<?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>Sat, 23 May 2026 23:34:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><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><item><title><![CDATA[Next court date set for ex-Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood, who is accused of sex offences against seven women, is next due in court in December.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/next-court-date-set-for-ex-radio-1-dj-tim-westwood/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/next-court-date-set-for-ex-radio-1-dj-tim-westwood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concerns over £166k cost of rehoming bats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Concerns have been raised over the cost of two bat houses being built next to the M5.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/concerns-over-166k-cost-of-rehoming-bats/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/concerns-over-166k-cost-of-rehoming-bats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decide the worst Football League kit of all time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pick the worst football kit from our EFL hall of shame.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/decide-the-worst-football-league-kit-of-all-time/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/decide-the-worst-football-league-kit-of-all-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mum's warning to young men after son dies from cancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zac Summers-Cameron was originally misdiagnosed and sent home with antibiotics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mums-warning-to-young-men-after-son-dies-from-cancer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mums-warning-to-young-men-after-son-dies-from-cancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jack Russell selling military medal collection]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rare Military Cross is one of many medals owned by the former England cricketer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/jack-russell-selling-military-medal-collection/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/jack-russell-selling-military-medal-collection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early Bronze Age artefacts go on display at museum]]></title><description><![CDATA[The items were buried with a tribal chieftan and were discovered at Lechlade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/early-bronze-age-artefacts-go-on-display-at-museum/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/early-bronze-age-artefacts-go-on-display-at-museum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Pictures: Spring cleans and secret paintings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city centre is given a refresh while dairy farmers compete for the title of cheese champion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-spring-cleans-and-secret-paintings/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-spring-cleans-and-secret-paintings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Public need to be better prepared for war']]></title><description><![CDATA[An ex-RAF officer says the public do not under how urgent the Middle East conflict has become.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/public-need-to-be-better-prepared-for-war/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 08:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/public-need-to-be-better-prepared-for-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early tries help Tigers beat Gloucester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leicester's early four-try burst lays the foundations for a fourth successive Prem victory as they overcome Gloucester at Villa Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/early-tries-help-tigers-beat-gloucester/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 17:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/early-tries-help-tigers-beat-gloucester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New &pound;372m motorway junction 'to open in 2029']]></title><description><![CDATA[The M5 scheme will help unlock land for 20,000 homes just outside Cheltenham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-pound372m-motorway-junction-to-open-in-2029/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-pound372m-motorway-junction-to-open-in-2029/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Son's brain tumour was misdiagnosed as anxiety']]></title><description><![CDATA[Ollie Knight's symptoms were mistaken for stress, but then he was rushed to hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/sons-brain-tumour-was-misdiagnosed-as-anxiety/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/sons-brain-tumour-was-misdiagnosed-as-anxiety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Service charges coming under government scrutiny]]></title><description><![CDATA[People across the West explain how the charges on their buildings are affecting their finances.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/service-charges-coming-under-government-scrutiny/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 08:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/service-charges-coming-under-government-scrutiny/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Soaring prescriptions' and 'wildlife murals']]></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/soaring-prescriptions-and-wildlife-murals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 08:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/soaring-prescriptions-and-wildlife-murals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trio guilty of stealing puppies bred for research]]></title><description><![CDATA[Daniel Kidby, Ben Newman and Beau Sebastien broke into the animal facility in Wyton in 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/trio-guilty-of-stealing-puppies-bred-for-research/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 22:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/trio-guilty-of-stealing-puppies-bred-for-research/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Match to raise funds for ex-rugby star's MND charity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ex-Gloucester and Leicester lock Ed Slater set up a charity after being diagnosed with MND in 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/match-to-raise-funds-for-ex-rugby-stars-mnd-charity/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/match-to-raise-funds-for-ex-rugby-stars-mnd-charity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eggs thrown at LGBTQ+ venue in 'suspected hate crime']]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire Constabulary releases images of three teenagers officers want to speak to.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/eggs-thrown-at-lgbtq-venue-in-suspected-hate-crime/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/eggs-thrown-at-lgbtq-venue-in-suspected-hate-crime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drugs 'laboratory' uncovered in South Gloucestershire village - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drugs 'laboratory' uncovered in South Gloucestershire village&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/drugs-laboratory-uncovered-in-south-gloucestershire-village-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/drugs-laboratory-uncovered-in-south-gloucestershire-village-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteers raise thousands to save fields]]></title><description><![CDATA[The group says it had to seize the chance when the meadows came up for sale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/volunteers-raise-thousands-to-save-fields/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/volunteers-raise-thousands-to-save-fields/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire 'drugs laboratory' uncovered at industrial unit - Gloucestershire Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire 'drugs laboratory' uncovered at industrial unit&nbsp;&nbsp;Gloucestershire Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-drugs-laboratory-uncovered-at-industrial-unit-gloucestershire-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-drugs-laboratory-uncovered-at-industrial-unit-gloucestershire-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Itoje, Ford, Rees-Zammit and Freeman return in Prem]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maro Itoje, Tommy Freeman and Louis Rees-Zammit are among the internationals returning to their Prem teams to start this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/itoje-ford-rees-zammit-and-freeman-return-in-prem/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/itoje-ford-rees-zammit-and-freeman-return-in-prem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Note may be 'significant' to 1993 cold case murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Detectives hope a note written by Carol Clark could help find the person who murdered her.