<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about South Gloucestershire with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-uk</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:44:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Derbys respond after Bracey's hundred for Glos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Derbyshire trail Gloucestershire by 75 runs at stumps on day two of their County Championship match in Bristol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/derbys-respond-after-braceys-hundred-for-glos/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/derbys-respond-after-braceys-hundred-for-glos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I've got too much left in me' - Weimann]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Cheltenham Town striker Andreas Weimann on his desire to keep playing after moving down to League Two.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/ive-got-too-much-left-in-me-weimann/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/ive-got-too-much-left-in-me-weimann/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Organisers 'truly sorry' for cancelling festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organisers say the event in Tetbury, Gloucestershire will now take place in June 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/organisers-truly-sorry-for-cancelling-festival/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/organisers-truly-sorry-for-cancelling-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Move to support rather than punish absent pupils]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire County Council is urging families to ask for help keeping children in classrooms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/move-to-support-rather-than-punish-absent-pupils/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/move-to-support-rather-than-punish-absent-pupils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rugby player returning to sport after heart attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester's Jack Singleton says he is looking forward to returning to training after the incident last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/rugby-player-returning-to-sport-after-heart-attack/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/rugby-player-returning-to-sport-after-heart-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Passionate collector' selling Churchill VE Day item]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Grampian microphone was used to address a congregation at Westminster Chapel on 8 May 1945.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/passionate-collector-selling-churchill-ve-day-item/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/passionate-collector-selling-churchill-ve-day-item/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dominant Derbyshire deepen Gloucestershire gloom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire's decision to bat first backfires as Derbyshire assume the upper hand on the opening day in Bristol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/dominant-derbyshire-deepen-gloucestershire-gloom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/dominant-derbyshire-deepen-gloucestershire-gloom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Time is running out' to save historic tall ship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volunteers say they need to find funding for repairs to the Kathleen and May by Christmas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/time-is-running-out-to-save-historic-tall-ship/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/time-is-running-out-to-save-historic-tall-ship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Illegal dump clear-up expected to cost £240k]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 200-tonne mound of waste has been partially cleared but work stopped when asbestos was found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/illegal-dump-clear-up-expected-to-cost-240k/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/illegal-dump-clear-up-expected-to-cost-240k/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two dogs attack woman delivering parcel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The woman, aged in her 30s, is awaiting further surgery and treatment at Southmead Hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/two-dogs-attack-woman-delivering-parcel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/two-dogs-attack-woman-delivering-parcel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK aid worker says he was mistaken for survivor in Nepal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alastair Chambers says the mix-up was after he returned to Kathmandu after flying back in an aid helicopter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/uk-aid-worker-says-he-was-mistaken-for-survivor-in-nepal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/uk-aid-worker-says-he-was-mistaken-for-survivor-in-nepal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I would be dead if I had not learnt about little-known law']]></title><description><![CDATA[Over a decade since Clare's Law came in, domestic abuse survivors say too few understand how it works.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/i-would-be-dead-if-i-had-not-learnt-about-little-known-law/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/i-would-be-dead-if-i-had-not-learnt-about-little-known-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How many times has Clare's Law been used in the West of England?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people do not realise they can seek information under Clare's Law on someone else's behalf.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/how-many-times-has-clares-law-been-used-in-the-west-of-england/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/how-many-times-has-clares-law-been-used-in-the-west-of-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Improvement but maternity still a concern - report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust's rating improves from "requires improvement" to "good".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/improvement-but-maternity-still-a-concern-report/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/improvement-but-maternity-still-a-concern-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Follow EFL transfer deadline day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Follow BBC Sport's dedicated live transfer deadline day coverage for the Championship, League One and League Two.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/follow-efl-transfer-deadline-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/follow-efl-transfer-deadline-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds gather to watch river football match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spectators sat along the banks of the River Windrush to enjoy the return of the historic game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hundreds-gather-to-watch-river-football-match/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 09:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hundreds-gather-to-watch-river-football-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is folic acid being added to bread flour?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government says it must now be added to non-wholemeal wheat flour to prevent birth defects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/why-is-folic-acid-being-added-to-bread-flour/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/why-is-folic-acid-being-added-to-bread-flour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do West county borders make it hard to 'belong'?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The county borders of the West are clear on the map, but how much do they mean to people?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/do-west-county-borders-make-it-hard-to-belong/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/do-west-county-borders-make-it-hard-to-belong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mosaic fragment 'thought lost' to go on display]]></title><description><![CDATA[The piece of long-lost 2nd Century Roman mosaic will go on show in Cirencester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mosaic-fragment-thought-lost-to-go-on-display/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mosaic-fragment-thought-lost-to-go-on-display/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Losing Gloucester captaincy was 'brutal' - Ludlow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester's Lewis Ludlow on losing the captaincy last season, his two England caps, and chasing a record in his upcoming testimonial season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/losing-gloucester-captaincy-was-brutal-ludlow/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/losing-gloucester-captaincy-was-brutal-ludlow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why do pipes burst in heatwaves - and what can be done?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The record-breaking summer has led to hosepipe bans, burst mains and supply issues across the West.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/why-do-pipes-burst-in-heatwaves-and-what-can-be-done/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/why-do-pipes-burst-in-heatwaves-and-what-can-be-done/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The eye-catching sculptures found across the West]]></title><description><![CDATA[From the M5 Willow Man to Cary Grant, the area is home to a variety of figures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-eye-catching-sculptures-found-across-the-west/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-eye-catching-sculptures-found-across-the-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pilgrims' 80-day trek to celebrate special anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Events are taking place across the West Country to mark the 800th anniversary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/pilgrims-80-day-trek-to-celebrate-special-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/pilgrims-80-day-trek-to-celebrate-special-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers call for food rules update after heatwaves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers in Somerset and Gloucestershire say this year's heatwaves have affected the size of their produce.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/farmers-call-for-food-rules-update-after-heatwaves/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/farmers-call-for-food-rules-update-after-heatwaves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham need just six balls to beat Gloucestershire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Division Two leaders Durham beat Gloucestershire by 10 wickets, needing just six balls to complete a final day victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/durham-need-just-six-balls-to-beat-gloucestershire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/durham-need-just-six-balls-to-beat-gloucestershire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: Forwards Festival and rare Blood Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Festivals, tributes and awards in photographs from across the West this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-forwards-festival-and-rare-blood-moon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-forwards-festival-and-rare-blood-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The younger record fans turning to older vinyl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Record traders say they have noticed a shift towards younger buyers in recent years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-younger-record-fans-turning-to-older-vinyl/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 08:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-younger-record-fans-turning-to-older-vinyl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fundraiser launched to secure crafting shop future]]></title><description><![CDATA["We don't want to give up, we want to keep making this work," say the owners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/fundraiser-launched-to-secure-crafting-shop-future/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/fundraiser-launched-to-secure-crafting-shop-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham need four runs to beat Gloucs on final day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Division Two leaders Durham will need four runs on the final day to beat Gloucestershire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/durham-need-four-runs-to-beat-gloucs-on-final-day/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/durham-need-four-runs-to-beat-gloucs-on-final-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snooker player inspires next generation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack Lisowski, from Churchdown, was teaching children at All Saints Academy about the game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/snooker-player-inspires-next-generation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/snooker-player-inspires-next-generation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the volunteers restoring 'missing mile' canal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A volunteer-led restoration project in Gloucestershire to bring back a 'missing mile' of canal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/meet-the-volunteers-restoring-missing-mile-canal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/meet-the-volunteers-restoring-missing-mile-canal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Hosepipe ban' and 'Britain's favourite path']]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hosepipe-ban-and-britains-favourite-path/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hosepipe-ban-and-britains-favourite-path/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leaders Durham build big lead over Gloucs]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Bedingham's century helps Division Two leaders Durham maintain control against Gloucestershire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/leaders-durham-build-big-lead-over-gloucs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/leaders-durham-build-big-lead-over-gloucs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could Harry and Meghan settle in the Cotswolds?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry and Meghan will not return to official duties but will live in Britain as non-working royals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/could-harry-and-meghan-settle-in-the-cotswolds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/could-harry-and-meghan-settle-in-the-cotswolds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Jury still out' on Bibury traffic measures]]></title><description><![CDATA[A coach drop-off point was introduced in 2025, but some residents say drivers are ignoring it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/jury-still-out-on-bibury-traffic-measures/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/jury-still-out-on-bibury-traffic-measures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City plagued by people 'drunk all day long' and fights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have stepped up action to tackle anti-social behaviour, including banning people from the centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/city-plagued-by-people-drunk-all-day-long-and-fights/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/city-plagued-by-people-drunk-all-day-long-and-fights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Events on in the West this bank holiday weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Live music, historic re-enactments and quirky traditions are taking place over the next four days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/events-on-in-the-west-this-bank-holiday-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/events-on-in-the-west-this-bank-holiday-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What it is like on a 10-hour shift as a paramedic during the summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[During a 10-hour shift, they deal with everything from false alarms to severe stomach pains.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/what-it-is-like-on-a-10-hour-shift-as-a-paramedic-during-the-summer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/what-it-is-like-on-a-10-hour-shift-as-a-paramedic-during-the-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family left with nothing as bonfire spreads to home]]></title><description><![CDATA[The community are now rallying to support the family with essentials.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/family-left-with-nothing-as-bonfire-spreads-to-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/family-left-with-nothing-as-bonfire-spreads-to-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aldridge &amp; Carse put Durham in control against Glos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kasey Aldridge's five-wicket haul and two wickets for Brydon Carse put County Championship Division Two leaders Durham in control against Gloucestershire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/aldridge-amp-carse-put-durham-in-control-against-glos/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/aldridge-amp-carse-put-durham-in-control-against-glos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Concerns' as marquee replaced outside historic hotel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The marquees outside the hotel have been the focus of a four-year planning dispute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/concerns-as-marquee-replaced-outside-historic-hotel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/concerns-as-marquee-replaced-outside-historic-hotel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Self-proclaimed misogynist' posed 'risk' to women]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victor Valentine is banned from using incel websites and loitering outside women's toilets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/self-proclaimed-misogynist-posed-risk-to-women/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/self-proclaimed-misogynist-posed-risk-to-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beatles, Bach &amp; Brunel: History festival returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organisers of Cirencester History Festival announce this year's line-up and programme of events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/beatles-bach-amp-brunel-history-festival-returns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/beatles-bach-amp-brunel-history-festival-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince Harry and Meghan 'moving to the Cotswolds']]></title><description><![CDATA[Prince Harry, Meghan, and their two children are believed to have flown into the country privately from California.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/prince-harry-and-meghan-moving-to-the-cotswolds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/prince-harry-and-meghan-moving-to-the-cotswolds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council says cracking road to stay shut until 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[The road, which was due to reopen at the end of August, will stay closed until next year, says a council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/council-says-cracking-road-to-stay-shut-until-2027/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/council-says-cracking-road-to-stay-shut-until-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pumpkins are ripening two months ahead of Halloween]]></title><description><![CDATA[This summer's extreme weather has caused pumpkins to ripen unusually early in Cheltenham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/pumpkins-are-ripening-two-months-ahead-of-halloween/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/pumpkins-are-ripening-two-months-ahead-of-halloween/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forest Green sign left-back Sass on two-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forest Green Rovers sign left-back Freddie Sass from Accrington Stanley on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/forest-green-sign-left-back-sass-on-two-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/forest-green-sign-left-back-sass-on-two-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucestershire records first deadly virus case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cases of bluetongue virus have risen to 630 across the UK since the outbreak began in July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucestershire-records-first-deadly-virus-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucestershire-records-first-deadly-virus-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parking concerns over new residential cycle spine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents in some parts of Gloucester say they fear losing access to parking near their homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/parking-concerns-over-new-residential-cycle-spine/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/parking-concerns-over-new-residential-cycle-spine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans to save 'first of its kind' Roman villa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Historians say lots of key sites are protected but then never reopened on private sites.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/plans-to-save-first-of-its-kind-roman-villa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/plans-to-save-first-of-its-kind-roman-villa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why parts of the West look like autumn already]]></title><description><![CDATA[From early berries to falling leaves, drought is making parts of the West look like autumn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/why-parts-of-the-west-look-like-autumn-already/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/why-parts-of-the-west-look-like-autumn-already/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver sentenced over crash that killed 'soulmate']]></title><description><![CDATA[Nuno Gouveia, 32, fatally struck an oncoming vehicle after swerving onto the wrong side of the road.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/driver-sentenced-over-crash-that-killed-soulmate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/driver-sentenced-over-crash-that-killed-soulmate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucestershire sign Hayes, Langridge and Killeen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire announce the loan signings of fast bowlers James Hayes, JT Langridge and Mitchell Killeen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucestershire-sign-hayes-langridge-and-killeen/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucestershire-sign-hayes-langridge-and-killeen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['There is hope': Baby allowed home after 304 days in hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baby Milo had spent 304 days in Bristol Children's Hospital battling three heart conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/there-is-hope-baby-allowed-home-after-304-days-in-hospital/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/there-is-hope-baby-allowed-home-after-304-days-in-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighter cuts about 'aligning resources']]></title><description><![CDATA[The plans will see overnight fire crews relocated from Cheltenham to Cinderford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/firefighter-cuts-about-aligning-resources/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/firefighter-cuts-about-aligning-resources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog fouling and abuse at cemetery 'deeply upsetting']]></title><description><![CDATA[Significant increase in complaints from families visiting the graves of loved ones at Gloucester Old Cemetery]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/dog-fouling-and-abuse-at-cemetery-deeply-upsetting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/dog-fouling-and-abuse-at-cemetery-deeply-upsetting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New croquet club revitalises former bowling green]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former bowls lawn is now the home of the Stroud Croquet Club and people of all ages are 'loving' it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-croquet-club-revitalises-former-bowling-green/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-croquet-club-revitalises-former-bowling-green/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food influencers v critics: Why credibility counts]]></title><description><![CDATA[People on the food scene look at the rise of influencers and the role of social media in the industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/food-influencers-v-critics-why-credibility-counts/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/food-influencers-v-critics-why-credibility-counts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New &pound;12m cancer centre reaches 'significant milestone']]></title><description><![CDATA[The new centre will offer patients new treatment spaces and access to digital consultations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-pound12m-cancer-centre-reaches-significant-milestone/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-pound12m-cancer-centre-reaches-significant-milestone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteers help to restore 'missing mile' canal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Missing Mile project will create a navigable route from the River Severn to the River Thames.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/volunteers-help-to-restore-missing-mile-canal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/volunteers-help-to-restore-missing-mile-canal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hope restoring historic ponds will boost wildlife]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first images showing plans to restore Cannop Ponds in the Forest of Dean have been released.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hope-restoring-historic-ponds-will-boost-wildlife/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hope-restoring-historic-ponds-will-boost-wildlife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Singleton nearing end of rehab but leaves Gloucester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hooker Jack Singleton is nearing the end of his rehabilitation from a cardiac incident but is leaving Gloucester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/singleton-nearing-end-of-rehab-but-leaves-gloucester/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/singleton-nearing-end-of-rehab-but-leaves-gloucester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How will extreme weather affect our food?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The impact of recent extreme heat is affecting farmers and putting pressure on our food system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/how-will-extreme-weather-affect-our-food/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/how-will-extreme-weather-affect-our-food/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Warrior' baby home after 304 days in hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Milo's life was "saved on multiple occasions" by Bristol Children's Hospital staff, his mother says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/warrior-baby-home-after-304-days-in-hospital/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/warrior-baby-home-after-304-days-in-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meningitis survivor feels 'unstoppable' on UK run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack Stewart is running from John O' Groats, in Scotland, to Land's End in Cornwall to raise money for charity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/meningitis-survivor-feels-unstoppable-on-uk-run/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/meningitis-survivor-feels-unstoppable-on-uk-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lategan and Libby inspire Pears win at Cheltenham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dan Lategan and Jake Libby hit centuries as Worcestershire chase a target of 279 at Cheltenham to beat Gloucestershire by eight wickets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/lategan-and-libby-inspire-pears-win-at-cheltenham/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/lategan-and-libby-inspire-pears-win-at-cheltenham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leach five-for sets up Somerset win over Essex]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spinner Jack leach takes 5-81 - and nine wickets in the match - as Somerset beat Essex by eight wickets to regain second place in Championship Division One.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/leach-five-for-sets-up-somerset-win-over-essex/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/leach-five-for-sets-up-somerset-win-over-essex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CrossCountry cancels 'almost all' UK services after power cut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Customers say the disruption to virtually all UK CrossCountry services is the "worst case scenario".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/crosscountry-cancels-almost-all-uk-services-after-power-cut/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/crosscountry-cancels-almost-all-uk-services-after-power-cut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police hail 'dramatic' anti-social behaviour drop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arrests were made and dispersal orders were used which led to alcohol being confiscated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/police-hail-dramatic-anti-social-behaviour-drop/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/police-hail-dramatic-anti-social-behaviour-drop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dental care offers street sex workers 'a lifeline']]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol Dental School is breaking down barriers faced by street sex workers in accessing care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/dental-care-offers-street-sex-workers-a-lifeline/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/dental-care-offers-street-sex-workers-a-lifeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some parents 'unaware' summer-born children can defer school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents say misinformation means many families do not realise summer-born children can delay school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/some-parents-unaware-summer-born-children-can-defer-school/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 08:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/some-parents-unaware-summer-born-children-can-defer-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glos batters fight back hard against Pears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Half-centuries from Ollie Price and Miles Hammond bring Gloucestershire back into their County Championship match with Worcestershire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/glos-batters-fight-back-hard-against-pears/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/glos-batters-fight-back-hard-against-pears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 69, jailed after sexually abusing two girls]]></title><description><![CDATA[He repeatedly sexually abused the girls, who were aged under 13 at the time, between 2017 and 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-69-jailed-after-sexually-abusing-two-girls/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-69-jailed-after-sexually-abusing-two-girls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[50-metre long painting captures Ukraine war response - video]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russell Haines' artwork tells the story of Gloucester's response to the war in Ukraine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/50-metre-long-painting-captures-ukraine-war-response-video/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/50-metre-long-painting-captures-ukraine-war-response-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A40 bridge repair traffic concerns 'under review']]></title><description><![CDATA[The repair work has led to large traffic jams between Gloucester and the Forest of Dean.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/a40-bridge-repair-traffic-concerns-under-review/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/a40-bridge-repair-traffic-concerns-under-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ferry rides for £1 and top GCSE pupil]]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/ferry-rides-for-1-and-top-gcse-pupil/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/ferry-rides-for-1-and-top-gcse-pupil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abuser jailed, a £1 ferry ride and top GCSE pupil]]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/abuser-jailed-a-1-ferry-ride-and-top-gcse-pupil/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/abuser-jailed-a-1-ferry-ride-and-top-gcse-pupil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edavalath &amp; D'Oliveira turn it around for Pears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Injury replacement Rahaan Edavalath's career-best 63, backed by Brett D'Oliveira, helps Worcestershire forge a lead over Gloucestershire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/edavalath-amp-doliveira-turn-it-around-for-pears/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/edavalath-amp-doliveira-turn-it-around-for-pears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Gloucester's Lewis Ludlow begins testimonial year]]></title><description><![CDATA[He has been awarded a testimonial year in recognition of his outstanding service to the club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/watch-gloucesters-lewis-ludlow-begins-testimonial-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/watch-gloucesters-lewis-ludlow-begins-testimonial-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans to save meadows near Highgrove rejected]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group wants the site near the King's residence and earmarked for 135 homes kept for the community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/plans-to-save-meadows-near-highgrove-rejected/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/plans-to-save-meadows-near-highgrove-rejected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King penguin chick hatches in UK heatwave]]></title><description><![CDATA[The "very important little penguin" is the first of its kind to hatch in the UK in more than a decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/king-penguin-chick-hatches-in-uk-heatwave/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/king-penguin-chick-hatches-in-uk-heatwave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road will not reopen 'for days' after water leak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Severn Trent says repairs in London Road are taking "a little longer than first anticipated".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/road-will-not-reopen-for-days-after-water-leak/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/road-will-not-reopen-for-days-after-water-leak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work begins to restore 'missing mile' of canal filled in for M5]]></title><description><![CDATA[The canal cannot go along its old route, so volunteers are digging a new channel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/work-begins-to-restore-missing-mile-of-canal-filled-in-for-m5/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/work-begins-to-restore-missing-mile-of-canal-filled-in-for-m5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experts battling extinctions after record heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists are studying the plight of six species of butterfly and plant affected by the heatwaves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/experts-battling-extinctions-after-record-heat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/experts-battling-extinctions-after-record-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When is a water leak your responsibility?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It might be down to you to fix a leaking or burst pipe, even if it is outside your home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/when-is-a-water-leak-your-responsibility/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/when-is-a-water-leak-your-responsibility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victim 'living in fear' after photos shared online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neil Burdus admits sharing intimate images of his victim, who says she lives in a "state of stress".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/victim-living-in-fear-after-photos-shared-online/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/victim-living-in-fear-after-photos-shared-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allison gives Pears edge at Cheltenham before rain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Worcestershire's Ben Allison claims three cheap wickets against Gloucestershire before rain ends play.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/allison-gives-pears-edge-at-cheltenham-before-rain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/allison-gives-pears-edge-at-cheltenham-before-rain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cricketers banned over 'irresponsible' fireworks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cheltenham residents are alarmed as fireworks are set off following a cricket tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cricketers-banned-over-irresponsible-fireworks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cricketers-banned-over-irresponsible-fireworks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of pupils across West get GCSE results]]></title><description><![CDATA[The long wait is over for students across Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/thousands-of-pupils-across-west-get-gcse-results/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/thousands-of-pupils-across-west-get-gcse-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ukraine war chronicled in 50-metre-long painting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester's response to the war plays a huge role in the painting, artist Russell Haines says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/ukraine-war-chronicled-in-50-metre-long-painting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/ukraine-war-chronicled-in-50-metre-long-painting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI assisted prostate surgery helps men reclaim their lives]]></title><description><![CDATA[AI-assisted Aquablation surgery helps men with enlarged prostates recover faster and avoids risks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/ai-assisted-prostate-surgery-helps-men-reclaim-their-lives/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/ai-assisted-prostate-surgery-helps-men-reclaim-their-lives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Licence granted for September music festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[A festival which in the Cotswolds will happen in September after being postponed from June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/licence-granted-for-september-music-festival/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/licence-granted-for-september-music-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cycle spine to go through residential area]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire County Council hopes to begin work between St Ann Way and Cole Avenue in 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cycle-spine-to-go-through-residential-area/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cycle-spine-to-go-through-residential-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glos all-rounder Price signs two-year extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire all-rounder Ollie Price signs a new two-year deal to remain with the club to the end of 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/glos-all-rounder-price-signs-two-year-extension/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/glos-all-rounder-price-signs-two-year-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thames Water grateful as use falls after hosepipe ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hosepipe ban, which affects the Thames Valley and London, was introduced last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/thames-water-grateful-as-use-falls-after-hosepipe-ban/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/thames-water-grateful-as-use-falls-after-hosepipe-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Wild' conditions for canoes on drought-hit river]]></title><description><![CDATA[A canoe hire business says the lack of rain has left soil on the flood plains "like concrete".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/wild-conditions-for-canoes-on-drought-hit-river/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/wild-conditions-for-canoes-on-drought-hit-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents left without water after pipe bursts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Severn Trent says repairs in London Road are taking "a little longer than first anticipated".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/residents-left-without-water-after-pipe-bursts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/residents-left-without-water-after-pipe-bursts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Horse riding charity aims to offer 'freedom and joy']]></title><description><![CDATA[A Gloucestershire horse riding charity has been nominated for a BBC Make a Difference Award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/horse-riding-charity-aims-to-offer-freedom-and-joy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/horse-riding-charity-aims-to-offer-freedom-and-joy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How will the heatwaves affect nature in the West?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures are cooling,but what are the deeper consequences of extremely hot and dry summers?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/how-will-the-heatwaves-affect-nature-in-the-west/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/how-will-the-heatwaves-affect-nature-in-the-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man who kidnapped stranger at gunpoint jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Claude Bond is jailed for kidnapping a stranger and threatening to kill him in a three-hour ordeal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-who-kidnapped-stranger-at-gunpoint-jailed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-who-kidnapped-stranger-at-gunpoint-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything you need to know about the hosepipe ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wessex Water has introduced the first hosepipe ban in 50 years after prolonged dry weather.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-hosepipe-ban/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-hosepipe-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Hair loss slowly chipped away at my confidence']]></title><description><![CDATA[Russ Nicholson says anyone can be affected by hair loss but it can be hard to talk about.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hair-loss-slowly-chipped-away-at-my-confidence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hair-loss-slowly-chipped-away-at-my-confidence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New centre to train teens in plumbing, plastering and woodwork]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new &pound;4.5m fund will be used to build a construction training centre at Gloucestershire College.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-centre-to-train-teens-in-plumbing-plastering-and-woodwork/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-centre-to-train-teens-in-plumbing-plastering-and-woodwork/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Historic lido reopens after safety concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stratford Park Lido in Stroud was closed in 2025 over safety concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/watch-historic-lido-reopens-after-safety-concerns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/watch-historic-lido-reopens-after-safety-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police update after woman in 90s dies in house fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman arrested on suspicion of murder is released on bail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/police-update-after-woman-in-90s-dies-in-house-fire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/police-update-after-woman-in-90s-dies-in-house-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People 'shopping elsewhere' due to long roadworks]]></title><description><![CDATA[People in Newent say travel disruption is making them avoid heading to Gloucester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/people-shopping-elsewhere-due-to-long-roadworks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/people-shopping-elsewhere-due-to-long-roadworks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of car park stabbing to go on trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[William Keeling pleaded not guilty to a number offences at Gloucester Crown Court earlier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-accused-of-car-park-stabbing-to-go-on-trial/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-accused-of-car-park-stabbing-to-go-on-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First hosepipe ban since 1976 in Wessex Water area]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company says it is experiencing record-breaking demand for water amid the ongoing drought.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/first-hosepipe-ban-since-1976-in-wessex-water-area/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/first-hosepipe-ban-since-1976-in-wessex-water-area/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Villagers protest against 'constant congestion' from tourists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bourton-on-the-Water villagers staged a "day of action" to fight "constant congestion" from tourists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/watch-villagers-protest-against-constant-congestion-from-tourists/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/watch-villagers-protest-against-constant-congestion-from-tourists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ban on 'reckless' waste disposal at 200-tonne dump]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 200 tonnes of waste has been illegally dumped at Severnside Farm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/ban-on-reckless-waste-disposal-at-200-tonne-dump/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/ban-on-reckless-waste-disposal-at-200-tonne-dump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Park cleared to reopen with asbestos risk 'very low']]></title><description><![CDATA[The playing field in Chalford was closed in July 2025 after moles dug up buried asbestos.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/park-cleared-to-reopen-with-asbestos-risk-very-low/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/park-cleared-to-reopen-with-asbestos-risk-very-low/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder arrest after woman in 90s dies in house fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman in her 60s is arrested on suspicion of murder and arson with intent to endanger life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/murder-arrest-after-woman-in-90s-dies-in-house-fire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/murder-arrest-after-woman-in-90s-dies-in-house-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Gen Z women know more about periods than their mums]]></title><description><![CDATA[From PMOS to cycle syncing, young women are teaching their mums about periods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/why-gen-z-women-know-more-about-periods-than-their-mums/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/why-gen-z-women-know-more-about-periods-than-their-mums/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['People don't expect disabled people to have sex']]></title><description><![CDATA[Users say dedicated platforms help them avoid discrimination and find meaningful relationships.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/people-dont-expect-disabled-people-to-have-sex/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/people-dont-expect-disabled-people-to-have-sex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: Eclipse, elephants and wedding cow]]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of pictures from across Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-eclipse-elephants-and-wedding-cow/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-eclipse-elephants-and-wedding-cow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Congestion 'is like living next to busy motorway']]></title><description><![CDATA[Villagers got together to encourage a cap on visitor numbers and a change to parking regulations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/congestion-is-like-living-next-to-busy-motorway/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/congestion-is-like-living-next-to-busy-motorway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic lido reopens after almost a year]]></title><description><![CDATA[About &pound;500,000 of repair-work and surveys have been completed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/historic-lido-reopens-after-almost-a-year/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/historic-lido-reopens-after-almost-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christmas in August, dumped fridge and 'beloved milkman']]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/christmas-in-august-dumped-fridge-and-beloved-milkman/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 08:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/christmas-in-august-dumped-fridge-and-beloved-milkman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC Radio Gloucestershire Special]]></title><description><![CDATA[The story of EMF: Five lads from the Forest of Dean who made it to number 1 in America.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bbc-radio-gloucestershire-special/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bbc-radio-gloucestershire-special/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Care workers call off strike after council talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The care workers were due to strike as the council has been considering outsourcing their contracts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/care-workers-call-off-strike-after-council-talks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/care-workers-call-off-strike-after-council-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Members of £2m Post Office money laundering gang jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The gang operated across Bristol and Gloucestershire and then converted the cash into cryptocurrency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/members-of-2m-post-office-money-laundering-gang-jailed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/members-of-2m-post-office-money-laundering-gang-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Founding member of EMF dies aged 55]]></title><description><![CDATA[Derry Brownson spoke candidly to the BBC about his brain tumour diagnosis in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/founding-member-of-emf-dies-aged-55/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/founding-member-of-emf-dies-aged-55/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How police caught killers who drugged men seeking sex]]></title><description><![CDATA[How a TikTok video, wine glasses and a pacemaker helped detectives catch killers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/how-police-caught-killers-who-drugged-men-seeking-sex/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/how-police-caught-killers-who-drugged-men-seeking-sex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheltenham sign striker Weimann on free transfer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cheltenham Town sign former Derby, Bristol City and Aston Villa striker Andreas Weimann.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cheltenham-sign-striker-weimann-on-free-transfer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cheltenham-sign-striker-weimann-on-free-transfer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salford champions? Millers to spiral? - League Two club-by-club preview]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport correspondents assess the strengths and weaknesses of all 24 teams competing in League Two this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/salford-champions-millers-to-spiral-league-two-club-by-club-preview/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/salford-champions-millers-to-spiral-league-two-club-by-club-preview/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncut grass is a 'potentially lethal' fire risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents say they are not getting value for money from their council tax bills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/uncut-grass-is-a-potentially-lethal-fire-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/uncut-grass-is-a-potentially-lethal-fire-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car boot sale's 'unique counter-culture' captured]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artist Paul Blakemore has spent six months documenting the Hempsted Meadow car boot sale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/car-boot-sales-unique-counter-culture-captured/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/car-boot-sales-unique-counter-culture-captured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flagship store closure is 'dramatic loss' for town]]></title><description><![CDATA[The shop in Regent Arcade was the French brand's first branch in the south-west of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/flagship-store-closure-is-dramatic-loss-for-town/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/flagship-store-closure-is-dramatic-loss-for-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist dies after three-vehicle crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire police officers are appealing for any witnesses of the Northleach crash to come forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/motorcyclist-dies-after-three-vehicle-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/motorcyclist-dies-after-three-vehicle-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Beloved' former town crier and 'icon' dies aged 84]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Kean-Price said his role was his "dream job", having been inspired to take it up aged 10.