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Sunday Times names richest person in the South West
Regional News
He has a fortune of £20.8 billion
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King Charles 'angrier than anyone has ever seen him' at Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Nigeria trip
Royal News
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's recent trip to Nigeria has reportedly left King Charles 'angrier than anyone has ever seen him' as the Royal Family are said to be 'worried'
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Boss of Tewkesbury Park stars in new ITV reality show The Fortune Hotel
ITV
Claire White and her husband Dan are hoping to win the jackpot of £250,000 in the new reality series
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Anger over plans for 450 new homes for town
Politics
“The strength of feeling was clear."
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Concerns over 'lopsided' planning committee with five members from one Gloucestershire village
churchdown
Conservative councillor Robert Vines raised concerns over the size and makeup of Tewkesbury Borough Council's planning committee
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'How about Cheese Rolling Borough Council?': Tewkesbury name change sparks lively debate
Cheese Rolling
Tewkesbury Borough residents will be asked what they think about changing the name of their council to North Gloucestershire Borough Council
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Gloucester's Toys R Us to be finally transformed
Things to do in Gloucestershire
The store has been empty for six years - but will be turned into padel courts this month
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Why you should never have eggs and coffee or tea at the same time
UK & World News
Food and nutrition experts say at best the two cancel each other out, at worst you can be left in discomfort and dehydrated
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Sweet moment Sam Thompson's girlfriend and family found out he won I'm A Celebrity 2023
Celebs & TV
Zara uploaded footage of the incredible moment Sam Thompson's family found out about his I'm A Celeb victory
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Harry Potter first edition snapped up for £10 in bargain bucket sells for more than £55k
UK & World News
It was bought by a mum on a caravan holiday in the late 1990s who spotted it for sale for £12 in a bargain bucket and then haggled for a £2 discount as it had no jacket
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Waking up with any of these five 'hidden' symptoms might mean you have a serious sleep disorder
Health
If you're waking up with any of these five symptoms, you could be suffering from a potentially serious sleep condition
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Yule logs from Aldi, Asda, Tesco, and Sainsbury's - one had 'too much chocolate'
Food & Drink
One was compared to a school dinner, another tasted of mushrooms and one was silky and indulgent. But which came out on top?
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I'm A Celeb's Josie Gibson's 'big wobble' as she 'pined' for son Reg
Celebs & TV
Josie made it close to the end of this year's show before being voted off just ahead of the final
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Early symptoms of highly contagious 100-day cough as cases rise
UK & World News
The 100-day cough is also more commonly known as whopping cough
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Christmas
WATCH: Busker hopes personal Christmas song will give him big break
Cheltenham singer/songwriter D'Artagnan Arbuah wrote it about how he and his fiance went ice skating on their first date
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Disabled Cheltenham resident 'cut off from everything' by faulty intercom
Cheltenham Borough Council
Resident Samuel Adams, 68, lives on the fourth floor of Robert Harvey House
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Men wanted following Morrisons shoplifting spree
Morrisons
'Officers were called to the store at 8am this morning after a report that three men had been seen attempting to steal items
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'Traffic busting' plan for M5 junction 9 a step closer as Shire Hall explores rapid transit link
M5
Light rail, guided buses or trams are among the options which could be considered by Gloucestershire County Council who are working to improve the traffic flow on the A46 at Ashchurch
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Tewkesbury Abbey and River Severn to be dropped from council logo in £10k name change move 'to be more inclusive'
Tewkesbury Borough Council
Changing Tewkesbury Borough Council's name to North Gloucestershire Borough Council will make the authority more representative for residents, say councillors
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Fears of toxic gas explosion sees battery storage compound plan in greenbelt refused
South Gloucestershire Council
South Gloucestershire councillors hear concerns of lithium 'explosion' near houses
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Jilly Cooper says being made a dame 'orgasmic'
Jilly Cooper
An adaptation of her 1988 novel Riders is being made into a Disney+ series starring David Tennant and Aidan Turner
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Most popular baby names of 2023 published - full lists for boys and girls
UK & World News
Picking a name can be tough, but the top 100 lists for boys and girls should provide some help
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Bristol Clean Air Zone could be scrapped in ‘three to four years’
