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Heavy police presence as officers search for firearms in pretty village
A large number of police officers and vehicles were in the picturesque village of Cleeve Prior in the Vale of Evesham searching for illegal firearms.
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Met Office issues another thunderstorm warning for Gloucestershire with 50mm of rain to fall in 'hours'
Weather
More bad weather is on the way
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Postal vote chaos as ballots arrive late or not at all
Regional News
It has been blamed on 'complications' at the sorting office
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Man dies following incident at Ribena factory
Coleford
'We are deeply saddened to confirm that this has resulted in the loss of a colleague'
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Body found in search for missing woman
Police
The family of 76-year-old Iona, who has been missing since February 12 has been told of the discovery
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Greggs axes 'bake' from main menu leaving fans gutted
Food & Drink
Bakery chain has confirmed the item has been removed with one fan saying 'don't do this to us'
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Breakthrough could mean 'personalised' cancer treatments
Health
Researchers have developed a tool to identify anti-cancer cells, which could lead to improved personalised immunotherapies
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M4 traffic warning as thousands expect to attend huge event
Traffic & Travel
Around 170,000 visitors are expected next week
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Thunderstorm warnings, M5 and traffic live as Met Office severe weather alerts issued in Gloucestershire
Weather
UK could face warmest day of the year after storms overnight
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Kate Middleton says 'thank you' as she releases new picture of Princess Charlotte on her ninth birthday
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The Princess' birthday comes a week after her brother's
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Dunelm's 'vibrant' washable rug that's 'luxurious' slashed to £39 in bank holiday sale
Shopping
Dunelm shoppers can grab the "absolutely perfect" rug for 20% off during the Bank Holiday Savings sale
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Thursday night’s Premier League action as 23/20 Chelsea are favourites to beat 2/1 Tottenham at bet365
Premier League
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Local elections 2024: List of candidates competing for a seat on Gloucester City Council
Local Elections
City voters and Quedgeley town residents head to the polls on May 2 to choose who will represent them at North Warehouse
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Local elections 2024: List of candidates competing for a seat on Cheltenham Borough Council
Local Elections
Voters head to the polls on May 2
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Local elections 2024: List of candidates competing for a seat on Stroud District Council
Local Elections
All 51 seats at Ebley Mill are up for grabs at the which is currently led by a co-operative alliance of the Green, Independent Left, Community Independent and Liberal Democrats
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Washing machine warning issued after woman discovers 'growth' lurking in hers
UK & World News
People are being urged to check their washing machines as soon as possible after woman finds 'growth' in hers
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Experts share six vitamins for thicker and longer hair and to tackle thinning
Health
Research has shown certain vitamins and minerals could help improve your hair's health and potentially reduce hair thinning
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Signs of sudden-onset condition postpartum psychosis in mums and how to spot someone who's affected
Health
The sudden-onset illness can also present in mothers who have no previous mental health history
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easyJet passengers sing 'cheerio, cheerio, cheerio' as disruptive pair thrown off
UK & World News
Aircraft had to make an emergency landing on flight to Egypt in Greece - and other travellers were delighted to see the back of them
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Cheltenham
Mum who lost son, 4, to cancer creates artwork to 'bring him back to life'
Joanne Humphreys, 60, from Cheltenham, lost her son Graeme to cancer in 1999 and has since created artwork using cell images and his finger paintings
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Stacey Solomon's 'game-changing' new hair oil sells out within hours with 17k on waiting list
Shopping
The £16 hair oil by REHAB, a beauty brand co-owned by Stacey Solomon, is designed to reduce hair loss and encourage new hair growth
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Busy Gloucester road near Sainsbury's to be shut completely for a week
Gloucester Sharpness Canal
St Ann Way will be closed while the Canal and River Trust conduct essential repairs to High Orchard bridge between May 6 and 13. Repairs needed for Tall Ships Festival
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Gloucestershire voters to head to the polls to elect a police and crime commissioner
Politics
PCCs are elected officials whose role is to help ensure that police forces function effectively, but not to run those forces themselves
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Winning Lotto numbers tonight: Full National Lottery results with Thunderball on Wednesday, May 1, 2024
National Lottery
There is a £8.5m triple rollover jackpot available. There is also the Thunderball draw of £500,000
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Best selling cream that 'tightens sagging necks in two weeks' cheaper on Amazon than M&S and Boots
Beauty
The PRAI Beauty Ageless Throat and Decolletage Night Creme for Women is ideal for mature skin and works by hydrating and tightening and leaves you looking younger
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'I put snail slime on my face for two weeks - it's the best thing I've ever done'