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/beloved-former-town-crier-and-icon-dies-aged-84/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/beloved-former-town-crier-and-icon-dies-aged-84/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How students in the West marked A-Level result day]]></title><description><![CDATA["This has been a long time in the making. I feel super proud," says a student who got three A* grades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/how-students-in-the-west-marked-a-level-result-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/how-students-in-the-west-marked-a-level-result-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forest Green's Obi suffers season-ending knee injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forest Green Rovers' Emeka Obi is set to miss the rest of the season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/forest-greens-obi-suffers-season-ending-knee-injury/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/forest-greens-obi-suffers-season-ending-knee-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Online trolls who target me are bored and jealous']]></title><description><![CDATA[Becca Stock says she has received plenty of abuse online, but why do people leave nasty comments?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/online-trolls-who-target-me-are-bored-and-jealous/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/online-trolls-who-target-me-are-bored-and-jealous/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free family days out: Dinosaur fun to farm trips]]></title><description><![CDATA[We have rounded up some fun, free summer activities you can do this summer holidays.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/free-family-days-out-dinosaur-fun-to-farm-trips/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/free-family-days-out-dinosaur-fun-to-farm-trips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the West watched most historic solar eclipse since 1999]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 90% of the sun was obscured by the moon for the first time since the total eclipse in 1999.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/how-the-west-watched-most-historic-solar-eclipse-since-1999/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/how-the-west-watched-most-historic-solar-eclipse-since-1999/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bakery buys comedian's former sites after closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bakery business Janes Pantry confirms its plans to reopen at least 20 of the Coughlans shops.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bakery-buys-comedians-former-sites-after-closure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bakery-buys-comedians-former-sites-after-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When and where in the West Country to see the solar eclipse]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK's biggest solar eclipse since 1999 arrives today. Here's where to see it safely in the West Country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/when-and-where-in-the-west-country-to-see-the-solar-eclipse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/when-and-where-in-the-west-country-to-see-the-solar-eclipse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strictly and Bake Off stars to appear at   festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The line-up has been confirmed, with Bridget Jones creator and Life of Pi author among the stars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/strictly-and-bake-off-stars-to-appear-at-festival/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/strictly-and-bake-off-stars-to-appear-at-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West students give advice for surviving results day]]></title><description><![CDATA[What happens on results day, how Clearing works and where students can get support in the West.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/west-students-give-advice-for-surviving-results-day/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/west-students-give-advice-for-surviving-results-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One-Day Cup knockout stages set after dramatic day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leicestershire, Lancashire, Nottinghamshire, Middlesex, Yorkshire &amp; Durham all qualify for the knockout stages of One-Day Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/one-day-cup-knockout-stages-set-after-dramatic-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/one-day-cup-knockout-stages-set-after-dramatic-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royal Mail apologises for 'unacceptable' service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some Gloucester residents have missed medical appointments because mail has been delayed for weeks at a time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/royal-mail-apologises-for-unacceptable-service/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/royal-mail-apologises-for-unacceptable-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The gardening group 'bringing smiles' to city]]></title><description><![CDATA[The gardening group is going to start work on a sensory garden after receiving funding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-gardening-group-bringing-smiles-to-city/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-gardening-group-bringing-smiles-to-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[🎧 Welcome back to… 72+]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 72+ podcast is BACK and it's got a brand new home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/-welcome-back-to-72/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/-welcome-back-to-72/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southwood reunited with Evatt at Blackpool]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blackpool sign goalkeeper Luke Southwood on a one-year deal with an option for a further 12 months from Bristol Rovers for an undisclosed fee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/southwood-reunited-with-evatt-at-blackpool/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/southwood-reunited-with-evatt-at-blackpool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Families under pressure to find food in summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents are struggling to feed children in the school holidays, with more families using food banks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/families-under-pressure-to-find-food-in-summer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/families-under-pressure-to-find-food-in-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is 'zip-merging' and when should you do it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How should motorists in the UK merge lanes to ensure safe and smooth driving conditions?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/what-is-zip-merging-and-when-should-you-do-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/what-is-zip-merging-and-when-should-you-do-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucester decide against Villa Park return]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester Rugby confirm they will not be returning to Villa Park to face Leicester Tigers in the Prem next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-decide-against-villa-park-return/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-decide-against-villa-park-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M5 closed as fire breaks out on lorry carrying wood]]></title><description><![CDATA[The closure is expected to last for several hours while firefighters tackle the blaze.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/m5-closed-as-fire-breaks-out-on-lorry-carrying-wood/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/m5-closed-as-fire-breaks-out-on-lorry-carrying-wood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hosepipe ban possible without 'small changes']]></title><description><![CDATA[Wessex Water says its customers can prevent it having to introduce a hosepipe ban by saving water.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hosepipe-ban-possible-without-small-changes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hosepipe-ban-possible-without-small-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheltenham sign winger Evans on loan from Leicester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cheltenham Town bring in 17-year-old winger Jake Evans on a season-long loan from League One side Leicester City.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cheltenham-sign-winger-evans-on-loan-from-leicester/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cheltenham-sign-winger-evans-on-loan-from-leicester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much of the eclipse will we see in the West?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How much of the eclipse will we see in the West?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/how-much-of-the-eclipse-will-we-see-in-the-west/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/how-much-of-the-eclipse-will-we-see-in-the-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfires 'emerging threat' as smoke blown across county]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents in the West Country saw smoke and ash being blown in from a wildfire in Wales.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/wildfires-emerging-threat-as-smoke-blown-across-county/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/wildfires-emerging-threat-as-smoke-blown-across-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridge closures to affect road and waterway users]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigation works mean road closures for two nights and a closed waterway for a week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bridge-closures-to-affect-road-and-waterway-users/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bridge-closures-to-affect-road-and-waterway-users/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overnight firefighter cuts 'potentially deadly']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Fire Brigade Union said the cuts were 'unsafe' and underfunding could have serious consequences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/overnight-firefighter-cuts-potentially-deadly/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/overnight-firefighter-cuts-potentially-deadly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer heatwave dulls Cotswold Lavender fields]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fields at Cotswold Lavender have lost their vibrancy due to the prolonged heat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/summer-heatwave-dulls-cotswold-lavender-fields/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/summer-heatwave-dulls-cotswold-lavender-fields/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Middlesex through as One-Day Cup nears tense finale]]></title><description><![CDATA[A day of unlikely One-Day Cup results includes defeats for the top three in Group A as Middlesex go through.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/middlesex-through-as-one-day-cup-nears-tense-finale/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/middlesex-through-as-one-day-cup-nears-tense-finale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel warning as railway closes for safety repairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Gloucestershire service between Cheltenham Spa and Lydney will remain closed until Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/travel-warning-as-railway-closes-for-safety-repairs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/travel-warning-as-railway-closes-for-safety-repairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Pictures: Wing-walking, waterspouts and the Proms]]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of pictures from across Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-wing-walking-waterspouts-and-the-proms/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 08:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-wing-walking-waterspouts-and-the-proms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman hopes MS drug could help her walk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jules Hobbs from Wiltshire is waiting to use Frampradine which has been made available on the NHS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/woman-hopes-ms-drug-could-help-her-walk/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 08:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/woman-hopes-ms-drug-could-help-her-walk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Trust issue warning after woodland fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[People are being urged not to have barbecues and to dispose of cigarettes properly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/national-trust-issue-warning-after-woodland-fire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/national-trust-issue-warning-after-woodland-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Teens attack shop workers' and 'Tesla crashes into store']]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of stories from local news outlets and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/teens-attack-shop-workers-and-tesla-crashes-into-store/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/teens-attack-shop-workers-and-tesla-crashes-into-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 'cheap Cotswolds' attracting new residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sarah Elvins saved &pound;250k by going rural but had to cut down office days in Bristol due to traffic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-cheap-cotswolds-attracting-new-residents/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 08:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-cheap-cotswolds-attracting-new-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucestershire beaten by Lancs in One-Day Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset keep their hopes of qualifying for the latter stages of the One-Day Cup alive with a thumping victory over Surrey, thanks to a brilliant Tom Lammonby ton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucestershire-beaten-by-lancs-in-one-day-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucestershire-beaten-by-lancs-in-one-day-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucestershire 2027 elections cancelled]]></title><description><![CDATA[Planned votes in the Forest of Dean, Cotswolds and Tewkesbury next year will not go ahead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucestershire-2027-elections-cancelled/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucestershire-2027-elections-cancelled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Truly one in a million' animal lover remembered]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louise Davies is thought to have helped thousands of pet owners in their time of need.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/truly-one-in-a-million-animal-lover-remembered/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/truly-one-in-a-million-animal-lover-remembered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pledge to ensure sewers can cope with homes plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[A developer hoping to build 100 homes pledges to ensure that drainage systems can support its plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/pledge-to-ensure-sewers-can-cope-with-homes-plan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/pledge-to-ensure-sewers-can-cope-with-homes-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Follow your League Two club this 2026-27 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's how to follow your club this League Two season on BBC Sport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/follow-your-league-two-club-this-2026-27-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/follow-your-league-two-club-this-2026-27-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents next to building site unhappy about dust]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company carrying out the work says "compliant measures are in place to manage the dust".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/residents-next-to-building-site-unhappy-about-dust/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/residents-next-to-building-site-unhappy-about-dust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fridge collections suspended as tips reach capacity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents are being asked not to bring fridges and freezers to household recycling centres.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/fridge-collections-suspended-as-tips-reach-capacity/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/fridge-collections-suspended-as-tips-reach-capacity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The National League returns - how can it live up to the drama of 2025-26?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National League kicks off on Saturday with a lot to live up to following the most dramatic end to the 2025-26 campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-national-league-returns-how-can-it-live-up-to-the-drama-of-2025-26/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-national-league-returns-how-can-it-live-up-to-the-drama-of-2025-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free events for SEND children to enjoy this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[A number of SEND-friendly events will go ahead in Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/free-events-for-send-children-to-enjoy-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 06:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/free-events-for-send-children-to-enjoy-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucestershire council starts new housing plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stroud District Council is earmarking where new homes will be built over the next 20 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucestershire-council-starts-new-housing-plan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucestershire-council-starts-new-housing-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police chief to retire after 36 years in service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maggie Blyth joined the force following Chief Constable Rod Hansen's suspension in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/police-chief-to-retire-after-36-years-in-service/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/police-chief-to-retire-after-36-years-in-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dhariwal signs new Gloucestershire deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Batter Kamran Dhariwal signs a two-year contract extension with Gloucestershire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/dhariwal-signs-new-gloucestershire-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/dhariwal-signs-new-gloucestershire-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Leicester and Gloucester fly-half Burns to retire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former England, Leicester, Gloucester and Bath fly-half Freddie Burns is to retire later this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/ex-leicester-and-gloucester-fly-half-burns-to-retire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/ex-leicester-and-gloucester-fly-half-burns-to-retire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forest Green bring in defender Mabete on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forest Green Rovers sign centre-back Filozofe Mabete on a six-month loan deal from Swindon Town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/forest-green-bring-in-defender-mabete-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/forest-green-bring-in-defender-mabete-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US bomber noise concerns for new Cotswold village]]></title><description><![CDATA[Objectors say the noise and vibrations pose safety and wellbeing risks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/us-bomber-noise-concerns-for-new-cotswold-village/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/us-bomber-noise-concerns-for-new-cotswold-village/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unique Brigitte Bardot velvet coat to be auctioned]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sleeveless coat was worn by the actress and animal rights activist at the height of her fame.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/unique-brigitte-bardot-velvet-coat-to-be-auctioned/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/unique-brigitte-bardot-velvet-coat-to-be-auctioned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Bike gang jailed for attack on rival]]></title><description><![CDATA[They attacked the president of a rival motorbike group with metal poles, a baseball bat and a hammer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/watch-bike-gang-jailed-for-attack-on-rival/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/watch-bike-gang-jailed-for-attack-on-rival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The teenager sprinting for GB two years after taking up the sport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester sprinter James Arminio is racing at the Under-20 World Championships, only two years after first stepping on to an athletics track.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-teenager-sprinting-for-gb-two-years-after-taking-up-the-sport/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-teenager-sprinting-for-gb-two-years-after-taking-up-the-sport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sprinting for GB - two years after taking up sport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester sprinter James Arminio is racing at the Under-20 World Championships, only two years after first stepping on to an athletics track.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/sprinting-for-gb-two-years-after-taking-up-sport/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/sprinting-for-gb-two-years-after-taking-up-sport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men deny illegal hunt at Duke of Beaufort estate]]></title><description><![CDATA[A master huntsman and his assistant have denied hunting a fox that was killed by hounds on the Badminton estate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/men-deny-illegal-hunt-at-duke-of-beaufort-estate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/men-deny-illegal-hunt-at-duke-of-beaufort-estate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers urged to be 'more French and use both lanes']]></title><description><![CDATA[With temporary traffic switches in place, C&eacute;line Acard encourages drivers to make use of all space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/drivers-urged-to-be-more-french-and-use-both-lanes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/drivers-urged-to-be-more-french-and-use-both-lanes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Care workers to strike over council outsourcing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reablement staff who've worked at Gloucestershire County Council for decades are expected to strike.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/care-workers-to-strike-over-council-outsourcing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/care-workers-to-strike-over-council-outsourcing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charities get £2.2m from pollution incident fines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Water firm Severn Trent was investigated for two pollution incidents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/charities-get-22m-from-pollution-incident-fines/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/charities-get-22m-from-pollution-incident-fines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Betty, 97, breaks record for oldest wingwalker]]></title><description><![CDATA[She has carried out six charity wing walks over the past decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/betty-97-breaks-record-for-oldest-wingwalker/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/betty-97-breaks-record-for-oldest-wingwalker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in his 70s dies in 'large fire' in Cotswolds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say the man was declared dead at the scene of the blaze in Chipping Campden.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-in-his-70s-dies-in-large-fire-in-cotswolds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-in-his-70s-dies-in-large-fire-in-cotswolds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pair who let dog starve to death are sentenced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael William Buckle and Amy Roseberry-Buckle are disqualified from owning dogs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/pair-who-let-dog-starve-to-death-are-sentenced/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/pair-who-let-dog-starve-to-death-are-sentenced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheltenham bring in Leicester striker Otchere]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teenage Leicester City striker Kirsten Otchere signs for League Two side Cheltenham Town on a season-long loan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cheltenham-bring-in-leicester-striker-otchere/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cheltenham-bring-in-leicester-striker-otchere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Organisers announce new addition to popular event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meningitis Now hopes more people will now be able to take part in the annual event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/organisers-announce-new-addition-to-popular-event/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/organisers-announce-new-addition-to-popular-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How hot weather is changing camping holidays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heatwaves are changing camping habits as some holidaymakers choose glamping over tents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/how-hot-weather-is-changing-camping-holidays/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/how-hot-weather-is-changing-camping-holidays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Band lose festival spot after travelling with baby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wings of Desire discovered they had been dropped from the line-up after arriving with their newborn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/band-lose-festival-spot-after-travelling-with-baby/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/band-lose-festival-spot-after-travelling-with-baby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exeter stalwart Cowling dies aged 82]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Exeter Chiefs coach and Leicester Tigers and Gloucester player Robin Cowling dies aged 82.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/exeter-stalwart-cowling-dies-aged-82/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/exeter-stalwart-cowling-dies-aged-82/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water company defends CEO's &pound;80,000 pay rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wessex Water says the pay rises to &pound;670,000 brings Ruth Jefferson "closer to market benchmarks".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/water-company-defends-ceos-pound80000-pay-rise/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/water-company-defends-ceos-pound80000-pay-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work starts on new unit for 'sickest patients']]></title><description><![CDATA[The new unit at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital is designed to provide care for the most unwell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/work-starts-on-new-unit-for-sickest-patients/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/work-starts-on-new-unit-for-sickest-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pylon removal plans for beauty spot scrapped]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners have voiced their disappointment as the scheme is scrapped.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/pylon-removal-plans-for-beauty-spot-scrapped/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/pylon-removal-plans-for-beauty-spot-scrapped/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deprived area pupils face high obesity rates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council figures show the equivalent of 37 bus loads of children in the region start secondary school overweight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/deprived-area-pupils-face-high-obesity-rates/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/deprived-area-pupils-face-high-obesity-rates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The beef farm at the centre of UK mountainboarding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bugsboarding, just two miles from Gloucester, is hosting the UK championships.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-beef-farm-at-the-centre-of-uk-mountainboarding/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-beef-farm-at-the-centre-of-uk-mountainboarding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mum says memories of late son keeps her 'brave']]></title><description><![CDATA[Roome tells former This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby she rewatches a video Jools sent, giving advice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mum-says-memories-of-late-son-keeps-her-brave/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mum-says-memories-of-late-son-keeps-her-brave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Pictures: Cute cubs, Buck Moon and Stonehenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of photographs from across the West this week as the heat continues and football returns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-cute-cubs-buck-moon-and-stonehenge/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-cute-cubs-buck-moon-and-stonehenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weddings can now be 'truly unique' with flexible vows plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wedding planners and celebrants say marriage law reforms could offer couples more choice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/weddings-can-now-be-truly-unique-with-flexible-vows-plan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/weddings-can-now-be-truly-unique-with-flexible-vows-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Gloucestershire bus routes children can use for free]]></title><description><![CDATA[Families can enjoy cheaper days out to places like Avebury, Cheltenham and the Bristol Balloon Fiesta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-gloucestershire-bus-routes-children-can-use-for-free/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-gloucestershire-bus-routes-children-can-use-for-free/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hopes trains could return on long-closed railway]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vale of Berkeley Railway has opened for the first time in more than half a century to passengers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hopes-trains-could-return-on-long-closed-railway/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hopes-trains-could-return-on-long-closed-railway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Radio 1 DJ's Oasis centre bid' and 'gummies warning']]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/radio-1-djs-oasis-centre-bid-and-gummies-warning/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/radio-1-djs-oasis-centre-bid-and-gummies-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the people keeping endangered skills alive]]></title><description><![CDATA[As mass-production and technology take over, artisans are working to save threatened traditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/meet-the-people-keeping-endangered-skills-alive/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 03:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/meet-the-people-keeping-endangered-skills-alive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surrey beat Gloucestershire in One-Day Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yorkshire end Durham's unbeaten One-Day Cup start, while there are wins for Derbyshire, Hampshire, Kent, Leicestershire, Worcestershire &amp; Surrey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/surrey-beat-gloucestershire-in-one-day-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/surrey-beat-gloucestershire-in-one-day-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning as 999 calls made over cold food and birds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The force is urging the public not to call 999 unless there is an emergency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/warning-as-999-calls-made-over-cold-food-and-birds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/warning-as-999-calls-made-over-cold-food-and-birds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospital employee facing trial on stalking charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gary Farquharson, of Cheltenham, is remanded in custody after pleading not guilty to the charges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hospital-employee-facing-trial-on-stalking-charges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hospital-employee-facing-trial-on-stalking-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Star students prepare to leave amidst some uncertain futures]]></title><description><![CDATA[We've been following a group of students at the college provides specialist further education for people with disabilities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/national-star-students-prepare-to-leave-amidst-some-uncertain-futures/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/national-star-students-prepare-to-leave-amidst-some-uncertain-futures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where to see the biggest solar eclipse since 1999]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK's biggest solar eclipse since 1999 arrives on 12 August. Here's where to see it safely.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/where-to-see-the-biggest-solar-eclipse-since-1999/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/where-to-see-the-biggest-solar-eclipse-since-1999/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor had to check road misspellings 'were not AI']]></title><description><![CDATA[The errors in Lydney and Cinderford have now been corrected after amusing people in the towns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mayor-had-to-check-road-misspellings-were-not-ai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mayor-had-to-check-road-misspellings-were-not-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homes to be built despite congestion concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The approval for the plans comes as Stroud District Council consults on its Local Plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/homes-to-be-built-despite-congestion-concerns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/homes-to-be-built-despite-congestion-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Don't have a BBQ, go to the pub instead' - fire chief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts urge people to ditch disposable BBQs as heatwaves raise wildfire risk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/dont-have-a-bbq-go-to-the-pub-instead-fire-chief/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/dont-have-a-bbq-go-to-the-pub-instead-fire-chief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Cows get stressed by the heat just like humans']]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers report less milk, lower crop yields and challenges over feeding livestock.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cows-get-stressed-by-the-heat-just-like-humans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cows-get-stressed-by-the-heat-just-like-humans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drag Race star wants film viewed with 'open mind']]></title><description><![CDATA[Simon Wegrzyn, who performs as Copper Topp, draws on their own experience in Amazon's Live Out Loud.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/drag-race-star-wants-film-viewed-with-open-mind/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/drag-race-star-wants-film-viewed-with-open-mind/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The West is in drought - what does that really mean?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A hosepipe ban has been introduced in part of the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-west-is-in-drought-what-does-that-really-mean/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-west-is-in-drought-what-does-that-really-mean/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pride event to charge for entry for first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organisers of the event in Gloucester Park say they are facing rising costs and dwindling funding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/pride-event-to-charge-for-entry-for-first-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/pride-event-to-charge-for-entry-for-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How cow showers and fans help farmers keep cattle cool]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dairy farmers are using cow showers and fans to protect cattle as hotter summers hit milk production.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/how-cow-showers-and-fans-help-farmers-keep-cattle-cool/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/how-cow-showers-and-fans-help-farmers-keep-cattle-cool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Pictures: World's oldest classical music festival under way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester Cathedral is hosting The Three Choirs Festival, which dates back to the 18th Century.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-worlds-oldest-classical-music-festival-under-way/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-worlds-oldest-classical-music-festival-under-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports and social club 'is being forced to close']]></title><description><![CDATA[The new owners of the club want to demolish it and build a business park on the greenfield land]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/sports-and-social-club-is-being-forced-to-close/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/sports-and-social-club-is-being-forced-to-close/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Reckless' fatal crash driver's sentence increased]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liberty Mitchell has her sentence increased by two years and seven months at the Court of Appeal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/reckless-fatal-crash-drivers-sentence-increased/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/reckless-fatal-crash-drivers-sentence-increased/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County to charge more for taking DIY waste to tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council says it is introducing rules that are also in place in other parts of the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/county-to-charge-more-for-taking-diy-waste-to-tips/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/county-to-charge-more-for-taking-diy-waste-to-tips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman, 21, charged in connection with stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man remains in hospital after being found with a stab wound on Saturday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/woman-21-charged-in-connection-with-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/woman-21-charged-in-connection-with-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucester begin Prem season at Exeter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prem champions Northampton host Newcastle on the opening weekend of the 2026-27 season, with Exeter at home to Gloucester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-begin-prem-season-at-exeter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-begin-prem-season-at-exeter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Champions Saints host Newcastle on opening weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prem champions Northampton host Newcastle on the opening weekend of the 2026-27 season, with Exeter at home to Gloucester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/champions-saints-host-newcastle-on-opening-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/champions-saints-host-newcastle-on-opening-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where is best to see the July Buck Moon?]]></title><description><![CDATA[July's full moon is due on Wednesday, here's some of the best places to watch it where you live.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/where-is-best-to-see-the-july-buck-moon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/where-is-best-to-see-the-july-buck-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ADHD jockey visits school to inspire students]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lilly Pinchin, from Cheltenham, took her horse Joey to meet students at a school in Patchway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/adhd-jockey-visits-school-to-inspire-students/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/adhd-jockey-visits-school-to-inspire-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calls for PM to clamp down on river sewage]]></title><description><![CDATA[River charities want the government to do more to encourage water firms to prevent pollution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/calls-for-pm-to-clamp-down-on-river-sewage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/calls-for-pm-to-clamp-down-on-river-sewage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenager found guilty of murdering drug dealer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The teenager stabbed Hamid Erfani after robbing him with another boy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/teenager-found-guilty-of-murdering-drug-dealer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/teenager-found-guilty-of-murdering-drug-dealer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boiler theft gang jailed for new-build home raids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four men are jailed for burgling new-build homes across England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/boiler-theft-gang-jailed-for-new-build-home-raids/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/boiler-theft-gang-jailed-for-new-build-home-raids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucester armoured combat tournament in pictures]]></title><description><![CDATA[The women's teams came first and second in their category, while the men came third in theirs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-armoured-combat-tournament-in-pictures/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-armoured-combat-tournament-in-pictures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will summer discounts make family days out cheaper?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents welcome summer discounts but say days out can still cost more than &pound;100.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/will-summer-discounts-make-family-days-out-cheaper/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/will-summer-discounts-make-family-days-out-cheaper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucestershire beat Kent in One-Day Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Middlesex and holders Worcestershire achieve contrasting wins to extend their perfect starts to this year's One-Day Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucestershire-beat-kent-in-one-day-cup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucestershire-beat-kent-in-one-day-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two women arrested after suspected stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[One woman was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after armed police were called.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/two-women-arrested-after-suspected-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/two-women-arrested-after-suspected-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Urgent plea to PM for motorway junction funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council has spent millions already planning the works to ease traffic and create employment space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/urgent-plea-to-pm-for-motorway-junction-funding/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/urgent-plea-to-pm-for-motorway-junction-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Pictures: Balloons, festivals and flower shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here is a round-up of photographs from across the West this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-balloons-festivals-and-flower-shows/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 08:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-balloons-festivals-and-flower-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Armed police called after 'woman threatened']]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers arrested a man in his 30s on suspicion of affray and criminal damage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/armed-police-called-after-woman-threatened/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/armed-police-called-after-woman-threatened/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Headlines: Hosepipe bans and hot buses]]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/headlines-hosepipe-bans-and-hot-buses/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/headlines-hosepipe-bans-and-hot-buses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Armoured combat club runs first home tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester Armoured Combat is to host its first event, taking on teams from across the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/armoured-combat-club-runs-first-home-tournament/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 08:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/armoured-combat-club-runs-first-home-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We feel the pressure juggling holiday logistics']]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents say childcare costs, unpaid leave and SEND support gaps make summer holidays harder]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/we-feel-the-pressure-juggling-holiday-logistics/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 08:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/we-feel-the-pressure-juggling-holiday-logistics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friday's One-Day Cup round-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Middlesex, Durham and Leicestershire join Nottinghamshire with two wins from two in the One-Day Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/fridays-one-day-cup-round-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/fridays-one-day-cup-round-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hearts sign Mendy for potential Forest Green record fee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forest Green Rovers sell midfielder Laurent Mendy to Heart of Midlothian for what the National League outfit say could be a club record fee of nearly &pound;1m "if all targets are met".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hearts-sign-mendy-for-potential-forest-green-record-fee/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hearts-sign-mendy-for-potential-forest-green-record-fee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucestershire headteacher describes 'out-of-control' wildfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire has raged in the region for several days with officials now ordering the evacuation of the entire Cap Ferret peninsula.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucestershire-headteacher-describes-out-of-control-wildfire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucestershire-headteacher-describes-out-of-control-wildfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposals to build 18,000 homes across Cotswolds]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Local Plan outlines multiple sites across the district where the housing could be built.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/proposals-to-build-18000-homes-across-cotswolds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/proposals-to-build-18000-homes-across-cotswolds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reservoirs 'exceptionally low' with rain forecast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rain is forecast in the West this weekend, but forecasters say it will only be a "brief splash".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/reservoirs-exceptionally-low-with-rain-forecast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/reservoirs-exceptionally-low-with-rain-forecast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New investment talks ongoing says Gloucester CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester chief executive officer Alex Brown says there are talks ongoing regarding new investment in the Prem club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-investment-talks-ongoing-says-gloucester-ceo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-investment-talks-ongoing-says-gloucester-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['My baby overheated during M5 closure']]></title><description><![CDATA[Siobhan says her baby overheated in her car seat as experts warn of busy motorway summer journeys.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/my-baby-overheated-during-m5-closure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/my-baby-overheated-during-m5-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Town considering charging SUVs more to park]]></title><description><![CDATA[A driving group says councils should not "make moral judgements" over which cars people buy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/town-considering-charging-suvs-more-to-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/town-considering-charging-suvs-more-to-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran says RAF Fairford deemed 'legitimate target']]></title><description><![CDATA[An Iranian military group has issued a warning to the UK over allowing US forces to use British bases for strikes on Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/iran-says-raf-fairford-deemed-legitimate-target/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/iran-says-raf-fairford-deemed-legitimate-target/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RAF Fairford deemed 'legitimate target' in Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Iranian military group has issued a warning to the UK over allowing US forces to use British bases for strikes on Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/raf-fairford-deemed-legitimate-target-in-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 22:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/raf-fairford-deemed-legitimate-target-in-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Lip King' banned twice before woman's fatal BBL]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alice Webb, from Gloucestershire, died within hours of getting a liquid Brazilian butt lift.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/lip-king-banned-twice-before-womans-fatal-bbl/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/lip-king-banned-twice-before-womans-fatal-bbl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recycling centre to close for three months]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six new compactors powered by 100% renewable electricity are to be installed at the site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/recycling-centre-to-close-for-three-months/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/recycling-centre-to-close-for-three-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jet pioneer celebrated with new Royal Mail stamps]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 30th anniversary of Sir Frank Whittle's death is marked with the special set of stamps.