Regional News
Modelling suggests levels of nitrogen dioxide could fall below legal limits in the next few years
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Regulator finds travellers buying food and drink at train stations are being ripped off
UK & World News
However, a mystery shopping exercise suggested retail prices in stations were lower than those at motorway service areas and airports
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Four things that can help you if there’s a power cut this winter
Partner Stories
National Grid advises on how you can be prepared in the event of a power cut
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HMRC National Insurance cut in just a few weeks will see workers get up to £754 a year more
UK & World News
How much you get back will depend on your salary, but tens of millions of workers should see a difference in their January pay
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H&M’s loose fit jumper that shoppers claim ‘looks and feels luxurious’
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Costing £45, shoppers can feel comfortable all while looking stylish in a woollen blend jumper
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Cycle spine speed limit extension and Gloucester resurfacing among this week's roadworks
Traffic & Travel
The route through Staverton and Churchdown is set to take longer
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Tom Cruise
Inside Tom Cruise's Cotswold's 60th birthday party
The Mission Impossible and Top Gun star turned 60
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Family tribute to 'thrill-seeking' Brandon McCormick, 19, who died in off-road bike crash
Gloucestershire Police
The young man from Gloucester died following a collision on the B4008 in Standish
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Coke dealers sentenced after £11,500 haul seized
Hereford
The trio ran an operation supplying cocaine in Hereford
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Woman hurt in two-car Shurdington Road crash
Traffic & Travel
Incident on A46 near Warden Hill in Cheltenham
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Drivers taken to hospital after crash closes A46
Traffic & Travel
Long delays have been reported in Cranham after a two-vehicle crash today, Tuesday, May 14.
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Pregnant Gloucestershire teenager obtained pills for illegal abortion, court hears
Courts
Sophie Harvey, from Cirencester, is accused of taking the drug to end her pregnancy after learning she was at 28 weeks and five days gestation, meaning she could not get a legal abortion in England
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Floral tributes laid for Brandon McCormick, 19, who died in crash
Gloucestershire Police
'I wish we had kept in contact. I hope you are partying hard up there'
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Cotswolds restaurant that closed suddenly taken over by South Indian cuisine specialists
Cirencester
Award-winning Tierra and Mar closed in July
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Alzheimer's Society doctor says these are the six signs of dementia everyone should know
Health
Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of different conditions which gradually get worse over time
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Dr Tim Spector says two common kitchen ingredients can help you fight off cold and flu
Health
The health expert has explained how to fight off cold and flu with two common ingredients most people have in their kitchen
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Dr Michael Mosley says alcoholic drink improves blood sugar, cholesterol and lowers the risk of type 2 diabetes
UK & World News
But followers did not agree saying that having no alcohol at all was a far better option
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RAC lists everyday medicines that could get you fined or banned from driving
Health
You could be breaking the law if driving with certain amount of medication in your blood the RAC warns
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New weight loss study finds 'you can't get fat from artificial sweeteners'
Health
A British led study has found artificial sweeteners won't make you gain weight and could be a useful aid in shedding pounds
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Win £100 Aldi voucher to boost your festive shop this Christmas
Shopping
We have teamed up with Aldi to give 10 lucky readers £100 worth of Aldi vouchers in time for Christmas! This competition is live for one week only so make sure you've entered for a chance to win our festive prize!
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Royal Family
Princess Beatrice ready to move into stunning £3.5m Cotswold home after beefing up security
Friends say she is set to move in soon
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Gloucester News
Cotswolds
Prestigious Cotswolds estate on the market for a huge £57.5million
Down Ampney Estate borders the Cotswolds Water Park
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Gloucestershire death notices and funeral announcements made in the last week
Family
People from Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Tewkesbury, Forest of Dean and Cotswolds are being remembered
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Beautiful Cotswolds twin villages loved by Poet Laureate
Cotswolds
If you venture to the tucked away corner of Gloucestershire that’s home to the twin villages of Eastleach Turville and Eastleach Martin it may become a favourite of yours too.
