Alistair Caton has not seen his family for more than a year due to isolation restraints and his job.
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Covid travel rules stop bereaved pilot going home
Alistair Caton has not seen his family for more than a year due to isolation restraints and his job.
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Covid travel rules stop bereaved pilot going home
Alistair Caton has not seen his family for more than a year due to isolation restraints and his job.

A&E patients in nine hour wait at hospital
The Gloucestershire trust says its emergency department is under unprecedented levels of pressure.

Owner makes final attempt to save alpaca's life
Geronimo twice tested positive for bovine TB but his owner says he is healthy as she heads to court.

Benjamin Jesty: The unsung hero of vaccination
Edward Jenner is credited with inventing the vaccine but his method was pioneered by a Dorset farmer.

Lorry fire closes stretch of M5 in both directions
The motorway is closed between junction 8 for Worcester and 11 for Gloucester.

Postman reunites missing puppy with family
Two woman had been arrested after the five-month-old went missing from a supermarket car park.

'Great nights, great memories, great spirit'
"Devastated" fans from across the West remain hopeful despite England's Euro 2020 final loss.
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Covid travel rules stop bereaved pilot going home
Alistair Caton has not seen his family for more than a year due to isolation restraints and his job.

A&E patients in nine hour wait at hospital
The Gloucestershire trust says its emergency department is under unprecedented levels of pressure.

Owner makes final attempt to save alpaca's life
Geronimo twice tested positive for bovine TB but his owner says he is healthy as she heads to court.

Benjamin Jesty: The unsung hero of vaccination
Edward Jenner is credited with inventing the vaccine but his method was pioneered by a Dorset farmer.

Lorry fire closes stretch of M5 in both directions
The motorway is closed between junction 8 for Worcester and 11 for Gloucester.

Postman reunites missing puppy with family
Two woman had been arrested after the five-month-old went missing from a supermarket car park.

'Great nights, great memories, great spirit'
"Devastated" fans from across the West remain hopeful despite England's Euro 2020 final loss.

A&E patients in nine hour wait at hospital
The Gloucestershire trust says its emergency department is under unprecedented levels of pressure.

Owner makes final attempt to save alpaca's life
Geronimo twice tested positive for bovine TB but his owner says he is healthy as she heads to court.

Benjamin Jesty: The unsung hero of vaccination
Edward Jenner is credited with inventing the vaccine but his method was pioneered by a Dorset farmer.
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Severe disruption: M5 Gloucestershire both ways
BBC News TravelM5 Gloucestershire both ways severe disruption, between J11 for A40 Gloucester and J8 for M50.
M5 Gloucestershire - M5 closed, severe delays and queues in both directions between J11, A40 (Gloucester) and J8 M50, because of a lorry on fire. Congestion to most routes through Gloucester including the A40 and A430. Diversion in operation - via the M50 and A417 in both directions.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
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Severe disruption: M5 Gloucestershire northbound
BBC News TravelM5 Gloucestershire northbound severe disruption, from J11A for A417 Gloucester to J11 for A40 Gloucester.
M5 Gloucestershire - One lane closed on M5 northbound from J11a, A417 (Gloucester) to J11, A40 (Gloucester), because of vehicle having a tyre changed. Traffic is coping well.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
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