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/jet-pioneer-celebrated-with-new-royal-mail-stamps/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/jet-pioneer-celebrated-with-new-royal-mail-stamps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mental health chat grows into UK-wide lifeline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cheltenham-based Brotherhood in Arms has helped hundreds of men struggling with their mental health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mental-health-chat-grows-into-uk-wide-lifeline/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mental-health-chat-grows-into-uk-wide-lifeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything you need to know about airport changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the summer holidays get under way, passengers are reminded of changes to rules around flying.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/everything-you-need-to-know-about-airport-changes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/everything-you-need-to-know-about-airport-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cox half-century helps Leics beat Glos in ODC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Cox's half-century helps Leicestershire Foxes begin their One-Day Cup campaign with victory over Gloucestershire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cox-half-century-helps-leics-beat-glos-in-odc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cox-half-century-helps-leics-beat-glos-in-odc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forest Green sign Kelly and Patrick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forest Green Rovers sign Liverpool midfielder Kyle Kelly on loan and ex-Tranmere forward Omari Patrick on a permanent deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/forest-green-sign-kelly-and-patrick/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/forest-green-sign-kelly-and-patrick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucester name ex-prop Bower as scrum coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester appoint former Worcester and Leicester prop Ryan Bower as their scrum coach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-name-ex-prop-bower-as-scrum-coach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-name-ex-prop-bower-as-scrum-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen claims drug dealer 'lunged' before fatal blow]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 16-year-old says he "instinctively" pushed the victim back, using the hand which held the knife.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/teen-claims-drug-dealer-lunged-before-fatal-blow/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/teen-claims-drug-dealer-lunged-before-fatal-blow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Lip King' banned twice before woman's BBL death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alice Webb's family say she would have never had a BBL if she knew about previous bans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/lip-king-banned-twice-before-womans-bbl-death/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/lip-king-banned-twice-before-womans-bbl-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I was abused after meeting man on dating app']]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman is calling for dating apps to be made safer to protect users from offenders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/i-was-abused-after-meeting-man-on-dating-app/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/i-was-abused-after-meeting-man-on-dating-app/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time Team star to headline history festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 event includes actors and historians such as Caroline Quentin and David Olusoga.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/time-team-star-to-headline-history-festival/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/time-team-star-to-headline-history-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man crushed to death after safety fence removed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Martin Bennett's wife said her husband would have given "the shirt off his back" to help others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-crushed-to-death-after-safety-fence-removed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-crushed-to-death-after-safety-fence-removed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising demand for food support during holidays]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Salvation Army in the Forest of Dean launches a frozen food appeal during the six&#8209;week break.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/rising-demand-for-food-support-during-holidays/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/rising-demand-for-food-support-during-holidays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thames Water announces hosepipe ban for 10 million]]></title><description><![CDATA[The water company said the three heatwaves contributed to the ban.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/thames-water-announces-hosepipe-ban-for-10-million/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/thames-water-announces-hosepipe-ban-for-10-million/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football clubs criticise pitch rental price rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[A city council says a 52% increase in pitch rental prices is in line with other parts of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/football-clubs-criticise-pitch-rental-price-rise/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/football-clubs-criticise-pitch-rental-price-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridge will still lift for ships if masts are removed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canal and River Trust plan to implement permanent measures to keep the bridge safe for use.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bridge-will-still-lift-for-ships-if-masts-are-removed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bridge-will-still-lift-for-ships-if-masts-are-removed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charity welcomes Burnham pledge to end rough sleeping]]></title><description><![CDATA[A homelessness charity working in the south and west of England praises the new prime minister's pledge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/charity-welcomes-burnham-pledge-to-end-rough-sleeping/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/charity-welcomes-burnham-pledge-to-end-rough-sleeping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["Extraordinary sight" of rare bird from Asia spotted in Gloucestershire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A long-tailed shrike has been spotted in Eastleach in Gloucestershire after flying off course from Asia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/extraordinary-sight-of-rare-bird-from-asia-spotted-in-gloucestershire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/extraordinary-sight-of-rare-bird-from-asia-spotted-in-gloucestershire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hearts agree deal to sign Forest Green captain Mendy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forest Green Rovers captain Laurent Mendy is set to become Hearts' 10th summer signing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hearts-agree-deal-to-sign-forest-green-captain-mendy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hearts-agree-deal-to-sign-forest-green-captain-mendy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parking charges could 'price families out of skating']]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents fear parking charges at Bristol's only ice rink will make skating unaffordable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/parking-charges-could-price-families-out-of-skating/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/parking-charges-could-price-families-out-of-skating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Esports school will use computer games in teaching]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester Rugby Charitable Foundation is opening the school for kids who face education barriers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/esports-school-will-use-computer-games-in-teaching/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/esports-school-will-use-computer-games-in-teaching/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in court after alleged car park stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 22-year-old has appeared in court after a man was allegedly stabbed in the back on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-in-court-after-alleged-car-park-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-in-court-after-alleged-car-park-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['My son died of meningitis - young people must get new jab']]></title><description><![CDATA[A vaccination programme protecting young people against meningitis B is being rolled out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/my-son-died-of-meningitis-young-people-must-get-new-jab/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/my-son-died-of-meningitis-young-people-must-get-new-jab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Hidden time-capsule of UK biodiversity' unlocked]]></title><description><![CDATA[The specimens with links to Charles Darwin will soon be studied by scientists across the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hidden-time-capsule-of-uk-biodiversity-unlocked/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hidden-time-capsule-of-uk-biodiversity-unlocked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Sharing my grief on TikTok gives my life purpose']]></title><description><![CDATA[Kelsey Mulcahy is using TikTok to document her grief after her fianc&eacute;Joseph Day died in Bristol in 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/sharing-my-grief-on-tiktok-gives-my-life-purpose/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/sharing-my-grief-on-tiktok-gives-my-life-purpose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Pictures: Harbour Festival and highland cow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here is a round-up of photographs from across the West this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-harbour-festival-and-highland-cow/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-harbour-festival-and-highland-cow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheltenham sign goalkeeper Stanway from Barrow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cheltenham Town sign goalkeeper Wyll Stanway from Barrow for an undisclosed fee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cheltenham-sign-goalkeeper-stanway-from-barrow/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cheltenham-sign-goalkeeper-stanway-from-barrow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Promenade's controversial marquee to be replaced]]></title><description><![CDATA[The marquees outside a hotel and restaurant have been the subject of a six year planning row.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/promenades-controversial-marquee-to-be-replaced/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/promenades-controversial-marquee-to-be-replaced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mural of mayor who fed stray cats is unveiled]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ralph Fletcher is known for writing one of the first texts arguing against animal cruelty in 1846.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mural-of-mayor-who-fed-stray-cats-is-unveiled/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mural-of-mayor-who-fed-stray-cats-is-unveiled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bottomless tattoo events cheapen industry, say artists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Removal specialists are reporting more people wanting tiny tattoos erased.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bottomless-tattoo-events-cheapen-industry-say-artists/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bottomless-tattoo-events-cheapen-industry-say-artists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Drug consumption centre' and 'new council']]></title><description><![CDATA[A look at what stories are trending across the West of England this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/drug-consumption-centre-and-new-council/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/drug-consumption-centre-and-new-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheltenham sign free-agent midfielder McWilliams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cheltenham Town sign midfielder Shaun McWilliams after his exit from Rotherham United at the end of last season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cheltenham-sign-free-agent-midfielder-mcwilliams/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cheltenham-sign-free-agent-midfielder-mcwilliams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forest Green Rovers sign goalkeeper Ross]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forest Green Rovers sign goalkeeper Ethan Ross on a free transfer on a one-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/forest-green-rovers-sign-goalkeeper-ross/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/forest-green-rovers-sign-goalkeeper-ross/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inquest into boy's death to reopen after mum's fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[An inquest into the death of 14-year-old boy is to be re-opened after its original conclusion was quashed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/inquest-into-boys-death-to-reopen-after-mums-fight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/inquest-into-boys-death-to-reopen-after-mums-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucestershire seal deal for Middlesex's Brookes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire sign fast bowler Henry Brookes from Middlesex on a three-year deal which begins at the end of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucestershire-seal-deal-for-middlesexs-brookes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucestershire-seal-deal-for-middlesexs-brookes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trio sentenced for 'substantial' brothel network]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two men and a woman will be released because they have been in custody since their arrests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/trio-sentenced-for-substantial-brothel-network/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/trio-sentenced-for-substantial-brothel-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wales lock Pyrs re-signs with Gloucester-Hartpury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales lock Alaw Pyrs signs a new contract to keep her at Premiership Women's Rugby side Gloucester-Hartpury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/wales-lock-pyrs-re-signs-with-gloucester-hartpury/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/wales-lock-pyrs-re-signs-with-gloucester-hartpury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chief Constable accused of misconduct to leave job]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rod Hansen has been suspended on full pay since October 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/chief-constable-accused-of-misconduct-to-leave-job/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/chief-constable-accused-of-misconduct-to-leave-job/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man due in court after alleged car park stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 22-year-old man is due in court after another man was allegedly stabbed in the back on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-due-in-court-after-alleged-car-park-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-due-in-court-after-alleged-car-park-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delays and diversions amid weekend A-road closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The A417 will be closed from 21:00 BST until 06:00 on Monday, as work on the Missing Link continues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/delays-and-diversions-amid-weekend-a-road-closure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/delays-and-diversions-amid-weekend-a-road-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chicken poo plant plans rejected over traffic fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers back the plans, but there are fears it would clog up roads and damage tourism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/chicken-poo-plant-plans-rejected-over-traffic-fears/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/chicken-poo-plant-plans-rejected-over-traffic-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protection order set for car park used by homeless]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers had reported that rough sleepers were treating it as a "public lavatory".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/protection-order-set-for-car-park-used-by-homeless/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/protection-order-set-for-car-park-used-by-homeless/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['This bench may have saved my brother']]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Tottenham and Chelsea football player is working to install the benches across the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/this-bench-may-have-saved-my-brother/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/this-bench-may-have-saved-my-brother/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven Gloucestershire councils to unite in bid to save £21m a year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new council for the whole of Gloucestershire will come into operation in April 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/seven-gloucestershire-councils-to-unite-in-bid-to-save-21m-a-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/seven-gloucestershire-councils-to-unite-in-bid-to-save-21m-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wing walker, 97, attempting to break own record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire grandmother Betty Bromage is planning her sixth wing walk in August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/wing-walker-97-attempting-to-break-own-record/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/wing-walker-97-attempting-to-break-own-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenager's inquest to reopen after mum's campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ellen Roome believes her son's death in 2022 was as the result of an online challenge gone wrong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/teenagers-inquest-to-reopen-after-mums-campaign/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/teenagers-inquest-to-reopen-after-mums-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospital kit fails amid record demand in heatwave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hospital bosses now face planning for extreme heat from January after three MRI scanners failed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hospital-kit-fails-amid-record-demand-in-heatwave/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hospital-kit-fails-amid-record-demand-in-heatwave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mum's High Court bid to reopen son's inquest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ellen Roome says a fresh inquest might reveal evidence from her son Jools' social media accounts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mums-high-court-bid-to-reopen-sons-inquest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mums-high-court-bid-to-reopen-sons-inquest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One man's mission to stop pirates stealing magic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andi Gladwin's hunt for the thieves stealing his tricks has been turned into a major documentary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/one-mans-mission-to-stop-pirates-stealing-magic/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/one-mans-mission-to-stop-pirates-stealing-magic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somerset reach T20 Blast semis, Glos beaten]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somerset, Northants Steelbacks, Notts Outlaws and Hampshire Hawks reach the T20 Blast semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/somerset-reach-t20-blast-semis-glos-beaten/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/somerset-reach-t20-blast-semis-glos-beaten/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could Gloucester become UK City of Culture?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester City Council's cabinet has approved a plan to launch a bid to become a UK City of Culture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/could-gloucester-become-uk-city-of-culture/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/could-gloucester-become-uk-city-of-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Energy tycoon to receive damages from Mail publisher]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Court of Appeal earlier overturned a High Court decision to throw out the claim.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/energy-tycoon-to-receive-damages-from-mail-publisher/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/energy-tycoon-to-receive-damages-from-mail-publisher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McQueen signs new contract with Gloucester-Hartpury]]></title><description><![CDATA[England Under-21 captain Sophie McQueen signs a new contract to stay at Gloucester-Hartpury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mcqueen-signs-new-contract-with-gloucester-hartpury/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mcqueen-signs-new-contract-with-gloucester-hartpury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jansen rejoins Gloucestershire for T20 Blast finale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire bring back South African pace bowler Duan Jansen for the remainder of their T20 Blast campaign after Liam Scott suffers an injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/jansen-rejoins-gloucestershire-for-t20-blast-finale/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/jansen-rejoins-gloucestershire-for-t20-blast-finale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing would have 'harmful effect' on beauty spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[A planning inspector rules against plans to build more than 70 homes at Tait's Hill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/housing-would-have-harmful-effect-on-beauty-spot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/housing-would-have-harmful-effect-on-beauty-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alternative venues to watch World Cup:  bowling lanes, cafes and a beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[It won't just be pubs showing England's game on Wednesday, stadiums and community venues will be too]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/alternative-venues-to-watch-world-cup-bowling-lanes-cafes-and-a-beach/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/alternative-venues-to-watch-world-cup-bowling-lanes-cafes-and-a-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forest Green 'will turn down bids' for Mendy - Savage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forest Green Rovers boss Robbie Savage says the club will turn down bids for midfielder Laurent Mendy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/forest-green-will-turn-down-bids-for-mendy-savage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/forest-green-will-turn-down-bids-for-mendy-savage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When will it rain next in the West Country?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hot, dry weather shows few signs of stopping in the coming days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/when-will-it-rain-next-in-the-west-country/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/when-will-it-rain-next-in-the-west-country/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Princess Anne honours 'Glorious Glosters' who fought in Korea]]></title><description><![CDATA[She is visiting the graves of British soldiers who fought in the pivotal Battle of Imjin River in 1951.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/princess-anne-honours-glorious-glosters-who-fought-in-korea/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/princess-anne-honours-glorious-glosters-who-fought-in-korea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guyana captain Bonds joins Salford from Fleetwood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guyana captain Elliot Bonds joins Salford City from Fleetwood Town for an undisclosed fee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/guyana-captain-bonds-joins-salford-from-fleetwood/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/guyana-captain-bonds-joins-salford-from-fleetwood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prem Rugby Cup pool fixtures announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leicester Tigers will begin the defence of the Prem Rugby Cup with a trip to Harlequins on 5 September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/prem-rugby-cup-pool-fixtures-announced/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/prem-rugby-cup-pool-fixtures-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Church gets £1m to restore medieval wall paintings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lottery funds mean experts can now study "internationally significant" murals in St Mary de Crypt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/church-gets-1m-to-restore-medieval-wall-paintings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/church-gets-1m-to-restore-medieval-wall-paintings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safety calls after horse jumped wall to avoid lorry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peta Fray says her horse had to jump over a low wall after a near miss with a lorry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/safety-calls-after-horse-jumped-wall-to-avoid-lorry/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/safety-calls-after-horse-jumped-wall-to-avoid-lorry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How can we help our gardens survive the heat?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Planting trees and using mulch on bare soil are among the tips offered by experts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/how-can-we-help-our-gardens-survive-the-heat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/how-can-we-help-our-gardens-survive-the-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wales hooker Jones joins Sale from Gloucester-Hartpury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales hooker Kelsey Jones becomes the fourth player this summer to switch from Gloucester-Hartpury to Sale Sharks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/wales-hooker-jones-joins-sale-from-gloucester-hartpury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/wales-hooker-jones-joins-sale-from-gloucester-hartpury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work begins on 'nationally significant' cyber campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The site next to GCHQ aims to bring together government officials, academics and private companies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/work-begins-on-nationally-significant-cyber-campus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/work-begins-on-nationally-significant-cyber-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Making people laugh has kept comedian going for six decades]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comedian James Dawn has been working for more than six decades said laughter has kept him going.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/making-people-laugh-has-kept-comedian-going-for-six-decades/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/making-people-laugh-has-kept-comedian-going-for-six-decades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucester sign Coventry prop Salt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester sign prop Eliot Salt from Champ side Coventry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-sign-coventry-prop-salt/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-sign-coventry-prop-salt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Nightmare' road has not been resurfaced for '50 years']]></title><description><![CDATA[Elderly people say they are scared to walk down the road and children have fallen off bikes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/nightmare-road-has-not-been-resurfaced-for-50-years/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/nightmare-road-has-not-been-resurfaced-for-50-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy, 16, denies murdering drug dealer in alleyway]]></title><description><![CDATA[The teenager, who cannot be named because of his age, denies murdering Hamid Erfani in Cheltenham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/boy-16-denies-murdering-drug-dealer-in-alleyway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/boy-16-denies-murdering-drug-dealer-in-alleyway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Take in wheelie bins or face fines, residents told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tewkesbury Borough Council says "bin blight" is spoiling the historic town centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/take-in-wheelie-bins-or-face-fines-residents-told/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/take-in-wheelie-bins-or-face-fines-residents-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI messaging service developed for unpaid carers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unpaid carers can ask the dedicated Whatsapp chat, called "Grace", questions in their own words 24/7.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/ai-messaging-service-developed-for-unpaid-carers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/ai-messaging-service-developed-for-unpaid-carers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glos well beaten by Glamorgan in T20 Blast - round-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yorkshire reach the quarter-finals of the T20 Blast, while Hampshire seal a home tie in the last eight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/glos-well-beaten-by-glamorgan-in-t20-blast-round-up/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/glos-well-beaten-by-glamorgan-in-t20-blast-round-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glamorgan beat Gloucestershire to win first trophy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glamorgan power their way to the T20 Blast League Two title by beating Gloucestershire by 32 runs in Cardiff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/glamorgan-beat-gloucestershire-to-win-first-trophy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/glamorgan-beat-gloucestershire-to-win-first-trophy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fears M5 project could be shelved to fund defence]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 2024 the works were estimated to cost &pound;930m and funding was approved to develop a business case.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/fears-m5-project-could-be-shelved-to-fund-defence/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/fears-m5-project-could-be-shelved-to-fund-defence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West's big reaction to another England World Cup win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of people across the West celebrated jubilantly over England's quarter final win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/wests-big-reaction-to-another-england-world-cup-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/wests-big-reaction-to-another-england-world-cup-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council defends 20mph speed limit plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 20mph speed limit is being proposed in and around Cheltenham town centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/council-defends-20mph-speed-limit-plans/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 11:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/council-defends-20mph-speed-limit-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: Football, soaring heat and stage fights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here is a round-up of photographs from across the West this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-football-soaring-heat-and-stage-fights/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 08:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-football-soaring-heat-and-stage-fights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does 'Manchesterism' mean for the West?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Business leaders react to Andy Burnham's plans to move power from Westminster to local communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/what-does-manchesterism-mean-for-the-west/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 08:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/what-does-manchesterism-mean-for-the-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People compete in sheep races because of heatwave]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time in its history the Frampton Sheep Races took place without any actual sheep.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/people-compete-in-sheep-races-because-of-heatwave/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/people-compete-in-sheep-races-because-of-heatwave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Endometriosis tests would have given me years back']]></title><description><![CDATA[It has been announced that two new rapid tests for the condition will be made available on the NHS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/endometriosis-tests-would-have-given-me-years-back/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/endometriosis-tests-would-have-given-me-years-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Headlines: 'Fines after hard shoulder crash' and 'river wife']]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/headlines-fines-after-hard-shoulder-crash-and-river-wife/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/headlines-fines-after-hard-shoulder-crash-and-river-wife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T20 Blast: Surrey and Glos through, Lancs win Roses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surrey and Gloucestershire become the latest sides to reach the quarter-finals of the T20 Blast on a busy night of action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/t20-blast-surrey-and-glos-through-lancs-win-roses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/t20-blast-surrey-and-glos-through-lancs-win-roses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family pay tribute to woman after fatal house fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amy Louise Stafford's family say their lives are "dimmed forever" after her death on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/family-pay-tribute-to-woman-after-fatal-house-fire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/family-pay-tribute-to-woman-after-fatal-house-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sewers are cleaned in attempt to fix mystery stink]]></title><description><![CDATA[Months of investigation work has been carried out to find the source of the stench.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/sewers-are-cleaned-in-attempt-to-fix-mystery-stink/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/sewers-are-cleaned-in-attempt-to-fix-mystery-stink/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wales lock Aiono re-signs with Gloucester-Hartpury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales lock Jorja Aiono signs a new contract to stay with Premiership Women's Rugby side Gloucester-Hartpury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/wales-lock-aiono-re-signs-with-gloucester-hartpury/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/wales-lock-aiono-re-signs-with-gloucester-hartpury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worthing to visit Carlisle in National League bow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Promoted Worthing will visit Carlisle United in the first National League game in their history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/worthing-to-visit-carlisle-in-national-league-bow/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/worthing-to-visit-carlisle-in-national-league-bow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forest Green host Halifax in National League opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026-27 National League fixtures have been revealed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/forest-green-host-halifax-in-national-league-opener/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/forest-green-host-halifax-in-national-league-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist's body found days after missing report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers carried out searches for a 28-year-old man who was last seen on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/motorcyclists-body-found-days-after-missing-report/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/motorcyclists-body-found-days-after-missing-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foster family gave me 'a second chance at life']]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Lucas says he would have ended up in prison or &ldquo;down a dark path of addiction&rdquo; without them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/foster-family-gave-me-a-second-chance-at-life/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/foster-family-gave-me-a-second-chance-at-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Never-before-seen Concorde test flight film found]]></title><description><![CDATA[Family of late Bristol MP Tony Benn release footage he took during a Concorde test flight in 1970.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/never-before-seen-concorde-test-flight-film-found/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/never-before-seen-concorde-test-flight-film-found/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hornchurch sign centre-back Inniss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hornchurch sign former Forest Green Rovers centre-back Ryan Inniss on a free transfer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hornchurch-sign-centre-back-inniss/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hornchurch-sign-centre-back-inniss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's it like working in an ice cream factory during a heatwave?]]></title><description><![CDATA[We take a look inside Wall's ice cream factory in Gloucester and speak to workers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/whats-it-like-working-in-an-ice-cream-factory-during-a-heatwave/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/whats-it-like-working-in-an-ice-cream-factory-during-a-heatwave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Treehouse built to help boy's anxiety demolished]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dad built the treehouse for his son but councils were unable to secure insurance for it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/treehouse-built-to-help-boys-anxiety-demolished/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/treehouse-built-to-help-boys-anxiety-demolished/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US plan to spend $500m on RAF base concerns MP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roz Savage says the spending implies the US expects major operations to go on "for quite some time".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/us-plan-to-spend-500m-on-raf-base-concerns-mp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/us-plan-to-spend-500m-on-raf-base-concerns-mp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters called to blaze at illegal waste dump]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire broke out at the privately-owned, unregistered waste site at Over, Gloucester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/firefighters-called-to-blaze-at-illegal-waste-dump/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/firefighters-called-to-blaze-at-illegal-waste-dump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Markings appear on road 'for no apparent reason']]></title><description><![CDATA[Council criticised after road markings outside a now-closed Cotswold school are repainted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/markings-appear-on-road-for-no-apparent-reason/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/markings-appear-on-road-for-no-apparent-reason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy's treehouse to be torn down over health and safety issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[The treehouse was built by a father and son in Leckhampton, Cheltenham to help the young boy's anxiety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/boys-treehouse-to-be-torn-down-over-health-and-safety-issues/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/boys-treehouse-to-be-torn-down-over-health-and-safety-issues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I didn't want to wake up tomorrow, says ex-alcoholic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jess Fry has been sober for one year and nine months and now works at the clinic that helped her.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/i-didnt-want-to-wake-up-tomorrow-says-ex-alcoholic/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/i-didnt-want-to-wake-up-tomorrow-says-ex-alcoholic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why antidepressant users struggle in heatwaves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Excess sweat, agitation and fatigue are among the side-effects noted by those taking the medications.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/why-antidepressant-users-struggle-in-heatwaves/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/why-antidepressant-users-struggle-in-heatwaves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's official - the West is in its third heatwave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sara Thornton, senior weather presenter, explains how the West Country has entered its third heatwave of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/its-official-the-west-is-in-its-third-heatwave/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/its-official-the-west-is-in-its-third-heatwave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucestershire sign India spin bowler Kishore]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire sign India spin bowler R Sai Kishore for the remaining six matches of the County Championship season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucestershire-sign-india-spin-bowler-kishore/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucestershire-sign-india-spin-bowler-kishore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is it a world record? Club smashes 417-2 off 20 overs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A club side from Gloucestershire are waiting to see if they have made the highest-ever total in T20 cricket after making 417-2.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/is-it-a-world-record-club-smashes-417-2-off-20-overs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/is-it-a-world-record-club-smashes-417-2-off-20-overs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DIY-ers could face extra charges at county's tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire County Council said charges would be in place for larger excess quantities of waste.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/diy-ers-could-face-extra-charges-at-countys-tips/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/diy-ers-could-face-extra-charges-at-countys-tips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Girls feel unheard over harassment faced in town]]></title><description><![CDATA[Girls and young women in Cheltenham were asked about harassment they had experienced in the town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/girls-feel-unheard-over-harassment-faced-in-town/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/girls-feel-unheard-over-harassment-faced-in-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Penguins keep cool with ice chips during heatwave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Penguins are being kept cool with ice during the heatwave at Birdland in Bourton-on-the-Water.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/penguins-keep-cool-with-ice-chips-during-heatwave/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/penguins-keep-cool-with-ice-chips-during-heatwave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stoke's Agina joins Forest Green on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stoke defender Sydney Agina joins Forest Green Rovers on loan and also agrees a two-year extension with the Potters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/stokes-agina-joins-forest-green-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/stokes-agina-joins-forest-green-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Dangerous predator' groomed vulnerable women]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glenn Richards is in prison after contacting women and girls online.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/dangerous-predator-groomed-vulnerable-women/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/dangerous-predator-groomed-vulnerable-women/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amber heat alert as temperatures set to soar to 34C]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures could soar to 34C across some areas in the south-west of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/amber-heat-alert-as-temperatures-set-to-soar-to-34c/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/amber-heat-alert-as-temperatures-set-to-soar-to-34c/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murdered hairdresser remembered through new salon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new training hair salon is set to open in memory of a hairdresser killed by her ex-partner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/murdered-hairdresser-remembered-through-new-salon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/murdered-hairdresser-remembered-through-new-salon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bereaved man says choir 'companionship' helped his grief]]></title><description><![CDATA[The West Cheltenham Arts Community Choir was created to serve people living in less privileged areas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bereaved-man-says-choir-companionship-helped-his-grief/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bereaved-man-says-choir-companionship-helped-his-grief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How work helped me recover after psychosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rachel Hart was sectioned while at university, but is now working for a supportive employer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/how-work-helped-me-recover-after-psychosis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/how-work-helped-me-recover-after-psychosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Romance conman to appeal against repaying victim]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fraudster pretended to be an MI6 agent and property developer to defraud a woman of her savings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/romance-conman-to-appeal-against-repaying-victim/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/romance-conman-to-appeal-against-repaying-victim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twenty drivers fined after hard shoulder crash incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergency crews were unable to reach a crash scene due to motorists blocking a hard shoulder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/twenty-drivers-fined-after-hard-shoulder-crash-incident/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/twenty-drivers-fined-after-hard-shoulder-crash-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Date is set for police chief's misconduct hearing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rod Hansen is facing a claim concerning a data breach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/date-is-set-for-police-chiefs-misconduct-hearing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/date-is-set-for-police-chiefs-misconduct-hearing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MP seeks help to tackle high rough sleeping rate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex McIntyre said numbers "appear to be increasing" despite a &pound;2.8m government boost to reduce them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mp-seeks-help-to-tackle-high-rough-sleeping-rate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mp-seeks-help-to-tackle-high-rough-sleeping-rate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delays as stretch of new £460m road scheme opens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorists are warned of "significant delays" and disruption while people get used to the changes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/delays-as-stretch-of-new-460m-road-scheme-opens/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/delays-as-stretch-of-new-460m-road-scheme-opens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Chilli Con Kane' and 'everyone screaming' - how fans react to England's win]]></title><description><![CDATA[England fans across the West watched on overnight as the Three Lions beat Mexico in the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/chilli-con-kane-and-everyone-screaming-how-fans-react-to-englands-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/chilli-con-kane-and-everyone-screaming-how-fans-react-to-englands-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children grow and sell own food at local market]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pupils have spent months learning how to grow and tend their produce at gardens at school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/children-grow-and-sell-own-food-at-local-market/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/children-grow-and-sell-own-food-at-local-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How prepared is the West for hotter summers?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Record June heat closed schools and stretched hospitals now experts warn hotter summers are ahead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/how-prepared-is-the-west-for-hotter-summers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/how-prepared-is-the-west-for-hotter-summers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The dark side of the Brazilian butt lift boom]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aesthetics industry is worth billions but campaigners say there have been numerous cases of serious harm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-dark-side-of-the-brazilian-butt-lift-boom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-dark-side-of-the-brazilian-butt-lift-boom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T20 Blast: Yorks beat Foxes, Somerset stun Northants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adam Lyth strikes an undefeated 131 from 63 balls &ndash; the highest score of this year's Vitality Blast &ndash; as Yorkshire beat Leicestershire Foxes at Headingley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/t20-blast-yorks-beat-foxes-somerset-stun-northants/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/t20-blast-yorks-beat-foxes-somerset-stun-northants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inland lifeboat station marks 40th anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Severn Area Rescue Association opened its second lifeboat station at the docks in 1986.