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English Bulldog in desperate need of help needing major surgery
Dogs
surgery comes at the significant cost of £5,000
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Gloucestershire man Jack Budd is on the run from police
Crime
Officers have completed a number of enquiries to find Budd but have been unable to locate him
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Cheltenham News
Gloucestershire Police
Cheltenham CCTV appeal as sports event ends in chaos
A 19-year-old from Cheltenham has been arrested on suspicion of affray in connection with the incident
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Sizzle your summer as The Beefy Boys’ burger bible hits the shelves
Food and Drink
Unleash your inner grill master with The Beefy Boys’ new book, packed with secrets to world-class burgers
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New gin school near Cheltenham hopes to get everyone into the right spirit
Food and Drink
Unleash your inner distiller at Piston’s Gin School, a unique experience where you’ll craft your own gin in a working distillery
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'What has happened to Cheltenham's buses' - letter to the editor
Cheltenham
Strangers to Cheltenham must be perplexed by the Royal Well Bus Station Despite its grandiose name, there are not a lot of buses to be seen.
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How year round festival town is bursting with culture, history, and entertainment
Cheltenham
Experience the charm of Cheltenham, a town that celebrates life with over 40 festivals throughout the year
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Business
Business
Businesses offered access to digital tools
40% admitted that they currently lacked the knowledge to get the most from them
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90% of business owners work while on holiday
Business
Many admit to cancelling or never taking breaks while others just keep their laptop on the whole time
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Experts list common mistake that prevent people from landing a job
Business
From the CV stage through to interview, people make the same mistakes time and again
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Ethical fashion brand set for 'rebirth' after acquisition
Business
Pia Harpur founded Studio Pia after spotting a gap in the lingerie market and the brand is now stocked in boutiques across 12 countries
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Broadband outages cost businesses £17.6billion in a year
Business
Ofcom is being urged to launch automatic compensation for commercial customers
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Health
Health
Smell test can detect dementia five years early, professor says
Early detection could mean slowing the progress of the illness
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Hot drink fights memory loss, inflammation and heart disease
Health
It could also help protect you from the risks of diabetes and obesity
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Doctor says FLiRT Covid spreads more easily, and could beat immunity
Health
There has been an increase in Covid cases and hospitalisations in the UK after the new strains emerged
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Doctor says FLiRT Covid spreads more easily, and could beat immunity
Health
There has been an increase in Covid cases and hospitalisations in the UK after the new strains emerged
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Woman tells everyone to get checked after test saw her rush to A&E
Health
It was a routine check-up at work that uncovered a dangerous condition that can often have no symptoms
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Property
Property
Eye-watering £7.5m West Country home with infinity pool and 13 acres
The nine-bedroom property is 'not just a home but a lifestyle destination'
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Entire Grand Designs house built in four days at UK event
Property
The seven-room home with a cinema room includes a landscaped garden and swimming pool
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Thousands of community buildings failing basic energy standards
Property
New research shows that more than 7,300 community buildings in England do not meet basic energy efficiency standards
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Very's big discount on Karcher pressure washer that 'leaves patio like new'
Property
Retailer Very has reduced the price of Karcher's K3 Power Control pressure washer by £30 and it is selling quickly.
