South Gloucestershire news

• 'Silicon Valley of the UK can now happen'

  26-01-2026 22:26 via bbc.com
  More than £70m has been approved for the project, which will create thousands of new jobs and homes.
  
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• Police chief 'welcomes' merging of forces

  26-01-2026 21:30 via bbc.com
  Policing in England and Wales is undergoing its biggest reform in two centuries.
  
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• E-scooter rider dies after crash with car

  26-01-2026 15:51 via bbc.com
  A man is in custody after being arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
  
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• Penguins named after Only Fools and Horses trio

  26-01-2026 14:52 via bbc.com
  Birdland hopes the names of the Humboldt penguins will strike up meaningful conversations.
  
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• 'Independent venues are the heart of the community'

  26-01-2026 07:13 via bbc.com
  This week's celebrations focus on the "joy" the venues bring to their local communities.
  
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• 'I can't move or eat' - How a rapid care team is helping people in urgent need

  26-01-2026 07:11 via bbc.com
  People in need of urgent care are being helped by a specialised team who can treat them at home.
  
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• Man in hospital with serious injuries after crash

  25-01-2026 17:47 via bbc.com
  Police would like to hear from anyone who saw the crash between a pedestrian and a yellow Hyundai.
  
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• Five arrested after e-scooter rider seriously injured

  25-01-2026 17:34 via bbc.com
  Five people are in police custody while the victim remains in hospital with serious injuries.
  
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• Silent protestors gather in solidarity with Iran

  25-01-2026 17:21 via bbc.com
  Dozens of people take part in a silent protest honouring Iranians killed in the nationwide unrest.
  
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• Bereaved parents fear delays to social media ban could harm children

  25-01-2026 11:55 via bbc.com
  The mothers of Brianna Ghey and Jools Sweeney say Ofcom needs to do more to protect young people.
  
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• Owner says microchipped dog wrongly sent to pound

  25-01-2026 08:22 via bbc.com
  Tanya Tennant says a vet claimed Luca was not microchipped and she had to pay £65 to collect him.
  
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• In Pictures: 'Sun sculpture' and 'royalty on wheels'

  25-01-2026 08:16 via bbc.com
  A roundup of photographs from around the region this week.
  
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• Police hunt wanted man who escaped custody

  24-01-2026 17:33 via bbc.com
  Anyone who has information about Tyler Doyle's whereabouts is urged to contact the police.
  
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• Exhibition celebrates imagination of toy maker

  24-01-2026 16:13 via bbc.com
  The exhibition showcases Robert Race's work, combining humour, fascination and repurposed objects.
  
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• 'Overwhelming' support as community centre reopens

  24-01-2026 08:16 via bbc.com
  The new tenants' long-term aim is to provide educational, cultural and wellness services.
  
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• 'Unmanned helicopter' and 'knife tackle'

  24-01-2026 08:11 via bbc.com
  A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.
  
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• Russell scores 15 points as Bath edge Gloucester

  23-01-2026 22:49 via bbc.com
  Finn Russell scores 15 points as Bath's late surge confines Gloucester to a ninth Prem loss in a fiercely fought derby contest.
  
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• Man who burgled homes told officers to 'prove it'

  23-01-2026 19:48 via bbc.com
  James Brown is jailed for crimes including stealing the jewellery of a widower's late wife.
  
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• EFL's 'Scan to Smile' highlights community work

  23-01-2026 18:57 via bbc.com
  A new initiative highlighting the work of football club charities is launched by the English Football League (EFL).
  
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• Forest Green sign Mingi on loan from Stockport

  23-01-2026 18:42 via bbc.com
  Forest Green Rovers sign right-back Jay Mingi on loan from League One club Stockport County for the rest of the season.
  
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• Calls of 'shame on you' as new towns edge closer

  23-01-2026 16:15 via bbc.com
  Locals say they fear the building of thousands of new homes will overload the area's infrastructure.
  
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• Private school to close after 106 years

  23-01-2026 14:49 via bbc.com
  The school in the Cotswolds will close this summer due to falling pupil numbers.
  
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• Woman in 90s dies after two-vehicle crash

  23-01-2026 12:50 via bbc.com
  Gloucestershire Police are appealing for witnesses after the fatal crash on 12 January.
  
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• Two Gloucester players in England Six Nations squad

  23-01-2026 12:33 via bbc.com
  England have called up uncapped 20-year-old prop Vilikesa 'Billy' Sela for the Six Nations to cover a crop of tighthead injuries, while Exeter number eight Greg Fisilau is rewarded for his fine club form.
  
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• Cheltenham Borough Council to delay May elections, minister confirms

  23-01-2026 12:22 via bbc.com
  A major shake-up of local government is underway and postponing ballots is intended to help deliver that reorganisation.
  