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/inland-lifeboat-station-marks-40th-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/inland-lifeboat-station-marks-40th-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: Tom Jones, 'singing pirates' and a Strawberry Moon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of photographs from across the West this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-tom-jones-singing-pirates-and-a-strawberry-moon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-tom-jones-singing-pirates-and-a-strawberry-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patients struggle to get vital medicines amid shortages]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Royal College of Pharmacy says "urgent action" is needed over persistent nationwide shortages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/patients-struggle-to-get-vital-medicines-amid-shortages/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 08:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/patients-struggle-to-get-vital-medicines-amid-shortages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glos romp to victory over Surrey in T20 Blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[D'Arcy Short hits an unbeaten 92 as Gloucestershire beat Surrey by 57 runs in their inter-group match at the Seat Unique Stadium in Bristol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/glos-romp-to-victory-over-surrey-in-t20-blast/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/glos-romp-to-victory-over-surrey-in-t20-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glos ease to victory over Surrey in T20 Blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[D'Arcy Short hits an unbeaten 92 as Gloucestershire beat Surrey by 57 runs in their inter-group match at the Seat Unique Stadium in Bristol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/glos-ease-to-victory-over-surrey-in-t20-blast/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/glos-ease-to-victory-over-surrey-in-t20-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Son charged with murder of his 80-year-old father]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawrence Robert Whayman, 55, has appeared at Cheltenham Magistrates' Court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/son-charged-with-murder-of-his-80-year-old-father/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 12:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/son-charged-with-murder-of-his-80-year-old-father/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First stretch of £460m road scheme set to open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers are warned to expect delays as the first stretch of the scheme opens on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/first-stretch-of-460m-road-scheme-set-to-open/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/first-stretch-of-460m-road-scheme-set-to-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Circus combines tradition with climate message]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Great Big Climate Circus is a four-year youth-led project funded by the National Lottery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/circus-combines-tradition-with-climate-message/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/circus-combines-tradition-with-climate-message/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Bellringer's 90th celebration' and 'swim warning issued']]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bellringers-90th-celebration-and-swim-warning-issued/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bellringers-90th-celebration-and-swim-warning-issued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pubs, schools and police prepare for England match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Extended licensing hours, watch parties and extra patrols are planned for the 01:00 kick-off on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/pubs-schools-and-police-prepare-for-england-match/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/pubs-schools-and-police-prepare-for-england-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Churchill and Pankhurst autographs in £9k sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The "fascinating" collection of historical autographs went under the hammer in Gloucestershire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/churchill-and-pankhurst-autographs-in-9k-sale/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/churchill-and-pankhurst-autographs-in-9k-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's team closure criticism unfair - Vince]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forest Green Rovers owner and chairman Dale Vince says criticism of the club for closing their women's team is "unfair".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/womens-team-closure-criticism-unfair-vince/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/womens-team-closure-criticism-unfair-vince/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forest Green sign defender Obi on two-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forest Green Rovers sign defender Emeka Obi on a two-year deal from Kidderminster Harriers for an undisclosed fee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/forest-green-sign-defender-obi-on-two-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/forest-green-sign-defender-obi-on-two-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salon opening in murdered hairdresser's memory]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hairdressers will train students in spotting signs of abusive relationships.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/salon-opening-in-murdered-hairdressers-memory/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/salon-opening-in-murdered-hairdressers-memory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ireland's Jones re-signs with Gloucester-Hartpury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ireland hooker Neve Jones signs a contract extension with Gloucester-Hartpury to stay with the club into the 2026-27 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/irelands-jones-re-signs-with-gloucester-hartpury/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/irelands-jones-re-signs-with-gloucester-hartpury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to navigate new changes on the A417]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major road project is reaching an important milestone this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/how-to-navigate-new-changes-on-the-a417/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/how-to-navigate-new-changes-on-the-a417/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blueprint for thousands of new homes scrapped]]></title><description><![CDATA[The proposals included the creation of new settlements in Churcham and Glynchbrook in the Forest of Dean.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/blueprint-for-thousands-of-new-homes-scrapped/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/blueprint-for-thousands-of-new-homes-scrapped/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rejection of business park expansion is overturned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Planning inspector approves major expansion for Brockeridge Farm business centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/rejection-of-business-park-expansion-is-overturned/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/rejection-of-business-park-expansion-is-overturned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[FGR team closure 'sends message women not valued']]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Forest Green Rovers women's captain Hattie Jones says the closure of the team suggests female football is not valued.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/fgr-team-closure-sends-message-women-not-valued/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/fgr-team-closure-sends-message-women-not-valued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bikers set for 10th and final NICU charity ride]]></title><description><![CDATA[The group has raised more than &pound;20,000 for a neonatal care charity in the last 10 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bikers-set-for-10th-and-final-nicu-charity-ride/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bikers-set-for-10th-and-final-nicu-charity-ride/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Scrapping the women's team shows we're not valued']]></title><description><![CDATA[Hattie Jones reacts to Forest Green Rovers scrapping the women's team for the 2026-27 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/scrapping-the-womens-team-shows-were-not-valued/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/scrapping-the-womens-team-shows-were-not-valued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucester losses increase to £2.91m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester Rugby losses grow from &pound;516,000 to &pound;2.91m for the year to June 2025 according to company accounts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-losses-increase-to-291m/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-losses-increase-to-291m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stalled bypass sparks push for cross-border buses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans for the Chepstow bypass face significant setbacks, with costs now exceeding &pound;75m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/stalled-bypass-sparks-push-for-cross-border-buses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/stalled-bypass-sparks-push-for-cross-border-buses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Classical music with a twist coming to town]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;It&rsquo;s not your grandad&rsquo;s classical music&rdquo; says artistic director Jack Bazalgette.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/classical-music-with-a-twist-coming-to-town/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/classical-music-with-a-twist-coming-to-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England Glory sign may light up again after 30 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds worked at the Moreland's match factory in the 1970s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/england-glory-sign-may-light-up-again-after-30-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/england-glory-sign-may-light-up-again-after-30-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T20 Blast round-up: Northants maintain perfect record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northamptonshire Steelbacks maintain their perfect record in the T20 Blast by beating Gloucestershire at Bristol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/t20-blast-round-up-northants-maintain-perfect-record/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/t20-blast-round-up-northants-maintain-perfect-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wales prospect Gwynne inspired by late father]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deian Gwynne leads from the front for Wales Under-20s at the Junior World Championship after a breakthrough season at Gloucester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/wales-prospect-gwynne-inspired-by-late-father/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/wales-prospect-gwynne-inspired-by-late-father/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roadworks are causing 'huge upheaval' says MP]]></title><description><![CDATA[The road, used by up to 5,000 vehicles an hour at peak times, is currently undergoing repairs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/roadworks-are-causing-huge-upheaval-says-mp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/roadworks-are-causing-huge-upheaval-says-mp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucestershire sign Notts bowler Hayes for T20]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire sign pace bowler James Hayes on loan from Nottinghamshire for the remainder of the T20 Blast group stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucestershire-sign-notts-bowler-hayes-for-t20/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucestershire-sign-notts-bowler-hayes-for-t20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major roadworks causing long delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[The &pound;7m repairs on the A40 in Gloucestershire are expected to be completed by March 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/major-roadworks-causing-long-delays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/major-roadworks-causing-long-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucester and Bristol drawn in same Champions Cup pool]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northampton and Bath will compete for points in the same tough Champions Cup pool next season, having been drawn alongside the Pretoria-based Bulls and Top 14 runners-up Montpellier, while Leicester will face Leinster, Bristol against Bordeaux-Begles, and Saracens and Exeter are in the same group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-and-bristol-drawn-in-same-champions-cup-pool/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-and-bristol-drawn-in-same-champions-cup-pool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man jailed for 17 years for raping girl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daryl Shakespeare will be placed on the sex offenders register for life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-jailed-for-17-years-for-raping-girl/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-jailed-for-17-years-for-raping-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emergency repairs at rail crossing over safety fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[The A48 is closed in both directions while the urgent work is carried out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/emergency-repairs-at-rail-crossing-over-safety-fears/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/emergency-repairs-at-rail-crossing-over-safety-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football club 'devastated' by damaged pitches]]></title><description><![CDATA[A developer plans to turn the land used by Churchdown Panthers Football Clubinto a business park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/football-club-devastated-by-damaged-pitches/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/football-club-devastated-by-damaged-pitches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman raped by Superdry co-founder tells BBC she was working for him at the time]]></title><description><![CDATA[She described feeling fear and dread as she returned to her job, working for James Holder, after the attack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/woman-raped-by-superdry-co-founder-tells-bbc-she-was-working-for-him-at-the-time/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/woman-raped-by-superdry-co-founder-tells-bbc-she-was-working-for-him-at-the-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forest Green scrap women's team for 2026-27 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forest Green Rovers announce that they will not have a women's team for the 2026-27 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/forest-green-scrap-womens-team-for-2026-27-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/forest-green-scrap-womens-team-for-2026-27-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Couple set up peak-time coach service to London]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tom and Rebecca MacMillan say the service could save commuters thousands of pounds every year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/couple-set-up-peak-time-coach-service-to-london/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/couple-set-up-peak-time-coach-service-to-london/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teacher banned for over the limit drive to school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ngaio Trueman was reported after arriving at a primary school smelling of alcohol, a conduct panel hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/teacher-banned-for-over-the-limit-drive-to-school/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/teacher-banned-for-over-the-limit-drive-to-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue plaque for 'unsung' Bletchley codebreaker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mary Margery Body joined the intelligence services in 1940 and settled in Cheltenham to work at GCHQ.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/blue-plaque-for-unsung-bletchley-codebreaker/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/blue-plaque-for-unsung-bletchley-codebreaker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loss-making airport to go back on the market]]></title><description><![CDATA[A previous attempt to sell the loss-making airport fell through several months ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/loss-making-airport-to-go-back-on-the-market/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/loss-making-airport-to-go-back-on-the-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents 'not listened to' before baby's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Couple say warnings were ignored before baby's death as Baroness Amos maternity report is published.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/parents-not-listened-to-before-babys-death/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/parents-not-listened-to-before-babys-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in 100-hole golf bid after wife's diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Henry Jordan aims to raise &pound;5,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support by playing 100 holes of golf in a single day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-in-100-hole-golf-bid-after-wifes-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-in-100-hole-golf-bid-after-wifes-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Repairs to footbridge 'could cost more than &pound;3m']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Black Bridge in the Forest of Dean has faced several closures in the past 10 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/repairs-to-footbridge-could-cost-more-than-pound3m/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/repairs-to-footbridge-could-cost-more-than-pound3m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheltenham heading in right direction, says Tomlinson]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Cheltenham Town signing Joe Tomlinson says he's hoping his promotion experience with MK Dons can help the Robins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cheltenham-heading-in-right-direction-says-tomlinson/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cheltenham-heading-in-right-direction-says-tomlinson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where is best to see the Strawberry Moon tonight?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first full Moon of the summer will be visible tonight, reaching its peak in the early hours of Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/where-is-best-to-see-the-strawberry-moon-tonight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/where-is-best-to-see-the-strawberry-moon-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest after car hits child on zebra crossing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man from Cricklade was arrested on drug offences after the boy was struck in Cirencester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/arrest-after-car-hits-child-on-zebra-crossing/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/arrest-after-car-hits-child-on-zebra-crossing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheltenham Town sign defenders Sweeney and Tomlinson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cheltenham Town sign Exeter City central defender and captain Pierce Sweeney plus full-back Joe Tomlinson from MK Dons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cheltenham-town-sign-defenders-sweeney-and-tomlinson/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cheltenham-town-sign-defenders-sweeney-and-tomlinson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Son’s cancer death inspires sun cream campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sharon Scrivens wants more outdoor venues to provide sun protection after her son died at 24.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/sons-cancer-death-inspires-sun-cream-campaign/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/sons-cancer-death-inspires-sun-cream-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It felt like life restarted after mum donated her kidney']]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamie Walker has the hereditary condition and says the kidney has given him his life back.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/it-felt-like-life-restarted-after-mum-donated-her-kidney/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/it-felt-like-life-restarted-after-mum-donated-her-kidney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morgan backs Lake's Wales captaincy credentials]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flanker Jac Morgan says he will back up "brilliant" captain Dewi Lake after the hooker retained the Wales leadership role.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/morgan-backs-lakes-wales-captaincy-credentials/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/morgan-backs-lakes-wales-captaincy-credentials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucester 10k raises thousands for charity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neraly 1,000 runners entered this year's event in the centre of Gloucester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-10k-raises-thousands-for-charity/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-10k-raises-thousands-for-charity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Social media contributed to our son's murder']]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of murdered teenager Joshua Hall are welcoming the ban on social media for under 16s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/social-media-contributed-to-our-sons-murder/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 08:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/social-media-contributed-to-our-sons-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: Storms, solstice and staying cool]]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of pictures from across the West this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-storms-solstice-and-staying-cool/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 08:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-storms-solstice-and-staying-cool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thieves steal diggers and trailers worth £35,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say the break-in happened at an address on the A46 near Lasborough, close to Tetbury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/thieves-steal-diggers-and-trailers-worth-35000/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/thieves-steal-diggers-and-trailers-worth-35000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm probably UK's oldest working comedian - I love it']]></title><description><![CDATA[James Dawn, 80, started writing scripts aged 18 and is still touring on the comedy circuit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/im-probably-uks-oldest-working-comedian-i-love-it/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/im-probably-uks-oldest-working-comedian-i-love-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Lifelong Rovers fan tribute' and 'school heatwave closures']]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/lifelong-rovers-fan-tribute-and-school-heatwave-closures/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/lifelong-rovers-fan-tribute-and-school-heatwave-closures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T20 Blast round-up: Somerset beat Gloucestershire in derby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hampshire Hawks seal a sixth straight victory in the T20 Blast with a thrilling two-wicket win over North Group table-toppers Yorkshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/t20-blast-round-up-somerset-beat-gloucestershire-in-derby/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/t20-blast-round-up-somerset-beat-gloucestershire-in-derby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forest Green sign Wycombe's Berry on season's loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forest Green Rovers sign Wycombe Wanderers midfielder James Berry on a season-long loan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/forest-green-sign-wycombes-berry-on-seasons-loan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/forest-green-sign-wycombes-berry-on-seasons-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health fears as water cut off on hottest days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Village residents criticise Thames Water after saying they have been left without water for 48 hours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/health-fears-as-water-cut-off-on-hottest-days/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/health-fears-as-water-cut-off-on-hottest-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tilly the Otter gets frozen birthday cake at WWT Slimbridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tilly celebrated her 11th birthday at WWT Slimbridge in Thursday's heat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/tilly-the-otter-gets-frozen-birthday-cake-at-wwt-slimbridge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/tilly-the-otter-gets-frozen-birthday-cake-at-wwt-slimbridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water supply row escalates during heatwave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sheltered housing block tenants are worried despite the council saying their water is safe to drink.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/water-supply-row-escalates-during-heatwave/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/water-supply-row-escalates-during-heatwave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heatwave end in sight but disruption continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[An amber Met Office heat warning remains in place until the end of the day in east Gloucestershire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/heatwave-end-in-sight-but-disruption-continues/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/heatwave-end-in-sight-but-disruption-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist killed and teen injured in crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pillion passenger is taken to hospital with serious injuries after the crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/motorcyclist-killed-and-teen-injured-in-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/motorcyclist-killed-and-teen-injured-in-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concerns over 40-mile diversion for roadworks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The key road in Gloucestershire will be closed until at least March 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/concerns-over-40-mile-diversion-for-roadworks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/concerns-over-40-mile-diversion-for-roadworks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parking review for 'Venice of the Cotswolds']]></title><description><![CDATA[A review will help residents and businesses in Bourton-on-the-Water deal with an influx of visitors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/parking-review-for-venice-of-the-cotswolds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/parking-review-for-venice-of-the-cotswolds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm warning follows record-breaking temperature]]></title><description><![CDATA[A yellow thunderstorm warning is in place after a record-breaking 36.7C is recorded in Somerset.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/storm-warning-follows-record-breaking-temperature/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/storm-warning-follows-record-breaking-temperature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Selfish' drug-driver jailed after killing cyclist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Booth was 16 times over the drug-drive limit when he struck a cyclist "head-on" in June 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/selfish-drug-driver-jailed-after-killing-cyclist/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/selfish-drug-driver-jailed-after-killing-cyclist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burn warning over microwave squishy toy trend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trading Standards seize nearly 2,000 unsafe toys following a three-month investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/burn-warning-over-microwave-squishy-toy-trend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/burn-warning-over-microwave-squishy-toy-trend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's Shekells extends Gloucester-Hartpury deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[England centre Jade Shekells extends her contract with Gloucester-Hartpury to stay with the club into the 2026-27 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/englands-shekells-extends-gloucester-hartpury-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/englands-shekells-extends-gloucester-hartpury-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record number of ambulance calls during heatwave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Service bosses say it is receiving a record numbers of calls during the spell of hot weather.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/record-number-of-ambulance-calls-during-heatwave/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/record-number-of-ambulance-calls-during-heatwave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheltenham Town to start season at home to Rotherham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Promoted York City host Bristol Rovers in their first League Two game of the season after a decade away from the EFL.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cheltenham-town-to-start-season-at-home-to-rotherham/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cheltenham-town-to-start-season-at-home-to-rotherham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[League Two fixtures: Your club-by-club guide to the 2026-27 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The League Two fixtures for the 2026-27 season have been released and here is where you can find links to your team's full fixture list.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/league-two-fixtures-your-club-by-club-guide-to-the-2026-27-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/league-two-fixtures-your-club-by-club-guide-to-the-2026-27-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pride organisers say 2026 is the 'hardest year yet']]></title><description><![CDATA[Charities say rising costs, less volunteers and hateful views have all added to the problem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/pride-organisers-say-2026-is-the-hardest-year-yet/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/pride-organisers-say-2026-is-the-hardest-year-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The heatwave workers 'like cats on a hot tin roof']]></title><description><![CDATA[Many workers are downing tools early, but there is no legal limit to how hot a workplace can be.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-heatwave-workers-like-cats-on-a-hot-tin-roof/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-heatwave-workers-like-cats-on-a-hot-tin-roof/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Red heat alert extended as train travel disrupted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pupils, soldiers and horse racing fans are among those who have faced disruption amid hot weather.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/red-heat-alert-extended-as-train-travel-disrupted/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/red-heat-alert-extended-as-train-travel-disrupted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dad raised concerns before girl's death - inquest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barry and Michelle Curtis are giving evidence at an inquest into the death of their daughter Lucy, 17.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/dad-raised-concerns-before-girls-death-inquest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/dad-raised-concerns-before-girls-death-inquest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barnet bring in winger Knowles on free transfer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forest Green Rovers released Knowles after two seasons with the Gloucestershire club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/barnet-bring-in-winger-knowles-on-free-transfer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/barnet-bring-in-winger-knowles-on-free-transfer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newport re-sign Norman and land striker Doidge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newport County seal a deal for Welsh striker Christian Doidge and re-sign defender Cameron Norman.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/newport-re-sign-norman-and-land-striker-doidge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/newport-re-sign-norman-and-land-striker-doidge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honeytrap pair admit killing two men they had drugged]]></title><description><![CDATA[Madalin Dumitru and Adina Mihai drugged men seeking sexual services in order to steal from them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/honeytrap-pair-admit-killing-two-men-they-had-drugged/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/honeytrap-pair-admit-killing-two-men-they-had-drugged/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ring unearthed in 'once in a lifetime find' sells for thousands]]></title><description><![CDATA[The metal detectorist who found the ring says the sale is "beyond anything he could have imagined".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/ring-unearthed-in-once-in-a-lifetime-find-sells-for-thousands/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/ring-unearthed-in-once-in-a-lifetime-find-sells-for-thousands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Pictures: England fans watch draw with Ghana]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of supporters watched the match at pubs and football stadiums across the West.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-england-fans-watch-draw-with-ghana/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-england-fans-watch-draw-with-ghana/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with raping woman in roadside attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anachi Thomas, 41, is remanded in custody and is set to next appear in court in July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-charged-with-raping-woman-in-roadside-attack/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-charged-with-raping-woman-in-roadside-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup toy 'tinged with sadness' to be repaired]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lion symbolises not only England's historic victory 60 years ago but also a sad love story.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/world-cup-toy-tinged-with-sadness-to-be-repaired/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/world-cup-toy-tinged-with-sadness-to-be-repaired/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The dangers of river beaches as 39C forecast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rivers may be inviting for the hot and bothered, but danger lies in not just the water, but the sand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-dangers-of-river-beaches-as-39c-forecast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 07:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-dangers-of-river-beaches-as-39c-forecast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community revives social club hours after 'devastating' fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volunteers have been mopping and jet-washing to get the building ready to host an England World Cup match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/community-revives-social-club-hours-after-devastating-fire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/community-revives-social-club-hours-after-devastating-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extreme weather causes blaze and shuts airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lightning set a roof on fire during a thunderstorm and thousands of travellers had their journeys disrupted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/extreme-weather-causes-blaze-and-shuts-airport/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/extreme-weather-causes-blaze-and-shuts-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheltenham sign midfielder Shipley from Port Vale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cheltenham Town sign midfielder Jordan Shipley from Port Vale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cheltenham-sign-midfielder-shipley-from-port-vale/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cheltenham-sign-midfielder-shipley-from-port-vale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newport sign Bamba from Forest Green Rovers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forward YahyaBamba went on loan to Brackley Town in January and now makes the switch to Newport County from Forest Green Rovers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/newport-sign-bamba-from-forest-green-rovers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/newport-sign-bamba-from-forest-green-rovers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England wing Venner to stay at Gloucester-Hartpury]]></title><description><![CDATA[England winger Mia Venner signs a new deal to stay with Gloucester-Hartpury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/england-wing-venner-to-stay-at-gloucester-hartpury/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/england-wing-venner-to-stay-at-gloucester-hartpury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lake to captain Wales in summer internationals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Gloucester-bound hooker will captain Wales in this summer's four internationals, stating with Saturday's game against the Barbarians at Allianz Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/lake-to-captain-wales-in-summer-internationals/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/lake-to-captain-wales-in-summer-internationals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dame Jilly Cooper leaves £8.5m fortune to children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dame Jilly died after sustaining a fatal head injury in a fall at her Gloucesterhire home in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/dame-jilly-cooper-leaves-85m-fortune-to-children/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/dame-jilly-cooper-leaves-85m-fortune-to-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Check if your child's school is shutting this week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check for closures in Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/check-if-your-childs-school-is-shutting-this-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/check-if-your-childs-school-is-shutting-this-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Need To Know Gloucestershire]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rare red heat warning has been issued by the Met Office. How might it affect you?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/need-to-know-gloucestershire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/need-to-know-gloucestershire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Our son's killer is posting online from prison']]></title><description><![CDATA[Joshua Hall&rsquo;s parents say seeing his killer post on social media from prison is illegal and cruel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/our-sons-killer-is-posting-online-from-prison/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/our-sons-killer-is-posting-online-from-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buses won't be council-run due to commercial risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some councils want to take control of routes and prices but Gloucestershire's authority doesn't plan to.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/buses-wont-be-council-run-due-to-commercial-risk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/buses-wont-be-council-run-due-to-commercial-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I ran the width of England for my inspiring brother']]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlie Isaac ran 70 miles raising &pound;5,900 for a Wiltshire hospice inspired by his brother Harvey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/i-ran-the-width-of-england-for-my-inspiring-brother/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/i-ran-the-width-of-england-for-my-inspiring-brother/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storms and school disruption amid rare red weather warnings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Met Office has issued a two-day red weather warning for extreme heat in parts of the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/storms-and-school-disruption-amid-rare-red-weather-warnings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/storms-and-school-disruption-amid-rare-red-weather-warnings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MP denies assault and coercion allegations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Tewkesbury MP denies all allegations and says he will cooperate with the police investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mp-denies-assault-and-coercion-allegations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mp-denies-assault-and-coercion-allegations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wales duo Lewis and Jones depart Gloucester-Hartpury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales forwards Bethan Lewis and Kelsey Jones will leave Gloucester-Hartpury this summer, the club has confirmed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/wales-duo-lewis-and-jones-depart-gloucester-hartpury/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/wales-duo-lewis-and-jones-depart-gloucester-hartpury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Singh sets up Worcestershire win over Glos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spinner Fateh Singh takes 5-74 as Worcestershire beat Gloucestershire by five wickets in County Championship Division Two.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/singh-sets-up-worcestershire-win-over-glos/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/singh-sets-up-worcestershire-win-over-glos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Club on fire as residents warned to shut windows]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire service says there is "a lot of smoke in the area" and traffic is being disrupted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/club-on-fire-as-residents-warned-to-shut-windows/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/club-on-fire-as-residents-warned-to-shut-windows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carlisle bring in midfielder Bunker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlisle United sign midfielder Harvey Bunker on a two-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/carlisle-bring-in-midfielder-bunker/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/carlisle-bring-in-midfielder-bunker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prem Rugby play-offs set to move to neutral venue]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Prem Rugby play-offs are set to move from home advantage to a neutral venue from the 2029-2030 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/prem-rugby-play-offs-set-to-move-to-neutral-venue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/prem-rugby-play-offs-set-to-move-to-neutral-venue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brookes &amp; Waite dig in as Worcs and Glos head for draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Worcestershire will need quick wickets on the final morning as their game with Gloucestershire ambles towards a draw.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/brookes-amp-waite-dig-in-as-worcs-and-glos-head-for-draw/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/brookes-amp-waite-dig-in-as-worcs-and-glos-head-for-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bin crews to beat the heat with dawn collections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rounds will start earlier across the West as councils seek to protect workers from the midday sun.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bin-crews-to-beat-the-heat-with-dawn-collections/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bin-crews-to-beat-the-heat-with-dawn-collections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swimmers and hikers revel in the summer solstice sunrise]]></title><description><![CDATA[A selection of images from across the UK to mark the longest day of the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/swimmers-and-hikers-revel-in-the-summer-solstice-sunrise/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/swimmers-and-hikers-revel-in-the-summer-solstice-sunrise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: England victory and a magical morning]]></title><description><![CDATA[A selection of photographs from across the West this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-england-victory-and-a-magical-morning/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-england-victory-and-a-magical-morning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teens 'unsure what they'll do' when social media ban comes in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some teenagers fear they will become disconnected from their friends next spring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/teens-unsure-what-theyll-do-when-social-media-ban-comes-in/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/teens-unsure-what-theyll-do-when-social-media-ban-comes-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School aims to raise £6m for new performing arts centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[The planned 240-seat building could also host community events, the Crypt School said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/school-aims-to-raise-6m-for-new-performing-arts-centre/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/school-aims-to-raise-6m-for-new-performing-arts-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People offered chance to buy £500 shares in town hub]]></title><description><![CDATA[The society is hoping to buy the building from its landlord using funds raised by selling &pound;500 shares.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/people-offered-chance-to-buy-500-shares-in-town-hub/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/people-offered-chance-to-buy-500-shares-in-town-hub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridge linking Wales and England partly reopens - but will shut again if it gets too hot]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bridge is an important link between communities on the Welsh and English sides of the border.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bridge-linking-wales-and-england-partly-reopens-but-will-shut-again-if-it-gets-too-hot/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bridge-linking-wales-and-england-partly-reopens-but-will-shut-again-if-it-gets-too-hot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['World Cup fan zones' and 'seagull saga']]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/world-cup-fan-zones-and-seagull-saga/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 08:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/world-cup-fan-zones-and-seagull-saga/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcycle gang members jailed for  'violent assault']]></title><description><![CDATA[The six defendants were jailed for a combined total of 27 years and two months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/motorcycle-gang-members-jailed-for-violent-assault/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/motorcycle-gang-members-jailed-for-violent-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest as man in critical condition after attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 21-year-old man reportedly fled the scene, but was tracked down by police and remains in custody.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/arrest-as-man-in-critical-condition-after-attack/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/arrest-as-man-in-critical-condition-after-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder accused teenagers appear in court]]></title><description><![CDATA[The boys, aged 15 and 17, appeared in court during a brief hearing earlier.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/murder-accused-teenagers-appear-in-court/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/murder-accused-teenagers-appear-in-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in hospital after seven-vehicle crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man, in his 80s, is in hospital in a stable condition and another man has been arrested.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-in-hospital-after-seven-vehicle-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-in-hospital-after-seven-vehicle-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MP arrested on suspicion of assault and coercion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Lib Dem MP for Tewkesbury Cameron Thomashas had the whip suspended pending a police investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mp-arrested-on-suspicion-of-assault-and-coercion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mp-arrested-on-suspicion-of-assault-and-coercion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homes planned for former EDF site]]></title><description><![CDATA[EDF hope to demolish its former offices in Gloucester, making way for new homes and business space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/homes-planned-for-former-edf-site/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/homes-planned-for-former-edf-site/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Date next heatwave could hit Gloucestershire announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[The date when another heatwave could hit the south-west of England has been shared by an expert.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/date-next-heatwave-could-hit-gloucestershire-announced/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/date-next-heatwave-could-hit-gloucestershire-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King penguin lays park's first egg in six years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The "precious egg" was laid at the wildlife attraction in Bourton-on-the-Water.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/king-penguin-lays-parks-first-egg-in-six-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/king-penguin-lays-parks-first-egg-in-six-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lib Dem MP Cameron Thomas suspended amid police investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is understood the MP was arrested by Gloucestershire Police on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/lib-dem-mp-cameron-thomas-suspended-amid-police-investigation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/lib-dem-mp-cameron-thomas-suspended-amid-police-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rugby captain arrives in West Country on MND ride]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former Bath flanker is attempting to ride from Newcastle to Twickenham via his former clubs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/rugby-captain-arrives-in-west-country-on-mnd-ride/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/rugby-captain-arrives-in-west-country-on-mnd-ride/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CrossCountry ranked Britain's worst train operator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Transport Focus asks it to reduce delays and provide better information during disruption.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/crosscountry-ranked-britains-worst-train-operator/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/crosscountry-ranked-britains-worst-train-operator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheltenham sign midfielder McCann from Barrow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cheltenham sign Barrow midfielder Charlie McCann for an undisclosed fee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cheltenham-sign-midfielder-mccann-from-barrow/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cheltenham-sign-midfielder-mccann-from-barrow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer solstice events – from swims to ancient rituals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of people across Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire are expected to attend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/summer-solstice-events-from-swims-to-ancient-rituals/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/summer-solstice-events-from-swims-to-ancient-rituals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: Fans celebrate England's start to World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Three Lions' 4-2 win over Croatia is enjoyed at packed venues across the West.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-fans-celebrate-englands-start-to-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-fans-celebrate-englands-start-to-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I won't be able to afford to eat before long']]></title><description><![CDATA[About a third of households using food banks in the South Cotswolds are doing so for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/i-wont-be-able-to-afford-to-eat-before-long/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/i-wont-be-able-to-afford-to-eat-before-long/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I lost my identity as a carer when my dad died']]></title><description><![CDATA[Two former carers call for more support after loved ones die.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/i-lost-my-identity-as-a-carer-when-my-dad-died/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/i-lost-my-identity-as-a-carer-when-my-dad-died/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funfairs face 'staggering losses' over signage row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Funfair owners said South Gloucestershire Council has unfairly taken down their advertising signs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/funfairs-face-staggering-losses-over-signage-row/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/funfairs-face-staggering-losses-over-signage-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two men arrested after shot fired]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm remain in police custody.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/two-men-arrested-after-shot-fired/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/two-men-arrested-after-shot-fired/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Park remains closed after moles dig up asbestos]]></title><description><![CDATA[A playing field in Gloucestershire has been closed for nearly a year following the discovery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/park-remains-closed-after-moles-dig-up-asbestos/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/park-remains-closed-after-moles-dig-up-asbestos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shipbuilder worried for future amid silt in docks]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is impossible to now get large tall ships into Gloucester Docks, the shipbuilder says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/shipbuilder-worried-for-future-amid-silt-in-docks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/shipbuilder-worried-for-future-amid-silt-in-docks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare 1950s speedboat returns to lake after 60 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[A jet-powered 1950s speedboat linked to Donald Campbell returns to South Cerney lake.