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Boris Johnson taken to hospital over Covid-19 symptoms

281 people have now tested positive for coronavirus in Gloucestershire

CORONAVIRUS

Why are garden centres closed during lockdown - and where to buy compost and paint

We're back! Stonehouse couple stranded in one of the remotest places on Earth make it home

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Gloucestershire police issue fine to group ignoring coronavirus lockdown rules

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Longleat announces that Lord Bath has died after testing positive for coronavirus

258 people have now tested positive for coronavirus in Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire Counselling Service to help businesses and staff during crisis

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The best tech products you need to work from home

SCAM ALERT

Five coronavirus scams to be aware of - and warn others about

Board game bust-ups: Tabletop games most likely to cause household conflict

LEADER'S DIARY: This has been a week like no other

Minchinhampton's Longfield Hospice launches appeal to free up vital NHS beds

Sir Keir Starmer wins Labour leadership contest

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Coronavirus admissions at Gloucestershire hospital's expected to peak later this month

Shops accused of 'disgusting' price hikes over coronavirus

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Gloucestershire Camera Club picture selection

Stonehouse Town players donate fine money to help NHS during crisis

IN THE DOCK: This week's biggest court cases

SIOBHAN BAILLIE: Not necessary to test everyone for coronavirus

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How to look after your mental health and wellbeing during lockdown

Easy recipes to make at home using store cupboard ingredients

Best radio stations to listen to while lockdown continues

Sainsbury's change rule on buying Easter Eggs during coronavirus lockdown

Netflix, Amazon Prime and Now TV – Every film to be released in April 2020

'Stay at home' warning remains as temperatures set to soar up to 20C this weekend

ITV Virtual Grand National: All you need to know about this year's event

Stop banging pots, letting off fireworks and lighting bonfires say fed up residents

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3D printers from Snow Business in Stroud making parts for NHS face masks

Coronavirus hospital for the South West to be built in Bristol

Charity launches delivery service to help reduce strain on hospitals

Stephen King admits Stroud burglary charge

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What Stroud District Council is doing about empty homes during coronavirus

Police cars light up outside Gloucestershire Royal to support NHS

All summer gigs at Westonbirt Arboretum cancelled

Police officers spat at and racially abused after breaking up Gloucester house party

12 ways to help Stroud district's waste crews during coronavirus

LETTER OF THE DAY: Coronavirus is a crisis - don't make it a catastrophe

Photo shows how Rooksmoor Mills development will look

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Nightingale Hospital due to open as Matt Hancock sets 100,000 daily test target

Housing company celebrates retirement of longest serving member of staff

Second Clap for Our Carers event is TONIGHT

Singer serenades Nailsworth care home residents in lockdown

Heart shaped flags spread joy in Horsley

Appeal launched after police seize huge haul of jewellery

Comedian Eddie Large dies after contracting coronavirus in hospital

Parish councillor paints bus stop in Whiteshill to pay tribute to NHS

Revealed: New opening hours for Asda, Aldi, Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Iceland

Aldi relaxes restrictions on products - here’s what’s the supermarket has changed

Tesco adds 120,000 extra click and collect and home delivery slots to cope with demand

Virgin Media users can now get seven kids’ channels for free - full list

Furlough explained: How the workers scheme works - and if you still have to pay taxes

Stroud District Council leaders unite to help protect community

Would you pay £2,250 for a puppy? Here's a full list of Britain's priciest dogs

Food hampers for children who receive free school meals

LETTER OF THE DAY: Are you dreaming more during the coronavirus lockdown?

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Number of confirmed coronavirus cases rises to 172 in Gloucestershire

2,000 volunteers sign-up to community support network in its first week

Tributes to sculptor Alan Thornhill from Chalford who has died aged 98

McDonald's tackles social media rumours on possible re-opening

International paedophile formerly from Stroud jailed for 12 years

Staff at Stroud care home praised for work during crisis

Coronavirus: Biggest daily rise in confirmed Gloucestershire cases

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Sport

Stay-at-home health tips with former Forest Green footballer Joe Stokes

No promotion or relegation for non-league step three and below as leagues and FA expunge season

Shortwood co-manager announces his departure in wake of expected end to Hellenic League season due to coronavirus pandemic

Scrivens to lead Shortwood development team next season

YOUTH SPORT: Minchinhampton gain the bragging rights over Stroud

Stay-at-home health tips with former Forest Green footballer Joe Stokes during the coronavirus outbreak

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Sport

Hammond signs two-year extension

Forest Green players continue to train alone next week and until the beginning of April

Mark Cooper is the man who should be Rovers current manager, insists sage John Light

Badminton Horse Trials cancelled due to coronavirus

Celtic legend John Hartson backs former Forest Green striker Christian Doidge for Wales call

English football suspended until at least April 30 due to coronavirus pandemic

New £50m short-term relief fund for EFL clubs

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How Euro 96 captured the public’s imagination in England

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FIFA 20 Ultimate QuaranTeam: Chris Stokes to lead Forest Green in clash against Northampton Town

PREMIER LEAGUE SET TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL RESOLUTIONS TO FIXTURE CRISIS

Coronavirus has postponed all sport for the foreseeable future - so we want you to tell us what you'd like us to report in the meantime

Coronavirus: Which sports have stopped and for how long

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Football: Euro 2020 to be delayed for one year due to coronavirus

Football hiatus is a mistake, according to Forest Green chairman Dale Vince

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VIDEO OUTTAKE: Watch sports editor gets tongue-tied when trying to pronounce coronavirus at Forest Green’s press conference

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Forest Green move team away from training ground to protect Mark Cooper's squad from coronavirus

Gloucestershire County League run out 5-1 winners in first ever representative match against the Northern Senior League

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National sport

Football rumours from the media

Coronavirus wrap: PFA chief Gordon Taylor angry at Matt Hancock comments

On This Day: The birth of the modern Olympic Games in 1896

Picture of the Day – April 6

On this day in 1896: The first modern Olympics begins in Athens

Fijian rugby stars arrested after failing to isolate

Coronavirus wrap: Wayne Rooney and Gordon Taylor answer football’s critics

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Business News

Ashes legend Matthew Hoggard becomes Gloucestershire sport and travel firm's new cricket ambassador

Family-run gym in Stroud in the final for national award

BEHIND THE BUSINESS: From minister visits to lingerie shows - Jono Rooke on life in PR

IAN MEAN: Apprenticeship Levy is a fiasco

BEHIND THE BUSINESS: Paul Drabble: from advising Coca-Cola to Gloucestershire firms

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National news

New York coronavirus deaths climb as Trump sees ‘light at end of tunnel’

Airline Norwegian hit by 61% fall in passenger numbers in March

Daily Mirror publisher Reach cuts staff wages amid virus impact

EasyJet founder warns airline could ‘run out of money by August’

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Shoppers urged to support UK fishermen as export markets dry up

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What the papers say – April 6

Tiger at zoo in New York tests positive for coronavirus

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