IT’S an absolutely bumper market this week with priority announcement numero uno being that Overton organic eggs will be back. I know many of you have been awaiting the return of their awesome double yokers but I’m afraid you’ll have to get in
LATEST figures show that progress continues to be made by Gloucestershire Constabulary in improving how officers tackle domestic abuse. The conviction rate for domestic abuse cases now stands at 75 per cent while the number of domestic
FOREST Green midfielder Sam Wedgbury insists Saturday’s home clash against struggling Dartford is a “must win”. A stand-out performer for Rovers this season, Wedgbury made his return as a substitute in Saturday’s goalless stalemate at Dover, and
England head coach Stuart Lancaster has handed Gloucester captain Billy Twelvetrees his first start of the autumn series against Australia. Lancaster has opted to go with Twelvetrees instead of the out-of-form Owen Farrell at inside centre for
GLOUCESTERSHIRE County Council is calling for better education for teenagers on how to identify and deal with domestic violence. At a full council meeting yesterday, Wednesday, members unanimously agreed to support a motion that commended the work
PLANNING permission for a major scheme to ease traffic at one of the busiest traffic junctions in the county has been granted today, Thursday. Gloucestershire County Council’s planning authority met this morning at Shire Hall to discuss the Elmbridge
MEMBERS met for the November meeting on a cold damp night, in a cold village hall – however we all enjoyed a good evening despite most wearing coats.Tim Smith welcomed everyone and reminded members of the Christmas Dinner on December 10 and to bring their
FOREST Green's Boxing Day clash against Kidderminster Harriers at The New Lawn in the Vanarama Conference has been brought forward to 1pm. The game is part of a busy festive schedule for Forest Green, which sees them visit Wrexham on Sunday, December
Former Gloucestershire and England fast bowler David Lawrence fears Sean Abbott may never play cricket again after Phillip Hughes died from injuries sustained facing him in a Sheffield Shield match. Hughes was hit on the neck, in an area unprotected
OUR November evening was the now traditional "Members Supper".Committee members organised the evening providing a delicious supper of cold meats, homemade quiches, salads, scrumptious puddings and a glass of wine or soft drink.Tables were laid
VICTIM Support Gloucestershire is looking to increase the help it gives to victims of crime by increasing the number of volunteers who give free and confidential information, emotional support and practical help to victims and witnesses of crime. The
ANYA Forino, from Stroud, recently won the Welsh Climbing Championships for category D Girls (aged 10-11).The competition was held at Boulders Climbing Centre in Cardiff.It took place on November 8 and there were over 250 competitors from all over Britain.It
FORMER Shortwood hot-shot Duncan Culley has penned a deal at Conference South outfit Farnborough. Culley,25, joined Bromley from Evo-Stik League Southern Division One South & West side Shortwood United in September, where he scored thirty-nine
SEVERN Area Rescue Association has become the proud new owner of a hovercraft thanks to Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service. As a result of the severe flooding in 2007 Severn Trent donated two hovercrafts to the fire service. At the time
JONNY MAY admits a positive mental attitude is behind his change of fortunes in an England shirt as the Gloucester wing continues to stake a claim for a starring role at the 2015 World Cup, writes Daniel Ross. After going scoreless in his first
AFTER another successful year of bringing through another wave of enthusiastic new beekeepers and holding events during the year.Stroud Beekeepers Association recently held their AGM.Along with adult trainees Stroud Beekeepers also engages with children
THOMAS Hughes was an apothecary, surgeon and man-midwife who lived in Stroud.He also meticulously recorded the weather here for nearly 40 years.His very detailed meteorological records of 200 years ago are very unusual for the time, and have been looked
SIR Elton John will rock Gloucester's Kingsholm Stadium as part of his European Tour next year. The piano man will visit Gloucester on Sunday, June 7 at Kingsholm Stadium. The tour will feature iconic hits and classic album tracks from throughout
WELSH centre Tom Isaacs has left the club with immediate effect and joined Guinness Pro12 side, Cardiff Blues. In doing so, Isaacs, who moved to Gloucester from the Ospreys ahead of the current season, will join his home-town club. Competition
HOMOPHOBIC violence is up in Gloucestershire. Gloucestershire Police recorded 16 violent homophobic crimes between January and October, compared with 9 in 2013 and 12 in 2012. Gay rights charities said that while it was "encouraging" that more
The death of Phillip Hughes has been described as a "real-life tragedy" by Cricket Australia chief executive officer James Sutherland. The batsman, who would have been 26 on Sunday, died two days after being struck on the head by a bouncer while
VOLUNTEERS from environmental charity Stroud Valleys Project (SVP) are hoping to beat last year’s tree-mendous record by planting 2,000 saplings. Last year volunteers, schools and companies helped plant 1,700 trees mostly in Stratford Park.
A TETBURY-BASED charity which launched the world’s first Mobile Chemotherapy Unit (MCU) is celebrating after bringing treatment closer to thousands of cancer patients. Hope For Tomorrow, which provides Mobile Chemotherapy Units to NHS trusts in
TWO young daredevils jumped out of an aeroplane at 10,000 feet to raise money for the Allsorts charity. Amanda Smith and Dusty Paraskeva decided to skydive out of the light aircraft, hoping the thought of the terrifying leap of faith would bring
FREE on-street parking and £2 bus journeys will be available next Saturday as part of a campaign to support local businesses. Gloucestershire County Council is supporting Small Business Saturday, the national campaign taking place across the UK
