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Boss of Tewkesbury Park stars in new ITV reality show The Fortune Hotel
ITV
Claire White and her husband Dan are hoping to win the jackpot of £250,000 in the new reality series
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Gloucester's Toys R Us to be finally transformed
Things to do in Gloucestershire
The store has been empty for six years - but will be turned into padel courts this month
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Majestic lion sculptures to line streets of Gloucester and Cheltenham to raise funds for new cancer care facilities
Health
Lions at Large – the Pride of Gloucestershire Trail is planned for summer 2025
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Disabled Cheltenham resident 'cut off from everything' by faulty intercom
Cheltenham Borough Council
Resident Samuel Adams, 68, lives on the fourth floor of Robert Harvey House
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Jilly Cooper says being made a dame 'orgasmic'
Jilly Cooper
An adaptation of her 1988 novel Riders is being made into a Disney+ series starring David Tennant and Aidan Turner
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Seaside town suddenly become so cool it's getting a £1bn revamp
Regional News
Weston-Super-Mare was chosen as the location for Banksy's Dismaland and the impact on the town has been huge - and now positive
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Jeremy Clarkson's 'wants pub to champion British farming' and 'not to create a party town' in the Cotswolds
Cotswold District Council
The Diddly Squat Farm owner is understood to be interested in taking over the Coach and Horses Inn in Bourton-on-the-Water
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Bargain hunters snap up £4 air fryer by stacking Black Friday deals
Shopping
Been wondering if you'd get much out of an air fryer? For less than the cost of a cup of posh coffee you can give it a try using a handy shopping hack
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Names most likely to be on Santa's naughty list - and it's bad news for Alice and Alfie
UK & World News
One in three children start to behave better as the big day approaches in the hope of avoiding Father Christmas' naughty list
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Lidl bringing back its sell-out £25 heated blanket that costs 3p to run per hour
Shopping
Get ready to wrap up and stay warm as Lidl brings back its sell-out heated throw with plenty of other alternatives on the market
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Domino's giving away free double garlic bread to ward off vampires
Food & Drink
No purchase is necessary, just walk in and ask for the limited-edition treat
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Iceland releases hundreds of thousands of free Christmas food delivery slots
Shopping
The free slots are for delivery dates from December 17 to December 23
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Debris from Halley's Comet to crash through night sky on Saturday
UK & World News
Up to 25 meteors an hour will be visible at the peak of the storm
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Asda selling everything for frozen Christmas dinner for £4.17 a head
Shopping
Everything is on sale from today meaning you could buy your entire Christmas dinner and keep it in the freezer
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Everyman Theatre
Everyman Theatre review: Effects keep pace and tension up in The Da Vinci Code
The adaption of Dan Brown's enormo-smash hit thriller comes to town
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We had breakfast inside a Cotswold prison which has been transformed into a quirky tearoom
Cotswolds
The Old Prison in Northleach reopened as a cafe at the end of 2019
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We tried the 'best vegan breakfast' in Gloucestershire and this is what we thought
Vegan Food
Guru Coffee House in Gloucester is a hidden haven for herbivores
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From StanMan's to Settebello - ten years of eating out in Gloucester
Gloucester
The big chains might get the headlines but it is Gloucester's independent cafes and restaurants which keep the city alive
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We tried the poshest fish and chip shop in Gloucestershire - where you can get £200 champagne with your battered sausage
Cotswolds
The Malt & Anchor in Cirencester was recently named one of the best fish and chip shops in the UK
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Viewers of BBC Countryfile divided as some struggle with 'depressing' West Country episode
BBC
BBC Countryfile dedicated its latest episode to wellbeing and the countryside
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Cavendish House was a Cheltenham institution for nearly two centuries
Cheltenham
As much an essential of the spa town as its ornamental ironwork, regiments of scarlet geraniums in the Long Garden, or tweeds during race week, Cheltenham without Cavendish House is a shock to the system.