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/note-may-be-significant-to-1993-cold-case-murder/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/note-may-be-significant-to-1993-cold-case-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Gloucester are swapping Kingsholm for Villa Park - for a day]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Gloucester hope swapping Kingsholm for Villa Park this weekend will help them grow their revenue, fanbase and talent pool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/why-gloucester-are-swapping-kingsholm-for-villa-park-for-a-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/why-gloucester-are-swapping-kingsholm-for-villa-park-for-a-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More publicly owned solar and wind farms planned]]></title><description><![CDATA[New sites could be set up to protect Gloucestershire from the volatile price of gas and oil.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/more-publicly-owned-solar-and-wind-farms-planned/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/more-publicly-owned-solar-and-wind-farms-planned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second air ambulance to increase lifesaving care]]></title><description><![CDATA[The charity's new &pound;10.3m helicopter is being kitted out at Gloucestershire Airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/second-air-ambulance-to-increase-lifesaving-care/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/second-air-ambulance-to-increase-lifesaving-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NHS doctor from South Gloucestershire charged with inviting support for Hamas | ITV News West Country - ITVX]]></title><description><![CDATA[NHS doctor from South Gloucestershire charged with inviting support for Hamas | ITV News West Country&nbsp;&nbsp;ITVX]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/nhs-doctor-from-south-gloucestershire-charged-with-inviting-support-for-hamas-itv-news-west-country-itvx/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/nhs-doctor-from-south-gloucestershire-charged-with-inviting-support-for-hamas-itv-news-west-country-itvx/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lido offers 2p entry to celebrate lease extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cheltenham Lido has been part of the spa town for more than 90 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/lido-offers-2p-entry-to-celebrate-lease-extension/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/lido-offers-2p-entry-to-celebrate-lease-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blood cancer patients to get more support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Linc is expanding its counselling and financial assistance plans for patients and their relatives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/blood-cancer-patients-to-get-more-support/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/blood-cancer-patients-to-get-more-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teachers resume strike action over pupil behaviour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Staff at Tewkesbury Academy first walked out in February due to disruptive behaviour among pupils.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/teachers-resume-strike-action-over-pupil-behaviour/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/teachers-resume-strike-action-over-pupil-behaviour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning to plane spotters amid 'chaos' near RAF base]]></title><description><![CDATA[US bombers arriving and departing from a Gloucestershire base have drummed up a lot of interest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/warning-to-plane-spotters-amid-chaos-near-raf-base/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/warning-to-plane-spotters-amid-chaos-near-raf-base/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BMX park closed due to 'continuous vandalism']]></title><description><![CDATA[The gate to the track has been locked by Gloucester City Council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bmx-park-closed-due-to-continuous-vandalism/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bmx-park-closed-due-to-continuous-vandalism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schools and homes reconnected after burst water pipe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Properties in the St Marks area either had no supply or low pressure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/schools-and-homes-reconnected-after-burst-water-pipe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/schools-and-homes-reconnected-after-burst-water-pipe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memories of 'devastating' 1980s meningitis outbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the outbreak in Kent, memories resurface for two mums in Gloucestershire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/memories-of-devastating-1980s-meningitis-outbreak/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/memories-of-devastating-1980s-meningitis-outbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[M48 Severn Bridge reopens after winds drop]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bridge was closed on Tuesday evening after sensors clocked wind speeds of 60mph.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/m48-severn-bridge-reopens-after-winds-drop/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/m48-severn-bridge-reopens-after-winds-drop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four thousand people help hit tree planting target]]></title><description><![CDATA[Community volunteers have now planted 9,000 trees over three years at Westonbirt Arboretum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/four-thousand-people-help-hit-tree-planting-target/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/four-thousand-people-help-hit-tree-planting-target/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular venue to reopen soon in South Glos after six-year fight - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Popular venue to reopen soon in South Glos after six-year fight&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/popular-venue-to-reopen-soon-in-south-glos-after-six-year-fight-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/popular-venue-to-reopen-soon-in-south-glos-after-six-year-fight-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campaign launched to keep children reading]]></title><description><![CDATA[A study has found children start losing interest in reading in the early years of secondary school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/campaign-launched-to-keep-children-reading/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/campaign-launched-to-keep-children-reading/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US bomber declares emergency as it returns to base]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aircraft issued a 7700 distress code as it was flying to the east of Southampton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/us-bomber-declares-emergency-as-it-returns-to-base/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/us-bomber-declares-emergency-as-it-returns-to-base/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman arrested after teenager assaulted at bus stop]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman has been released after being arrested on suspicion of sexual assault.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/woman-arrested-after-teenager-assaulted-at-bus-stop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/woman-arrested-after-teenager-assaulted-at-bus-stop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People feel 'fobbed off' over bridge repairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crossing on the Wye Valley Walk is used by more than 20,000 walkers every year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/people-feel-fobbed-off-over-bridge-repairs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/people-feel-fobbed-off-over-bridge-repairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key South Glos route to close for four weeks soon - Cotswold Journal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Key South Glos route to close for four weeks soon&nbsp;&nbsp;Cotswold Journal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/key-south-glos-route-to-close-for-four-weeks-soon-cotswold-journal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/key-south-glos-route-to-close-for-four-weeks-soon-cotswold-journal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carer convicted after neglecting child in his care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Adebisi neglected and abused the child, aged 15, in Stroud.