South Gloucestershire news

• Man denies shaking baby who died after brain bleed

  25-03-2025 18:37 via bbc.com
  
  Prosecutors say Lexi Wilband, aged four, probably died after being violently shaken more than once.
  
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• Man killed in crash 'lit up the room', say family

  25-03-2025 16:30 via bbc.com
  
  Stephen Hale, 58, died at the scene of the crash in Lydney, Gloucestershire earlier this month.
  
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• 'How will I live after benefit reforms?'

  25-03-2025 14:36 via bbc.com
  
  The changes to personal independence payments (Pips) will make it harder for some to claim.
  
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• Boy, 14, dies after being hit by car in South Gloucestershire - Gloucestershire Live

  25-03-2025 14:20 via news.google.com
  Boy, 14, dies after being hit by car in South Gloucestershire  Gloucestershire Live
  
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• Teen boy dies after crash in South Gloucestershire - Gazette Series

  25-03-2025 12:59 via news.google.com
  Teen boy dies after crash in South Gloucestershire  Gazette Series
  
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• Strange sky swirl, masked man and jailed boxer

  25-03-2025 11:15 via bbc.com
  
  A look at what stories are trending across the West of England on 25 March, 2025.
  
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• Police force to cut 60 jobs in bid to save £12.3m

  25-03-2025 07:22 via bbc.com
  
  Gloucestershire Constabulary says it will no longer have mounted police and will reduce its number of PCSOs.
  
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• Happiness as two sites become community assets

  25-03-2025 07:20 via bbc.com
  
  The two sites have been given asset of community value status by Cheltenham Borough Council.
  
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• Boxer who fled UK after supplying drugs jailed

  24-03-2025 19:36 via bbc.com
  
  Lennox Clarke, who supplied drugs to a dealer in Cheltenham, went on the run to Ireland, Mexico and Thailand.
  
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• Man 'heard baby screaming' before she collapsed

  24-03-2025 17:20 via bbc.com
  
  Jack Wheeler is on trial for manslaughter alongside the child's mother Melissa Wilband.
  
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• Man accused of paedophilia died of multiple injuries on M4

  24-03-2025 15:43 via bbc.com
  
  Adrian Smith, 48, was confronted in a livestream run by self-proclaimed "child protection service groups".
  
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• Men charged with attempted murder over shooting

  24-03-2025 14:50 via bbc.com
  
  Simeon Bernard and Darren Atkins appear in court after the incident in Gloucester.
  
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• 'We went from software to selling pizzas in Covid'

  24-03-2025 12:46 via bbc.com
  
  On the anniversary of the first lockdown, people who launched businesses at the time look back.
  
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• M4 South Gloucestershire reopens after cracked bridge demolished - BBC.com

  24-03-2025 08:04 via news.google.com
  M4 South Gloucestershire reopens after cracked bridge demolished  BBC.com
  
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• Teachers in divorce 'limbo' take pension legal action

  24-03-2025 07:30 via bbc.com
  
  Teachers unable to get divorced due to delays working out their pensions launch legal action against the government.
  
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• Coach restrictions introduced for tourist village

  24-03-2025 07:27 via bbc.com
  
  The restrictions are approved for Bibury, which can see as many as 20,000 visitors a day.
  
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• Litter pickers scheme aims to tackle rubbish

  24-03-2025 07:26 via bbc.com
  
  Litter Champion Hubs have been installed in Stroud to encourage people to help clean the streets.
  
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• Forest of Dean closer to Unesco 'biosphere' status

  23-03-2025 22:23 via bbc.com
  
  The status could bring investment to the district and create jobs, councillors said.
  
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• Bath overpower Gloucester to regain six-point lead

  23-03-2025 19:07 via bbc.com
  
  Bath win a feisty West Country derby 42-26 against Gloucester to re-establish their six-point lead at the top of the Premiership.
  
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• Boy, 12, injured in collision with e-bike

  23-03-2025 09:16 via bbc.com
  
  A child was injured in a crash and then threatened by an e-bike rider.
  
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• Mum-of-three on her long Covid 'rollercoaster'

  23-03-2025 08:16 via bbc.com
  
  Jess Andrewarthur used to live an active life, but now battles with extreme fatigue due to long Covid.
  
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• Headlines: Hottest day of the year and falcon eggs

  23-03-2025 08:01 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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• Future farmers told about the value of horse power

  22-03-2025 11:09 via bbc.com
  
  A pair of heavy horses are used to show how they still have a role in modern land management.
  
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• Man missing after getting on train to go home

  22-03-2025 09:28 via bbc.com
  
  A man who was travelling by train never made it home and has not been contactable since.
  
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• Gloucestershire in pics: EMF, penguins and rugby

  22-03-2025 08:19 via bbc.com
  
  Our weekly round-up includes indie legends being honoured and rugby celebrations in Gloucester.
  