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• Hill joins Ryding & Brookes in 20-strong Team GB snow squad

  23-01-2026 11:02 via bbc.com
  British skiing great Dave Ryding and world champions Zoe Atkin, Mia Brookes and Charlotte Bankes are named in a 20-strong Team GB snowsport squad for the upcoming Winter Olympics.
  
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• The nervous wait for National Star students

  23-01-2026 07:12 via bbc.com
  Two families talk about waiting for support to send their children to the college.
  
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• 'We can work together to prevent deadly fires'

  23-01-2026 07:11 via bbc.com
  After several serious house fires, people are given advice in the hope of preventing future blazes.
  
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• Three people die at same waterfall beauty spot as warning issued

  22-01-2026 23:55 via bbc.com
  Helen and Rachael Patching died at the site in January 2023, while Corey Longdon visited the following year.
  
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• Festivals face funding cuts due to budget crisis

  22-01-2026 22:10 via bbc.com
  Gloucester City Council is seeking an emergency loan from the government.
  
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• Kinsella leaves Cheltenham to join non-league outfit

  22-01-2026 20:12 via bbc.com
  Cheltenham midfielder Liam Kinsella leaves the club with immediate effect to join Hednesford Town in the Northern Premier League.
  
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• 'Fire from burning rubbish looks like a war zone'

  22-01-2026 18:22 via bbc.com
  The council have now issued a fixed penalty notice after residents reported black smoke.
  
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• 'Patients cleaned in corridors as staff struggle'

  22-01-2026 15:21 via bbc.com
  A critical care nurse says he worries corridor care is becoming "normalised" in the NHS.
  
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• ITV extend Prem Rugby broadcast deal until 2028

  22-01-2026 11:43 via bbc.com
  Prem Rugby extend their free-to-air broadcast deal with ITV for a further two years.
  
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• Photo of 'stinky' fly-tipped sofa wins award

  22-01-2026 11:36 via bbc.com
  The photograph of Amaya was taken at 'Lydbrook Lounge', which became an unlikely tourist attraction.
  
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• 'Tax hike needed to plug £20m policing shortfall'

  22-01-2026 07:14 via bbc.com
  The Police and Crime Commissioner is asking Gloucestershire residents to pay more towards the force.
  
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• Worst ambulance service in country faces 'busiest day'

  22-01-2026 07:13 via bbc.com
  The CEO of South Western Ambulance Service says it is improving as it faces record demand.
  
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• Queen joined by Spice Girl on cancer centre visit

  21-01-2026 22:12 via bbc.com
  Camilla joins Geri Halliwell-Horner at a centre for people living with cancer.
  
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• Woman guilty of keeping slave for 25 years

  21-01-2026 19:32 via bbc.com
  The victim had bleach splashed on her and her head shaved against her will by Mandy Wixon.
  
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• Hearts working on signings after Mendy bid rejected

  21-01-2026 16:38 via bbc.com
  Hearts have a bid for Forest Green Rovers midfielder Laurent Mendy turned down by the National League club.
  
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• Cheltenham sign West Brom youngster Deeming on loan

  21-01-2026 15:17 via bbc.com
  Cheltenham Town sign West Bromwich Albion midfielder Cole Deeming on loan until the end of the season.
  
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• Newcastle sign Gloucester lock Jordan for 2026-27

  21-01-2026 11:49 via bbc.com
  Newcastle Red Bulls sign lock Cam Jordan from fellow Prem side Gloucester from next season on a two-year deal.
  
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• Restraining order for man who stalked NHS staff

  20-01-2026 17:57 via bbc.com
  Michael Meszaros' actions made staff feel so unsafe they had to be escorted to their cars after work.
  
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• Man who stole £52k from pensioner is spared jail

  20-01-2026 15:34 via bbc.com
  Peter Bond spent the money on a personalised number plate and tickets to the Silverstone Grand Prix.
  
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• Gloucester sign Connacht lock Joyce for 2026-27

  20-01-2026 15:02 via bbc.com
  Gloucester continue to strengthen their pack for 2026-27 as they sign former Bristol lock Joe Joyce from Connacht for next season.
  
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• Spaniel 'absolutely fine' after falling down cliff

  20-01-2026 14:07 via bbc.com
  Bracken the spaniel was saved by a firefighter who was lowered down the cliff to retrieve him.
  
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• Mother joins bereaved parents at minister meeting

  20-01-2026 13:30 via bbc.com
  Ellen Roome lost her son Jools in a suspected social media challenge that went wrong.
  
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• Crochet memorial for Boxing Day fire family

  20-01-2026 07:42 via bbc.com
  Thousands of crochet flowers have been made in tribute to a woman and her two children, who died.
  
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• Volunteers needed for canal's 'missing mile'

  20-01-2026 07:40 via bbc.com
  The £6.4m project will restore and reconnect a part of the canal to the national network.
  
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• Extra funding secured for motorway improvements

  19-01-2026 22:51 via bbc.com
  The project is closely linked to other housing and economic developments.
  
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