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Northern Lights put on a show in the skies over Gloucestershire
Cheltenham News
Incredible spectacle was visible to the naked eye
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The Cotswold walking festival celebrating 15 years of existence with hikes in all directions
Cotswolds
Winchcombe Walking Festival takes place between Friday May 17 and Sunday May 19
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Top 10 most commonly mispronounced towns and villages include three in Gloucestershire
West Country
The likes of Devon, Cornwall, and Dorset might be popular places to visit for a holiday but many tourists struggle to get their heads around how certain spots in the West Country should be pronounced
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Toby Carvery in Brockworth reopens its doors to customers after major revamp
Food and Drink
The 'Home of the Roast' are delighted to welcome back the community
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Steve Coogan to play Jimmy Savile in harrowing BBC drama tonight - what time it's on and plot
Celebs & TV
The Reckoning will see comedian and actor Steve Coogan take on the role of Savile
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Autumn warning about hidden things that could poison your dog
UK & World News
With leaves covering the ground, trees, flowers and plants that are dangerous to dogs could be less easy to spot than at other times of year
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Strictly star Bobby Brazier was left heartbreaking final message from Big Brother celebrity mum Jade Goody
Celebs & TV
Jade is one of Big Brother's most memorable housemates
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Expert says now's the time to plant spring-flowering bulbs like in lawn bulb TikTok trend
What's On News
Getting to work now will give you the best chance of success come spring - and if you don’t have a lawn, Helen suggested trying a ‘bulb lasagne’
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Little-known M&S sales code that gets shoppers money off jeans, dresses and jackets
Shopping
The code works on around 600 different M&S items for a short time only
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BBC teases new Doctor Who trailer as fans share 'excitement'
Celebs & TV
Viewers watching BBC ahead of the new series of Strictly Come Dancing on Saturday were given a glimpse of the new series of Doctor Who
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Last-minute deal could save 300 branches of Wilko and 8,000 jobs
UK & World News
A number of staff will already serve their last day with the company next week
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Giant sand sculpture created on beach to represent summer food waste
UK & World News
British households throw away a staggering 68,000 tonnes of food during July and August - with two-thirds blaming their food waste on the heat
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Aldi announces environment-led cutlery change affecting all 990 UK stores
Shopping
It is the latest environment-led change that the discount retailer is making in its branches
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All the celebrities in lockdown in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds
We're not the only ones in Gloucestershire having to stay home during lockdown
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Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling 2024: timetable and rules for another day of madness
Cheese Rolling
The world-famous event is scheduled for the late Bank Holiday Monday (May 27) later this month
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Beach down the M5 popular with Gloucestershire families ranked 'disappointing'
West Country
Visitors were left disappointed by pay-to-use-toilets, an entry fee to the pier, and steep parking rates in Weston-super-Mare
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Aldi to activate big in-store change at Cheltenham branch
Aldi
The Grovefield Way supermarket is embracing the self-service revolution
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Greggs to open at Cotswold petrol station in Bourton-on-the-Water
Cotswolds
Motor Fuel Limited has been granted permission to extend the side of the service station at Fosseway near Bourton-on-the-Water.
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Olly Alexander speaks about Eurovision Song Contest performance after backlash
Eurovision Song Contest
Olly Alexander has spoken out after his Eurovision performance was slammed by some viewers, with the UK entry admitting he suffered a 'wardrobe malfunction' on stage.
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Cineworld explains why it has axed £25 all-you-can-eat cinema deal at Cheltenham - updated
Cheltenham
It's the end of the ViP deal that enabled film-lovers to eat and drink all they wanted before watching the latest movies
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What's On News
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People believe they could beat a bear or gorilla in a fight
People are more confident of taking down a wild animal than they are of beating Conor McGregor or Tyson Fury
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Six common sleeping positions and what they say about your personality and health
Health
How you sleep could tell you more about your personality and your health, according to researchers
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Lenny Kravitz headlines UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show
What's On News
Pepsi and UEFA have announced Lenny Kravitz will headline the UEFA Champions League Final Kick Off Show on June 1 at Wembley Stadium in London. This is the eighth year that Pepsi and UEFA will mark the final with its curtain raiser.