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/carer-convicted-after-neglecting-child-in-his-care/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/carer-convicted-after-neglecting-child-in-his-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concern over Forest of Dean Unesco biosphere bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[One resident says not enough of the people living in the area have given their views on the bid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/concern-over-forest-of-dean-unesco-biosphere-bid/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/concern-over-forest-of-dean-unesco-biosphere-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search launched for 42-year-old missing from South Gloucestershire - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Search launched for 42-year-old missing from South Gloucestershire&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/search-launched-for-42-year-old-missing-from-south-gloucestershire-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/search-launched-for-42-year-old-missing-from-south-gloucestershire-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key South Glos route to close for four weeks soon - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Key South Glos route to close for four weeks soon&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/key-south-glos-route-to-close-for-four-weeks-soon-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/key-south-glos-route-to-close-for-four-weeks-soon-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans revealed for new 40,000 home community in South Gloucestershire - Cotswold Journal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans revealed for new 40,000 home community in South Gloucestershire&nbsp;&nbsp;Cotswold Journal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/plans-revealed-for-new-40000-home-community-in-south-gloucestershire-cotswold-journal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/plans-revealed-for-new-40000-home-community-in-south-gloucestershire-cotswold-journal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Lack of transparency' accusation over closed lido]]></title><description><![CDATA[The leader of Stroud District Council says officers are "committed to being open" over the pool.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/lack-of-transparency-accusation-over-closed-lido/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/lack-of-transparency-accusation-over-closed-lido/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tent thought to have been set on fire deliberately]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say an investigation into the alleged arson attack is ongoing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/tent-thought-to-have-been-set-on-fire-deliberately/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/tent-thought-to-have-been-set-on-fire-deliberately/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why do the West's farmers pay the price for war in Iran?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rising oil prices caused by the war in the Gulf has caused an "overnight shock" to west country farmers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/why-do-the-wests-farmers-pay-the-price-for-war-in-iran/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/why-do-the-wests-farmers-pay-the-price-for-war-in-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councils admit owning about 100 empty buildings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire County Council said many of its empty properties were "earmarked for development".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/councils-admit-owning-about-100-empty-buildings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/councils-admit-owning-about-100-empty-buildings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Venner treble helps Gloucester beat Loughborough]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mia Venner scores a hat-trick as Premiership Women's Rugby leaders Gloucester-Hartpury overturn a half-time deficit to beat Loughborough Lightning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/venner-treble-helps-gloucester-beat-loughborough/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/venner-treble-helps-gloucester-beat-loughborough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Pictures: Spring equinox and US bombers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early daffodils and blossom are spotted in Wiltshire and flood waters recede in Somerset.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-spring-equinox-and-us-bombers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 09:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-spring-equinox-and-us-bombers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The story behind new giant statues at Temple Meads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Goram and Vincent's story tell the mythical tale of how several local landscapes came to exist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-story-behind-new-giant-statues-at-temple-meads/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 08:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-story-behind-new-giant-statues-at-temple-meads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucester beat fellow Prem strugglers Harlequins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester secure just their second Prem victory of the season as they fight back to beat fellow strugglers Harlequins 26-19 at The Stoop.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-beat-fellow-prem-strugglers-harlequins/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-beat-fellow-prem-strugglers-harlequins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neighbourhood allowed to decide how to spend £20m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matson and Robinswood locals will opt how to spend a yearly government sum of &pound;2m for 10 years]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/neighbourhood-allowed-to-decide-how-to-spend-20m/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 17:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/neighbourhood-allowed-to-decide-how-to-spend-20m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mobile lung clinic 'detecting cancer early']]></title><description><![CDATA[The clinic is offering lung checks for smokers or ex-smokers aged from 55 to 74.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mobile-lung-clinic-detecting-cancer-early/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 08:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mobile-lung-clinic-detecting-cancer-early/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Council tackles potholes' and 'unmasking Banksy']]></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/council-tackles-potholes-and-unmasking-banksy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 08:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/council-tackles-potholes-and-unmasking-banksy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['All options open' after sale of airport collapses]]></title><description><![CDATA[A &pound;25m deal to sell the 375-acre site collapsed after eight months of negotiations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/all-options-open-after-sale-of-airport-collapses/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/all-options-open-after-sale-of-airport-collapses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man jailed for biting officer during arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luke Goodhall, 39, had been released from prison on licence when he was arrested.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-jailed-for-biting-officer-during-arrest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-jailed-for-biting-officer-during-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Everyone in Gloucester has a story about the Regal']]></title><description><![CDATA[Memories of Saturday morning films, the Fab Four, and Star Wars have been shared.