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I spent the last two weeks applying snail secretion to my face - once I got past the texture, I understood why it gets so many rave reviews
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Home Bargains shopper finds 'brilliant' £72 luxury face serum on sale for just £2
What's On News
A Home Bargains shopper managed to find a £72 luxury skincare serum in the budget retailer for just £2
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Primark's £3.50 body spray smells the 'exact same' as £24 Sol de Janeiro version
Shopping
Primark shoppers can save over £20 on a must-have body mist, which customers say is 'just like' Sol de Janeiro
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Mum loses 7st after she was forced to ask for seatbelt extender on family holiday
Health
Adele Thornton described the incident as 'mortifying' - but shedding the weight has given her a new lease of life
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Mum in coma after gastric sleeve op in Turkey goes wrong
Health
Chloe Quick was put in a medically induced coma and her family was told there was only a 50/50 chance she would pull through
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'Stunning' £60 Dunelm mirror looks almost identical to £600 version
Shopping
Dunelm's mirror could easily be mistaken for one made by Kalalou but there's a huge price difference
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Pharmacist issues warning as she predicts common infection 'surge'
Health
She said bank holidays, booze, warmer weather and sex would be the causes
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Folk of Gloucester to host first ever 'Meet the Tudors' event to celebrate unique building
Gloucester
The event is taking place this Bank Holiday weekend on the Saturday
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Cheltenham home extension bid approved amid concerns it will 'loom over neighbour's property'
Cheltenham
Borough planners have approved a scheme for a single and two storey extension to a house in Pittville
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No compensation paid to people injured from infamous 'optical illusion' cycle lane
Regional News
More than 100 people have been injured on it, with injuries ranging from fractures and lost teeth, to cuts and significant bruising
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Beauty buffs can get £5 off Lookfantastic's 'winning' subscription box with last chance deal
Beauty
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River Island shoppers praise 'beautiful colour' of outfit that suits everyone
Shopping
River Island's new outfit has been labelled a "show stopper" by excited shoppers keen to get their hands on it for summer
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Strictly The Professionals show kicks off 37-date UK tour
Celebs & TV
It has been described as 'off the scale' entertainment
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Local Elections 2024 live as Gloucestershire goes to the polls
Local Elections
Elections taking place to Gloucester City Council, Cheltenham Borough Council, Stroud District Council and to elect a new Police and Crime Commissioner for Gloucestershire
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Local elections 2024: Gloucestershire electorate reminded to take photo ID to be able to vote
Politics
The changes to the rules around voting were introduced by the Government last year
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'Hilarious' BBC News at Six blooper leaves viewers doing double take
Celebs & TV
The bizarre blooper at the start of the broadcast was labelled 'hilarious' by some viewers
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The best Amazon shopping deals right now including Fire and Ninja
Amazon
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Bank holiday weather forecast as Thursday could be warmest day of the year so far with 24C
UK & World News
Some areas of the country saw storms overnight, but it will lead to a balmy day
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Plant-based diet 'helps people with cancer live longer', new studies find
Health
The reviews on the effects of diet and lifestyle on bowel cancer was led by the CUP Global research team at Imperial College London
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Gifted student Joseph Parker died following adverse reaction to medication
Courts
He was in intensive care after an adverse reaction to his medication when he secured a place studying advanced maths at Warwick University
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Why people will be naked in their gardens this Saturday
UK & World News
A counsellor says there are benefits to the unusual event
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Condition that killed mum's brothers is now 'death sentence' for son, five
Health
Mum Carrie Trudel lost two of her brothers to the same condition - Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy
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DVSA makes big MOT change affecting every driver in UK this week
UK & World News
The DVSA has made a change to the way drivers will receive their MOT test results, with the new system coming into effect
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Morrissey writes to TUI demanding they stop selling trips to parks
Celebs & TV
The singer says TUI is the last major operator to still offer the breaks
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Premier Inn advert banned over £35-a-night claim
UK & World News
The Advertising Standards Authority said the claim had not been substantiated and was likely to mislead
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Common spice we all have in kitchen can boost weight loss
Health
It has also been linked to reducing the risk of diabetes, lowering cholesterol, relieving symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and staving off heart disease and cancer
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Winning EuroMillions numbers: Full National Lottery results with Thunderball on Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Euromillions
There is a gigantic £142m jackpot up for grabs with £500,000 on Thunderball