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Spanish island limits number of holiday beds saying 'we are suffering a tourist collapse'
What's On News
The crackdown comes as authoities increased curbs on street drinking amid widespread anger over tourist numbers in the Balearic and Canary islands
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Laziest dog breeds ranked as average pet sleeps 11 hours a day
What's On News
The balance between rest and activity is often a key factor to why many owners opt for a particular breed
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Family & Kids
Health
Reduce your risk of breast cancer by following these eight steps according to experts
Breast cancer is the most common cancer for women in the UK, as many as one in seven females in Britain develop breast cancer during their lifetime
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Mum's life 'saved' thanks to Girls Aloud Sarah Harding's breast cancer study
Health
Anna Housley, 39, found out she was an increased risk of breast cancer after participating in a research study set up in the memory of Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding
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NHS lists 14 different insect bites you could have, their symptoms and how to treat each
Health
The NHS has explained every insect bite or sting you could have - including wasps, horseflies and gnats - and how to treat each
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Married couples warned of ways to avoid 'ring rash' in hot weather
Health
A skincare expert has explained how married couples can prevent 'ring rash' when wearing their wedding rings in hot weather
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Five less obvious signs of autism in children that can be easily missed according to expert
Health
An autism assessor has shared five less obvious signs of autism he sees in children - including difficulty with food and poor sleep patterns
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Food and Drink
Health
Eating these foods could stop you getting diabetes, heart disease, arthritis and more
Research has shown too much inflammation in the body can trigger various chronic illnesses, such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and dementia
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Scavenger hunt could see you win a year's supply of Brewdog
Food & Drink
Each uncovered figure is redeemable against a free pint
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Triple burger coming to McDonald's with new sharebox, desserts, and sides
Food & Drink
The new launches include a Skittles McFlurry, a new Galaxy Pie and the return of some fan favourites
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Ross Kemp Behind Bars sees the star hunting for the perfect pint
Food & Drink
Ross said: “I’ve been on many missions but this one is very close to my heart and home"
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George and Larry Lamb tour country to launch 'regenerative' bread
Food & Drink
Wildfarmed is made from wheat grown by more than 100 regenerative farmers, including Jeremy Clarkson
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Music and Nightlife
Eurovision Song Contest
Olly Alexander speaks about Eurovision Song Contest performance after backlash
Olly Alexander has spoken out after his Eurovision performance was slammed by some viewers, with the UK entry admitting he suffered a 'wardrobe malfunction' on stage.