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/everyone-in-gloucester-has-a-story-about-the-regal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/everyone-in-gloucester-has-a-story-about-the-regal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russell and Earl among starters as Prem returns - team news from every game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's Finn Russell, England internationals Ben Spencer, Ben Earl, Marcus Smith and Wales' Tomos Williams all start for their Prem clubs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/russell-and-earl-among-starters-as-prem-returns-team-news-from-every-game/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/russell-and-earl-among-starters-as-prem-returns-team-news-from-every-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russell and Daly among starters as Prem returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland's Finn Russell, England internationals Ben Spencer, Ben Earl, Marcus Smith and Wales' Tomos Williams all start for their Prem clubs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/russell-and-daly-among-starters-as-prem-returns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/russell-and-daly-among-starters-as-prem-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spending Gloucester monopoly money]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heather tries to spend Gloucester monopoly money across the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/spending-gloucester-monopoly-money/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/spending-gloucester-monopoly-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worcester sign Gloucester forward Bokenham on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Worcester Warriors sign Gloucester lock Hugh Bokenham on a short-term loan deal as the club try to secure a home semi-final in the Champ play-offs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/worcester-sign-gloucester-forward-bokenham-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/worcester-sign-gloucester-forward-bokenham-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Absolutely buzzing' town voted best in south-west]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cotswold town hosts a variety of events "by the community, for the community".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/absolutely-buzzing-town-voted-best-in-south-west/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/absolutely-buzzing-town-voted-best-in-south-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Girl secures cash needed for school zebra crossing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schoolgirl's two year campaign will see a crossing installed in Leckhampton by September.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/girl-secures-cash-needed-for-school-zebra-crossing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/girl-secures-cash-needed-for-school-zebra-crossing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are UK military bases being used in Iran conflict?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Prime Minister says the US can use British military bases for "limited defensive purpose".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/why-are-uk-military-bases-being-used-in-iran-conflict/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/why-are-uk-military-bases-being-used-in-iran-conflict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['US bombers make my house shake']]></title><description><![CDATA[RAF Fairford 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/us-bombers-make-my-house-shake/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/us-bombers-make-my-house-shake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why popular cafe in Yate has suddenly closed - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why popular cafe in Yate has suddenly closed&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/why-popular-cafe-in-yate-has-suddenly-closed-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/why-popular-cafe-in-yate-has-suddenly-closed-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Desolate' space lit up to help women feel safer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The lighting has been organised by a local youth group and will be unveiled later.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/desolate-space-lit-up-to-help-women-feel-safer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/desolate-space-lit-up-to-help-women-feel-safer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forensic water used to tackle rise in shoplifting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Businesses in Gloucestercity centre are being given SmartWater to help trace stolen goods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/forensic-water-used-to-tackle-rise-in-shoplifting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/forensic-water-used-to-tackle-rise-in-shoplifting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frustration as local dump missed off waste action plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government says it will step in to clean up some of the biggest illegal rubbish tips in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/frustration-as-local-dump-missed-off-waste-action-plan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/frustration-as-local-dump-missed-off-waste-action-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucestershire Round Off South-African Pre-Season Tour in Style - Gloucestershire Cricket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire Round Off South-African Pre-Season Tour in Style&nbsp;&nbsp;Gloucestershire Cricket]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucestershire-round-off-south-african-pre-season-tour-in-style-gloucestershire-cricket/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucestershire-round-off-south-african-pre-season-tour-in-style-gloucestershire-cricket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man who told ex to clean-up blood during attack jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeremiah Joshua Smith attacked two women in Gloucester in July 2025, leaving one with a fractured spine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-who-told-ex-to-clean-up-blood-during-attack-jailed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-who-told-ex-to-clean-up-blood-during-attack-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rail delays expected after bus crashes into bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The coach company involved apologises and says it will be investigating the cause of the incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/rail-delays-expected-after-bus-crashes-into-bridge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/rail-delays-expected-after-bus-crashes-into-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RSPCA 'deeply saddened' after horse found dead on South Gloucestershire street - Bristol Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSPCA 'deeply saddened' after horse found dead on South Gloucestershire street&nbsp;&nbsp;Bristol Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/rspca-deeply-saddened-after-horse-found-dead-on-south-gloucestershire-street-bristol-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/rspca-deeply-saddened-after-horse-found-dead-on-south-gloucestershire-street-bristol-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saints and Bath lead race for top four as Prem returns]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport takes a look at how things stand in Prem rugby as the league returns after an eight-week break with Northampton top of the table and six teams in play-off contention.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/saints-and-bath-lead-race-for-top-four-as-prem-returns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/saints-and-bath-lead-race-for-top-four-as-prem-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County hopes to benefit from Bristol's prosperity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire County Council is weighing up a move to join the West of England Combined Authority.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/county-hopes-to-benefit-from-bristols-prosperity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/county-hopes-to-benefit-from-bristols-prosperity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New town plans labelled a 'horror story']]></title><description><![CDATA[A resident in bordering Worcestershire says the new town is "planning madness".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-town-plans-labelled-a-horror-story/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-town-plans-labelled-a-horror-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England delivered fan-friendly style - Atkinson]]></title><description><![CDATA[England centre Seb Atkinson hopes his games for England during the Six Nations were the start of his international journey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/england-delivered-fan-friendly-style-atkinson/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/england-delivered-fan-friendly-style-atkinson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mum seeks new inquest into online challenge death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ellen Roome said she is "hopeful" she will get answers, with Jools' digital data to be analysed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mum-seeks-new-inquest-into-online-challenge-death/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mum-seeks-new-inquest-into-online-challenge-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long delays caused by lorry fire on M5]]></title><description><![CDATA[The southbound carriageway was closed as fire crews worked to extinguish the blaze.