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Crime & Justice

Mother of ten kept another woman in slavery for 25 years: knocked out her teeth, fed her scraps, poured dishwashing liquid down her throat

A mother from Lithuania has been convicted for keeping another woman in captivity for 25 years, subjecting her to severe physical and psychological abuse.

Feb 24 β€’ 19:53 UTC
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National & Local

The Β£460million bridge that will help deer, badgers, and barn owls in the UK cross safely

The UK's largest wildlife crossing is being constructed in Gloucestershire, with a completion expected by 2027, to preserve natural habitats and ensure safe passage for various wildlife species.

Feb 21 β€’ 01:00 UTC
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National & Local

Charming UK village frozen in time where 'nothing new has been built since 1906'

Lower Slaughter in Gloucestershire is described as a picturesque village where no new buildings have been constructed since 1906, offering a historic and serene countryside escape.

Feb 20 β€’ 04:02 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Recklessness behind the wheel: filmed herself with her phone while driving, crashed and killed two people

Liberty Mitchell, a 21-year-old woman, has been sentenced for causing a fatal car accident while filming herself driving, resulting in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to three others.

Feb 14 β€’ 16:34 UTC
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Crime & Justice

New driver jailed after killing two people in horror crash weeks after passing test

Liberty Mitchell, a newly qualified driver, has been sentenced to over six years in prison for causing a fatal crash that resulted in the deaths of a taxi driver and a passenger.

Feb 13 β€’ 22:58 UTC
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Sports

Cheltenham Festival 2026 schedule, dates, how to watch and early favourites

The Cheltenham Festival 2026 is set to take place from March 10 to March 13, featuring key races and options for how to watch the event.

Feb 12 β€’ 10:54 UTC
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Life & Tech

I spent 72 hours visiting UK motorway services and what I found at one stop floored me

YouTuber Gavin Wren praises one of the UK's motorway service stations located in Gloucestershire after a 72-hour tour of the top 10 service stations.

Feb 6 β€’ 12:52 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Prison worker, 38, jailed after affair and hotel stays with drug dealer inmate

Prison support worker Heidi Bessant has been sentenced to six months in jail for engaging in a six-month affair with a drug dealer inmate at HMP Leyhill.

Jan 16 β€’ 09:02 UTC
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National & Local

UK snow maps show blizzard spreading across parts of the country amid 60mph gales

The UK is preparing for snowfall this week, with blizzards expected in parts of Monmouthshire and Gloucestershire, accompanied by strong gales of up to 60mph.

Jan 12 β€’ 23:54 UTC
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Crime & Justice

BREAKING: Mum and two children's cause of deaths confirmed after horror house fire

An inquest confirmed that a mother and her two children died from fire-related exposure during a house fire in Gloucestershire on Boxing Day.

Jan 12 β€’ 14:15 UTC
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National & Local

M48 Severn Bridge closed: Major motorway shut as high winds batter region

The M48 Severn Bridge has been closed in both directions due to strong winds, causing significant delays for motorists trying to cross between England and Wales.

Jan 11 β€’ 22:46 UTC
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Life & Tech

BBC Countryfile’s Adam Henson says β€˜it’s heartbreaking’ as he addresses 'loss'

Adam Henson, presenter of BBC's Countryfile, expresses his sorrow over the declining number of orchards in Gloucestershire, affecting the local agricultural traditions.

Jan 11 β€’ 16:00 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Doctors dismissed the symptoms of a 25-year-old as 'women's problems'... then she had to have 70 percent of her stomach removed

A young woman was diagnosed with a rare form of stomach cancer just months after doctors dismissed her serious health complaints as 'women's problems'.

Jan 11 β€’ 12:30 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Police arrest two men accused of absconding from HMP Leyhill

Two men, including a convicted murderer, have been arrested for allegedly escaping from HMP Leyhill in South Gloucestershire on New Year's Day.

Jan 7 β€’ 16:49 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Murderer and violent pal who escaped jail arrested

Matthew Armstrong and Daniel Washbourne, two inmates who escaped from HMP Leyhill, have been arrested in separate locations after a New Year's Day breakout.

Jan 7 β€’ 15:24 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Moment murderer and violent pal brazenly escape from jail in New Year's Day dash

Murderer Matthew Armstrong and violent offender Daniel Washbourne escaped from HMP Leyhill, South Gloucestershire, on New Year's Day, with one accomplice being recaptured.

Jan 5 β€’ 12:53 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Prisoner manhunt: 7 things you need to know as two men abscond from jail

Avon and Somerset Police caution the public against approaching two escaped prisoners, Matthew Armstrong and Daniel Washbourne, who fled from HMP Leyhill in South Gloucestershire.

Jan 4 β€’ 10:47 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Fatal crash victim pictured as family pay tribute 'with broken hearts'

A woman named Suzanne Wilmot, 60, tragically died in a collision in Gloucestershire, leading her family to honor her memory with heartfelt tributes.

Jan 4 β€’ 09:58 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Murderer Matthew Armstrong on run as two violent offenders escape from prison

Murderer Matthew Armstrong and violent offender Daniel Washbourne escaped from HMP Leyhill, prompting a police search.

Jan 3 β€’ 18:26 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Police officer pays tribute to his wife and two children killed in Gloucestershire fire

A Gloucestershire police officer honors his wife and two children who perished in a Boxing Day fire, expressing gratitude for community support and urging others to cherish their loved ones.

Jan 1 β€’ 11:40 UTC
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National & Local

Policeman dad heartbroken after wife and kids, 4 & 7, die in house fire

Tom Shearman, a policeman from Brimscombe, mourns the tragic loss of his wife and two young children in a Boxing Day house fire, urging others to cherish their loved ones.

Jan 1 β€’ 10:37 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Desperate bid to help dad who lost wife and both children in horror house fire

A police officer from Gloucestershire is devastated after losing his wife and two young children in a tragic house fire on Boxing Day, while he remains hospitalized after attempting to rescue them.

Dec 29 β€’ 17:42 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Gloucestershire woman and two children killed in Boxing Day house fire

A woman and her two young children tragically died in a house fire on Boxing Day while their father, a police officer, attempted to save them.

Dec 29 β€’ 12:26 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Mum and two children killed in Boxing Day fire in Stroud

A mother and her two children tragically lost their lives in a house fire on Boxing Day in Stroud, while their father survived and attempted to rescue them.

Dec 29 β€’ 11:41 UTC
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Life & Tech

'Immersive' woodland where Star Wars was filmed is rare UK hidden gem

An enchanting woodland in Gloucestershire, where parts of Star Wars were filmed, offers stunning views and a magical atmosphere reminiscent of a fairy tale.

Dec 29 β€’ 08:00 UTC
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Sports

Night fishing surprised the angler. The crucian carp broke the fishing record

Keely Greenhalgh set a new fishing record at Cherry Lakes in Gloucestershire by catching a crucian carp weighing around 2 kilograms.

Dec 26 β€’ 18:36 UTC

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