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Live: Glastonbury Festival 2024 resale tickets to go on sale
Glastonbury Festival
Resale tickets for the 2024 Glastonbury Festival, the UK's biggest music festival, go on sale on Thursday, April 18
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Exact time Glastonbury Festival 2024 ticket resale will take place
Music & Nightlife
Information about Glastonbury Festival's resale has been announced - and there's just one week to go
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Songs chosen for funerals this year include Going Underground
Music & Nightlife
Another choice was Burn Baby Burn as a third of funerals now feature a personal song choice
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Win free tickets to Glastonbury Festival in new TikTok competition
Music & Nightlife
A new competition has launched, giving festival-loving Brits the chance to win tickets to Glastonbury Festival 2024
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Shopping
Shopping
Amazon shoppers snap up facial toning pads that leave skin 'smooth' and 'glowy'
The pads aim to brighten dull skin
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Amazon fans say 'miracle' liquid exfoliant is the secret to a 'healthy looking glow'
Shopping
The liquid exfoliant can help to remove dead skin cells, tighten and hydrate your skin
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Outdoor Hanging Egg Chair now 51% off - cheaper than Dunelm and B&Q
Shopping
The chair is priced at £104
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Boxing fans watching Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk live stream will get TV freebie
Shopping
It's arguably the biggest boxing match of a generation, but fight fans watching the two champions go head to head this weekend on DAZN will be getting an additional perk with the pay per view
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Primark shoppers blown away by new 'elegant' Bridgerton-themed nightwear
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Primark and Bridgerton fans are in for a treat as the high-street retailer has released a range of pyjamas for the new series
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Gloucester's Toys R Us to be finally transformed
The store has been empty for six years - but will be turned into padel courts this month
Shoppers switch to 'brilliantly cool' summer duvet they say is 'perfect for hot nights'
Shopping
The lighter tog is duvet is great for hot nights and for those who overheat when sleeping
Shoppers praise cooling Dunelm mattress topper for relieving 'aching legs and sore backs'
Shopping
The gel-infused mattress topper helps increase airflow and lower your body temperature
Cheltenham Pride parade to take place this weekend with RuPaul's Drag Race star as a headliner
Pride
Pride in Gloucestershire are the main organisers of the event
Specialist says there are five humane ways to stop slugs and snails 'wreaking havoc' in your garden
What's On News
Their rapid reproduction rate - adult snails lay up to 100 eggs every month – only amplifies the chances of infestation
Health
Six common sleeping positions and what they say about your personality and health
How you sleep could tell you more about your personality and your health, according to researchers
Eating these foods could stop you getting diabetes, heart disease, arthritis and more
Health
Research has shown too much inflammation in the body can trigger various chronic illnesses, such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and dementia
Boss of Tewkesbury Park stars in new ITV reality show The Fortune Hotel
ITV
Claire White and her husband Dan are hoping to win the jackpot of £250,000 in the new reality series
Reduce your risk of breast cancer by following these eight steps according to experts
Health
Breast cancer is the most common cancer for women in the UK, as many as one in seven females in Britain develop breast cancer during their lifetime
Disabled Cheltenham resident 'cut off from everything' by faulty intercom
Cheltenham Borough Council
Resident Samuel Adams, 68, lives on the fourth floor of Robert Harvey House
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Meghan Markle and Harry's Nigeria tour has left Charles and William 'furious'
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been left in no doubt that they are not working Royals after their trip to Nigeria, according to an expert
Josie Gibson has operation after condition left her hospitalised
Health
The presenter said she had been looking into surgical options for a number of years
Tiredness, aches and depression may be red flags of serious condition
Health
You should also look out for swelling, and sensitivity to heat or cold
King Charles 'angrier than anyone has ever seen him' at Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Nigeria trip
Royal News
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's recent trip to Nigeria has reportedly left King Charles 'angrier than anyone has ever seen him' as the Royal Family are said to be 'worried'
Gloucester coach company ceased trading after vehicles found with serious faults
Transport
One coach had brake pads worn down to the metal
Alzheimer's disease
Dementia signs in behaviour and mood must not be confused with normal ageing, say experts
There are significant differences between the signs of dementia and the natural process of getting older, according to Alzheimer's disease experts.
M5 traffic live: Crash near Bristol causing huge delays
M5
Rush-hour traffic heading to West Country is heavily delayed
Gloucester Rugby confirm seven departing players ahead of the 2024/25 season, including top loosehead prop
Gloucester Rugby
Harry Elrignton is amongst five senior leavers at Gloucester ahead of the 2024/25 season
Gloucestershire drug gang who filmed their lavish lifestyles now live behind bars
Crime
Gloucestershire Police said 11 people were involved in the POLO drugs line which supplied over 5kg of cocaine and heroin to vulnerable people across the county.
Dr Michael Mosley says serious liver health condition can be cured with diet change
Health
Health expert said changing eating plan produces two proteins that reduce chronic inflammation and protect the liver from cancer