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Line of Duty star Brian McCardie dies 'suddenly' aged 59
Celebs & TV
He also appeared in Rob Roy and Outlander
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These five drinks can stop you from getting ill and feeling tired expert says
Health
If you find yourself regularly getting ill or struggling to stay awake during the day, these five drinks could be for you
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River Island shopper desperate to buy 'perfect' £55 shirt dress for summer
Shopping
River Island's new shirt dress has been labelled "perfect" by excited shoppers keen to get their hands on it for summer
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Death notices and funeral announcements made in the last week
Family
People from Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Tewkesbury, Forest of Dean and Cotswolds are being remembered
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Paris Saint-Germain Féminine vs Olympique Lyonnais: A High-Stakes UEFA Women's Champions League Showdown
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Councils across Gloucestershire owed thousands by Body Shop after falling into administration
Gloucestershire
The cosmetics brand collapsed into administration after financial problems
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M4 Audi driver hit 103mph with six passengers not wearing seatbelts, including young girl sitting on a lap
Traffic & Travel
Sasho Yankov, previously disqualified from driving, sped along the motorway with six passengers, none of who were wearing seatbelts, including a young child on a passenger's lap in the front seat
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Tributes paid to 14-year-old boy killed in sword rampage
UK & World News
Police confirmed that Daniel Anjorin - a popular 14-year-old who loved football - was killed in Tuesday's shocking incident
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NHS warns of signs your child's red face is caused by common infection
Health
Some parents may think their child is just hot, but slapped cheek syndrome can cause not only red cheeks but also a red rash over the body
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Four of the best superfoods to help reduce inflammation
Health
Inflammation can have a negative effect on our health, contributing to heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes
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Expert shares three best supplements to help with ADHD
Health
Neuroscientist Robert Love shared the benefits of three supplements which can help people with ADHD
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Green light for sports facilities at school amid neighbour concerns over noise
Education
Belmont School has been granted permission to install a 200m oval running track with a 60m and run-off.
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New study says simple test 'could determine risk of fatal stroke'
Health
While the risk of events such as heart attacks can be determined, up until now the same couldn't be done for strokes
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Gloucester News
Weather
Met Office issues another thunderstorm warning for Gloucestershire with 50mm of rain to fall in 'hours'
More bad weather is on the way
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M5 lane reopens after crash in Gloucestershire
Traffic & Travel
The closure was in place heading northbound this morning (May 2)
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Local Elections 2024 live as Gloucestershire goes to the polls
Local Elections
Elections taking place to Gloucester City Council, Cheltenham Borough Council, Stroud District Council and to elect a new Police and Crime Commissioner for Gloucestershire
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Thunderstorm warnings, M5 and traffic live as Met Office severe weather alerts issued in Gloucestershire
Weather
UK could face warmest day of the year after storms overnight
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Busy Gloucester road near Sainsbury's to be shut completely for a week
Gloucester Sharpness Canal
St Ann Way will be closed while the Canal and River Trust conduct essential repairs to High Orchard bridge between May 6 and 13. Repairs needed for Tall Ships Festival
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Cheltenham News
Cheltenham
Cheltenham home extension bid approved amid concerns it will 'loom over neighbour's property'
Borough planners have approved a scheme for a single and two storey extension to a house in Pittville
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Green light for sports facilities at Cheltenham school amid neighbour concerns over noise
Education
Belmont School has been granted permission to install a 200m oval running track with a 60m and run-off.
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Move to reconsider rejected 'prison block' flats plan sparks concerns as Cheltenham council stands to benefit from approval
housing
Cheltenham Borough Council will reconsider plans to demolish the former J R Laboratories in Lower High Street in May
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Hundreds call for pothole-ridden Cheltenham road to be repaired
Cheltenham Town Centre
'Priors Road is desperate to be resurfaced'
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Burglar jailed after police recognised him from CCTV footage
Gloucestershire Police
25-year-old Jack Bradley, of no fixed address also left his fingerprints at the scene of another burglary
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Gloucester Rugby
Gloucester Rugby
'Hungry dogs ' - Gloucester's Stephen Varney provides insight into Benetton's mindset ahead of semi-final clash
Varney plays alongside a large proportion of the Benetton team for Italy
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"You are going to eat hummus" - tributes are paid following the death of legendary BBC Radio Gloucestershire commentator Bob Hunt
BBC
Tributes have been paid to popular BBC radio commentator Bob Hunt, for many years the voice of Forest Green Rovers and Gloucestershire cricket, who has died at the age of 70 after a long illness.