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• Teen woodworker appears on TV for a second time

  22-03-2025 08:18 via bbc.com
  
  Eli Baxter, from Chedworth, appears in George Clarke's Amazing Spaces on Channel 4.
  
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• Firefighters protest over shift pattern change

  21-03-2025 16:52 via bbc.com
  
  The Gloucestershire firefighters said changes to their hours will impact their family lives.
  
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• The pursuit of happiness? The race to reach the EFL

  21-03-2025 13:36 via bbc.com
  
  As we celebrate Non-League Day this weekend, BBC Sport takes a look at the main contenders vying for a place in the EFL.
  
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• Leisure centre construction to start after delays

  21-03-2025 13:12 via bbc.com
  
  Construction will now begin on the leisure and community centre.
  
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• Natural flood prevention scheme gets £800,000

  21-03-2025 13:07 via bbc.com
  
  The nature-focused scheme involves planting 40,000 trees and restoring historic waterways.
  
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• The West's best places to live and a photogenic fox

  21-03-2025 12:34 via bbc.com
  
  A look at what stories are trending across the West of England on 21 March 2025.
  
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• Gloucester have 'earned right' to be in top four

  21-03-2025 12:03 via bbc.com
  
  Gloucester have "earned the right" to be third in the Premiership, says director of rugby George Skivington.
  
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• Important questions answered about proposed solar energy farm in south Gloucestershire - Gloucestershire Live

  21-03-2025 09:00 via news.google.com
  Important questions answered about proposed solar energy farm in south Gloucestershire  Gloucestershire Live
  
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• Why England's 'warrior queen' is the perfect captain

  21-03-2025 07:58 via bbc.com
  
  After being the only girl in her junior team, Zoe Aldcroft is now leading England in their quest to become world champions.
  
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• Stretch of M4 closes for bridge demolition

  21-03-2025 07:12 via bbc.com
  
  The closure is in both directions and drivers have been advised to avoid the area around the M4 if they can.
  
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• New national forest to see 20m trees planted

  21-03-2025 07:06 via bbc.com
  
  The government says the new Western Forest project will help the UK meet its tree-planting targets.
  
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• Filming crews to descend on historic manor in South Gloucestershire - Gazette Series

  21-03-2025 06:00 via news.google.com
  Filming crews to descend on historic manor in South Gloucestershire  Gazette Series
  
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• Ospreys sign hooker McGuigan on short-term deal

  20-03-2025 20:10 via bbc.com
  
  The 31-year-old has been signed as injury cover by the Welsh team.
  
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• Mum took cocaine 'when baby was a few days old'

  20-03-2025 18:35 via bbc.com
  
  Melissa Wilband tells a court she was "fine" to look after her baby despite regular drug use.
  
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• Councillor found guilty of sexual assault of child

  20-03-2025 17:58 via bbc.com
  
  Liberal Democrat Paul Ockleton abused the young girl while she was sitting on his lap, a jury finds.
  
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• South Gloucestershire Economic Forum - Insider Media

  20-03-2025 17:19 via news.google.com
  South Gloucestershire Economic Forum  Insider Media
  
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• NHS staff to strike for nine more days in pay row

  20-03-2025 16:06 via bbc.com
  
  Union Unison says Gloucestershire's NHS trust has had "more than a year" to solve the pay dispute.
  
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• Innard will be 'great addition' - Skivington

  20-03-2025 15:26 via bbc.com
  
  Exeter hooker Jack Innard is a "great addition" to Gloucester, says boss George Skivington after he confirmed his signing for 2025-26.
  
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• Historic 'eyesore' mill could be redeveloped

  20-03-2025 15:23 via bbc.com
  
  A historic mill and warehouse which has become a "sad eyesore" could be redeveloped.
  
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• Headlines: Spring at Stonehenge and Persimmon disputes

  20-03-2025 11:19 via bbc.com
  
  A look at what stories are trending across the West of England on Thursday, 20 March.
  
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• Bath flying as Saints struggle - Premiership returns

  20-03-2025 09:23 via bbc.com
  
  As Premiership Rugby returns after an eight-week break, BBC Sport assesses the table going into the final third of the season.
  
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• Project to repair medieval monument begins

  20-03-2025 07:13 via bbc.com
  
  St Oswald's Priory is on Historic England's Heritage at Risk Register.
  
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• Woman 'stunned' to discover father's army career

  20-03-2025 07:11 via bbc.com
  
  Military historians say it is "remarkable" to find Alan Davies' role in the Battle of Imjin River.
  
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• Gloucester back row Taylor extends contract

  19-03-2025 18:35 via bbc.com
  
  Gloucester back row Harry Taylor signs a contract extension with the Premiership club.
  
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• Woman has 'no idea' what caused her baby's death

  19-03-2025 18:15 via bbc.com
  
  Melissa Wilband is currently on trial along with ex-partner Jack Wheeler at Bristol Crown Court.
  
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