Valentine's Day
A London theatre dine and dance break is a great way to cheer yourself up in between the clocks going back and the Christmas season getting under way.The number and variety of shows to choose from...
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Greece and Turkey are destinations that are sure to delight. Greece means crystal-blue water, spectacular natural beauty and archaeological sites, while Turkey straddles two continents—Asia and...
View ArticleDelays on M5 due to broken down vehicle
Drivers on the M5 are facing delays this morning.There is one lane closed on the M5 southbound due to a broken down vehicle between Junction 11 (A40 Golden Valley Bypass, Gloucester) and Junction 11A...
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Armed police storm Tewkesbury home after spotting toy mortar 'weapon' on...
ARMED police who stormed a Tewkesbury home looking for a weapon were shocked to discover their efforts had all been over a toy. Resident Ian Driscoll was stunned when five policemen, including two who...
View ArticleWaitrose remove burgers as Gloucestershire food wholesaler says horse meat...
As Waitrose becomes the latest supermarket to get caught up in the horse meat scandal, a Gloucestershire foodservice provider says tests are ongoing.The supermarket giant has removed all frozen Dalepak...
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Cheltenham teenager made three-year-old cousin perform sex act
A CHELTENHAM teenager had been watching pornography before he forced his three-year-old cousin to give him oral sex, a court heard.The 15-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, admitted...
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Nathan Sykes and his band The Wanted beat One Direction to 'Best Group' award
In the battle of the boybands The Wanted have beaten One Direction to the title of 'Best Group' at the Virgin Media Awards.The group, featuring Nathan Sykes from Gloucester, pipped the vote by just...
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Cheltenham Town video: Paul Benson after his goal at Southend United
Cheltenham Town striker Paul Benson discusses his first goal for the club against his hometown team:
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Valentine's Day is a saviour for WEEKEND columnist Nikki Owen
Kiss chase. When I was a kid, we used to play kiss chase in the playground at our Catholic primary school. It was mental.The girls, come the 14th February, would arrive at school psyched. This was our...
View ArticleVan fire in Brockworth
A van caught fire in Brockworth yesterday.Five firefighters from Gloucester North fire station tackled the blaze at 5.25pm.It happened along Delta Way.Passersby made 999 calls to alert fire crews.Watch...
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Ford Fiesta review: Excellent 1.0ltr Ecoboost engine welcome
Ford's latest Fiesta looks very different to what has gone before but it's probably not as radical under the skin as you might expect, writes Jonathan Crouch: The introduction of the excellent...
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Review: Great Wall Steed - a mighty machine to handle the load
You may not have heard of Great Wall before, but there are no prizes for guessing which country it hails from. This Chinese manufacturer's first UK import is the huge Steed pick-up. Andy Enright...
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Cheltenham Town v Aldershot Town: Chat and updates from 1.45pm on Saturday
Cheltenham Town v Aldershot Town Join Jon Palmer for chat, debate, team news, updates and reaction from 1.45pm on Saturday:Cheltenham Town v Aldershot Town: Chat and updates
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Review: Compact Citroen Cabriolet could be the success of 2013
Citroen returns to the compact convertible sector with its DS3 Cabrio. Andy Enright reports As open cars go, the Citroen DS3 Cabrio isn't the most committed thing, but instead pursues compromise with...
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Review: Vauxhall ADAM will stand out from the crowd
The Vauxhall ADAM's late to the boutique hatchback party, but if you hanker after a bit of individuality, your car has arrived. @Andy Enright@ reports The Vauxhall ADAM is undoubtedly one of the more...
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Review: British built Nissan Note
The British-built Note has proven to be one of Nissan's biggest hits and it's been refreshed to prolong that success story. Jonathan Crouch reports on the revised range Blending the cheeky styling of a...
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Family business offers affordable servicing
Swindon Road Garage really puts the 'family' into 'family business'.Dave Barnes took-over the business, which was established in 1985, five years ago and MOT tester Andrew Elliott has been with him...
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Review: Peugeot 208 - sophistication and style
Peugeot's 208 continues the French marque's upward trajectory. Jonathan Crouch reports on the frugal 1.6-litre e-HDi diesel variant The 208 hatchback sees Peugeot build yet more sophistication and...
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Alfa Romeo 4C to debut at International Motor Show in Geneva
The final version of the Alfa Romeo 4C makes its début at the 83rd International Motor Show in Geneva. This mid-engined rear-wheel drive coupé with two bucket seats represents the true essence of a...
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Review: Lexus GS250 - handsome and beautifully built
Big car, small engine has rarely been a joyous combination. The Lexus GS250 attempts to demonstrate how this has changed. Andy Enright reports: The Lexus GS 250 is a handsome and beautifully built...
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