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Gloucester Rugby transfer rumours latest: Explosive winger linked, scrum-half facing exit
Gloucester Rugby
The Cherry and Whites have been linked with the move for Newcastle Falcons star Adam Radwan
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Gloucester Rugby player ratings from Exeter Chiefs defeat - 'Chasing shadows'
Gloucester Rugby
Gloucester Rugby were beaten 38-17 by Exeter Chiefs at Kingsholm in Round 16 of the 2023/24 Gallagher Premiership
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Gloucester Rugby talisman to miss the Challenge Cup semi-final against Benetton
Gloucester Rugby
Gloucester host Italian side Benetton on Saturday in the semi-final of the 2023/24 EPCR Challenge Cup
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UK & World News
UK & World News
Washing machine warning issued after woman discovers 'growth' lurking in hers
People are being urged to check their washing machines as soon as possible after woman finds 'growth' in hers
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Waitress turns angry customer's one star review into t-shirt and wears it into work
UK & World News
Daniella Claeys was shocked to discover a customer shamed her in a one-star review of the restaurant she works at - so she took matters into her own hands
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Pub goes viral with gushing gravy fountain alongside mountain of fried chicken
UK & World News
The Leopard has sent food fans into meltdown after revealing the mouthwatering dish, with one punter describing it as 'absolute heaven'
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easyJet passengers sing 'cheerio, cheerio, cheerio' as disruptive pair thrown off
UK & World News
Aircraft had to make an emergency landing on flight to Egypt in Greece - and other travellers were delighted to see the back of them
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The vintage baby names that are 'making a comeback' in 2024
UK & World News
Many celebs have gone for more traditional names and it could help the trend explode
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A large number of police officers and vehicles were in the picturesque village of Cleeve Prior in the Vale of Evesham searching for illegal firearms.
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Around 170,000 visitors are expected next week
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The closure was in place heading northbound this morning (May 2)
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Inflammation can have a negative effect on our health, contributing to heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes
ITV axes Saturday night show after three seasons
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It had featured members of the public playing along as well as celebrity specials
Common spice we all have in kitchen can boost weight loss
Health
It has also been linked to reducing the risk of diabetes, lowering cholesterol, relieving symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and staving off heart disease and cancer
Three dementia early warning signs you can hear when people speak, according to doctor
Health
An expert in degenerative brain disorders has outlined some of the lesser-known symptoms of a type of dementia that first manifests itself in conversation and in social situations.
Met Office issues another thunderstorm warning for Gloucestershire with 50mm of rain to fall in 'hours'
Weather
More bad weather is on the way
Six Nations
Rugby round-up: Gloucester-Hartpury girls star in Grand Slam win; Cinderford face drop; four sides reach Cup semi-finals; Combination cup finals decided; fixtures
Gloucester-Hartpury’s Alex Matthews, with two, and Maud Muir scored tries as England defeated France 21-42 in Bordeaux to win their third successive Six Nations grand slam on Saturday evening.
'Hungry dogs ' - Gloucester's Stephen Varney provides insight into Benetton's mindset ahead of semi-final clash
Gloucester Rugby
Varney plays alongside a large proportion of the Benetton team for Italy
Heavy police presence as officers search for firearms in pretty village
Police
A large number of police officers and vehicles were in the picturesque village of Cleeve Prior in the Vale of Evesham searching for illegal firearms.
Football: Southern, Hellenic, County League, Northern Senior Leagues, women's round-ups, plus fixtures
Sport
Cinderford Town are back in the Southern League after one season away after Tuesday night’s 4-0 Hellenic League Premier Division play-off final win over Royal Wootton Bassett Town.
M4 Badminton Horse Trials traffic warning as thousands expect to attend huge event
Traffic & Travel
Around 170,000 visitors are expected next week