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/long-delays-caused-by-lorry-fire-on-m5/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/long-delays-caused-by-lorry-fire-on-m5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire lottery winner has just weeks left to claim life-changing prize - Yahoo News UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire lottery winner has just weeks left to claim life-changing prize&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo News UK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-lottery-winner-has-just-weeks-left-to-claim-life-changing-prize-yahoo-news-uk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-lottery-winner-has-just-weeks-left-to-claim-life-changing-prize-yahoo-news-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire lottery winner has just weeks left to claim life-changing prize - Bristol Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire lottery winner has just weeks left to claim life-changing prize&nbsp;&nbsp;Bristol Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-lottery-winner-has-just-weeks-left-to-claim-life-changing-prize-bristol-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-lottery-winner-has-just-weeks-left-to-claim-life-changing-prize-bristol-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Horse found dead along South Gloucestershire road - Yahoo News UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Horse found dead along South Gloucestershire road&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo News UK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/horse-found-dead-along-south-gloucestershire-road-yahoo-news-uk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/horse-found-dead-along-south-gloucestershire-road-yahoo-news-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Horse found dead along South Gloucestershire road - Bristol Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Horse found dead along South Gloucestershire road&nbsp;&nbsp;Bristol Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/horse-found-dead-along-south-gloucestershire-road-bristol-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/horse-found-dead-along-south-gloucestershire-road-bristol-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Horse found dead along busy road - Bristol Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Horse found dead along busy road&nbsp;&nbsp;Bristol Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/horse-found-dead-along-busy-road-bristol-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/horse-found-dead-along-busy-road-bristol-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucester winger Thorley signs new contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester wing Ollie Thorley signs an extended deal with the club to stay beyond the end of this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-winger-thorley-signs-new-contract/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-winger-thorley-signs-new-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested 35 years after woman raped and kidnapped]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say the man has been arrested on suspicion of a number of violent sexual offences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-arrested-35-years-after-woman-raped-and-kidnapped/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-arrested-35-years-after-woman-raped-and-kidnapped/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mental health staff accept pay offer to end strikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Workers will get a one-off payment but no extra pay rise after the months-long dispute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mental-health-staff-accept-pay-offer-to-end-strikes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mental-health-staff-accept-pay-offer-to-end-strikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Lucky to live' meningitis patient shares warning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ella Moulsdale knew almost nothing about meningitis when she fell sick at Bath Spa University.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/lucky-to-live-meningitis-patient-shares-warning/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/lucky-to-live-meningitis-patient-shares-warning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VR day trips for hospital patients 'reduce anxiety']]></title><description><![CDATA[Patients of all ages are given a virtual reality sessions to help them "escape" during treatment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/vr-day-trips-for-hospital-patients-reduce-anxiety/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/vr-day-trips-for-hospital-patients-reduce-anxiety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Chaos' as plane spotters descend on village]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents in Marston Meysey say they are facing an influx of people trying to see inside the base.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/chaos-as-plane-spotters-descend-on-village/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/chaos-as-plane-spotters-descend-on-village/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucester prop Knight extends contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester's England A prop Ciaran Knight extends his contract with the club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-prop-knight-extends-contract/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-prop-knight-extends-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baroness remembered as 'kind, caring person']]></title><description><![CDATA[The former university chancellor has died, aged 83.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/baroness-remembered-as-kind-caring-person/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/baroness-remembered-as-kind-caring-person/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver sentenced for causing death of motorcyclist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patrick Kirwin, 81, is banned from driving for 18 months following the death of Tony Stepp in 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/driver-sentenced-for-causing-death-of-motorcyclist/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/driver-sentenced-for-causing-death-of-motorcyclist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy, 14, due in court after suspected stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say there is no risk to the public following the incident in Cirencester on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/boy-14-due-in-court-after-suspected-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/boy-14-due-in-court-after-suspected-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire woman fined after rubbish dumped in car park - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire woman fined after rubbish dumped in car park&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-woman-fined-after-rubbish-dumped-in-car-park-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-woman-fined-after-rubbish-dumped-in-car-park-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roads closed and screens put up around RAF base]]></title><description><![CDATA[The base has been used to launch defensive US military strikes on Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/roads-closed-and-screens-put-up-around-raf-base/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/roads-closed-and-screens-put-up-around-raf-base/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Williams impresses for Gloucestershire on South Africa tour - Gloucestershire Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Will Williams impresses for Gloucestershire on South Africa tour&nbsp;&nbsp;Gloucestershire Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/will-williams-impresses-for-gloucestershire-on-south-africa-tour-gloucestershire-live/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/will-williams-impresses-for-gloucestershire-on-south-africa-tour-gloucestershire-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concern as sewage pumped into river for six weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sewage treatment plant near Cirencester discharged untreated waste into a brook for over a month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/concern-as-sewage-pumped-into-river-for-six-weeks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/concern-as-sewage-pumped-into-river-for-six-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Towns and villages to get new road speed limits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Safety measures, including 20mph limits, are expected to be introduced in the spring and summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/towns-and-villages-to-get-new-road-speed-limits/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/towns-and-villages-to-get-new-road-speed-limits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New RHS Badminton Flower Show to debut this summer - Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard]]></title><description><![CDATA[New RHS Badminton Flower Show to debut this summer&nbsp;&nbsp;Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-rhs-badminton-flower-show-to-debut-this-summer-wilts-and-gloucestershire-standard/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-rhs-badminton-flower-show-to-debut-this-summer-wilts-and-gloucestershire-standard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New RHS Badminton Flower Show to debut this summer - Stroud News and Journal]]></title><description><![CDATA[New RHS Badminton Flower Show to debut this summer&nbsp;&nbsp;Stroud News and Journal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-rhs-badminton-flower-show-to-debut-this-summer-stroud-news-and-journal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-rhs-badminton-flower-show-to-debut-this-summer-stroud-news-and-journal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School strikes paused as new rules introduced]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 50 members of staff walked out on 4 February over concerns of abusive behaviour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/school-strikes-paused-as-new-rules-introduced/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/school-strikes-paused-as-new-rules-introduced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy, 14, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[The boy is in custody after two people, including a teenage girl, sustained injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/boy-14-arrested-on-suspicion-of-attempted-murder/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/boy-14-arrested-on-suspicion-of-attempted-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stretch of M4 partially closed after crash during rush hour - Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stretch of M4 partially closed after crash during rush hour&nbsp;&nbsp;Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/stretch-of-m4-partially-closed-after-crash-during-rush-hour-wilts-and-gloucestershire-standard/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/stretch-of-m4-partially-closed-after-crash-during-rush-hour-wilts-and-gloucestershire-standard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tour de force: Crowds turn out for daffodil display]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Gloucestershire village welcomes visitors to admire the rolling fields of gold in the sunshine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/tour-de-force-crowds-turn-out-for-daffodil-display/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 20:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/tour-de-force-crowds-turn-out-for-daffodil-display/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Matthews hat-trick puts Gloucester-Hartpury back on top]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Matthews grabs a hat-trick as defending champions Gloucester-Hartpury come from behind to beat Saracens for a bonus point win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/matthews-hat-trick-puts-gloucester-hartpury-back-on-top/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/matthews-hat-trick-puts-gloucester-hartpury-back-on-top/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catapults used to harm pigeons in social media trend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaigners say a "lethal" loophole means there are few restrictions on the sale of catapults.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/catapults-used-to-harm-pigeons-in-social-media-trend/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/catapults-used-to-harm-pigeons-in-social-media-trend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: Cheltenham cheers and rugby delight]]></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-cheltenham-cheers-and-rugby-delight/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 08:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-cheltenham-cheers-and-rugby-delight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the frame: The last day of Cheltenham Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The stands were packed for one of the most anticipated days in the racing calendar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-the-frame-the-last-day-of-cheltenham-festival/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 16:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-the-frame-the-last-day-of-cheltenham-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weight-loss jab 'defining moment' after yo-yo diet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Claire Unwin, 47, said the benefits of taking weight loss injections outweighed minor side-effects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/weight-loss-jab-defining-moment-after-yo-yo-diet/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/weight-loss-jab-defining-moment-after-yo-yo-diet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Crouch serves racegoers' and 'girl's gift to dogs']]></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/crouch-serves-racegoers-and-girls-gift-to-dogs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/crouch-serves-racegoers-and-girls-gift-to-dogs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update on families who 'struggle' with three-weekly black bins in South Glos - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Update on families who 'struggle' with three-weekly black bins in South Glos&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/update-on-families-who-struggle-with-three-weekly-black-bins-in-south-glos-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 06:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/update-on-families-who-struggle-with-three-weekly-black-bins-in-south-glos-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver who killed teenage motorcyclist after nine pints is jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyler Durn, 18, was fatally hit by a van on his way home after seeing his young daughter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/driver-who-killed-teenage-motorcyclist-after-nine-pints-is-jailed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/driver-who-killed-teenage-motorcyclist-after-nine-pints-is-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two more horses die on final day of Cheltenham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Envoi Allen and Saint Le Fort both died on Friday on the last day of Cheltenham Festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/two-more-horses-die-on-final-day-of-cheltenham/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/two-more-horses-die-on-final-day-of-cheltenham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gaelic Warrior wins Cheltenham Gold Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gaelic Warrior wins the Cheltenham Gold Cup in supreme fashion as Harry Redknapp-owned Jukebox Man finishes eighth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gaelic-warrior-wins-cheltenham-gold-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gaelic-warrior-wins-cheltenham-gold-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cash, drugs and weapons seized in police raids]]></title><description><![CDATA[West police forces crack down on what one senior officer calls "abhorrent" crimes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cash-drugs-and-weapons-seized-in-police-raids/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cash-drugs-and-weapons-seized-in-police-raids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Penguins pay visit to Gloucestershire care home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Humboldt penguins Pringle and Widget visit residents at The Lakes Care Centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/penguins-pay-visit-to-gloucestershire-care-home/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/penguins-pay-visit-to-gloucestershire-care-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Ukraine's war-torn wheatfields be cleansed?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers take 8,000 soil samples from battlefields to see if it is safe to grow crops.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/can-ukraines-war-torn-wheatfields-be-cleansed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/can-ukraines-war-torn-wheatfields-be-cleansed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mullins in Cheltenham complaint after Fact To File withdrawn]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of racing's most successful trainers has threatened not to bring horses to Cheltenham Festival in future over concerns about the quality of the ground.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mullins-in-cheltenham-complaint-after-fact-to-file-withdrawn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mullins-in-cheltenham-complaint-after-fact-to-file-withdrawn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airport sale collapses after months of negotiations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council leaders said the terms of the sale had "moved significantly away from the original bid".