DON'T speak up at the back
"I HATE hecklers. I think they're the worst kind of human being and I will do everything I can to make sure anyone who heckles me knows exactly how I feel. I'm not pleasant about it."Harsh words...
View Article100 spy apprentices for GCHQ
BOSSES at GCHQ are looking for young computer gamers to train as the next generation of cyber experts.The Cheltenham- based government listening post will take on up to 100 apprentices as it tries to...
View ArticleMy life in Gloucestershire: Paul James, leader of Gloucester city council
What's your favourite Gloucestershire day out?Aside from an afternoon at Kingsholm, I like historic houses. Sudeley Castle.And your favourite place to eat out in the county?We've got some hidden gems...
View ArticleCompany wins share of £72m
GE AVIATION Systems is set to secure £1.25 million in government cash for a research facility which promises to boost jobs and the economy.The Cheltenham engine manufacturer is among seven successful...
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Assets seize in farm park case
COTSWOLD Water Park Trust can seize almost £1m from former fraudster boss.The charity has won a civil case against ex-chief executive of the then Cotswold Water Park Society Dennis Grant.The High Court...
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Long life sisters just keep on going
WITH a combined age of 311, it's not surprising that Hilda Greening and her two siblings have been labelled the Duracell sisters.Mrs Greening yesterday celebrated her 108th birthday at The Grange...
View ArticleGood Grief woman!
MUCH loved actress Penelope Keith juggles comedy and tragedy in her latest play, the bittersweet Good Grief.Bereavement is not the most obvious subject matter for a comedy, but there is also much to...
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Gloucester Rugby v Bordeaux Begles match analysis and pictures
Gloucester Rugby 25 Bordeaux-Begles 13 SWASHBUCKLING over Kingsholm's expanses, Gloucester swept to half-time control against embattled Bordeaux.But it was not with style and panache that the Cherry...
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Allen-Vanguard axes jobs as it closes its Tewkesbury operations
Redundancies will be made at Allen-Vanguard in Tewkesbury after the firm announced it will cease operations at the site.Manufacturing operations at the site will finish by the end of 2012 with just 23...
View ArticleBedroom fire in Gloucester
Fire broke out in the bedroom of a Gloucester home yesterday. A five-strong crew from Gloucester South Station was called to Clement Street at 5.09pm. A small fire had started in the bedroom of a house...
View ArticleWeekend due to be dry in Gloucester
Today's weather will be dry with some sunshine, according to the Met Office. Temperatures will reach 14C by about 3pm and there will be little wind. Tomorrow may start with mist covering some areas but...
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Police looking for Leeds fan Aaron Cawley after Chris Kirkland pitch incident
Police say they have identified a man who ran on to the pitch at last night's Sheffield Wednesday v Leeds United derby football match and struck a goalkeeper. Sheffield Wednesday's Chris Kirkland was...
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Holm Truths: Italy can wait for hooker Tommaso d'Apice
Italian hooker Tommaso d'Apice chose Gloucester over Italy this summer.The former Aironi front-rower explained why Kingsholm proved such a draw.TOMMASO d'Apice happily threw his international career...
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Gloucester Rugby: Only best will do when we take on Leicester Tigers
ONLY the whole package will be good enough for Gloucester to emerge in credit from a testing Premiership double header, believes Nigel Davies.The Cherry and Whites host Leicester at Kingsholm next...
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A38 in Quedgeley closed after serious crash between motorbike and HGV
Emergency services are at the scene of a crash in Quedgeley.The A38 has been closed between Cole Avenue and Waterwells Drive after a collision between an HGV and motorbike, carrying two people.A police...
View ArticleA38 northbound still closed after serious crash
Police are still dealing with a serious crash on the A38 in Quedgeley but have reopened the southbound carriageway.The bypass was closed both ways this morning between Coles Avenue and Waterwells Drive...
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Lorry driver arrested after fatal crash on A38 in Quedgeley
A lorry driver has been arrested following a fatal crash on the A38 in Quedgeley this morning.An HGV collided with a black Kawasaki motorbike on the bypass just before 9am this morning and the road was...
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Bus and car crash in Lydbrook
A bus and car crashed in Joys Green in Lydbrook this morning.The Stagecoach bus and car collided at about 11.20am.An ambulance was on the scene to treat the drivers for minor injuries.The road was...
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Cinderford: Foresters get back to winning ways
CINDERFORD 34 BLACKHEATH 19 CINDERFORD ended their run of three National One games without a win with a bonus-point victory over Blackheath at Dockham Road. There was no sign of former Foresters'...
View ArticleCar goes up in flames in Abbeymead driveaway
A car went up in flames in an Abbeymead driveway last night. Firefighters were called to Kimberland Way at 11.51pm by police.One fire engine attended from Gloucester North Fire Station with a crew of...
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