Meet the volunteers restoring 'missing mile' canal near Stroud

A volunteer-led restoration project in Gloucestershire to bring back a 'missing mile' of canal

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'Jury still out' on whether Bibury traffic measures are working

A coach drop-off point was introduced in 2025, but some residents say drivers are ignoring it.

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City plagued by people 'drunk all day long' and fighting

Police have stepped up action to tackle anti-social behaviour, including banning people from the centre.

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Gloucester family left with nothing after bonfire spreads to home

The community are now rallying to support the family with essentials.

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Cheltenham incel who 'posed risk' to women handed harm order

Victor Valentine is banned from using incel websites and loitering outside women's toilets.

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Forest of Dean: Cracking road to 'stay shut until summer 2027'

The road, which was due to reopen at the end of August, will stay closed until next year, says a council.

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Gloucester cycle spine work leads to residents' parking concerns

Residents in some parts of Gloucester say they fear losing access to parking near their homes.

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Driver sentenced over Birdlip crash that killed 'soulmate'

Nuno Gouveia, 32, fatally struck an oncoming vehicle after swerving onto the wrong side of the road.

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Dog fouling at Gloucester Old Cemetery 'deeply upsetting'

Significant increase in complaints from families visiting the graves of loved ones at Gloucester Old Cemetery

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Food influencers v critics: Why credibility counts

People on the food scene look at the rise of influencers and the role of social media in the industry.

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Hope Cannop Ponds restoration will boost Forest of Dean wildlife

The first images showing plans to restore Cannop Ponds in the Forest of Dean have been released.

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Gloucestershire baby who spent 304 days in hospital comes home

Milo's life was "saved on multiple occasions" by Bristol Children's Hospital staff, his mother says.

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Bristol meningitis survivor feels 'unstoppable' running UK length

Jack Stewart is running from John O' Groats, in Scotland, to Land's End in Cornwall to raise money for charity.

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King penguin chick hatches in UK for first time in 12 years

The "very important little penguin" is the first of its kind to hatch in the UK in more than a decade.

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Work begins to restore 'missing mile' of Cotswolds canal filled in for M5

The canal cannot go along its old route, so volunteers are digging a new channel.

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Hottest-ever West summer inspires project to prevent extinctions

Scientists are studying the plight of six species of butterfly and plant affected by the heatwaves.

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Cheltenham Club bans group after fireworks are let off

Cheltenham residents are alarmed as fireworks are set off following a cricket tournament.

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GCSE results day: Smiles and tears as West Country results arrive

The long wait is over for students across Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.

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How AI-assisted water jet surgery is transforming prostate care

AI-assisted Aquablation surgery helps men with enlarged prostates recover faster and avoids risks.

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Dance music festival back on in September after being postponed

A festival which in the Cotswolds will happen in September after being postponed from June.

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Cheltenham residents left without water as pipe bursts

A road closure is in place as Severn Trent engineers repair the burst pipe in Cheltenham.

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How will 2026 heatwaves affect landscapes in the West?

Temperatures are cooling, but what are the deeper consequences of extremely hot and dry summers?

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Gloucester man who kidnapped stranger at gunpoint jailed

Claude Bond is jailed for kidnapping a stranger and threatening to kill him in a three-hour ordeal.

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'Hair loss chipped away at my confidence - I want to help others'

Russ Nicholson says anyone can be affected by hair loss but it can be hard to talk about.

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Gloucester woman released on bail after fatal house fire

A woman in her 60s had been arrested on suspicion of murder and arson with intent to endanger life.

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Newent residents say roadworks are making them avoid Gloucester

People in Newent say travel disruption is making them avoid heading to Gloucester.

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Ban on illegal dumping on farm near St Oswald's in Gloucester

More than 200 tonnes of waste has been illegally dumped at Severnside Farm.

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First Wessex Water hosepipe ban since 1976 announced

The company says it is experiencing record-breaking demand for water amid the ongoing drought.

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Chalford playing field to reopen after asbestos risk deemed low

The playing field in Chalford was closed in July 2025 after moles dug up buried asbestos.

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Hardwicke murder arrest after woman in 90s dies in house fire

A woman in her 60s is arrested on suspicion of murder and arson with intent to endanger life.

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