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/airport-sale-collapses-after-months-of-negotiations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/airport-sale-collapses-after-months-of-negotiations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[De Boinville &amp; Queally shake hands after 'racial slurs' accusation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jockeys Nico de Boinville and Declan Queally shake hands after Englishman De Boinville is accused of aiming "racial slurs" at Ireland's Queally during the Cheltenham Festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/de-boinville-amp-queally-shake-hands-after-racial-slurs-accusation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/de-boinville-amp-queally-shake-hands-after-racial-slurs-accusation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patchway woman fined following South Gloucestershire fly-tip - South Gloucestershire Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patchway woman fined following South Gloucestershire fly-tip&nbsp;&nbsp;South Gloucestershire Council]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/patchway-woman-fined-following-south-gloucestershire-fly-tip-south-gloucestershire-council/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/patchway-woman-fined-following-south-gloucestershire-fly-tip-south-gloucestershire-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother is jailed for enslaving woman for 25 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mandy Wixon, 56, forced the victim to clean her squalid home and subjected her to a miserable life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mother-is-jailed-for-enslaving-woman-for-25-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mother-is-jailed-for-enslaving-woman-for-25-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheltenham day three: Hold on to your hats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Windy conditions greet racegoers on St Patrick's Thursday at the world famous festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cheltenham-day-three-hold-on-to-your-hats/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cheltenham-day-three-hold-on-to-your-hats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire: Extra bin for people struggling with changes - BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire: Extra bin for people struggling with changes&nbsp;&nbsp;BBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-extra-bin-for-people-struggling-with-changes-bbc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-extra-bin-for-people-struggling-with-changes-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Dream come true' - Redknapp eyes Jukebox Man Gold Cup win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Redknapp got into horse racing as his grandmother's betting tipster - now he hopes to become a Cheltenham Gold Cup-winning owner with Jukebox Man.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/dream-come-true-redknapp-eyes-jukebox-man-gold-cup-win/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/dream-come-true-redknapp-eyes-jukebox-man-gold-cup-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search for 'Angel donor' to save historic lido]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 90 years of use, Stratford Park Lido in Stroud needs &pound;5m so it can be refurbished.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/search-for-angel-donor-to-save-historic-lido/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/search-for-angel-donor-to-save-historic-lido/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second horse dies at Cheltenham Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[HMS Seahorse was attended to by vets "immediately", but could not be saved, says the racecourse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/second-horse-dies-at-cheltenham-festival/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/second-horse-dies-at-cheltenham-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundred auction creates some of the highest-paid sportswomen in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[All-rounder Danielle Gibson, pace bowler Issy Wong and 18-year-old spinner Tilly Corteen-Coleman receive deals in excess of &pound;100,000 in the inaugural Hundred auction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hundred-auction-creates-some-of-the-highest-paid-sportswomen-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hundred-auction-creates-some-of-the-highest-paid-sportswomen-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ladies' Day brings out the fashion at Cheltenham]]></title><description><![CDATA[The second day of the festival once again brings the focus on fashion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/ladies-day-brings-out-the-fashion-at-cheltenham/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/ladies-day-brings-out-the-fashion-at-cheltenham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Longest-running NHS strike over as pay deal reached]]></title><description><![CDATA[Phlebotomists at Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General hospitals have been on strike for 350 days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/longest-running-nhs-strike-over-as-pay-deal-reached/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/longest-running-nhs-strike-over-as-pay-deal-reached/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest after serious crash in South Gloucestershire shuts roads - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest after serious crash in South Gloucestershire shuts roads&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/latest-after-serious-crash-in-south-gloucestershire-shuts-roads-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/latest-after-serious-crash-in-south-gloucestershire-shuts-roads-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late and crowded buses make pupils late for class]]></title><description><![CDATA[A petition from parents is calling for changes to buses between Gloucester and Cheltenham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/late-and-crowded-buses-make-pupils-late-for-class/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/late-and-crowded-buses-make-pupils-late-for-class/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare glimpse of historic bridge thanks to low tide]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Severn Railway Bridge &ndash; site of a tragic disaster in 1960 &ndash; has lain under silt for decades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/rare-glimpse-of-historic-bridge-thanks-to-low-tide/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/rare-glimpse-of-historic-bridge-thanks-to-low-tide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charity calls for festival 'boycott' as horse dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The eight-year old racehorse was euthanised after suffering a fatal injury during a race.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/charity-calls-for-festival-boycott-as-horse-dies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/charity-calls-for-festival-boycott-as-horse-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Brits travelling in their thousands to 'Costa del Cheltenham']]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of Britons have travelled to the Costa Blanca to enjoy Cheltenham Festival, the pinnacle event of the jump-racing calendar, from a distance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-brits-travelling-in-their-thousands-to-costa-del-cheltenham/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-brits-travelling-in-their-thousands-to-costa-del-cheltenham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trespasser causes major rail delays for racegoers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many services were affected, including between London Paddington and Cheltenham Spa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/trespasser-causes-major-rail-delays-for-racegoers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/trespasser-causes-major-rail-delays-for-racegoers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US military prepare explosive ordnance at UK air base]]></title><description><![CDATA[US military personnel spotted preparing explosive ordnance at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/us-military-prepare-explosive-ordnance-at-uk-air-base/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/us-military-prepare-explosive-ordnance-at-uk-air-base/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans to transform South Glos club amid drugs and anti-social behaviour fears - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans to transform South Glos club amid drugs and anti-social behaviour