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/rare-1950s-speedboat-returns-to-lake-after-60-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/rare-1950s-speedboat-returns-to-lake-after-60-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Under-16s social media ban: What parents need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Government says it is to ban under 16s from using certain social media platforms by Spring 2027]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/under-16s-social-media-ban-what-parents-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/under-16s-social-media-ban-what-parents-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presenter praises strangers' 'kindness' after theft]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sports presenter Jill Douglas says strangers helped her when someone grabbed her bag on a bus.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/presenter-praises-strangers-kindness-after-theft/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/presenter-praises-strangers-kindness-after-theft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurt social media firms' pockets, bereaved mum says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigner Ellen Roome says she wants the social media ban to include tougher penalties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hurt-social-media-firms-pockets-bereaved-mum-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hurt-social-media-firms-pockets-bereaved-mum-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucester-Hartpury sign France centre Vernier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester-Hartpury sign France centre Gabrielle Vernier for next season from top tier French side Blagnac Rugby Feminin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-hartpury-sign-france-centre-vernier/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-hartpury-sign-france-centre-vernier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aldi reveals locations for 16 new stores]]></title><description><![CDATA[The supermarket chain says it is investing &pound;370m into the new stores as part of its expansion plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/aldi-reveals-locations-for-16-new-stores/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/aldi-reveals-locations-for-16-new-stores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murphy needs to take stock after semi-final loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester-Hartpury head coach Dan Murphy says they need time to evaluate how to approach next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/murphy-needs-to-take-stock-after-semi-final-loss/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/murphy-needs-to-take-stock-after-semi-final-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Gloucestershire MP wants action on 'tarmac cowpats' in our towns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pressure grows to improve the finish of road repairs. Esme Ashcroft reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/why-gloucestershire-mp-wants-action-on-tarmac-cowpats-in-our-towns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/why-gloucestershire-mp-wants-action-on-tarmac-cowpats-in-our-towns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can you block a driveway without a dropped kerb?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What are the rules over this issue, which caused division in one Bristol suburb recently?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/can-you-block-a-driveway-without-a-dropped-kerb/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/can-you-block-a-driveway-without-a-dropped-kerb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientist researching her mum's incurable cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Bristol scientist is looking into a type of blood cancer after her mum fell ill with the disease.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/scientist-researching-her-mums-incurable-cancer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/scientist-researching-her-mums-incurable-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Company helps clear fly-tip after death threats]]></title><description><![CDATA[GL Property Maintenance is wrongly identified as being responsible for fly-tipping 100 miles away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/company-helps-clear-fly-tip-after-death-threats/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/company-helps-clear-fly-tip-after-death-threats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plan to change 139-year-old school's name dropped]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 2,700 people sign a petition against the proposal to change the name of Marling School.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/plan-to-change-139-year-old-schools-name-dropped/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/plan-to-change-139-year-old-schools-name-dropped/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['All my late nights of coding have paid off']]></title><description><![CDATA[Teenagers from the West make the final of the Bafta Young Game Designers Competition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/all-my-late-nights-of-coding-have-paid-off/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/all-my-late-nights-of-coding-have-paid-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS fined after death traced to contaminated water]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr Chris Elliot died from an infection he caught while having chemotherapy, a court hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/nhs-fined-after-death-traced-to-contaminated-water/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/nhs-fined-after-death-traced-to-contaminated-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harrison leads Northants to win over Gloucestershire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calvin Harrison scores 92 not out off 100 balls as Northants beat Gloucestershire by seven wickets in the County Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/harrison-leads-northants-to-win-over-gloucestershire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/harrison-leads-northants-to-win-over-gloucestershire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social media ban 'fantastic' says bereaved mum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ellen Roome's believes her son Jools Sweeney died in an online challenge gone wrong in 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/social-media-ban-fantastic-says-bereaved-mum/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/social-media-ban-fantastic-says-bereaved-mum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorbike school will 'push on' despite thefts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Ganley's school for disabled riders loses bikes worth thousands of pounds in two break-ins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/motorbike-school-will-push-on-despite-thefts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/motorbike-school-will-push-on-despite-thefts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trailfinders stun Gloucester-Hartpury to reach PWR final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trailfinders hold off Gloucester-Hartpury as they beat reigning champions 29-26 to reach their first Premiership Women's Rugby final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/trailfinders-stun-gloucester-hartpury-to-reach-pwr-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/trailfinders-stun-gloucester-hartpury-to-reach-pwr-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A&amp;E to remain open as doctors' strike called off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Resident doctor strikes are now on pause while they consider a new pay offer form the government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/aampe-to-remain-open-as-doctors-strike-called-off/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/aampe-to-remain-open-as-doctors-strike-called-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Pictures: Action Man balloon, cheese rolling and a royal wedding]]></title><description><![CDATA[A selection of photographs from across the West this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-action-man-balloon-cheese-rolling-and-a-royal-wedding/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-action-man-balloon-cheese-rolling-and-a-royal-wedding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I was not broken - I had undiagnosed ADHD']]></title><description><![CDATA[Women diagnosed with ADHD later in life say missed signs left them struggling for years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/i-was-not-broken-i-had-undiagnosed-adhd/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/i-was-not-broken-i-had-undiagnosed-adhd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glos batters dig in on day two against Northants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire finish on 233-5 at stumps against Northamptonshire on day two of their County Championship match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/glos-batters-dig-in-on-day-two-against-northants/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/glos-batters-dig-in-on-day-two-against-northants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Teens threw stones at man before racially abusing him']]></title><description><![CDATA[There are extra patrols across Tewkesbury as police hunt for the group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/teens-threw-stones-at-man-before-racially-abusing-him/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/teens-threw-stones-at-man-before-racially-abusing-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bus hero and town crier in King's Birthday Honours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inspiring people from across the West are recognised for their efforts in the community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bus-hero-and-town-crier-in-kings-birthday-honours/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bus-hero-and-town-crier-in-kings-birthday-honours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charity shops are closing amid 'terrifying' costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[One charity said it is leaving some vacant roles unfilled to reduce costs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/charity-shops-are-closing-amid-terrifying-costs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/charity-shops-are-closing-amid-terrifying-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['World Cup flag warning' and 'Police called to Hinkley dispute']]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/world-cup-flag-warning-and-police-called-to-hinkley-dispute/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 08:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/world-cup-flag-warning-and-police-called-to-hinkley-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 25, jailed for six years for burglary spree]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say Jake Ahmed has shown no remorse for the burglaries at shops across Cheltenham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-25-jailed-for-six-years-for-burglary-spree/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-25-jailed-for-six-years-for-burglary-spree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council leader defends flying Pride flag]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;If you don&rsquo;t like it, don&rsquo;t look at it,&rdquo; says Richard Stanley.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/council-leader-defends-flying-pride-flag/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/council-leader-defends-flying-pride-flag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young people urged to get meningitis B vaccine]]></title><description><![CDATA[The vaccine for sixth formers and students starting university in September is being rolled out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/young-people-urged-to-get-meningitis-b-vaccine/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/young-people-urged-to-get-meningitis-b-vaccine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major A&amp;E changes announced amid strikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patients have been urged to only attend A&amp;E if their condition is life-threatening or serious.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/major-aampe-changes-announced-amid-strikes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/major-aampe-changes-announced-amid-strikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucester sign Samoan prop Fepulea'i]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester sign Samoan tight-head prop Marco Fepulea'i for the 2026-27 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-sign-samoan-prop-fepuleai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-sign-samoan-prop-fepuleai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Most unusual book' by Stroud author wins fiction prize]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alice Jolly's The Matchbox Girl wins the &pound;25,000 Walter Scott Prize at the Borders Book Festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/most-unusual-book-by-stroud-author-wins-fiction-prize/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/most-unusual-book-by-stroud-author-wins-fiction-prize/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New city market expected to open within a year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester will also get a new arts and performance venue as part of the &pound;13.8m project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-city-market-expected-to-open-within-a-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-city-market-expected-to-open-within-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Police only took me seriously after my  TikTok post']]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskia Ponting says Gloucestershire Police only took action after seeing herTikTok videos.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/police-only-took-me-seriously-after-my-tiktok-post/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/police-only-took-me-seriously-after-my-tiktok-post/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes to 'kindest boy' after sudden death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harrison Aylott is being remembered by his family, school, and former rugby club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/tributes-to-kindest-boy-after-sudden-death/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/tributes-to-kindest-boy-after-sudden-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can pubs stay open late for World Cup matches?]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK pubs prepare for late World Cup kick-offs as fans ask how late venues can legally stay open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/can-pubs-stay-open-late-for-world-cup-matches/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/can-pubs-stay-open-late-for-world-cup-matches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[E-scooters could soon be rolled out to new areas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire County Council has extended its contract with Voi, which provides its e-scooters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/e-scooters-could-soon-be-rolled-out-to-new-areas/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/e-scooters-could-soon-be-rolled-out-to-new-areas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New section of A417 Missing Link project to open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers will be able to use a section of the new road for the first time from 26 June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-section-of-a417-missing-link-project-to-open/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-section-of-a417-missing-link-project-to-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Being able to play football again is just amazing']]></title><description><![CDATA[After his bone cancer diagnosis aged 12, Harley has helped his mum set up a frame football club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/being-able-to-play-football-again-is-just-amazing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/being-able-to-play-football-again-is-just-amazing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Worrying' pollution in Cotswolds river - volunteers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volunteers record high phosphate and nitrate levels and call on the Environment Agency to investigate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/worrying-pollution-in-cotswolds-river-volunteers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/worrying-pollution-in-cotswolds-river-volunteers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucestershire sign Clarke on two-game deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Zealand bowler Kristian Clarke will join Gloucestershire on a two-game deal, the club announces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucestershire-sign-clarke-on-two-game-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucestershire-sign-clarke-on-two-game-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucester full of leaders, says stand-in captain Beckett]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stand-in captain Sarah Beckett says she has a squad full of leaders behind her as Gloucester-Hartpury prepare to take on Trailfinders in the PWR play-offs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-full-of-leaders-says-stand-in-captain-beckett/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-full-of-leaders-says-stand-in-captain-beckett/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Nostalgic' display unveiled at shopping centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[The artwork represents Beatrix Potter's story The Tailor of Gloucester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/nostalgic-display-unveiled-at-shopping-centre/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/nostalgic-display-unveiled-at-shopping-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman, 103, publishes first book alongside podcasts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former preacher Marjorie Mitchell wrote hundreds of reflections during Covid which now have a podcast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/woman-103-publishes-first-book-alongside-podcasts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/woman-103-publishes-first-book-alongside-podcasts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK pint prices up 36% since last World Cup &ndash; here's why]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK pint prices are up 36% since the last World Cup. We look at why beer now costs so much more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/uk-pint-prices-up-36-since-last-world-cup-ndash-heres-why/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/uk-pint-prices-up-36-since-last-world-cup-ndash-heres-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murphy hoping to count on experience in play-offs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester-Hartpury head coach Dan Murphy says his side's experience can help make the difference in their PWR semi-final against Trailfinders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/murphy-hoping-to-count-on-experience-in-play-offs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/murphy-hoping-to-count-on-experience-in-play-offs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man jailed for abuse and humiliation of woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott Herbert subjected his victim to years of physical and sexual abuse and degrading treatment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-jailed-for-abuse-and-humiliation-of-woman/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-jailed-for-abuse-and-humiliation-of-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans for six-storey apartment building scrapped]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plans included demolishing two older industrial buildings to make way for the new apartments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/plans-for-six-storey-apartment-building-scrapped/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/plans-for-six-storey-apartment-building-scrapped/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyclist dies in hospital after crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire Police said it was still investigating the crash, which happened on 23 May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cyclist-dies-in-hospital-after-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cyclist-dies-in-hospital-after-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upgraded Bristol ready to shine on international stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire CEO Neil Priscott says refurbishments to the Seat Unique Stadium will "future-proof elite cricket in Bristol for decades".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/upgraded-bristol-ready-to-shine-on-international-stage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/upgraded-bristol-ready-to-shine-on-international-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schools funding will make buildings safe and warm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Funding will help schools tackle urgent issues before they become bigger and more costly problems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/schools-funding-will-make-buildings-safe-and-warm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/schools-funding-will-make-buildings-safe-and-warm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman rides school railbus again after 60 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Gloucestershire woman who used to ride the railbus to school has been able to revisit her journey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/woman-rides-school-railbus-again-after-60-years/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/woman-rides-school-railbus-again-after-60-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup 'may distract from US policies']]></title><description><![CDATA[Academics say the most watched sporting event in the world may be exploited for political gain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/world-cup-may-distract-from-us-policies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/world-cup-may-distract-from-us-policies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Outpouring of love' for nurse killed in crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sarah Jayne Crook, 38, was killed when a van collided with her car on the A419 on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/outpouring-of-love-for-nurse-killed-in-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/outpouring-of-love-for-nurse-killed-in-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Unduly lenient' prison term for rapist increased]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aaron Akram will now serve an additional two-and-a-half years in jail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/unduly-lenient-prison-term-for-rapist-increased/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/unduly-lenient-prison-term-for-rapist-increased/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gold ring 'once in a lifetime find' for detectorist]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 16th Century ring found by Stuart Jones is set to attract bids of up to &pound;20,000 at auction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gold-ring-once-in-a-lifetime-find-for-detectorist/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gold-ring-once-in-a-lifetime-find-for-detectorist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vandalism of war memorial 'heart-wrenching']]></title><description><![CDATA[The memorial was unveiled in April after Forest of Dean residents raised thousands of pounds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/vandalism-of-war-memorial-heart-wrenching/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/vandalism-of-war-memorial-heart-wrenching/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol shock Gloucester-Hartpury to end season on high]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol Bears stun defending Premiership Women's Rugby champions Gloucester-Hartpury with a 26-21 win at Kingsholm on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bristol-shock-gloucester-hartpury-to-end-season-on-high/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bristol-shock-gloucester-hartpury-to-end-season-on-high/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abuse survivor's fury at mum's early jail release]]></title><description><![CDATA[Caroline Eshghi is campaigning to change sentencing guidelines in child abuse cases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/abuse-survivors-fury-at-mums-early-jail-release/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/abuse-survivors-fury-at-mums-early-jail-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How kayak capsize led to powerlifting championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris Pryor took up the sport to rebuild his strength after tearing a tendon while kayaking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/how-kayak-capsize-led-to-powerlifting-championship/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/how-kayak-capsize-led-to-powerlifting-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Male football fans told me to get in the kitchen']]></title><description><![CDATA[Two women share their experiences of misogyny for simply watching the sport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/male-football-fans-told-me-to-get-in-the-kitchen/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/male-football-fans-told-me-to-get-in-the-kitchen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T20 Blast round-up: Glos claim narrow win over Worcs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia all-rounder Beau Webster smashes the first T20 century of his career as Warwickshire Bears pick up their first win in the T20 Blast at Somerset.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/t20-blast-round-up-glos-claim-narrow-win-over-worcs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/t20-blast-round-up-glos-claim-narrow-win-over-worcs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bid to build 180 homes recommended for approval]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents have raised concerns that the new housing estate could "double" the population there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bid-to-build-180-homes-recommended-for-approval/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bid-to-build-180-homes-recommended-for-approval/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is NHS nurse and newest royal Harriet Sperling?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harriet Sperling and Peter Phillips wed with King Charles, Queen Camilla and other royals attending.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/who-is-nhs-nurse-and-newest-royal-harriet-sperling/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/who-is-nhs-nurse-and-newest-royal-harriet-sperling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King's nephew Peter Phillips marries NHS nurse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Phillips married NHS nurse Harriet Sperling during a private ceremony on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/kings-nephew-peter-phillips-marries-nhs-nurse/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/kings-nephew-peter-phillips-marries-nhs-nurse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football gives people with Parkinson's 'new lease of life']]></title><description><![CDATA[The first South West walking football tournament for people with the disease kicked off on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/football-gives-people-with-parkinsons-new-lease-of-life/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/football-gives-people-with-parkinsons-new-lease-of-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New grammar school test 'won't stop tutoring gap']]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents in Gloucestershire react to the attempt to make grammar schools 'more accessible'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-grammar-school-test-wont-stop-tutoring-gap/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-grammar-school-test-wont-stop-tutoring-gap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Pictures: Cricketing triumph and bubble cars]]></title><description><![CDATA[A selection of photographs from across the West this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-cricketing-triumph-and-bubble-cars/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-cricketing-triumph-and-bubble-cars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Midfielder Ewing signs for Forest Green]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forest Green Rovers sign midfielder Oli Ewing from Scunthorpe United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/midfielder-ewing-signs-for-forest-green/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/midfielder-ewing-signs-for-forest-green/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucester thrash Newcastle to take Champions Cup spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester score eight tries against an abject Newcastle to secure Champions Cup rugby next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-thrash-newcastle-to-take-champions-cup-spot/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-thrash-newcastle-to-take-champions-cup-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man who 'discreetly supplied' class A drugs jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said officers seized cocaine and heroin with an estimated street value of about &pound;100k.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-who-discreetly-supplied-class-a-drugs-jailed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-who-discreetly-supplied-class-a-drugs-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prem play-off spots up for grabs in final round - who needs what &amp; team news]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 17 rounds of action the Prem's regular season ends on Saturday with two key games in the play-off shake-up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/prem-play-off-spots-up-for-grabs-in-final-round-who-needs-what-amp-team-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/prem-play-off-spots-up-for-grabs-in-final-round-who-needs-what-amp-team-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet those working behind the scenes at World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[A match official from Trowbridge and a performance analyst from Stroud will be working at the event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/meet-those-working-behind-the-scenes-at-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/meet-those-working-behind-the-scenes-at-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newspapers: DIY safety warning and dead river fish]]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/newspapers-diy-safety-warning-and-dead-river-fish/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/newspapers-diy-safety-warning-and-dead-river-fish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[T20 Blast round-up: Gloucs beat Somerset &amp; Roses win for Yorks]]></title><description><![CDATA[A round up of Friday's T20 Blast action which included Jonny Bairstow and Moeen Ali inspiring Yorkshire to a 106-run win over Lancashire Lightning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/t20-blast-round-up-gloucs-beat-somerset-amp-roses-win-for-yorks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/t20-blast-round-up-gloucs-beat-somerset-amp-roses-win-for-yorks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Leader' Moore-Taylor signs for Sutton United]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sutton United sign experienced defender Jordan Moore-Taylor from fellow National League side Forest Green Rovers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/leader-moore-taylor-signs-for-sutton-united/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/leader-moore-taylor-signs-for-sutton-united/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School forced into lockdown as man wields knife]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police were told he was making threats towards another man on the street outside.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/school-forced-into-lockdown-as-man-wields-knife/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/school-forced-into-lockdown-as-man-wields-knife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jude-Boyd joins Shrewsbury after Cheltenham exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shrewsbury Town sign Arkell Jude-Boyd on a two-year deal after the defender is released by League Two rivals Cheltenham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/jude-boyd-joins-shrewsbury-after-cheltenham-exit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/jude-boyd-joins-shrewsbury-after-cheltenham-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals to gather for wedding of King's nephew to NHS nurse]]></title><description><![CDATA[The wedding of Peter Phillips and NHS nurse Harriet Sperling will take place in Kemble on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/royals-to-gather-for-wedding-of-kings-nephew-to-nhs-nurse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/royals-to-gather-for-wedding-of-kings-nephew-to-nhs-nurse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royals to gather for rural wedding of King's nephew]]></title><description><![CDATA[The wedding of Peter Phillips and NHS nurse Harriet Sperling will take place in Kemble on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/royals-to-gather-for-rural-wedding-of-kings-nephew/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/royals-to-gather-for-rural-wedding-of-kings-nephew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England fan ready to attend his sixth World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cheltenham Town FC secretary Paul Godfrey is preparing to go to his sixth World Cup this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/england-fan-ready-to-attend-his-sixth-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/england-fan-ready-to-attend-his-sixth-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Climber breaks record with 20th Everest ascent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenton Cool says his most recent trip to the top of the world was completed in the dark.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/climber-breaks-record-with-20th-everest-ascent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/climber-breaks-record-with-20th-everest-ascent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prem team news: final-round play-off spots up for grabs]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 17 rounds of action the Prem's regular season ends on Saturday with two key games in the play-off shake-up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/prem-team-news-final-round-play-off-spots-up-for-grabs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/prem-team-news-final-round-play-off-spots-up-for-grabs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pupils hit by strikes 'should get exam allowances']]></title><description><![CDATA[Teenagers sitting A-levels and GCSEs have missed out on face-to-face teaching, an MP says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/pupils-hit-by-strikes-should-get-exam-allowances/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/pupils-hit-by-strikes-should-get-exam-allowances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucester-Hartpury trio confirm retirement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester-Hartpury trio Rachel Lund, Ellena Perry and Bianca Blackburn will all retire from rugby at the end of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-hartpury-trio-confirm-retirement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-hartpury-trio-confirm-retirement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Primary school closed after death of volunteer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Waterwells Primary Academy said"valued" member of the school community died on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/primary-school-closed-after-death-of-volunteer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/primary-school-closed-after-death-of-volunteer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK asylum system is on 'the brink', cross-party MPs' report warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[It said it was "unacceptable" the Home Office could not keep track of all whose asylum claims had failed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/uk-asylum-system-is-on-the-brink-cross-party-mps-report-warns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/uk-asylum-system-is-on-the-brink-cross-party-mps-report-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sisters who go 'above and beyond' for brother recognised]]></title><description><![CDATA[Isabel and Jemima are among a set of prize winners who will be honoured at an awards ceremony later.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/sisters-who-go-above-and-beyond-for-brother-recognised/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/sisters-who-go-above-and-beyond-for-brother-recognised/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Almost 250,000 badgers were culled: was it worth it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opponents say it was a 'travesty'. Supporters say it was well worth it. So what is the evidence?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/almost-250000-badgers-were-culled-was-it-worth-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/almost-250000-badgers-were-culled-was-it-worth-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lorry left hanging off side of bridge after crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ambulance service says one person was taken to hospital following the incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/lorry-left-hanging-off-side-of-bridge-after-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/lorry-left-hanging-off-side-of-bridge-after-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alemanno ready for emotional Gloucester farewell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Departing Argentine lock Matias Alemanno says that Gloucester will always be special to him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/alemanno-ready-for-emotional-gloucester-farewell/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/alemanno-ready-for-emotional-gloucester-farewell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Climbing centre to make activity 'more accessible']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Climbing Commons gym in Stroud is the UK's first commons-owned climbing gym.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/climbing-centre-to-make-activity-more-accessible/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/climbing-centre-to-make-activity-more-accessible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic lido set to reopen as repair costs approved]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Gloucestershire lido will reopen in the summer if repair works go smoothly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/historic-lido-set-to-reopen-as-repair-costs-approved/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/historic-lido-set-to-reopen-as-repair-costs-approved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No timeframe for Gloucestershire rebuild, says Lewis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire's director of cricket, Jon Lewis, says bringing the club up to competitive County Championship standard will take time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/no-timeframe-for-gloucestershire-rebuild-says-lewis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/no-timeframe-for-gloucestershire-rebuild-says-lewis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New nature reserve formed by order of King Charles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leckhampton Hill and Charlton Kings Common are now known as the Cheltenham Escarpment National Nature Reserve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-nature-reserve-formed-by-order-of-king-charles/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-nature-reserve-formed-by-order-of-king-charles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Half of town's festival events to be free by 2030]]></title><description><![CDATA[The charity behind the festivals says it will do more to reach those in deprived areas of Cheltenham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/half-of-towns-festival-events-to-be-free-by-2030/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/half-of-towns-festival-events-to-be-free-by-2030/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gang of teenagers 'threatened to rape woman']]></title><description><![CDATA[The harassment by a group of up to 10 teenagers left the woman "badly shaken", say police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gang-of-teenagers-threatened-to-rape-woman/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gang-of-teenagers-threatened-to-rape-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man who died in crash 'could light up the sky']]></title><description><![CDATA[Zachariah Wolfson's family say he taught them life is "an experience to be grabbed with both hands".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-who-died-in-crash-could-light-up-the-sky/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-who-died-in-crash-could-light-up-the-sky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of NFL hats seized as reported fakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Searches were carried out off the back of intelligence about suspected fakes being sold online.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hundreds-of-nfl-hats-seized-as-reported-fakes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hundreds-of-nfl-hats-seized-as-reported-fakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Skivington says season toughest of coaching career]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester's George Skivington says this season has been his toughest as a coach, as his side bid to secure Champions Cup rugby this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/skivington-says-season-toughest-of-coaching-career/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/skivington-says-season-toughest-of-coaching-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucester's Englefield praises departing Williams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester's Caolan Englefield says Saracens-bound scrum-half Tomos Williams has had an "immeasurable impact" on his own game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucesters-englefield-praises-departing-williams/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucesters-englefield-praises-departing-williams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I can't ride a bike, cook or play with my grandkids']]></title><description><![CDATA[People with ME say new government funding for research into the illness is "a drop in the ocean".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/i-cant-ride-a-bike-cook-or-play-with-my-grandkids/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/i-cant-ride-a-bike-cook-or-play-with-my-grandkids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forest Green sign winger Ifeanyi on two-year deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forest Green Rovers sign Bryan Ifeanyi from Isthmian Premier Division side Carshalton Athletic on a two-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/forest-green-sign-winger-ifeanyi-on-two-year-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/forest-green-sign-winger-ifeanyi-on-two-year-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA["I have mild symptoms so I was allowed to donate a kidney to my son"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Susie Gear from Gloucestershire has Alport syndrome and has set up a charity "Alport UK".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/i-have-mild-symptoms-so-i-was-allowed-to-donate-a-kidney-to-my-son/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 09:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/i-have-mild-symptoms-so-i-was-allowed-to-donate-a-kidney-to-my-son/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucestershire edge last-ball thriller against Glamorgan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire secured their second victory in two days as they beat Glamorgan with a final ball boundary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucestershire-edge-last-ball-thriller-against-glamorgan/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucestershire-edge-last-ball-thriller-against-glamorgan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artist's delight as lion statue 'comes home']]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam Morris said she was relieved to have the lion back in her home town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/artists-delight-as-lion-statue-comes-home/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/artists-delight-as-lion-statue-comes-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man 'claimed to be officer before assaulting two teenagers']]></title><description><![CDATA[The teenage girls are alleged to have been sexually assaulted at a recreation ground.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-claimed-to-be-officer-before-assaulting-two-teenagers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 12:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-claimed-to-be-officer-before-assaulting-two-teenagers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newspapers: Mattresses for Ukraine and fire devastates business]]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/newspapers-mattresses-for-ukraine-and-fire-devastates-business/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 08:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/newspapers-mattresses-for-ukraine-and-fire-devastates-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jansen shines as Gloucestershire beat Bears in T20]]></title><description><![CDATA[All the details of the first round of T20 Blast matches, as Somerset start their title defence by repeating their 2025 final win over Hampshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/jansen-shines-as-gloucestershire-beat-bears-in-t20/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/jansen-shines-as-gloucestershire-beat-bears-in-t20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glamorgan's Parfitt shines in win against Glos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lauren Parfitt hits 86 as Glamorgan remain unbeaten with a convincing win over Gloucestershire to open their Blast campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/glamorgans-parfitt-shines-in-win-against-glos/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/glamorgans-parfitt-shines-in-win-against-glos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knowles to leave Forest Green as Ajayi arrives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Midfielder Tom Knowles will leave Forest Green this summer as the club are unable to extend his contract, but they sign defender Kyle Ajayi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/knowles-to-leave-forest-green-as-ajayi-arrives/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/knowles-to-leave-forest-green-as-ajayi-arrives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family wants 'Alice's Law' after mother's BBL death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alice Webb's family have written to the government, claiming it has been too slow to act.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/family-wants-alices-law-after-mothers-bbl-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/family-wants-alices-law-after-mothers-bbl-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RIAT 2026 cancelled amid Middle East conflict]]></title><description><![CDATA[The event is cancelled due to the uncertainty over access to RAF Fairford as the conflict continues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/riat-2026-cancelled-amid-middle-east-conflict/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/riat-2026-cancelled-amid-middle-east-conflict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councillor first elected aged 18 resigns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joe Harris was first elected to Cotswold District Council in 2011 aged 18 and went on to become council leader.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/councillor-first-elected-aged-18-resigns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/councillor-first-elected-aged-18-resigns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wheelbarrows and woolsacks - quirky West events]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Gloucestershire cheese rolling is just one of many odd events set to take place this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/wheelbarrows-and-woolsacks-quirky-west-events/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/wheelbarrows-and-woolsacks-quirky-west-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stratford leaves Gloucester-Hartpury and Heard joins Sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[England captain Zoe Stratford will leave three-time reigning PWR champions Gloucester-Hartpury at the end of the season while team-mate Tatyana Heard joins Sale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/stratford-leaves-gloucester-hartpury-and-heard-joins-sale/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/stratford-leaves-gloucester-hartpury-and-heard-joins-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three new homes for children in the care of South Gloucestershire Council now fully open - South Gloucestershire Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three new homes for children in the care of South Gloucestershire Council now fully open&nbsp;&nbsp;South Gloucestershire Council]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/three-new-homes-for-children-in-the-care-of-south-gloucestershire-council-now-fully-open-south-gloucestershire-council/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/three-new-homes-for-children-in-the-care-of-south-gloucestershire-council-now-fully-open-south-gloucestershire-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Country heat warning as temperatures soar]]></title><description><![CDATA[A yellow heat-related health alert has now been issued for the South West.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/west-country-heat-warning-as-temperatures-soar/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 10:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/west-country-heat-warning-as-temperatures-soar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adrenaline rush brings YouTubers to Cooper's Hill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester's annual cheese-roll has become a magnet for content creators in search of clicks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/adrenaline-rush-brings-youtubers-to-coopers-hill/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 10:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/adrenaline-rush-brings-youtubers-to-coopers-hill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councillors accused of acting like 'spoilt children']]></title><description><![CDATA[The leader of Gloucester City Council makes the comments after losing a vote on the city's future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/councillors-accused-of-acting-like-spoilt-children/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/councillors-accused-of-acting-like-spoilt-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['More appetite' to invest in Prem rugby says Gloucester owner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester owner Martin St Quinton says there is "more appetite" for new investment in Prem rugby now relegation has been scrapped.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/more-appetite-to-invest-in-prem-rugby-says-gloucester-owner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/more-appetite-to-invest-in-prem-rugby-says-gloucester-owner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Display to celebrate 150 years of town's hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Old photographs, a slide show and actors in Victorian clothes will all form part of the exhibition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/display-to-celebrate-150-years-of-towns-hospital/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/display-to-celebrate-150-years-of-towns-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monaghan signs new Gloucester-Hartpury deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ireland second-row forward Sam Monaghan signs a new contract with Gloucester-Hartpury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/monaghan-signs-new-gloucester-hartpury-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/monaghan-signs-new-gloucester-hartpury-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freeman nominated for Prem and England men's awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northampton Saints wing Tommy Freeman is nominated for both the Prem and England men's player of the season awards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/freeman-nominated-for-prem-and-england-mens-awards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 09:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/freeman-nominated-for-prem-and-england-mens-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'm trapped in a retirement flat with a &pound;20k service charge. I fear I'll never sell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of people contacted BBC News after a report found families were being left with service charge debts after inheriting properties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/im-trapped-in-a-retirement-flat-with-a-pound20k-service-charge-i-fear-ill-never-sell/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/im-trapped-in-a-retirement-flat-with-a-pound20k-service-charge-i-fear-ill-never-sell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the Cooper's Hill cheese rolling tradition?