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'Unexploded bomb' found in back garden

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Suspected unexploded bomb

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Suspected unexploded bomb

'Unexploded bomb' found in back garden

A bomb disposal unit has been sent to deal with the device, found in a Tewkesbury garden on Saturday.

  • 1han hour ago
  • Gloucestershire
Woodland near Prosper Lane, Coalway

Increased police presence after woman is assaulted

Police say a woman was hit in the face by a man near woods in Coalway on Tuesday afternoon.

  • 3h3 hours ago
  • Gloucestershire
Crowds at the Lechlade Festival

Festival cancelled due to water logged ground

The company behind the festival is being placed into liquidation as a result of calling off the event.

  • 4h4 hours ago
  • Gloucestershire
Crowds enjoying Pride in the Park in Cheltenham's Pittville park in 2022

Pride parade to return to town after a decade

Hundreds are expected to take part in Cheltenham Pride Festival after a new group was set up to organise it.

  • 6h6 hours ago
  • Gloucestershire
Monique Olivier in court at Charleville-Mezieres in 2008

Serial killer's ex-wife charged over 1990 murder

French prosecutors officially charge Monique Olivier over the death of Joanna Parrish in France.

  • 1da day ago
  • Gloucestershire
Chris Twells

Lib Dem who won seats 150 miles apart suspended

Chris Twells won a Gloucestershire seat despite already representing Ordsall in north-west England.

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Woodland near Prosper Lane, Coalway

Increased police presence after woman is assaulted

Police say a woman was hit in the face by a man near woods in Coalway on Tuesday afternoon.

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  • Gloucestershire
Crowds at the Lechlade Festival

Festival cancelled due to water logged ground

The company behind the festival is being placed into liquidation as a result of calling off the event.

  • 4h4 hours ago
  • Gloucestershire
Crowds enjoying Pride in the Park in Cheltenham's Pittville park in 2022

Pride parade to return to town after a decade

Hundreds are expected to take part in Cheltenham Pride Festival after a new group was set up to organise it.

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  • Gloucestershire
Monique Olivier in court at Charleville-Mezieres in 2008

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Lib Dem who won seats 150 miles apart suspended

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  1. Posted at 13:0413:04

    'Unexploded bomb' found in back garden

    Suspected unexploded bomb

    A bomb disposal unit has been sent to deal with the device, found in a Tewkesbury garden on Saturday.

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    Festival cancelled due to water logged ground

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    Pride parade to return to town after a decade

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    Crowds enjoying Pride in the Park in Cheltenham's Pittville park in 2022

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  5. Posted at 21:51 12 May21:51 12 May

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  6. Posted at 17:54 12 May17:54 12 May

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  7. Posted at 17:47 12 May17:47 12 May

    Two arrests after girls sprayed with 'incapacitant'

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  8. Posted at 16:35 12 May16:35 12 May

    Brentford's Steele gets Forest Green Rovers role

    Allan Steele has been appointed as Forest Green Rovers' new director of football

    Brentford B coach Allan Steele is appointed as Forest Green Rovers' new director of football.

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  9. Posted at 15:08 12 May15:08 12 May

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  10. Posted at 13:41 12 May13:41 12 May

    Baby's injuries 'like those seen in car crash'

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  11. Posted at 11:51 12 May11:51 12 May

    Lib Dem who won seats 150 miles apart suspended

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  12. Posted at 11:33 12 May11:33 12 May

    Serial killer's ex-wife charged over 1990 murder

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    Monique Olivier in court at Charleville-Mezieres in 2008

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  13. Posted at 10:14 12 May10:14 12 May

    Witness appeal after motorcyclist hurt in crash

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    The junction at Coaley Peak viewing point

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  14. Posted at 9:31 12 May9:31 12 May

    Raglan among seven released by Cheltenham

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  15. Posted at 8:31 12 May8:31 12 May

    Strike action disrupting trains in west of England

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  16. Posted at 5:35 12 May5:35 12 May

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  17. Posted at 18:37 11 May18:37 11 May

    County Championship, day two - radio & text

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  18. Posted at 17:35 11 May17:35 11 May

    Youth cancer charity consults on closing shops

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    Young Lives vs Cancer may shut its 13 outlets in Bristol, Somerset, Gloucester, Devon and Cornwall.

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  19. Posted at 17:29 11 May17:29 11 May

    Girl 'killed baby by putting cotton wool in mouth'

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    Worcester Crown Court

    A court is told the teenager put her son in a bin bag and hoped her mother would think it was rubbish.

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