Death crash Leanne Davies' friend Paul Reddan is 'stable' in hospital
MEDICS have moved a teenager whose friend died in a car crash.Paul Reddan, 19, has been transferred from Frenchay Hospital, Bristol to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, where his condition is currently...
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Citizen Big Issue: Pubs in Gloucester are a pleasure
Gloucester author Darrel Kirby explains why he believes the city has so much to offer for fans of real ale:I'VE said it before and I'll say it again: Gloucester has some excellent pubs.This weekend...
View ArticleLeisure@ bosses dismiss naked employee in hot tub story
BOSSES at Cheltenham Borough Council have denied that leisure@cheltenham opened late last month because an employee was found sleeping naked in a hot tub.The leisure centre, in Tommy Taylor's Lane, did...
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Disappointment asRepublic to close in Gloucester
CLOTHES shop Republic is closing its Gloucester shop.The fashion retailer is set to exit its home at the Eastgate Shopping Centre later this month, resulting in the loss of several jobs.Jason Robinson,...
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Gloucester Rugby players in Man vs Chicken challenge
WHEN four Gloucester Rugby players took on an unlimited supply of chicken burgers for charity, it turned out there was a limit to the amount of food they could tackle.Tom Savage, Nick Wood, Darren...
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Teenager denies being in Cheltenham town centre while he was banned
A TEENAGER has denied breaching a police order, which ordered him to stay away from Cheltenham's High Street.The 15-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Gloucester Youth Court...
View ArticleSupport for 'silly' frilly socks ban at school
VISITORS to the Citizen's website have come out in support of Kingsholm Primary school following an argument over frilly socks.The handmade garments have been banned from the school after headteacher...
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Victim left 'seriously traumatised' after sex attack in park
A YOUNG woman has been left 'badly hurt and seriously traumatised' after a sex attack in Gloucester Park.The attempted rape happened at 11pm on Wednesday, when the 19-year-old was walking near the...
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Mcfly fanatics camp overnight
AVID McFly fans camped overnight outside Kingsholm rugby ground to ensure they were front of the queue.The band performed at Gloucester Rugby's stadium last night in front a throng of adoring fans, but...
View ArticleIconic band Blondie perform at Westonbirt Arboretum as part of the Forestry...
ALMOST 40 years since they burst on to the pop scene with a string of mega hits, iconic band Blondie are back in the UK with a countryside summer tour.And next Friday they turn up at Westonbirt...
View ArticleCancer victim burned mobility car then blamed former partner
A THROAT cancer victim who tried to blame his ex-partner for torching his car has been convicted of destroying it himself.Christoff Joachim, 56, was found guilty of arson as well as fraud for telling...
View ArticleSmile for the camera: New rights to film council meetings unveiled
CAMERA-shy councillors will have to get over their flashbulb fears after the right to film council meetings was enshrined in law.The measures have received a warm welcome from representatives in...
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Thousands enjoy Three Counties Show
PRIZE farm animals, food and drink to tease the taste buds and countryside folk music are entertaining thousands this weekend.The ever-popular Three Counties Show got under way at The Showground, in...
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Boy, 16, 'held scissors to woman's neck in Gloucester Park attack', court hears
A BOY accused of a savage sex attack in Gloucester has been remanded in custody.The Coleford 16-year-old appeared in court yesterday where it was alleged he hit a 19-year-old woman over the head,...
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Cheltenham pensioner saved by quick thinking young man
WHEN pensioner Marina Coles fell while crossing the road, a mysterious stranger came to her aid.And the 78-year-old, who blacked out in the middle of a Cheltenham street, is now looking for the hero...
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New Gloucester police station could cost up to £3.4million
GLOUCESTER'S new police station could cost up to £3.4million.But the force base on the site of the old fire station, in Eastern Avenue, which was torn down this week will offer major advantages over...
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Big ball of fluff: Andean Condor chick hatches at Newent
A BIG baby which will grow into one of the world's largest birds is charming International Centre for Birds of Prey staff and visitors.Andean Condor, called Taransay, was hatched at the Clifford's...
View Article'We want nuisance motorcyclists to be lawful'
NUISANCE motorcyclists in Barton and Tredworth are being tackled.Police want to give them a lawful way of enjoying their hobby. They hope to provide a cordoned off area where they can be driven...
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Pride of unsung heroes named in Queen's birthday honours list
UNSUNG heroes of Gloucestershire have voiced delight after being named in the Queen's birthday honours list today.A civil servant and charity stalwart are joined by a business leader in being...
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Mother's migraine blamed for face paralysis
MIGRAINES are hard to deal with, but when they bring on paralysis they have devastating consequences.Prison Officer Cheryl Evans, 39, dedicated 13 years to HMP Gloucester until she was struck down with...
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