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each year competitors hurl themselves down a steep slope in pursuit of the rolling cheese, a tradition thought to date back hundreds of years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/what-is-the-coopers-hill-cheese-rolling-tradition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/what-is-the-coopers-hill-cheese-rolling-tradition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grant to give walking footballers more pitch time]]></title><description><![CDATA[The volunteer-run team is described as "a truly outstanding community group".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/grant-to-give-walking-footballers-more-pitch-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/grant-to-give-walking-footballers-more-pitch-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to avoid QR code parking scams as warnings issued]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fake QR code stickers have popped up on payment machines in Wiltshire and Gloucestershire car parks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/how-to-avoid-qr-code-parking-scams-as-warnings-issued/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/how-to-avoid-qr-code-parking-scams-as-warnings-issued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pilning couple named Foster Carers of the Year in South Gloucestershire - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pilning couple named Foster Carers of the Year in South Gloucestershire&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/pilning-couple-named-foster-carers-of-the-year-in-south-gloucestershire-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 06:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/pilning-couple-named-foster-carers-of-the-year-in-south-gloucestershire-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unseen photo of Oscar Wilde sells at auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[The image shows the Irish literary giant during his time at the University of Oxford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/unseen-photo-of-oscar-wilde-sells-at-auction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/unseen-photo-of-oscar-wilde-sells-at-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Girl hit by car after family pleaded for new crossing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The school pupil was rushed to hospital after the crash and now uses crutches and wheelchair.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/girl-hit-by-car-after-family-pleaded-for-new-crossing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/girl-hit-by-car-after-family-pleaded-for-new-crossing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucestershire's Payne to miss T20 Blast after surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire bowler David Payne is ruled out of the entire T20 Blast campaign after having surgery on an ankle injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucestershires-payne-to-miss-t20-blast-after-surgery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucestershires-payne-to-miss-t20-blast-after-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mental health hospital in Gloucester investigated over safeguarding concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wotton Lawn in Gloucester faces a safeguarding enquiry. Steve Knibbs reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mental-health-hospital-in-gloucester-investigated-over-safeguarding-concerns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mental-health-hospital-in-gloucester-investigated-over-safeguarding-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers paid to help stop flooding in Gloucestershire countryside]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Evenlode project is paying farmers to help stop flooding. Danielle Hunt reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/farmers-paid-to-help-stop-flooding-in-gloucestershire-countryside/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/farmers-paid-to-help-stop-flooding-in-gloucestershire-countryside/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man jailed after huge illegal cigarette haul found]]></title><description><![CDATA[Idris Amin leased the shop he sold the cigarettes from with a fake ID.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-jailed-after-huge-illegal-cigarette-haul-found/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-jailed-after-huge-illegal-cigarette-haul-found/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man hires security to guard planning dispute wall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roger White is in a dispute with a nearby developer about the ownership of a two-brick-high wall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-hires-security-to-guard-planning-dispute-wall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-hires-security-to-guard-planning-dispute-wall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucs sign Jansen as cover for T20 Blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire sign all-rounder Duan Jansen for the first six games of the T20 Blast as cover for Liam Scott.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucs-sign-jansen-as-cover-for-t20-blast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucs-sign-jansen-as-cover-for-t20-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucs sign Duan Jansen as cover for T20 Blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire sign all-rounder Duan Jansen for the first six games of the T20 Blast as cover for Liam Scott.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucs-sign-duan-jansen-as-cover-for-t20-blast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucs-sign-duan-jansen-as-cover-for-t20-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Businesses to fight council's A-board ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ban on A-boards has been negatively received by Cheltenham small businesses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/businesses-to-fight-councils-a-board-ban/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/businesses-to-fight-councils-a-board-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Football manager receives town's highest honour]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the ceremony, the football manager encouraged others to follow their dreams and work hard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/football-manager-receives-towns-highest-honour/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/football-manager-receives-towns-highest-honour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Car trader banned after lying to customers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Max Grunfeld admitted to lying to customers and making a fake service history booklet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/car-trader-banned-after-lying-to-customers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 09:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/car-trader-banned-after-lying-to-customers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How university hopes new campus will be 'UK first']]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans for a university's Innovation Village have been given the green light - but what is it?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/how-university-hopes-new-campus-will-be-uk-first/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/how-university-hopes-new-campus-will-be-uk-first/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New footage of 1930s cheese-rolling contest discovered]]></title><description><![CDATA[The amateur film of the Gloucestershire cheese rolling was uncovered by a local historian.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-footage-of-1930s-cheese-rolling-contest-discovered/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-footage-of-1930s-cheese-rolling-contest-discovered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheltenham Town]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cheltenham Town Manger Steve Cotterill after receiving the towns highest honour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cheltenham-town/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cheltenham-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman died after BBL from Lip King, says lawyer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mother-of-five died in 2024 after becoming unwell following a cosmetic treatment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/woman-died-after-bbl-from-lip-king-says-lawyer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/woman-died-after-bbl-from-lip-king-says-lawyer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies following motorbike crash in Cotswolds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are appealing for witnesses following the crash, which happened just before midday on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-dies-following-motorbike-crash-in-cotswolds/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-dies-following-motorbike-crash-in-cotswolds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest planning applications submitted across South Gloucestershire - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest planning applications submitted across South Gloucestershire&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/latest-planning-applications-submitted-across-south-gloucestershire-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/latest-planning-applications-submitted-across-south-gloucestershire-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kimber leads Northants to victory at Gloucestershire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louis Kimber's rapid half-century helps Northamptonshire to a two-wicket win at Division Two's bottom side Gloucestershire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/kimber-leads-northants-to-victory-at-gloucestershire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/kimber-leads-northants-to-victory-at-gloucestershire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[356 years of fostering celebrated at South Gloucestershire Foster Carer Awards - South Gloucestershire Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[356 years of fostering celebrated at South Gloucestershire Foster Carer Awards&nbsp;&nbsp;South Gloucestershire Council]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/356-years-of-fostering-celebrated-at-south-gloucestershire-foster-carer-awards-south-gloucestershire-council/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/356-years-of-fostering-celebrated-at-south-gloucestershire-foster-carer-awards-south-gloucestershire-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Serious' financial issues at schools' multi-academy]]></title><description><![CDATA[All nine schools will remain open during an investigation into the cause of the financial problems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/serious-financial-issues-at-schools-multi-academy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 10:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/serious-financial-issues-at-schools-multi-academy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rise in solar panel sales as people 'want to save money']]></title><description><![CDATA[One director, who has just bought 2,000 panels, hopes to safeguard the company's future bills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/rise-in-solar-panel-sales-as-people-want-to-save-money/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/rise-in-solar-panel-sales-as-people-want-to-save-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What nine months of 'complex' roadworks will mean for commuters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers travelling along part of the A40 in Gloucestershire can expect nine months of disruption.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/what-nine-months-of-complex-roadworks-will-mean-for-commuters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/what-nine-months-of-complex-roadworks-will-mean-for-commuters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thrills and spills at annual dragon boat race]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annual event sees dozens of amateur rowers brave the water to raise money for charity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/thrills-and-spills-at-annual-dragon-boat-race/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/thrills-and-spills-at-annual-dragon-boat-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City centre £107m Forum officially open]]></title><description><![CDATA[City leaders say the development will increase footfall, despite worries over unused office space.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/city-centre-107m-forum-officially-open/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/city-centre-107m-forum-officially-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Statue for designer of iconic plane's landing gear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sir George Dowty designed the hydraulic landing gear for the World War II Lancaster bomber.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/statue-for-designer-of-iconic-planes-landing-gear/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/statue-for-designer-of-iconic-planes-landing-gear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Couple quit jobs to start two-year cycle adventure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonas Pollard and Margaux Dumas from Bath will take on a nearly-two year challenge for charity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/couple-quit-jobs-to-start-two-year-cycle-adventure/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/couple-quit-jobs-to-start-two-year-cycle-adventure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Pictures: Blessed beasts and city's race day]]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of pictures from across the West of England this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-blessed-beasts-and-citys-race-day/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 08:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-blessed-beasts-and-citys-race-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saracens beat Gloucester to charge towards top four]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saracens continue their late surge towards the Prem play-offs with a 30-14 win against Gloucester to move three points off the fourth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/saracens-beat-gloucester-to-charge-towards-top-four/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/saracens-beat-gloucester-to-charge-towards-top-four/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taylor puts Glos back on top as wickets tumble]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matt Taylor bowls Gloucestershire back into contention as wickets tumble on day two against Northamptonshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/taylor-puts-glos-back-on-top-as-wickets-tumble/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 21:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/taylor-puts-glos-back-on-top-as-wickets-tumble/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PCC quits air support board over helicopter spend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Philip Wilkinson says police should spend more on technology such as drones rather than aircraft.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/pcc-quits-air-support-board-over-helicopter-spend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/pcc-quits-air-support-board-over-helicopter-spend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Botched road sign directs traffic into no-entry lane]]></title><description><![CDATA[The newly painted sign directs drivers across oncoming traffic and into a petrol station's exit lane.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/botched-road-sign-directs-traffic-into-no-entry-lane/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/botched-road-sign-directs-traffic-into-no-entry-lane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police adopt steps to help neurodiverse detainees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avon and Somerset Police follow another force in making custody areas more calming.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/police-adopt-steps-to-help-neurodiverse-detainees/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 08:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/police-adopt-steps-to-help-neurodiverse-detainees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands run city races and skunk on the loose]]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of stories from local news outlets and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/thousands-run-city-races-and-skunk-on-the-loose/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 08:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/thousands-run-city-races-and-skunk-on-the-loose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sanderson wickets give Northants edge over Glos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Sanderson produces an outstanding display of seam bowling as Northamptonshire edge the first day against Gloucestershire in Bristol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/sanderson-wickets-give-northants-edge-over-glos/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/sanderson-wickets-give-northants-edge-over-glos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police hunt as man seriously injured in attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man remains in hospital with serious injuries after the incident in Gloucester city centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/police-hunt-as-man-seriously-injured-in-attack/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/police-hunt-as-man-seriously-injured-in-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspended candidate among four Reform UK losses in South Gloucestershire by-elections - Bristol Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Suspended candidate among four Reform UK losses in South Gloucestershire by-elections&nbsp;&nbsp;Bristol Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/suspended-candidate-among-four-reform-uk-losses-in-south-gloucestershire-by-elections-bristol-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/suspended-candidate-among-four-reform-uk-losses-in-south-gloucestershire-by-elections-bristol-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speed watch groups to end as 20mph rollout planned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire County Council says the groups were not "infinitely budgeted".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/speed-watch-groups-to-end-as-20mph-rollout-planned/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/speed-watch-groups-to-end-as-20mph-rollout-planned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curry, Coles and Feyi-Waboso return in Prem]]></title><description><![CDATA[England trio Tom Curry, Alex Coles and Immanuel Feyi-Waboso return from injury to Prem action this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/curry-coles-and-feyi-waboso-return-in-prem/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/curry-coles-and-feyi-waboso-return-in-prem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic lido could reopen for six weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The reopening is dependent on safety works being complete.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/historic-lido-could-reopen-for-six-weeks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/historic-lido-could-reopen-for-six-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospital under investigation over abuse concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former patients say some staff 'did not care', and drugs and blades could be brought onto the wards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hospital-under-investigation-over-abuse-concerns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hospital-under-investigation-over-abuse-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rivals filming puts West towns firmly in the spotlight]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Rivals series 2 cast were spotted filming in locations including Corsham in Wiltshire and Bristol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/rivals-filming-puts-west-towns-firmly-in-the-spotlight/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/rivals-filming-puts-west-towns-firmly-in-the-spotlight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New fund to support South Gloucestershire residents in financial crisis - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[New fund to support South Gloucestershire residents in financial crisis&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-fund-to-support-south-gloucestershire-residents-in-financial-crisis-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 06:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-fund-to-support-south-gloucestershire-residents-in-financial-crisis-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hopes £1.5m cash boost could revive stalled scheme]]></title><description><![CDATA[The long-awaited redevelopment would create 117 flats and restore historic waterfront buildings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hopes-15m-cash-boost-could-revive-stalled-scheme/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hopes-15m-cash-boost-could-revive-stalled-scheme/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bereaved mum claims PM 'ignoring' meeting request]]></title><description><![CDATA[A government spokesperson says the prime minister shares Roome's "determination" to improve safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bereaved-mum-claims-pm-ignoring-meeting-request/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bereaved-mum-claims-pm-ignoring-meeting-request/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man seriously injured in city centre assault]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire Police remain at the scene to carry out a forensic examination of the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-seriously-injured-in-city-centre-assault/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-seriously-injured-in-city-centre-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire track and drainage upgrades - Network Rail]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire track and drainage upgrades&nbsp;&nbsp;Network Rail]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-track-and-drainage-upgrades-network-rail/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-track-and-drainage-upgrades-network-rail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World's first vaccination clinic to reopen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr Edward Jenner administered the first vaccination against smallpox in his garden in 1796.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/worlds-first-vaccination-clinic-to-reopen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/worlds-first-vaccination-clinic-to-reopen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Beekeeping really helped me after I left prison']]></title><description><![CDATA[Nathan Wylam wants to "help heal" others through the process of looking after bees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/beekeeping-really-helped-me-after-i-left-prison/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/beekeeping-really-helped-me-after-i-left-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Behind the scenes on Rivals season two: 'It's bigger, bolder, bonkier!']]></title><description><![CDATA[Stars including Danny Dyer, Aidan Turner and David Tennant share secrets on the set of the hit show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/behind-the-scenes-on-rivals-season-two-its-bigger-bolder-bonkier/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/behind-the-scenes-on-rivals-season-two-its-bigger-bolder-bonkier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What makes the chaotic cheese rolling event so special?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As warnings are issued again about participants' safety, we look at the event's appeal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/what-makes-the-chaotic-cheese-rolling-event-so-special/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/what-makes-the-chaotic-cheese-rolling-event-so-special/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two women and girl, 16, arrested for alleged assault]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trio have been released on bail while police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/two-women-and-girl-16-arrested-for-alleged-assault/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/two-women-and-girl-16-arrested-for-alleged-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concern over 'unnecessary' school name change plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Huge backlash as Marling School in Gloucestershire considers name change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/concern-over-unnecessary-school-name-change-plan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/concern-over-unnecessary-school-name-change-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorists warned ahead of nine months of roadworks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The &pound;7m project by National Highways will include "significant" repairs to the busy bridge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/motorists-warned-ahead-of-nine-months-of-roadworks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/motorists-warned-ahead-of-nine-months-of-roadworks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucester's Barton proud of how he 'stuck at' full-back role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Back George Barton says he is proud of the way he has "stuck" at taking on a more versatile role within the Gloucester team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucesters-barton-proud-of-how-he-stuck-at-full-back-role/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucesters-barton-proud-of-how-he-stuck-at-full-back-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barton proud of how he 'stuck at' full-back role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Back George Barton says he is proud of the way he has "stuck" at taking on a more versatile role within the Gloucester team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/barton-proud-of-how-he-stuck-at-full-back-role/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/barton-proud-of-how-he-stuck-at-full-back-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A40 Over bridge works to bring months of delays near Gloucester]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Highways starts &pound;7m repairs on the A40 bridge at Over. Ed Rowe reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/a40-over-bridge-works-to-bring-months-of-delays-near-gloucester/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 11:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/a40-over-bridge-works-to-bring-months-of-delays-near-gloucester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic buildings could be revamped in £2m deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Herbert, Kimberley and Phillpotts warehouses at Gloucester Docks have stood empty for years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/historic-buildings-could-be-revamped-in-2m-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/historic-buildings-could-be-revamped-in-2m-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dance festival to go ahead despite noise concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[A licensing application forthe trance festival has been approved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/dance-festival-to-go-ahead-despite-noise-concerns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/dance-festival-to-go-ahead-despite-noise-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family pays tribute to missing man who was found dead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating the circumstances that led to the 62-year-old's unexplained death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/family-pays-tribute-to-missing-man-who-was-found-dead/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/family-pays-tribute-to-missing-man-who-was-found-dead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M5 reopens after motorcyclist airlifted to hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[All lanes are now open northbound and there are no residual delays on the approach.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/m5-reopens-after-motorcyclist-airlifted-to-hospital/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/m5-reopens-after-motorcyclist-airlifted-to-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Starmer must step down', says Forest of Dean MP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon Smith speaks to Matt Bishop amid growing calls for Starmer to quit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/starmer-must-step-down-says-forest-of-dean-mp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/starmer-must-step-down-says-forest-of-dean-mp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forest of Dean MP says Starmer must step down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon Smith speaks to Matt Bishop amid growing calls for Starmer to quit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/forest-of-dean-mp-says-starmer-must-step-down/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/forest-of-dean-mp-says-starmer-must-step-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It was like the Vicar of Dibley, but with horses']]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester Cathedral hosts a Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the contribution of service animals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/it-was-like-the-vicar-of-dibley-but-with-horses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/it-was-like-the-vicar-of-dibley-but-with-horses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning over bin collection days in South Gloucestershire amid major changes - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warning over bin collection days in South Gloucestershire amid major changes&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/warning-over-bin-collection-days-in-south-gloucestershire-amid-major-changes-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/warning-over-bin-collection-days-in-south-gloucestershire-amid-major-changes-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Changes made to bus routes thanks to petition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Complaints were being made about the frequency and punctuality of bus services between Gloucester and Cheltenham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/changes-made-to-bus-routes-thanks-to-petition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/changes-made-to-bus-routes-thanks-to-petition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What GWR nationalisation means for passengers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Swindon-based train operator is to be brought under public ownership in December.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/what-gwr-nationalisation-means-for-passengers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/what-gwr-nationalisation-means-for-passengers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Muyeye century helps Kent edge to win over Gloucs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tawanda Muyeye scores 108 as Kent chase down a target of 261 to beat Gloucestershire by two wickets at Bristol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/muyeye-century-helps-kent-edge-to-win-over-gloucs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/muyeye-century-helps-kent-edge-to-win-over-gloucs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man gets world record certificate 40 years late]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Poulton from Leckhampton completed the Three Peaks Challenge on a bike in 1980.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-gets-world-record-certificate-40-years-late/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-gets-world-record-certificate-40-years-late/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Future of historic priory secured after £235k fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[The &pound;235,000 Heritage Fund has been awarded to the charity, who are based in Gloucester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/future-of-historic-priory-secured-after-235k-fund/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/future-of-historic-priory-secured-after-235k-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scott to miss six Gloucestershire T20 campaign games]]></title><description><![CDATA[All-rounder Liam Scott will miss six games of Gloucestershire's T20 campaign after being called up by Australia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/scott-to-miss-six-gloucestershire-t20-campaign-games/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/scott-to-miss-six-gloucestershire-t20-campaign-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clash over claims South Gloucestershire is letting fly-tippers off the hook - Bristol Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clash over claims South Gloucestershire is letting fly-tippers off the hook&nbsp;&nbsp;Bristol Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/clash-over-claims-south-gloucestershire-is-letting-fly-tippers-off-the-hook-bristol-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/clash-over-claims-south-gloucestershire-is-letting-fly-tippers-off-the-hook-bristol-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Acrobatic gymnasts head to international event]]></title><description><![CDATA[The young squad will be competing against teams from Italy, France, Brazil and Switzerland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/acrobatic-gymnasts-head-to-international-event/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/acrobatic-gymnasts-head-to-international-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Ugly tarmac cowpats' could land council in court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Locals are taking legal action to get rid of what they call "eyesore" repairs in a town centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/ugly-tarmac-cowpats-could-land-council-in-court/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/ugly-tarmac-cowpats-could-land-council-in-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investigation after police find man's body in ditch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are treating the death as unexplained due to a number of injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/investigation-after-police-find-mans-body-in-ditch/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/investigation-after-police-find-mans-body-in-ditch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canter secures record third victory at Badminton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Britain's Ros Canter and Lordships Graffalo become the first rider and horse combination to win the Badminton Horse Trials three times.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/canter-secures-record-third-victory-at-badminton/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/canter-secures-record-third-victory-at-badminton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brain bleed was 'every parent's worst nightmare']]></title><description><![CDATA[Marcos is being supported by Isabella during the race, almost a year on from her time in hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/brain-bleed-was-every-parents-worst-nightmare/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/brain-bleed-was-every-parents-worst-nightmare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The unexpected region fuelling UK's American football rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NFL UK manager says he is keeping an eye out for talent in Bristol and its surrounding areas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-unexpected-region-fuelling-uks-american-football-rise/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 10:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-unexpected-region-fuelling-uks-american-football-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Pictures: Badminton and Attenborough tributes]]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of photographs from across the West of England this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-badminton-and-attenborough-tributes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 10:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-badminton-and-attenborough-tributes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oral history project records 80 years of stories]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Roots and Reflections project captures stories of Gloucestershire dating back to 1945.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/oral-history-project-records-80-years-of-stories/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 21:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/oral-history-project-records-80-years-of-stories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nature recovery zones inspired by Attenborough]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust says the campaign, focusing on nature recovery, is its biggest yet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/nature-recovery-zones-inspired-by-attenborough/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/nature-recovery-zones-inspired-by-attenborough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire Population 2026 - World Population Review]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire Population 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;World Population Review]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-population-2026-world-population-review/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 11:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-population-2026-world-population-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From cricket to 'bosh' queen - England prop Muir]]></title><description><![CDATA[England prop Maud Muir discusses her childhood cricket days and love for pottery and "boshing" defenders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/from-cricket-to-bosh-queen-england-prop-muir/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 08:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/from-cricket-to-bosh-queen-england-prop-muir/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I didn't realise how deaf I was until I got hearing aids']]></title><description><![CDATA[Kate Turner was shocked to be able to hear birdsong, typing on a keyboard and her car's indicator.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/i-didnt-realise-how-deaf-i-was-until-i-got-hearing-aids/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 08:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/i-didnt-realise-how-deaf-i-was-until-i-got-hearing-aids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Headlines: Rave plane and helipad bus blocking]]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/headlines-rave-plane-and-helipad-bus-blocking/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 08:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/headlines-rave-plane-and-helipad-bus-blocking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Atkinson scores two tries as Gloucester beat Sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester fight back to beat Sale Sharks 21-15 at Kingsholm and secure their first back-to-back Prem wins of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/atkinson-scores-two-tries-as-gloucester-beat-sale/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/atkinson-scores-two-tries-as-gloucester-beat-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlesworth stars before Taylor takes six for Kent]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Taylor marks his Kent debut with six wickets to help bowl out Gloucestershire for 325 on the opening day of the County Championship Division Two match in Bristol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/charlesworth-stars-before-taylor-takes-six-for-kent/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/charlesworth-stars-before-taylor-takes-six-for-kent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brock extends Gloucester-Hartpury contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[England back-row forward Georgia Brock extends her contract with Premiership Women's Rugby side Gloucester-Hartpury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/brock-extends-gloucester-hartpury-contract/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/brock-extends-gloucester-hartpury-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Father, 30, killed in M5 crash was a 'gentle giant']]></title><description><![CDATA[Joshua Bruton, who had a two-year-old son, was "defined by his immense kindness", his family said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/father-30-killed-in-m5-crash-was-a-gentle-giant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/father-30-killed-in-m5-crash-was-a-gentle-giant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major train operator to be renationalised in months]]></title><description><![CDATA[GWR, which runs trains between London and South Wales, will come under government control.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/major-train-operator-to-be-renationalised-in-months/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/major-train-operator-to-be-renationalised-in-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Last-minute election twist in fight for power]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reform UK earns its first seat in Cheltenham, though Liberal Democrats maintain overall control.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/last-minute-election-twist-in-fight-for-power/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/last-minute-election-twist-in-fight-for-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strikes suspended at school as plan implemented]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NEU says some members "still have outstanding concerns about the school's behaviour system".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/strikes-suspended-at-school-as-plan-implemented/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/strikes-suspended-at-school-as-plan-implemented/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exeter without Feyi-Waboso as Reffell returns for Tigers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter are without Immanuel Fey-Waboso who misses the visit of Bath due to a head injury while Leicester welcome back Tommy Reffell.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/exeter-without-feyi-waboso-as-reffell-returns-for-tigers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/exeter-without-feyi-waboso-as-reffell-returns-for-tigers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brunelcare wins new reablement contract for South Gloucestershire - Caring Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brunelcare wins new reablement contract for South Gloucestershire&nbsp;&nbsp;Caring Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/brunelcare-wins-new-reablement-contract-for-south-gloucestershire-caring-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/brunelcare-wins-new-reablement-contract-for-south-gloucestershire-caring-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moore-Taylor and Isted to leave Forest Green]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defender Jordan Moore-Taylor and goalkeeper Harry Isted will leave Forest Green Rovers as the club decided against offering new contracts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/moore-taylor-and-isted-to-leave-forest-green/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/moore-taylor-and-isted-to-leave-forest-green/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carers incorrectly identified as kidnappers stopped by stinger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say they stopped three men in a car after a concerned member of the public called them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/carers-incorrectly-identified-as-kidnappers-stopped-by-stinger/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/carers-incorrectly-identified-as-kidnappers-stopped-by-stinger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Model railway celebrates 200 years of history]]></title><description><![CDATA[The display of miniature scenes from Gloucester station's history can be seen in the waiting room.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/model-railway-celebrates-200-years-of-history/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/model-railway-celebrates-200-years-of-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garden revamp 'means the world' to disabled boy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family is "amazed" by the transformation and says it "means the world" to them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/garden-revamp-means-the-world-to-disabled-boy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/garden-revamp-means-the-world-to-disabled-boy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daughters' victory after challenging father's will]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four sisters successfully challenge their father's will, as he lacked the capacity to write it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/daughters-victory-after-challenging-fathers-will/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/daughters-victory-after-challenging-fathers-will/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man who ran cocaine gang from mum's house jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The gang are jailed for supplying hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of cocaine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-who-ran-cocaine-gang-from-mums-house-jailed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-who-ran-cocaine-gang-from-mums-house-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Superdry co-founder James Holder jailed for rape]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Holder's victim told her attacker he took her "choice, dignity and body".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/superdry-co-founder-james-holder-jailed-for-rape/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/superdry-co-founder-james-holder-jailed-for-rape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council group leader denies harassment charge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alastair Chambers, the leader of the Community Independent Group, set to go on trial in November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/council-group-leader-denies-harassment-charge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/council-group-leader-denies-harassment-charge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Broom signs new Cheltenham Town contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cheltenham Town midfielder Ryan Broom signs a new contract with the League Two side.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/broom-signs-new-cheltenham-town-contract/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 15:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/broom-signs-new-cheltenham-town-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies in crash on M5 in Gloucestershire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said the man, aged in his 30s and from Warwickshire, was pronounced dead at the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-dies-in-crash-on-m5-in-gloucestershire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-dies-in-crash-on-m5-in-gloucestershire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucester benefit from keeping things simple]]></title><description><![CDATA[Freddie Thomas says Gloucester have simplified their gameplan which played more to the players' strengths.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-benefit-from-keeping-things-simple/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-benefit-from-keeping-things-simple/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans to get young workers out of 'benefit trap']]></title><description><![CDATA[A charity hopes to bring low-cost accommodation to Gloucestershire for younger people who work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/plans-to-get-young-workers-out-of-benefit-trap/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/plans-to-get-young-workers-out-of-benefit-trap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haulage company applies to expand fleet in South Gloucestershire - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Haulage company applies to expand fleet in South Gloucestershire&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/haulage-company-applies-to-expand-fleet-in-south-gloucestershire-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/haulage-company-applies-to-expand-fleet-in-south-gloucestershire-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M5 closed following serious crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The closure is in place between junction 11 and junction nine of the M5.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/m5-closed-following-serious-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/m5-closed-following-serious-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wales' Metcalfe signs new Gloucester-Hartpury deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wales full-back Nel Metcalfe signs a new contract to stay with PWR champions Gloucester-Hartpury beyond this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/wales-metcalfe-signs-new-gloucester-hartpury-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/wales-metcalfe-signs-new-gloucester-hartpury-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Striker Miller extends Cheltenham contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Striker George Miller signs a new contract to stay with Cheltenham Town beyond the end of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/striker-miller-extends-cheltenham-contract/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/striker-miller-extends-cheltenham-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman in her 90s dies following crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are appealing for anyone who saw the crash or has relevant dashcam footage to get in touch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/woman-in-her-90s-dies-following-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/woman-in-her-90s-dies-following-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lightning causes 'almighty bang' at petrol station]]></title><description><![CDATA[The petrol station is closed while repair work is carried out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/lightning-causes-almighty-bang-at-petrol-station/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/lightning-causes-almighty-bang-at-petrol-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire teen drowned whilst on holiday in Wales - Yahoo News UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire teen drowned whilst on holiday in Wales&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo News UK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-teen-drowned-whilst-on-holiday-in-wales-yahoo-news-uk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-teen-drowned-whilst-on-holiday-in-wales-yahoo-news-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goods shed to be revamped following £216k award]]></title><description><![CDATA[The money will be used to restore the historic building and attract more visitors to the site.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/goods-shed-to-be-revamped-following-216k-award/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/goods-shed-to-be-revamped-following-216k-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vulnerable teens sent far from home as unit stays shut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Young patients are being placed out of area as the West of England unit stays closed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/vulnerable-teens-sent-far-from-home-as-unit-stays-shut/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/vulnerable-teens-sent-far-from-home-as-unit-stays-shut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home births to resume after safety concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[A maternity unit is set to reopen and home births resume, but services might be cut elsewhere.