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Tractor driver, 20, dies in Birdlip crash with road closures to continue into Friday
The man sadly died at the scene, police have confirmed. Road closures will continue into Friday

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ITV announce huge change to James Martin's Saturday Morning
ITV has announced that James Martin's Saturday Morning show will be getting a new 'generous slot' in 2026


Live: Serious single-vehicle crash shuts roads in Birdlip
Motorists should avoid the area

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I was raped 30 years ago but now my abuser is finally caged
The 80-year-old sex fiend said he was 'frightened' of spending his final years in jail


Hundreds of overflowing bins reported in Gloucester
But City Council figures suggest the situation is getting better


Raiders target seven Cheltenham homes in 11 days
They are thought to be linked


Historic Brunel building to become Stroud cultural venue
It's part of the regeneration of the Station Quarter


UK weather: Met Office thundery maps for Gloucestershire with heavy rain drenching forecast
The Met Office predicts "a wet and windy" weekend


Jeremy Clarkson's farm faces backlash over controversial policy as star speaks out
Diddly Squat Farm has been the subject of customer complaints


Lotto jackpot estimated £7m after no winner of Wednesday’s top prize
The National Lottery Lotto jackpot on Saturday is estimated to be £7 million after no ticket matched Wednesday night's winning numbers.


'Picture perfect' Cotswolds village with attraction hardly anyone knows is there
Nestled in the Cotswolds, this picturesque village has an intriguing history and plenty of traditional charm to soak up as you explore its centuries-old architecture


Prince William says he 'misses the glory days'
The Prince of Wales was speaking at an event alongside the Crown Prince of Jordan


Dr Laurens Maas says berry from UK shops helps fight flu and colds
The expert has named five foods to help you stay well this autumn, including a berry 50 times as powerful as oranges


Supplement warning as 3 combinations could be risky
Taking supplements can be a good way to top up a healthy balanced diet, but there are some combinations that could be doing more harm than good


Doctor in Halloween health warning as your decorations could be triggering symptoms
Whether you're dressing up or just lighting a candle, you will want to be careful this Halloween as your decorations could be triggering symptoms you might mistake for a cold


Warning to 28m taxpayers over 'hole in the system' found by Martin Lewis
The strange tax rule means you can take home more money by earning less


Concerns over rough sleeping in Cheltenham amid claim people are defecating in public
Residents fear the presence of roughsleepers will be put visitors off the spa town


Concerns civic chiefs are being 'softened up' ahead temporary Cheltenham birth centre closure becoming permanent
Hospital bosses stress no decision will be made on the Aveta Birth Centre until next spring and it will data driven


Gloucestershire death notices and funeral announcements as tributes paid
People from Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Tewkesbury, Forest of Dean and Cotswolds are being remembered


'Ambitious' Gloucester school praised by Ofsted as 'good' across four key areas
The special school has had its first full inspection since opening in 2022
