is being rolled out across a Forest of Dean village. Defibrillators – devices which send electrical pulses to stimulate a...
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You would go to war with Mike Tindall - Iain Balshaw
IAIN Balshaw has hailed best mate Mike Tindall as a player you would go to war with. The Gloucester centre confirmed his retirement from professional rugby yesterday, just days after fellow England...
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Dressage stars dazzle at Hartpury
THE rising stars of dressage put on a dazzling display at this year's hugely successful Hartpury international Festival of Dressage. Record entries saw 300 riders from 19 nations compete in more than...
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Delays on the M5 northbound following a collision
Drivers should expect some delays on the M5 northbound this evening, following a road traffic collision near the Michaelwood Services. Lane two and three are currently blocked. More details to follow.
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A group of pre-schoolers all join the same primary school in Barnwood
Starting primary school can be a daunting prospect for children and parents, but for a small group of cheeky chappies in Barnwood it will be business as usual. All 13 pre-schoolers from Barnwood...
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Gloucester PC urges others to learn first aid after saving man's life
HERO police officer Andy Wood has spoken of the relief he felt after reviving a man he found slumped in a park. PC Wood, who lives in Gloucester, found the man losing consciousness on his mobility...
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Amber weather warning for Gloucester after 17,000 lightning strikes hit UK
MORE than 17,000 lightning strikes pummelled the UK in 24 hours from 9am on Thursday. Met Office spokesman Laura Young said more is likely on Friday night too, leading into a very damp Saturday. So...
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Guilty verdict on Quedgeley man 'who thought world was a computer...
A SCHIZOPHRENIC university graduate who tried to stab a police officer outside his Quedgeley home has been found guilty of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent. A jury of eight men and...
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Woman fined for smearing handful of Clover in husband's face
A woman has been fined for assaulting her husband - by throwing toast at him and smearing butter on his face. Julie Evans, 45, admitted grabbing a handful of Clover and rubbing it over him during a...
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'Shipwrecked' cocktails and seafood rocking the boat at The Tall Ships
SEAFOOD, 'shipwrecked' cocktails and homemade produce are the unique selling points of The Tall Ships pub near the Docks. The Southgate Street pub was taken over by Pat and Tim Nelmes 16 years ago and...
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Power issues halting Coopers Edge fibre upgrade campaign
POWER issues are being cited as the latest delay to solving poor broadband speeds in Coopers Edge. The estate near Brockworth suffers from poor download speeds which are typically stuck at 1MB per...
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Great British Bake Off winner rates Gloucestershire cake makers
GREAT British Bake Off champion Frances Quinn visited Gloucester to taste the work of budding cake makers. Frances helped to judge the free competition at the Gloucester Quays yesterday, which saw...
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Mike Tindall gives Nick Walshe his Royal seal of approval
Mike Tindall reckons Nick Walshe is the perfect successor as Gloucester backs coach. The England World Cup winner took up the role of player-coach last season and had been assisting Nigel Davies with...
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Thunderstorms and flooding across Gloucestershire after second successive...
For the second successive night Gloucestershire was battered by huge storms with powerful lightning strikes reported. Dramatic pictures of the lightning have been taken across the county, following on...
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Weekend washout: wet weather causes flooding and sees events postponed
THE WET and stormy weather has had its impact on weekend events with some cancelled and flooding reported across the region. A British mountain boarding event set to take place at Bugsboarding at...
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