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/home-births-to-resume-after-safety-concerns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/home-births-to-resume-after-safety-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council group leader charged with harassment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alastair Chambers is due to appear in court in Cheltenham later this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/council-group-leader-charged-with-harassment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/council-group-leader-charged-with-harassment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Music teacher denies alleged child sex offences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Philip Anderson denies all six charges against him, and a trial date is set for 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/music-teacher-denies-alleged-child-sex-offences/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/music-teacher-denies-alleged-child-sex-offences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young, Thomas and Jude-Boyd among Cheltenham exits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Young, Jordan Thomas and Arkell Jude-Boyd are among nine players to leave Cheltenham Town while Ben Stevenson signs a new deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/young-thomas-and-jude-boyd-among-cheltenham-exits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/young-thomas-and-jude-boyd-among-cheltenham-exits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prem rugby 2026-27 season to begin on 25 September]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026-27 season of Prem rugby will start on Friday, 25 September with the final held on 19 June 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/prem-rugby-2026-27-season-to-begin-on-25-september/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/prem-rugby-2026-27-season-to-begin-on-25-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stark figures show one in eight South Gloucestershire children are living in poverty — with figures rising - Bristol Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stark figures show one in eight South Gloucestershire children are living in poverty &mdash; with figures rising&nbsp;&nbsp;Bristol Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/stark-figures-show-one-in-eight-south-gloucestershire-children-are-living-in-poverty-with-figures-rising-bristol-live/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/stark-figures-show-one-in-eight-south-gloucestershire-children-are-living-in-poverty-with-figures-rising-bristol-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University staff to strike for three more days]]></title><description><![CDATA[University bosses say they expect disruption to students to be minimal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/university-staff-to-strike-for-three-more-days/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/university-staff-to-strike-for-three-more-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speed limit 'overdue' to stop 'carnage' on roads]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dozen feral wild boar and 15 deer have been killed since February, according to a safety group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/speed-limit-overdue-to-stop-carnage-on-roads/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/speed-limit-overdue-to-stop-carnage-on-roads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy, 9, to climb Ben Nevis after heart surgery]]></title><description><![CDATA[A boy who had to be hospitalised with a heart problem is now planning to climb Ben Nevis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/boy-9-to-climb-ben-nevis-after-heart-surgery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 11:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/boy-9-to-climb-ben-nevis-after-heart-surgery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renters reforms 'depend on proper council funding']]></title><description><![CDATA[Councils have been given extra cash to enforce the new rules, but will it be enough?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/renters-reforms-depend-on-proper-council-funding/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 08:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/renters-reforms-depend-on-proper-council-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Library drop-in sessions to discuss death and dying]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council hopes to create "welcoming, supportive spaces where people can have open conversations".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/library-drop-in-sessions-to-discuss-death-and-dying/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/library-drop-in-sessions-to-discuss-death-and-dying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could dog poo compost be used to grow fruit and veg?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A trial will investigate if turning dog poo into compost is safe after a councillor's experiment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/could-dog-poo-compost-be-used-to-grow-fruit-and-veg/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 08:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/could-dog-poo-compost-be-used-to-grow-fruit-and-veg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Waste warning over potentially dangerous items]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weight loss needles, vapes and batteries are among the dangerous items being included in household waste.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/waste-warning-over-potentially-dangerous-items/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 08:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/waste-warning-over-potentially-dangerous-items/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: US bomber returns and Marmalade Awards winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of photographs from across the West this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-us-bomber-returns-and-marmalade-awards-winner/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 08:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-us-bomber-returns-and-marmalade-awards-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Cheltenham forward Grayson diagnosed with MND and dementia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Cheltenham Town and Northampton Town forward Neil Grayson is diagnosed with dementia and motor neurone disease.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/former-cheltenham-forward-grayson-diagnosed-with-mnd-and-dementia/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/former-cheltenham-forward-grayson-diagnosed-with-mnd-and-dementia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Library set to close for asbestos removal work]]></title><description><![CDATA[The material was discovered during previous works to the Grade II-listed building's floors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/library-set-to-close-for-asbestos-removal-work/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/library-set-to-close-for-asbestos-removal-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commoners want rights protected over Unesco bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ancient practice in the Forest of Dean dates back more than 800 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/commoners-want-rights-protected-over-unesco-bid/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/commoners-want-rights-protected-over-unesco-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Region-wide arts trail celebrates 20th anniversary]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Severn Vale Art Trail has more than quadrupled in size since its inception in 2006.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/region-wide-arts-trail-celebrates-20th-anniversary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 08:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/region-wide-arts-trail-celebrates-20th-anniversary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Headlines: Rescued pine marten and dumped asbestos]]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/headlines-rescued-pine-marten-and-dumped-asbestos/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/headlines-rescued-pine-marten-and-dumped-asbestos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major road closed after serious two-vehicle crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The A419 Ebley Bypass outside Stroud is closed in both directions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/major-road-closed-after-serious-two-vehicle-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/major-road-closed-after-serious-two-vehicle-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bokenham rejoins Cornish Pirates from Gloucester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cornish Pirates re-sign forward Hugh Bokenham from Gloucester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bokenham-rejoins-cornish-pirates-from-gloucester/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bokenham-rejoins-cornish-pirates-from-gloucester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baby pine marten who lost siblings rescued from bin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Staff at the rescue centre where the pine marten is being looked after have named him Martin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/baby-pine-marten-who-lost-siblings-rescued-from-bin/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/baby-pine-marten-who-lost-siblings-rescued-from-bin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Superdry co-founder guilty of rape]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Holder, 54, attacked a woman after a night out in Cheltenham in May 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/superdry-co-founder-guilty-of-rape/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/superdry-co-founder-guilty-of-rape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bunker and Inniss released by Forest Green Rovers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harvey Bunker and Ryan Inniss are released by Forest Green Rovers after the club's National League play-off exit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bunker-and-inniss-released-by-forest-green-rovers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bunker-and-inniss-released-by-forest-green-rovers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Care home ordered to pay £37k after patient death]]></title><description><![CDATA[The providers pleaded guilty to failing to provide safe care and treatment to resident John Allen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/care-home-ordered-to-pay-37k-after-patient-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 11:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/care-home-ordered-to-pay-37k-after-patient-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do I get to the Badminton Horse Trials?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The popular equestrian event is returning for its 78th year and is expected to draw crowds of up to 200,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/how-do-i-get-to-the-badminton-horse-trials/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/how-do-i-get-to-the-badminton-horse-trials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tourists feel petrol pinch and cut down on day trips]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tourist attractions in the West report falling numbers as people spend more on essentials.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/tourists-feel-petrol-pinch-and-cut-down-on-day-trips/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/tourists-feel-petrol-pinch-and-cut-down-on-day-trips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents urge UK to act after son detained by Israel]]></title><description><![CDATA[A flotilla aiming to deliver aid to Gaza was intercepted in international waters near Crete.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/parents-urge-uk-to-act-after-son-detained-by-israel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/parents-urge-uk-to-act-after-son-detained-by-israel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Not in my hands' - Hutchinson discusses future]]></title><description><![CDATA[On-loan Cheltenham Town midfielder Isaac Hutchinson says his future is "out of his hands" and down to parent club Bristol Rovers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/not-in-my-hands-hutchinson-discusses-future/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/not-in-my-hands-hutchinson-discusses-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New update could make bins in South Glos 'simpler' amid major changes - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[New update could make bins in South Glos 'simpler' amid major changes&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-update-could-make-bins-in-south-glos-simpler-amid-major-changes-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-update-could-make-bins-in-south-glos-simpler-amid-major-changes-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucester City celebrate play-off semi-final success in biggest ever night at New Meadow Park.]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Meadow Park hosts historic night with play-off semi-final victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-city-celebrate-play-off-semi-final-success-in-biggest-ever-night-at-new-meadow-park/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-city-celebrate-play-off-semi-final-success-in-biggest-ever-night-at-new-meadow-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van driver arrested after death of motorcyclist]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fatal collision on Wednesday evening involved a Honda motorcycle and a white Volkswagen van.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/van-driver-arrested-after-death-of-motorcyclist/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/van-driver-arrested-after-death-of-motorcyclist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roots banned for concussing 'friend' Innard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exeter's England forward Ethan Roots is banned for three games after striking his "friend", Gloucester hooker Jack Innard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/roots-banned-for-concussing-friend-innard/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/roots-banned-for-concussing-friend-innard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wychwood Festival 2026: Everything you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year's headliners are Kaiser Chiefs, Levellers, Feeder and Sophie Ellis-Bextor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/wychwood-festival-2026-everything-you-need-to-know/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/wychwood-festival-2026-everything-you-need-to-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog walker finds 3,000-year-old axe head in forest]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Smith spotted the Bronze Age item poking out of the roots of a fallen tree.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/dog-walker-finds-3000-year-old-axe-head-in-forest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/dog-walker-finds-3000-year-old-axe-head-in-forest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major changes to car parking charges across South Gloucestershire - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major changes to car parking charges across South Gloucestershire&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/major-changes-to-car-parking-charges-across-south-gloucestershire-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/major-changes-to-car-parking-charges-across-south-gloucestershire-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Props Muir and O'Dowd extend Gloucester-Hartpury deals]]></title><description><![CDATA[England prop Maud Muir and Ireland prop Niamh O'Dowd both agree new contracts to stay with Gloucester-Hartpury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/props-muir-and-odowd-extend-gloucester-hartpury-deals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/props-muir-and-odowd-extend-gloucester-hartpury-deals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Superdry co-founder tells rape trial he had consent]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Holder tells a court it was "very evident" a woman who accused him of rape wanted to have sex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/superdry-co-founder-tells-rape-trial-he-had-consent/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/superdry-co-founder-tells-rape-trial-he-had-consent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City centre roads closed after building fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fire service says several roads are closed while crews tackle the blaze.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/city-centre-roads-closed-after-building-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/city-centre-roads-closed-after-building-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[College expands into former university campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The college is refurbishing a former university campus to meet the demand for places.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/college-expands-into-former-university-campus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/college-expands-into-former-university-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest after crash involving police car closes South Gloucestershire road - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest after crash involving police car closes South Gloucestershire road&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/latest-after-crash-involving-police-car-closes-south-gloucestershire-road-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/latest-after-crash-involving-police-car-closes-south-gloucestershire-road-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's best brass band wins European title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flowers Band from Gloucestershire impressed judges to win the European Brass Band Championships]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/englands-best-brass-band-wins-european-title/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/englands-best-brass-band-wins-european-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents 'lose faith' after town's shop closures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local authorities are working to revitalise the town which has faced a number of shop closures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/residents-lose-faith-after-towns-shop-closures/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/residents-lose-faith-after-towns-shop-closures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rape accused said 'I'm not going home', court told]]></title><description><![CDATA[Co-founder of clothes firm Superdry James Holder says the encounter in 2022 was consensual.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/rape-accused-said-im-not-going-home-court-told/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/rape-accused-said-im-not-going-home-court-told/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injured Brookes returns to Middlesex from Glos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seamer Henry Brookes cuts short his loan spell with Gloucestershire and returns to Middlesex after suffering a hamstring injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/injured-brookes-returns-to-middlesex-from-glos/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/injured-brookes-returns-to-middlesex-from-glos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major change coming to South Gloucestershire car parks - Bristol Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major change coming to South Gloucestershire car parks&nbsp;&nbsp;Bristol Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/major-change-coming-to-south-gloucestershire-car-parks-bristol-live/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/major-change-coming-to-south-gloucestershire-car-parks-bristol-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major change coming to South Gloucestershire car parks - MSN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major change coming to South Gloucestershire car parks&nbsp;&nbsp;MSN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/major-change-coming-to-south-gloucestershire-car-parks-msn/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/major-change-coming-to-south-gloucestershire-car-parks-msn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wales prop Tuipulotu signs for Harlequins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harlequins sign Wales international prop Sisilia Tuipolotu from Gloucester-Hartpury for the 2026-27 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/wales-prop-tuipulotu-signs-for-harlequins/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/wales-prop-tuipulotu-signs-for-harlequins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucester prop Tuipulotu signs for Harlequins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harlequins sign Wales international prop Sisilia Tuipolotu from Gloucester-Hartpury for the 2026-27 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-prop-tuipulotu-signs-for-harlequins/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-prop-tuipulotu-signs-for-harlequins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flagship &pound;115m development 'two thirds empty']]></title><description><![CDATA[Council bosses say empty space at The Forum in Gloucester may indicate working changes since Covid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/flagship-pound115m-development-two-thirds-empty/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/flagship-pound115m-development-two-thirds-empty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire man fined hundreds after illegally storing hundreds of tyres - Bristol Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire man fined hundreds after illegally storing hundreds of tyres&nbsp;&nbsp;Bristol Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-man-fined-hundreds-after-illegally-storing-hundreds-of-tyres-bristol-live/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-man-fined-hundreds-after-illegally-storing-hundreds-of-tyres-bristol-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paedophile caught with girls' underwear is jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A detective says he is happy Christopher Webb can no longer carry out his "disgusting intentions".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/paedophile-caught-with-girls-underwear-is-jailed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/paedophile-caught-with-girls-underwear-is-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman 'lucky' not to be home as lightning strikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liz Odell says had she been in her home when the lightning struck she could have been killed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/woman-lucky-not-to-be-home-as-lightning-strikes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/woman-lucky-not-to-be-home-as-lightning-strikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested following indecent exposure incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[The suspect was allegedly exposing himself in the Tuffley area of Gloucester on Monday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-arrested-following-indecent-exposure-incident/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-arrested-following-indecent-exposure-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare Anglo-Saxon sibling burial proven by DNA test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Anglo-Saxon children buried near Tetbury have been confirmed through DNA as brother and sister.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/rare-anglo-saxon-sibling-burial-proven-by-dna-test/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/rare-anglo-saxon-sibling-burial-proven-by-dna-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['More people want to be cared for at home']]></title><description><![CDATA[More people are choosing domicilary care - or care at home - over residential care, figures show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/more-people-want-to-be-cared-for-at-home/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/more-people-want-to-be-cared-for-at-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huge plumes of smoke as crews put out  garden fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three fire engines attended the scene of a fire which broke out at a home in Lydney.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/huge-plumes-of-smoke-as-crews-put-out-garden-fire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/huge-plumes-of-smoke-as-crews-put-out-garden-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Superdry co-founder accused of raping woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Holder, 54, is accused of raping the woman after a night out in 2022, but denies the charges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/superdry-co-founder-accused-of-raping-woman/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/superdry-co-founder-accused-of-raping-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucs wrap up 10-wicket win at Derbyshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire pick up their first win of the season in Division Two with a 10-wicket victory over Derbyshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucs-wrap-up-10-wicket-win-at-derbyshire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucs-wrap-up-10-wicket-win-at-derbyshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['No plans' to close maternity hospital, says trust]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stroud Maternity Hospital will remain open, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/no-plans-to-close-maternity-hospital-says-trust/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/no-plans-to-close-maternity-hospital-says-trust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forest Green deny fan was ejected for  bacon butty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forest Green Rovers deny claims a supporter was ejected from their stadium on Saturday for eating a bacon sandwich.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/forest-green-deny-fan-was-ejected-for-bacon-butty/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/forest-green-deny-fan-was-ejected-for-bacon-butty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucester edge past play-off chasing Chiefs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester survive a second-half comeback from play-off chasing Exeter Chiefs to win just their third league game of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-edge-past-play-off-chasing-chiefs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-edge-past-play-off-chasing-chiefs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucs remain in control against Derbyshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire give themselves a good chance of a first victory of the season as they stay on top against Derbyshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucs-remain-in-control-against-derbyshire/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucs-remain-in-control-against-derbyshire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Road closures which were put in place in the area but have now been lifted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/motorcyclist-airlifted-to-hospital-after-crash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/motorcyclist-airlifted-to-hospital-after-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning as fire breaks out at military base]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Gloucestershire base is being used by the United States Air Force to launch operations against Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/warning-as-fire-breaks-out-at-military-base/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/warning-as-fire-breaks-out-at-military-base/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's often easier for people to sing than to speak']]></title><description><![CDATA[People living with a language difficulty in Gloucestershire are being helped by specialist choirs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/its-often-easier-for-people-to-sing-than-to-speak/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/its-often-easier-for-people-to-sing-than-to-speak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol Airport could expand again - what does it mean?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here's your ultimate guide to what is being proposed and why people are protesting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bristol-airport-could-expand-again-what-does-it-mean/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bristol-airport-could-expand-again-what-does-it-mean/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: Crisp-tasting and newly-hatched cygnets]]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of images from across the West this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-crisp-tasting-and-newly-hatched-cygnets/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-crisp-tasting-and-newly-hatched-cygnets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record number of kids take part in charity sleep out]]></title><description><![CDATA[YMCA in Cheltenham says the event allows children to explore the issue of homelessness practically.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/record-number-of-kids-take-part-in-charity-sleep-out/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/record-number-of-kids-take-part-in-charity-sleep-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Protest at RAF base being used in Iran conflict]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of people are protesting against the UK military base being used in the Iran conflict.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/protest-at-raf-base-being-used-in-iran-conflict/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/protest-at-raf-base-being-used-in-iran-conflict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lecturer creates disabled musician roster for gigs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andrew Lansley says he hopes the database will open up access and give people more opportunities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/lecturer-creates-disabled-musician-roster-for-gigs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/lecturer-creates-disabled-musician-roster-for-gigs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cat threat to birds and Porsche crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cat-threat-to-birds-and-porsche-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 08:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cat-threat-to-birds-and-porsche-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcycle passenger killed in crash with lorry]]></title><description><![CDATA[The woman, who was in her 70s, was declared dead at the scene while the rider was taken to hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/motorcycle-passenger-killed-in-crash-with-lorry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/motorcycle-passenger-killed-in-crash-with-lorry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything to know ahead of major bin changes in South Gloucestershire - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everything to know ahead of major bin changes in South Gloucestershire&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/everything-to-know-ahead-of-major-bin-changes-in-south-gloucestershire-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/everything-to-know-ahead-of-major-bin-changes-in-south-gloucestershire-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building work can start on town's 'Silicon Valley']]></title><description><![CDATA[The teams behind the &pound;1bn plans hope the development will make the town the UK's cyber capital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/building-work-can-start-on-towns-silicon-valley/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/building-work-can-start-on-towns-silicon-valley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prem rugby team news: Match week 14]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia centre Len Ikitau returns from three months out injured for Exeter while Bath make 13 changes for trip to Northampton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/prem-rugby-team-news-match-week-14/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/prem-rugby-team-news-match-week-14/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ikitau returns and Bath make major changes in Prem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia centre Len Ikitau returns from three months out injured for Exeter while Bath make 13 changes for trip to Northampton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/ikitau-returns-and-bath-make-major-changes-in-prem/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/ikitau-returns-and-bath-make-major-changes-in-prem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's Sing to stay with Gloucester-Hartpury]]></title><description><![CDATA[England full-back Emma Sing signs a new contract with Gloucester-Hartpury to stay beyond the 2025-26 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/englands-sing-to-stay-with-gloucester-hartpury/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/englands-sing-to-stay-with-gloucester-hartpury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memorial unveiled for Imjin River veterans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The daughter of one of the veterans named on the memorial says she will be wearing her father's medals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/memorial-unveiled-for-imjin-river-veterans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/memorial-unveiled-for-imjin-river-veterans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dogs fall ill after man 'poured bleach on ground']]></title><description><![CDATA[A man in his 30s has been arrested since the incident, which police are investigating.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/dogs-fall-ill-after-man-poured-bleach-on-ground/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/dogs-fall-ill-after-man-poured-bleach-on-ground/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concerns cats could wipe out birds if homes built]]></title><description><![CDATA[The nearby Highnam Woods is an "important habitat" for nightingales, the RSPB says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/concerns-cats-could-wipe-out-birds-if-homes-built/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/concerns-cats-could-wipe-out-birds-if-homes-built/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bench challenge for man with rare genetic disorder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roy Howard, who has mitochondrial disease, says he wanted to fundraise to mark his 70th birthday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bench-challenge-for-man-with-rare-genetic-disorder/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bench-challenge-for-man-with-rare-genetic-disorder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sir Paul McCartney engineer on hunt for stolen guitar]]></title><description><![CDATA[McCartney bought the Hofner in Hamburg in 1961 and played it on early Beatles recordings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/sir-paul-mccartney-engineer-on-hunt-for-stolen-guitar/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/sir-paul-mccartney-engineer-on-hunt-for-stolen-guitar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Important update to recycling boxes across South Gloucestershire - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Important update to recycling boxes across South Gloucestershire&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/important-update-to-recycling-boxes-across-south-gloucestershire-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/important-update-to-recycling-boxes-across-south-gloucestershire-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exeter revival shows what's possible - Skivington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester can look to Sunday's opponents Exeter for inspiration on how to transform their fortunes, says head coach George Skivington.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/exeter-revival-shows-whats-possible-skivington/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/exeter-revival-shows-whats-possible-skivington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man sentenced after pub burglaries in South Gloucestershire - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Man sentenced after pub burglaries in South Gloucestershire&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-sentenced-after-pub-burglaries-in-south-gloucestershire-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-sentenced-after-pub-burglaries-in-south-gloucestershire-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CCTV issued after horse found dead on South Gloucestershire road - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[CCTV issued after horse found dead on South Gloucestershire road&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cctv-issued-after-horse-found-dead-on-south-gloucestershire-road-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cctv-issued-after-horse-found-dead-on-south-gloucestershire-road-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested for exposing himself to teenage girl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say the man tried to follow the girl down a lane but stopped when he saw another man approaching.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-arrested-for-exposing-himself-to-teenage-girl/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-arrested-for-exposing-himself-to-teenage-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteers locked in kennels for charity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bosses of the Cheltenham Animal Shelter are hoping to raise &pound;1,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/volunteers-locked-in-kennels-for-charity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/volunteers-locked-in-kennels-for-charity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England's Matthews extends Gloucester-Hartpury deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[England vice-captain Alex Matthews signs a new deal to stay with PWR reigning champions Gloucester-Hartpury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/englands-matthews-extends-gloucester-hartpury-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/englands-matthews-extends-gloucester-hartpury-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roads closed following serious two-vehicle crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police tell drivers to use alternative routes while emergency services attend the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/roads-closed-following-serious-two-vehicle-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/roads-closed-following-serious-two-vehicle-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Options discussed for future of town's historic lido]]></title><description><![CDATA[A council pledges &pound;200,000 to look into the future of the popular lido.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/options-discussed-for-future-of-towns-historic-lido/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/options-discussed-for-future-of-towns-historic-lido/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road closures at major South Glos route as project resumes after delays - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Road closures at major South Glos route as project resumes after delays&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/road-closures-at-major-south-glos-route-as-project-resumes-after-delays-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/road-closures-at-major-south-glos-route-as-project-resumes-after-delays-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New sustainability hub launches in Cheltenham]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hub will host youth sessions, workshops and discussions on the environmental and social justice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-sustainability-hub-launches-in-cheltenham/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-sustainability-hub-launches-in-cheltenham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attempted murder charge after man shot inside vehicle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben Reynolds of Springfield Road is charged with attempted murder and will appear in court later.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/attempted-murder-charge-after-man-shot-inside-vehicle/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/attempted-murder-charge-after-man-shot-inside-vehicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I fly a flag every day - I just pick them at random']]></title><description><![CDATA[With flags flying and St George's Day approaching, some say patriotism has become harder to define.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/i-fly-a-flag-every-day-i-just-pick-them-at-random/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/i-fly-a-flag-every-day-i-just-pick-them-at-random/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman runs 126 miles in memory of 'one-off' friend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jane Shorting aims to carry her friend's "legacy of love" by raising money for a hospice charity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/woman-runs-126-miles-in-memory-of-one-off-friend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/woman-runs-126-miles-in-memory-of-one-off-friend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[War in Iran 'has put up our fuel bill by &pound;100,000']]></title><description><![CDATA[How are rising oil prices affecting truckers, carers and heating oil users?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/war-in-iran-has-put-up-our-fuel-bill-by-pound100000/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/war-in-iran-has-put-up-our-fuel-bill-by-pound100000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pair jailed for robbing taxi driver at knifepoint]]></title><description><![CDATA[The duo are sentenced for holding a knife to the throat of the driver as they robbed him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/pair-jailed-for-robbing-taxi-driver-at-knifepoint/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/pair-jailed-for-robbing-taxi-driver-at-knifepoint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Areas getting 'beaver ready' for possible release]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beavers were brought back to the Forest of Dean eight years ago, centuries after their UK extinction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/areas-getting-beaver-ready-for-possible-release/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/areas-getting-beaver-ready-for-possible-release/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attempted murder arrest after man shot in Lechlade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire Police were called to Butler's Field after the incident on Monday evening.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/attempted-murder-arrest-after-man-shot-in-lechlade/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/attempted-murder-arrest-after-man-shot-in-lechlade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tomkins and Deacon join Gloucester among coaching changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leicester coach Brett Deacon and former Catalans Dragons head coach Joel Tomkins join Gloucester's staff for 2026-27, as Trevor Woodman leaves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/tomkins-and-deacon-join-gloucester-among-coaching-changes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/tomkins-and-deacon-join-gloucester-among-coaching-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man denies stalking Home Office minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lee Owens, 47, is not allowed to contact Jess Phillips while he is on bail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-denies-stalking-home-office-minister/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-denies-stalking-home-office-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charity cancels long-running cycle event for 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sue Ryder has encouraged cyclists who were planning to attend to take part in other events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/charity-cancels-long-running-cycle-event-for-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/charity-cancels-long-running-cycle-event-for-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retired chaplain, 82, to attempt 200kg powerlift]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vernon Lidstone hopes his attempt will raise money for his local church.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/retired-chaplain-82-to-attempt-200kg-powerlift/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/retired-chaplain-82-to-attempt-200kg-powerlift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['People ask me if the Ukraine war is still going on']]></title><description><![CDATA[People in Gloucestershire helping Ukraine feel the war isn't as high on the agenda as it used to be.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/people-ask-me-if-the-ukraine-war-is-still-going-on/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/people-ask-me-if-the-ukraine-war-is-still-going-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jennings leads Lancashire to victory over Gloucs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opener Keaton Jennings makes 78 not out as Lancashire go top of Division Two with a four-wicket win at Gloucestershire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/jennings-leads-lancashire-to-victory-over-gloucs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/jennings-leads-lancashire-to-victory-over-gloucs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dangerous paedophile's jail sentence increased]]></title><description><![CDATA[Derek Johnson, from Gloucestershire, admitted 16 offences relating to girls aged between 13 and 16.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/dangerous-paedophiles-jail-sentence-increased/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/dangerous-paedophiles-jail-sentence-increased/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Music teacher denies sexually assaulting girls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Music teacher Philip Anderson spoke only to confirm his details and enter his pleas during a short hearing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/music-teacher-denies-sexually-assaulting-girls/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/music-teacher-denies-sexually-assaulting-girls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coventry's Lampard and Boro's Hackney win at EFL Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coventry boss Frank Lampard and Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney are named the EFL Championship manager and player of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/coventrys-lampard-and-boros-hackney-win-at-efl-awards/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/coventrys-lampard-and-boros-hackney-win-at-efl-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exact date three-weekly bin collections in South Gloucestershire comes into force - Bristol Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exact date three-weekly bin collections in South Gloucestershire comes into force&nbsp;&nbsp;Bristol Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/exact-date-three-weekly-bin-collections-in-south-gloucestershire-comes-into-force-bristol-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/exact-date-three-weekly-bin-collections-in-south-gloucestershire-comes-into-force-bristol-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three men arrested after burglary and police chase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three men have been arrested after a burglary, and a police chase involving a helicopter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/three-men-arrested-after-burglary-and-police-chase/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/three-men-arrested-after-burglary-and-police-chase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pool opens a month early due to demand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Swimmers in the Cotswolds welcome the chance to start their sessions early.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/pool-opens-a-month-early-due-to-demand/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/pool-opens-a-month-early-due-to-demand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What patriotism means to people in the West]]></title><description><![CDATA[With flags flying and St George's Day approaching, some say patriotism has become harder to define.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/what-patriotism-means-to-people-in-the-west/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/what-patriotism-means-to-people-in-the-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: Giant fish and jousting engagement]]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of images from across the West of England over the past week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-giant-fish-and-jousting-engagement/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-giant-fish-and-jousting-engagement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 wickets fall on second day between Gloucs and Lancs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keaton Jennings stages a dogged half-century to give Lancashire a crucial advantage over struggling Gloucestershire at the halfway stage at Bristol.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/17-wickets-fall-on-second-day-between-gloucs-and-lancs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/17-wickets-fall-on-second-day-between-gloucs-and-lancs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteers celebrate ownership of meadows]]></title><description><![CDATA[A community group has celebrated taking ownership of a meadow and woodland in Gloucestershire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/volunteers-celebrate-ownership-of-meadows/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/volunteers-celebrate-ownership-of-meadows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI part of &pound;3.4m project to 'modernise' authority]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Stronger Futures programme at Gloucestershire County Council could use AI to cut expenses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/ai-part-of-pound34m-project-to-modernise-authority/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/ai-part-of-pound34m-project-to-modernise-authority/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran who did not talk and slept outside remembered]]></title><description><![CDATA[Memorial held for William 'Bill' Clements, who was a Japanese prisoner of war during World War Two.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/veteran-who-did-not-talk-and-slept-outside-remembered/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/veteran-who-did-not-talk-and-slept-outside-remembered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Van dweller eviction' and 'new hope for lido']]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/van-dweller-eviction-and-new-hope-for-lido/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/van-dweller-eviction-and-new-hope-for-lido/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol thump Gloucester to narrow gap to top four]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol score seven tries as they inflict a record-breaking defeat on Gloucester, which keeps their Prem play-off hopes alive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bristol-thump-gloucester-to-narrow-gap-to-top-four/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bristol-thump-gloucester-to-narrow-gap-to-top-four/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motorcyclist dies after crash on A-road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal crash involving a motorbike and a Ford Transit van.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/motorcyclist-dies-after-crash-on-a-road/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/motorcyclist-dies-after-crash-on-a-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six more jailed after £3.4m luxury car theft spree]]></title><description><![CDATA[Det Con Simon Lloyd says the group's motive can only be put down to "pure greed".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/six-more-jailed-after-34m-luxury-car-theft-spree/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/six-more-jailed-after-34m-luxury-car-theft-spree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man 'repeatedly tried to assault girl, 17, on bus']]></title><description><![CDATA[The suspect made comments about her appearance and tried to put his hand on her leg, officers said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-repeatedly-tried-to-assault-girl-17-on-bus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-repeatedly-tried-to-assault-girl-17-on-bus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lancashire start well at rain-hit Bristol]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lancashire reduce Gloucestershire to 124-6 on day one of their County Championship match before rain ends play early.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/lancashire-start-well-at-rain-hit-bristol/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/lancashire-start-well-at-rain-hit-bristol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Music teacher charged with child sex offences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Philip Anderson, 48, is due in court on Monday charged over alleged offences involving young girls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/music-teacher-charged-with-child-sex-offences/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/music-teacher-charged-with-child-sex-offences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI-created post 'wrongly said restaurant had shut']]></title><description><![CDATA[Rooftop bar bosses apologise after posting a blog wrongly saying a nearby restaurant had closed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/ai-created-post-wrongly-said-restaurant-had-shut/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/ai-created-post-wrongly-said-restaurant-had-shut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England lock Martin in line for Tigers return]]></title><description><![CDATA[England lock George Martin is named on the bench for Leicester in the Prem after 14 months out injured, plus team news elsewhere.