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What renters want Housing Ministers to change
Property
Since 2010, there have been 16 housing ministers, spending an average of 11 months in the hotseat
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UK & World News
UK & World News
Check your pockets as £1 coin from 2016 could be worth £2,500
At least 50 of them have already been found
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14 year old boy dies, 13-year-old critical, after water tragedy
UK & World News
A major rescue operation was launched
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DWP warns 130,000 people they are going to have to pay money back
UK & World News
Some people who have started handing the cash back will be paying money to the DWP for more than 10 years
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Some parking tickets can be thrown straight in the bin, expert explains
UK & World News
She has explained how to tell which tickets have no force, and can be ignored
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Foreign Office warns against Mediterranean tourist hotspot amid protests
UK & World News
Protesters marched through the streets this weekend
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Regional News
What's On News
Small town pub voted best in West Country area
"To be acknowledged and noticed of how passionate we are as a team has truly blown me away. We will never be complacent, and will continue to strive to make The Horseshoe a fantastic pub”
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Holidaymaker feels 'mugged' after £100 parking charge for 14 minute overstay at West Country beach
Oxfordshire
David Lester, 70, was slapped with the £100 parking charge notice after he overstayed his parking time at Harlyn Bay, on the north coast, by 14 minutes
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Northern lights 'red alert' as experts say they could be visible across UK tonight
Regional News
Aurorawatch UK has issued a red alert for Friday, May 17 due to intense geomagnetic activity from the Sun
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M5 traffic live: Crash near Bristol causing huge delays
M5
Rush-hour traffic heading to West Country is heavily delayed
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Bristol Airport gives away free flights to celebrate milestone
Regional News
Bristol Airport offers flights to over 120 direct destinations across 31 countries;
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Cases are 75% higher than the average, with advice on what to do if you catch it
Name of new Covid variant causing confusion as people ask 'is this real'
Health
People ask if the new Covid variant's name 'is real' after it was announced it has been dubbed the 'FLiRT' strain
King Charles 'angrier than anyone has ever seen him' at Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Nigeria trip
Royal News
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's recent trip to Nigeria has reportedly left King Charles 'angrier than anyone has ever seen him' as the Royal Family are said to be 'worried'
DWP tests bank account checks and finds 63,000 benefit claimants breaking the rules
UK & World News
The DWP asked two high street banks to check accounts to see if the proposals were viable and the results are astonishing
Woman tells everyone to get checked after test saw her rush to A&E
Health
It was a routine check-up at work that uncovered a dangerous condition that can often have no symptoms
Gloucestershire Police
Cheltenham CCTV appeal as sports event ends in chaos
A 19-year-old from Cheltenham has been arrested on suspicion of affray in connection with the incident
Prestigious Cotswolds estate on the market for a huge £57.5million
Cotswolds
Down Ampney Estate borders the Cotswolds Water Park
Gloucestershire death notices and funeral announcements made in the last week
Family
People from Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Tewkesbury, Forest of Dean and Cotswolds are being remembered
Sizzle your summer as The Beefy Boys’ burger bible hits the shelves
Food and Drink
Unleash your inner grill master with The Beefy Boys’ new book, packed with secrets to world-class burgers
New gin school near Cheltenham hopes to get everyone into the right spirit
Food and Drink
Unleash your inner distiller at Piston’s Gin School, a unique experience where you’ll craft your own gin in a working distillery
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UK Government says 'do not go to work' amid virus outbreak
Cases are 75% higher than the average, with advice on what to do if you catch it
Name of new Covid variant causing confusion as people ask 'is this real'
Health
People ask if the new Covid variant's name 'is real' after it was announced it has been dubbed the 'FLiRT' strain
King Charles 'angrier than anyone has ever seen him' at Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Nigeria trip
Royal News
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's recent trip to Nigeria has reportedly left King Charles 'angrier than anyone has ever seen him' as the Royal Family are said to be 'worried'
DWP tests bank account checks and finds 63,000 benefit claimants breaking the rules
UK & World News
The DWP asked two high street banks to check accounts to see if the proposals were viable and the results are astonishing
Woman tells everyone to get checked after test saw her rush to A&E
Health
It was a routine check-up at work that uncovered a dangerous condition that can often have no symptoms
Cheltenham Town FC
Longlevens Junior School complete memorable double with Wembley win
Gloucestershire school represented Cheltenham Town in the Utilita Kids Cup, defeating Port Vale in the final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday afternoon
Audience causes shock 22/1 win in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury ahead of Royal Ascot target
Royal Ascot
Inspiral will come on for that ahead of Royal Ascot, John Gosden says
Cheltenham CCTV appeal as sports event ends in chaos
Gloucestershire Police
A 19-year-old from Cheltenham has been arrested on suspicion of affray in connection with the incident
Prestigious Cotswolds estate on the market for a huge £57.5million
Cotswolds
Down Ampney Estate borders the Cotswolds Water Park
Gloucestershire death notices and funeral announcements made in the last week
Family
People from Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Tewkesbury, Forest of Dean and Cotswolds are being remembered