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/england-lock-martin-in-line-for-tigers-return/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/england-lock-martin-in-line-for-tigers-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iran Conflict Raises UK Military Concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Questions grow over UK readiness during Iran conflict, Esme Ashcroft reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/iran-conflict-raises-uk-military-concerns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/iran-conflict-raises-uk-military-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic lido could reopen amid repair cost review]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council had warned the lido could remain shut indefinitely due to an estimated &pound;5m repair bill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/historic-lido-could-reopen-amid-repair-cost-review/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/historic-lido-could-reopen-amid-repair-cost-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuchs calls for Newport focus in survival battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christian Fuchs discusses the rollercoaster of emotions as Newport prepare to travel to Cheltenham in a match that could determine their EFL future.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/fuchs-calls-for-newport-focus-in-survival-battle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/fuchs-calls-for-newport-focus-in-survival-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fish cost forces chippy to up prices to stay open]]></title><description><![CDATA[The owners of a family-run fish and chip shop say they have had to increase prices in order to "survive".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/fish-cost-forces-chippy-to-up-prices-to-stay-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/fish-cost-forces-chippy-to-up-prices-to-stay-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extensions and flats among new planning bids in South Gloucestershire - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Extensions and flats among new planning bids in South Gloucestershire&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/extensions-and-flats-among-new-planning-bids-in-south-gloucestershire-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/extensions-and-flats-among-new-planning-bids-in-south-gloucestershire-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising value of Pokémon cards sparks smash and grab crime spree]]></title><description><![CDATA[Small shops across the UK are being targeted by thieves stealing collectibles worth thousands of pounds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/rising-value-of-pokmon-cards-sparks-smash-and-grab-crime-spree/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/rising-value-of-pokmon-cards-sparks-smash-and-grab-crime-spree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forward Eite re-signs with Gloucester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Second row Danny Eite signs a new deal with Gloucester to stay with the club beyond the end of the 2025-26 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/forward-eite-re-signs-with-gloucester/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/forward-eite-re-signs-with-gloucester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes paid to 'kindest' man who died after punch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jim Davis, 73, died after approaching two people who had reportedly thrown a branch at a cyclist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/tributes-paid-to-kindest-man-who-died-after-punch/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/tributes-paid-to-kindest-man-who-died-after-punch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work placements 'invaluable' for  specialist college students]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students with physical and learning disabilities are being given a taste of employment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/work-placements-invaluable-for-specialist-college-students/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/work-placements-invaluable-for-specialist-college-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested over 1993 murder released on bail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carol Clark's body was found in reeds at the side of a canal in March 1993.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-arrested-over-1993-murder-released-on-bail/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-arrested-over-1993-murder-released-on-bail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenager released by police after death of man]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another teenager remains on police bail following the incident last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/teenager-released-by-police-after-death-of-man/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/teenager-released-by-police-after-death-of-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brewery cancels book talk over public concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organisers GlosWomen are looking for another venue after the event in Brimscombe was cancelled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/brewery-cancels-book-talk-over-public-concerns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/brewery-cancels-book-talk-over-public-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New recycling bags rolled out to householders in eight South Glos areas - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[New recycling bags rolled out to householders in eight South Glos areas&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-recycling-bags-rolled-out-to-householders-in-eight-south-glos-areas-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-recycling-bags-rolled-out-to-householders-in-eight-south-glos-areas-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Archaeology work begins ahead of £13.8m project]]></title><description><![CDATA[The site may contain remains of a Tudor churchyard, parts of a Roman city wall, and medieval items.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/archaeology-work-begins-ahead-of-138m-project/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/archaeology-work-begins-ahead-of-138m-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prem breaks 'tricky' for momentum - Skivington]]></title><description><![CDATA[Breaks in latter stages of the Prem season make it hard to create momentum, says Gloucester coach George Skivington.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/prem-breaks-tricky-for-momentum-skivington/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/prem-breaks-tricky-for-momentum-skivington/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans to demolish city tower block submitted again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester City Homes says it has made improvements to its plans, which were previously refused.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/plans-to-demolish-city-tower-block-submitted-again/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/plans-to-demolish-city-tower-block-submitted-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your guide to Cheltenham Borough Council elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Half of the borough council's seats are being contested on 7 May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/your-guide-to-cheltenham-borough-council-elections/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/your-guide-to-cheltenham-borough-council-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire AI fraud threat - Rayo]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire AI fraud threat&nbsp;&nbsp;Rayo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-ai-fraud-threat-rayo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-ai-fraud-threat-rayo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shoplifter stole £40,000 of goods from stores across Bristol and South Gloucestershire - Bristol Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shoplifter stole &pound;40,000 of goods from stores across Bristol and South Gloucestershire&nbsp;&nbsp;Bristol Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/shoplifter-stole-40000-of-goods-from-stores-across-bristol-and-south-gloucestershire-bristol-live/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/shoplifter-stole-40000-of-goods-from-stores-across-bristol-and-south-gloucestershire-bristol-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucs appoint Jurgensen as bowling consultant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Struggling Gloucestershire have named former Bangladesh coach Shane Jurgensen as a bowling consultant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucs-appoint-jurgensen-as-bowling-consultant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucs-appoint-jurgensen-as-bowling-consultant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colleges get slice of £175m skills funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[The institutions will become centres in defence, digital technology, clean energy and manufacturing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/colleges-get-slice-of-175m-skills-funding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/colleges-get-slice-of-175m-skills-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning about taking these items to recycling centres in South Glos - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warning about taking these items to recycling centres in South Glos&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/warning-about-taking-these-items-to-recycling-centres-in-south-glos-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/warning-about-taking-these-items-to-recycling-centres-in-south-glos-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Culture venues get £8m cash boost to secure future]]></title><description><![CDATA[The money is part of the government's &pound;1.5bn Arts Everywhere Fund.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/culture-venues-get-8m-cash-boost-to-secure-future/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/culture-venues-get-8m-cash-boost-to-secure-future/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man forced into body bag during six-hour torture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men tormented their victim, including threatening his friends and family.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-forced-into-body-bag-during-six-hour-torture/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-forced-into-body-bag-during-six-hour-torture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest after woman seriously injured in crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has been released from police custody under investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/arrest-after-woman-seriously-injured-in-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/arrest-after-woman-seriously-injured-in-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rise in Ketamine use in Gloucestershire brings devastating health effects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Users warn of bladder damage as Ketamine use rises in Gloucestershire Edward Rowe reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/rise-in-ketamine-use-in-gloucestershire-brings-devastating-health-effects/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/rise-in-ketamine-use-in-gloucestershire-brings-devastating-health-effects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severn Trent pays £4.6m in record pollution levies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company paid the highest total to the Environment Agency for pollution and poor performance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/severn-trent-pays-46m-in-record-pollution-levies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/severn-trent-pays-46m-in-record-pollution-levies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mental health bench 'will get people talking']]></title><description><![CDATA[Mary Barnes is backing a campaign to install information benches in parks after her partner took his own life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mental-health-bench-will-get-people-talking/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mental-health-bench-will-get-people-talking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New 3G pitch hailed as 'huge' for village]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pitch at Farmor's School in Fairford will open later this year and is set to cost &pound;1.3m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-3g-pitch-hailed-as-huge-for-village/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-3g-pitch-hailed-as-huge-for-village/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do not put these two items in black bins in South Gloucestershire - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do not put these two items in black bins in South Gloucestershire&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/do-not-put-these-two-items-in-black-bins-in-south-gloucestershire-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/do-not-put-these-two-items-in-black-bins-in-south-gloucestershire-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concerns new homes may pose security risk to King]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans to build more than 100 homes in Tetbury have sparked anger from those living nearby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/concerns-new-homes-may-pose-security-risk-to-king/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/concerns-new-homes-may-pose-security-risk-to-king/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New South Gloucestershire cycle path torn up and re-laid after ‘construction error’ - Highways News]]></title><description><![CDATA[New South Gloucestershire cycle path torn up and re-laid after &lsquo;construction error&rsquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;Highways News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-south-gloucestershire-cycle-path-torn-up-and-re-laid-after-construction-error-highways-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-south-gloucestershire-cycle-path-torn-up-and-re-laid-after-construction-error-highways-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crematorium gets £5m upgrade and goes green]]></title><description><![CDATA[The site is to be run with agricultural biomethane and renewable electricity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/crematorium-gets-5m-upgrade-and-goes-green/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/crematorium-gets-5m-upgrade-and-goes-green/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Durham hammer Gloucs by an innings &amp; 225 runs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Durham thrash Gloucestershire by an innings and 225 runs inside three days in a one-sided County Championship Division Two match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/durham-hammer-gloucs-by-an-innings-amp-225-runs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/durham-hammer-gloucs-by-an-innings-amp-225-runs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A step back in time at vintage vehicle event]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crowds turned out for the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway's vintage weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/a-step-back-in-time-at-vintage-vehicle-event/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/a-step-back-in-time-at-vintage-vehicle-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaigners brand &pound;5m repairs to lido 'unnecessary']]></title><description><![CDATA[Stroud District Council has temporarily closed the lido saying a survey revealed extensive damage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/campaigners-brand-pound5m-repairs-to-lido-unnecessary/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/campaigners-brand-pound5m-repairs-to-lido-unnecessary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grade II listed pub is saved from redevelopment]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a public outcry, planners rejected proposals to turn The Twelve Bells into a domestic home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/grade-ii-listed-pub-is-saved-from-redevelopment/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/grade-ii-listed-pub-is-saved-from-redevelopment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Doctors strikes' and 'paw prints in space']]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/doctors-strikes-and-paw-prints-in-space/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/doctors-strikes-and-paw-prints-in-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McKinney hits 244 as Durham dominate Glos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben McKinney hits a personal best 244 as Durham post 605-5 dec before they claim eight Gloucestershire wickets with the ball.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mckinney-hits-244-as-durham-dominate-glos/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mckinney-hits-244-as-durham-dominate-glos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teens bailed after 73-year-old man died]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two boys, aged 16 and 17, are on bail while police continue their investigations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/teens-bailed-after-73-year-old-man-died/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/teens-bailed-after-73-year-old-man-died/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Special Parkrun to honour mum with Parkinson's]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman is turning a 5km run into a community charity event to raise money on World Parkinson's Day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/special-parkrun-to-honour-mum-with-parkinsons/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/special-parkrun-to-honour-mum-with-parkinsons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel warning as works take place on railway line]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some services will be replaced by buses for the next two weekends due to engineering works.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/travel-warning-as-works-take-place-on-railway-line/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/travel-warning-as-works-take-place-on-railway-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: Longleat at 60 and cricket returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[A collection of photos from across the West of England as sunny spring days arrive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-longleat-at-60-and-cricket-returns/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-longleat-at-60-and-cricket-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dementia cycling session 'brought back memories']]></title><description><![CDATA[The free sessions are being supported by former international rugby union player Alix Popham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/dementia-cycling-session-brought-back-memories/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/dementia-cycling-session-brought-back-memories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three suspects named after burglaries linked across South West - Gloucestershire Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three suspects named after burglaries linked across South West&nbsp;&nbsp;Gloucestershire Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/three-suspects-named-after-burglaries-linked-across-south-west-gloucestershire-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/three-suspects-named-after-burglaries-linked-across-south-west-gloucestershire-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McKinney double ton as Durham feast on Gloucestershire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ben McKinney and Alex Lees share a stand of 305, with McKinney hitting an unbeaten 214, as Durham pile up 456-2 on day one against Gloucestershire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mckinney-double-ton-as-durham-feast-on-gloucestershire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mckinney-double-ton-as-durham-feast-on-gloucestershire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in his 70s dies after punch from teen 'who threw branch']]></title><description><![CDATA[Two teenagers are in police custody after being arrested on suspicion of murder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-in-his-70s-dies-after-punch-from-teen-who-threw-branch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-in-his-70s-dies-after-punch-from-teen-who-threw-branch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bins will be collected in 17 Yate streets tomorrow - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bins will be collected in 17 Yate streets tomorrow&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bins-will-be-collected-in-17-yate-streets-tomorrow-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bins-will-be-collected-in-17-yate-streets-tomorrow-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bishop steps down while finances are inspected]]></title><description><![CDATA[An audit of two funds is taking place after allegations of "potential financial irregularities".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bishop-steps-down-while-finances-are-inspected/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bishop-steps-down-while-finances-are-inspected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Old hospital site could become college]]></title><description><![CDATA[An education provider hopes to turn the site into a college for young people with complex needs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/old-hospital-site-could-become-college/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/old-hospital-site-could-become-college/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clueless Lotto winner yet to come forward as deadline looms - Bristol Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clueless Lotto winner yet to come forward as deadline looms&nbsp;&nbsp;Bristol Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/clueless-lotto-winner-yet-to-come-forward-as-deadline-looms-bristol-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/clueless-lotto-winner-yet-to-come-forward-as-deadline-looms-bristol-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers welcome tougher laws on livestock attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The law around dog attacks has been tightened, with owners now facing unlimited fines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/farmers-welcome-tougher-laws-on-livestock-attacks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/farmers-welcome-tougher-laws-on-livestock-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Club to get new pitch after matches rained off]]></title><description><![CDATA[The club has addressed environmental concerns to obtain planning permission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/club-to-get-new-pitch-after-matches-rained-off/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/club-to-get-new-pitch-after-matches-rained-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discover the gorgeous grounds and family feel of a South Gloucestershire independent prep school at its open day - SoGlos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover the gorgeous grounds and family feel of a South Gloucestershire independent prep school at its open day&nbsp;&nbsp;SoGlos]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/discover-the-gorgeous-grounds-and-family-feel-of-a-south-gloucestershire-independent-prep-school-at-its-open-day-soglos/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/discover-the-gorgeous-grounds-and-family-feel-of-a-south-gloucestershire-independent-prep-school-at-its-open-day-soglos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 20s, found dead in suspected overnight murder incident - Swindon Advertiser]]></title><description><![CDATA[Man, 20s, found dead in suspected overnight murder incident&nbsp;&nbsp;Swindon Advertiser]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-20s-found-dead-in-suspected-overnight-murder-incident-swindon-advertiser/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-20s-found-dead-in-suspected-overnight-murder-incident-swindon-advertiser/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 20s, found dead in suspected overnight murder incident - Gazette and Herald]]></title><description><![CDATA[Man, 20s, found dead in suspected overnight murder incident&nbsp;&nbsp;Gazette and Herald]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-20s-found-dead-in-suspected-overnight-murder-incident-gazette-and-herald/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-20s-found-dead-in-suspected-overnight-murder-incident-gazette-and-herald/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 33, stalked teenager and asked her for kisses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dariusz Sicinski repeatedly approached the 16-year-old girl while she waited for a bus to college.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-33-stalked-teenager-and-asked-her-for-kisses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-33-stalked-teenager-and-asked-her-for-kisses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cyclist in her 30s dies weeks after collision with bus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The male bus driver was not injured and there were no passengers on board at the time, police said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cyclist-in-her-30s-dies-weeks-after-collision-with-bus/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cyclist-in-her-30s-dies-weeks-after-collision-with-bus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash shuts lane on M5 in South Glos amid slow traffic - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crash shuts lane on M5 in South Glos amid slow traffic&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/crash-shuts-lane-on-m5-in-south-glos-amid-slow-traffic-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/crash-shuts-lane-on-m5-in-south-glos-amid-slow-traffic-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Murder investigation launched after man found dead in South Gloucestershire - Rayo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Murder investigation launched after man found dead in South Gloucestershire&nbsp;&nbsp;Rayo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/murder-investigation-launched-after-man-found-dead-in-south-gloucestershire-rayo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/murder-investigation-launched-after-man-found-dead-in-south-gloucestershire-rayo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New homes and extensions in latest South Gloucestershire plans - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[New homes and extensions in latest South Gloucestershire plans&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-homes-and-extensions-in-latest-south-gloucestershire-plans-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-homes-and-extensions-in-latest-south-gloucestershire-plans-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I feel really happy to see myself at meningitis exhibition']]></title><description><![CDATA[The exhibition in Nailsworth is chronicling the stories of those affected by the disease.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/i-feel-really-happy-to-see-myself-at-meningitis-exhibition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/i-feel-really-happy-to-see-myself-at-meningitis-exhibition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucs sign Middlesex seamer Brookes on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire sign seam bowler Henry Brookes on a five-match loan from Middlesex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucs-sign-middlesex-seamer-brookes-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucs-sign-middlesex-seamer-brookes-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog walkers urged to help protect rare birds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skylarks, which lay their eggs directly into the grass, are in decline in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/dog-walkers-urged-to-help-protect-rare-birds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/dog-walkers-urged-to-help-protect-rare-birds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm 67 and they've finally given me a cap']]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Gloucester flanker John Gadd says it is "surreal" to be given England cap 44 years after he played for his country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/im-67-and-theyve-finally-given-me-a-cap/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/im-67-and-theyve-finally-given-me-a-cap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Potholes 'costing blood bike charity thousands']]></title><description><![CDATA[The charity, which delivers blood to hospitals, says poor road surfaces are damaging its bikes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/potholes-costing-blood-bike-charity-thousands/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/potholes-costing-blood-bike-charity-thousands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New bays to prevent e-scooters being 'dumped']]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents say people are "dumping" the scooters in pedestrianised areas, creating safety issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-bays-to-prevent-e-scooters-being-dumped/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-bays-to-prevent-e-scooters-being-dumped/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Girl wants to raise awareness of plasma donations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seren has inspired her Girlguiding leaders to donate their plasma and hopes others will do the same.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/girl-wants-to-raise-awareness-of-plasma-donations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/girl-wants-to-raise-awareness-of-plasma-donations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposed taxi licensing reforms 'could threaten public safety' warn South Gloucestershire councillors - Bristol Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proposed taxi licensing reforms 'could threaten public safety' warn South Gloucestershire councillors&nbsp;&nbsp;Bristol Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/proposed-taxi-licensing-reforms-could-threaten-public-safety-warn-south-gloucestershire-councillors-bristol-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/proposed-taxi-licensing-reforms-could-threaten-public-safety-warn-south-gloucestershire-councillors-bristol-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Musicians affected by cancer uniting to perform]]></title><description><![CDATA[They are hoping to raise money for a new cancer treatment centre in Cheltenham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/musicians-affected-by-cancer-uniting-to-perform/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/musicians-affected-by-cancer-uniting-to-perform/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strike reduces A&amp;E unit to minor injuries service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Resident doctors across England are striking for six days as part of an ongoing pay dispute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/strike-reduces-aampe-unit-to-minor-injuries-service/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/strike-reduces-aampe-unit-to-minor-injuries-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy to 'scale The Shard' for autism awareness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Albie wants to scale the equivalent height of a skyscraper at a climbing wall over a month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/boy-to-scale-the-shard-for-autism-awareness/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/boy-to-scale-the-shard-for-autism-awareness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Great news' as item can now be recycled across South Gloucestershire - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA['Great news' as item can now be recycled across South Gloucestershire&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/great-news-as-item-can-now-be-recycled-across-south-gloucestershire-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/great-news-as-item-can-now-be-recycled-across-south-gloucestershire-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drivers warned over 600-tonne load on M5]]></title><description><![CDATA[The vehicles involved are limited to 12mph so delays are expected on the M5 and other roads.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/drivers-warned-over-600-tonne-load-on-m5/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/drivers-warned-over-600-tonne-load-on-m5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 1,700 Brits who fell ill in Cape Verde join action against Tui]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tui is investigating the claims and says it is "not in a position to provide a statement at this stage".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/more-than-1700-brits-who-fell-ill-in-cape-verde-join-action-against-tui/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/more-than-1700-brits-who-fell-ill-in-cape-verde-join-action-against-tui/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New cathedral organ set to 'break down barriers']]></title><description><![CDATA[The new instrument is being installed at Gloucester Cathedral after the previous one broke in 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-cathedral-organ-set-to-break-down-barriers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-cathedral-organ-set-to-break-down-barriers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Having a visible difference helps me stand out']]></title><description><![CDATA[Scarlett Clarke, 20, from Gloucestershire, was born with a type of birth mark on much of her back and torso.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/having-a-visible-difference-helps-me-stand-out/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/having-a-visible-difference-helps-me-stand-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans to divide suburb near cheese-rolling hill 'bonkers']]></title><description><![CDATA[Coopers Edge, which takes its name from the nearby world famous cheese-rolling site, could be split by council reorganisation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/plans-to-divide-suburb-near-cheese-rolling-hill-bonkers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/plans-to-divide-suburb-near-cheese-rolling-hill-bonkers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Middlesex wrap up innings win over Gloucestershire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teenager Sebastian Morgan takes four wickets as Middlesex wrap up victory over Gloucestershire by an innings and 14 runs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/middlesex-wrap-up-innings-win-over-gloucestershire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/middlesex-wrap-up-innings-win-over-gloucestershire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Book revives long lost works by 'remarkable' poet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Born in 1784, Catherine Drew documented radical changes during the industrial revolution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/book-revives-long-lost-works-by-remarkable-poet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/book-revives-long-lost-works-by-remarkable-poet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Urgent action to save birds 'that define Britain']]></title><description><![CDATA[We are witnessing nature falling silent amid a dramatic decline of native birds, experts say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/urgent-action-to-save-birds-that-define-britain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/urgent-action-to-save-birds-that-define-britain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friends hold charity match to honour cancer victim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zac Summers-Cameron died in 2025, aged 22, after his testicular cancer was originally misdiagnosed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/friends-hold-charity-match-to-honour-cancer-victim/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/friends-hold-charity-match-to-honour-cancer-victim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The man beating records after Parkinson's diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lester Murphy says he wants to inspire others who have been diagnosed the neurological disorder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-man-beating-records-after-parkinsons-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-man-beating-records-after-parkinsons-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: Fiesta festivities and Prince William's camp visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[A collection of photos from Bristol, Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire in early spring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-fiesta-festivities-and-prince-williams-camp-visit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-fiesta-festivities-and-prince-williams-camp-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridge to remain closed as temporary fix too costly]]></title><description><![CDATA[Councils are considering permanent options as replacing scaffolding would cost &pound;600,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bridge-to-remain-closed-as-temporary-fix-too-costly/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bridge-to-remain-closed-as-temporary-fix-too-costly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Du Plooy puts Middlesex in command against Gloucestershire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leus du Plooy hit 182 and Toby Roland-Jones took three late wickets as Middlesex take charge against Gloucestershire at Lord's.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/du-plooy-puts-middlesex-in-command-against-gloucestershire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/du-plooy-puts-middlesex-in-command-against-gloucestershire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japanese knotweed hotspots in South Gloucestershire revealed - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japanese knotweed hotspots in South Gloucestershire revealed&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/japanese-knotweed-hotspots-in-south-gloucestershire-revealed-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/japanese-knotweed-hotspots-in-south-gloucestershire-revealed-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Student film raises awareness of dual diagnosis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Student film-makers use personal experience to create a film about dual diagnosis of Down's syndrome and autism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/student-film-raises-awareness-of-dual-diagnosis/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/student-film-raises-awareness-of-dual-diagnosis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring hiking surge prompts safety advice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hikers exploring the outdoors are being advised to check the forecast and prepare for an emergency.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/spring-hiking-surge-prompts-safety-advice/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/spring-hiking-surge-prompts-safety-advice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The areas in Gloucestershire most plagued by Japanese Knotweed - Stroud News and Journal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The areas in Gloucestershire most plagued by Japanese Knotweed&nbsp;&nbsp;Stroud News and Journal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-areas-in-gloucestershire-most-plagued-by-japanese-knotweed-stroud-news-and-journal/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-areas-in-gloucestershire-most-plagued-by-japanese-knotweed-stroud-news-and-journal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman, 91, dies after car crashes into wall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are appealing for witnesses or anybody with dash cam footage of the crash to contact them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/woman-91-dies-after-car-crashes-into-wall/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/woman-91-dies-after-car-crashes-into-wall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested for alleged indecent exposure at pub]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man in his 60s has been released on conditional bail while enquiries continue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-arrested-for-alleged-indecent-exposure-at-pub/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-arrested-for-alleged-indecent-exposure-at-pub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['If you make me travel home, I'm going to divorce you']]></title><description><![CDATA[A Somerset couple&rsquo;s gap year has turned into a 10-year, 100,000-mile European adventure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/if-you-make-me-travel-home-im-going-to-divorce-you/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/if-you-make-me-travel-home-im-going-to-divorce-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Royal wedding' and 'cheap mural paint']]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/royal-wedding-and-cheap-mural-paint/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/royal-wedding-and-cheap-mural-paint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 207 South Gloucestershire locations speed vans in force - full list - Bristol Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 207 South Gloucestershire locations speed vans in force - full list&nbsp;&nbsp;Bristol Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-207-south-gloucestershire-locations-speed-vans-in-force-full-list-bristol-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-207-south-gloucestershire-locations-speed-vans-in-force-full-list-bristol-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans for 100 homes among latest South Gloucestershire bids - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans for 100 homes among latest South Gloucestershire bids&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/plans-for-100-homes-among-latest-south-gloucestershire-bids-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/plans-for-100-homes-among-latest-south-gloucestershire-bids-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Important update on recycling in South Gloucestershire - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Important update on recycling in South Gloucestershire&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/important-update-on-recycling-in-south-gloucestershire-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/important-update-on-recycling-in-south-gloucestershire-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work to start on new leisure centre this month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Contractors are due to cut ground at the site in Coleford in the Forest of Dean on 27 April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/work-to-start-on-new-leisure-centre-this-month/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/work-to-start-on-new-leisure-centre-this-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four badgers found shot dead in woodland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say the bodies of the dead badgers were found at two separate sites.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/four-badgers-found-shot-dead-in-woodland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/four-badgers-found-shot-dead-in-woodland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cranes return to the UK due to rewilding effort]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cranes are still on the endangered species list but there are now 87 breeding pairs in Somerset, say conservationists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cranes-return-to-the-uk-due-to-rewilding-effort/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cranes-return-to-the-uk-due-to-rewilding-effort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men jailed after arson attack at block of flats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenneth Moore and John Johnstone have been jailed after using an accelerant to start the fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/men-jailed-after-arson-attack-at-block-of-flats/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/men-jailed-after-arson-attack-at-block-of-flats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Club-by-club guide to the 2026 County Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC local radio cricket commentators take a look at each County Championship side's prospects for the 2026 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/club-by-club-guide-to-the-2026-county-championship/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/club-by-club-guide-to-the-2026-county-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England appoint Smith as spin-bowling coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[England appoint ex-Gloucestershire bowler Tom Smith as their spin-bowling coach for this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/england-appoint-smith-as-spin-bowling-coach/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/england-appoint-smith-as-spin-bowling-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your guide to travelling this Easter weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RAC says major roads are expected to be busy on Good Friday as people startweekend getaways.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/your-guide-to-travelling-this-easter-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/your-guide-to-travelling-this-easter-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ketamine is 'not worth losing your bladder for']]></title><description><![CDATA[People warn of severe bladder damage and long&#8209;term health risks as ketamine use rises.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/ketamine-is-not-worth-losing-your-bladder-for/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/ketamine-is-not-worth-losing-your-bladder-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charlesworth to exit Gloucestershire at end of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[All-rounder Ben Charlesworth will leave Gloucestershire at the end of the 2026 after turning down a new contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/charlesworth-to-exit-gloucestershire-at-end-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/charlesworth-to-exit-gloucestershire-at-end-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manslaughter charge over railway station assault]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dorothy Chiles, 87, underwent surgery for a broken hip, but died at home just after Christmas 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/manslaughter-charge-over-railway-station-assault/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/manslaughter-charge-over-railway-station-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Support withdrawn for Cotswolds pylon removal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The energy regulator said it is not their final decision as they are holding a consultation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/support-withdrawn-for-cotswolds-pylon-removal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/support-withdrawn-for-cotswolds-pylon-removal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unsold airport costing councils nearly £3m a year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The planned sale of the airport recently fell through after more than eight months of negotiations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/unsold-airport-costing-councils-nearly-3m-a-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/unsold-airport-costing-councils-nearly-3m-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pantry use up as users struggle with cost of living]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rising living costs are pushing more people to rely on affordable food groups.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/pantry-use-up-as-users-struggle-with-cost-of-living/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/pantry-use-up-as-users-struggle-with-cost-of-living/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the stars of Cheltenham Science Festival 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales and Great British Bake Off finalist Josh Smalley will be appearing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/meet-the-stars-of-cheltenham-science-festival-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/meet-the-stars-of-cheltenham-science-festival-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PWR explores league expansion with call to clubs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premiership Women's Rugby is inviting clubs to show their interest in joining the league for potential future expansion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/pwr-explores-league-expansion-with-call-to-clubs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/pwr-explores-league-expansion-with-call-to-clubs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New recycling bags delivered to eleven areas in South Gloucestershire - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[New recycling bags delivered to eleven areas in South Gloucestershire&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-recycling-bags-delivered-to-eleven-areas-in-south-gloucestershire-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-recycling-bags-delivered-to-eleven-areas-in-south-gloucestershire-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major update on garden waste subscription in South Glos - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major update on garden waste subscription in South Glos&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/major-update-on-garden-waste-subscription-in-south-glos-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/major-update-on-garden-waste-subscription-in-south-glos-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest after woman dies in serious crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers are being asked to avoid a section of Gloucester Road, near Stonehouse, after a crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/arrest-after-woman-dies-in-serious-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/arrest-after-woman-dies-in-serious-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers welcome 'long overdue' support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire County Council says it will prioritise local produce where possible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/farmers-welcome-long-overdue-support/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/farmers-welcome-long-overdue-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New head announced for South Gloucestershire prep school - independentschoolmanagement.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[New head announced for South Gloucestershire prep school&nbsp;&nbsp;independentschoolmanagement.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-head-announced-for-south-gloucestershire-prep-school-independentschoolmanagementcouk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-head-announced-for-south-gloucestershire-prep-school-independentschoolmanagementcouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Overtourism getting worse in Venice of the Cotswolds']]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 200 residents respond to a survey about the impact of tourism on the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/overtourism-getting-worse-in-venice-of-the-cotswolds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/overtourism-getting-worse-in-venice-of-the-cotswolds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memorabilia from record-breaking racehorse on sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kauto Star won the Cheltenham Gold Cup twice and the King George VI Chase at Kempton five times.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/memorabilia-from-record-breaking-racehorse-on-sale/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/memorabilia-from-record-breaking-racehorse-on-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Easter activities in South Gloucestershire - South Gloucestershire Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[Easter activities in South Gloucestershire&nbsp;&nbsp;South Gloucestershire Council]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/easter-activities-in-south-gloucestershire-south-gloucestershire-council/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/easter-activities-in-south-gloucestershire-south-gloucestershire-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New habitat will allow humans to stay underwater for weeks at a time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts have developed a modular habitat system that can sit on the ocean floor for long periods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-habitat-will-allow-humans-to-stay-underwater-for-weeks-at-a-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-habitat-will-allow-humans-to-stay-underwater-for-weeks-at-a-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free family-friendly events in the West this Easter]]></title><description><![CDATA[We've put together a round-up of some of the best free events in the West this Easter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/free-family-friendly-events-in-the-west-this-easter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/free-family-friendly-events-in-the-west-this-easter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheltenham cancels final three racing fixtures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cheltenham racecourse cancels the remaining three fixtures of the season to allow for improvements to drainage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cheltenham-cancels-final-three-racing-fixtures/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cheltenham-cancels-final-three-racing-fixtures/</guid></item></channel></rss>