fears&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/plans-to-transform-south-glos-club-amid-drugs-and-anti-social-behaviour-fears-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/plans-to-transform-south-glos-club-amid-drugs-and-anti-social-behaviour-fears-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucester sign Ospreys centre Cokanasiga]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester sign centre Phil Cokanasiga from Ospreys for the 2026-27 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-sign-ospreys-centre-cokanasiga/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-sign-ospreys-centre-cokanasiga/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Report on biodiversity in South Gloucestershire shows council and communities working together to protect and enhance local nature and wildlife - South Gloucestershire Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[Report on biodiversity in South Gloucestershire shows council and communities working together to protect and enhance local nature and wildlife&nbsp;&nbsp;South Gloucestershire Council]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/report-on-biodiversity-in-south-gloucestershire-shows-council-and-communities-working-together-to-protect-and-enhance-local-nature-and-wildlife-south-gloucestershire-council/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/report-on-biodiversity-in-south-gloucestershire-shows-council-and-communities-working-together-to-protect-and-enhance-local-nature-and-wildlife-south-gloucestershire-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mum 'frustrated' as social media ban rejected]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bereaved mother said she is "determined" to change the law.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mum-frustrated-as-social-media-ban-rejected/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mum-frustrated-as-social-media-ban-rejected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Free 'pitstop parking' could help ease congestion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 20&#8209;minute session could ease parking problems on the busy street nearby, councillors say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/free-pitstop-parking-could-help-ease-congestion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/free-pitstop-parking-could-help-ease-congestion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local food a clear favourite at Cheltenham Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organisers of the world-famous race meeting are increasingly championing local producers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/local-food-a-clear-favourite-at-cheltenham-festival/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/local-food-a-clear-favourite-at-cheltenham-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Striking staff at textiles firm secure 6% pay rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 50 staff members from WSP Textiles took part in the strike action to demand fairer pay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/striking-staff-at-textiles-firm-secure-6-pay-rise/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/striking-staff-at-textiles-firm-secure-6-pay-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Everything was groundbreaking' - Fortescue-Thomas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gillian Fortescue-Thomas remembers the 1976 Cheltenham Festival where she became the first female rider to complete a race.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/everything-was-groundbreaking-fortescue-thomas/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/everything-was-groundbreaking-fortescue-thomas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B-52s arrive at UK air base amid conflict with Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[The military bombers are capable of launching missiles more than 1,500 miles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/b-52s-arrive-at-uk-air-base-amid-conflict-with-iran/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/b-52s-arrive-at-uk-air-base-amid-conflict-with-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investigation into fire at family-run restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family that runs the restaurant in Lydney says it will be closed until further notice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/investigation-into-fire-at-family-run-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/investigation-into-fire-at-family-run-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golden Ace chasing more Cheltenham glory for Scott]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trainer Jeremy Scott believes Golden Ace can successfully defend her Champion Hurdle title at the Cheltenham Festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/golden-ace-chasing-more-cheltenham-glory-for-scott/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/golden-ace-chasing-more-cheltenham-glory-for-scott/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discover the hardest South Gloucestershire secondary schools to get into for 2026/27 - see full list - BristolWorld]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover the hardest South Gloucestershire secondary schools to get into for 2026/27 - see full list&nbsp;&nbsp;BristolWorld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/discover-the-hardest-south-gloucestershire-secondary-schools-to-get-into-for-202627-see-full-list-bristolworld/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/discover-the-hardest-south-gloucestershire-secondary-schools-to-get-into-for-202627-see-full-list-bristolworld/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discover the hardest South Gloucestershire secondary schools to get into for 2026/27 - BristolWorld]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover the hardest South Gloucestershire secondary schools to get into for 2026/27&nbsp;&nbsp;BristolWorld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/discover-the-hardest-south-gloucestershire-secondary-schools-to-get-into-for-202627-bristolworld/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/discover-the-hardest-south-gloucestershire-secondary-schools-to-get-into-for-202627-bristolworld/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Crippling three-year wait for court has caused PTSD']]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman from Gloucestershire has been waiting almost three years to give evidence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/crippling-three-year-wait-for-court-has-caused-ptsd/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/crippling-three-year-wait-for-court-has-caused-ptsd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mum's warning after RSV left son with brain damage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Laine Lewis is urging pregnant women to get vaccinated against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mums-warning-after-rsv-left-son-with-brain-damage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mums-warning-after-rsv-left-son-with-brain-damage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Explore 20 South Glos restaurants which received a new hygiene rating in February - BristolWorld]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore 20 South Glos restaurants which received a new hygiene rating in February&nbsp;&nbsp;BristolWorld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/explore-20-south-glos-restaurants-which-received-a-new-hygiene-rating-in-february-bristolworld/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/explore-20-south-glos-restaurants-which-received-a-new-hygiene-rating-in-february-bristolworld/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of trees planted after ash dieback losses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volunteers have been given 1,200 saplings including hawthorn, blackthorn, elder and hazel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hundreds-of-trees-planted-after-ash-dieback-losses/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hundreds-of-trees-planted-after-ash-dieback-losses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prison expansion approved despite concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plans will see space for 120 more prisoners added.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/prison-expansion-approved-despite-concerns/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 13:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/prison-expansion-approved-despite-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drones and AI used to help farmers tackle weeds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers at the University of Cirencester say it may help the environment and save money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/drones-and-ai-used-to-help-farmers-tackle-weeds/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/drones-and-ai-used-to-help-farmers-tackle-weeds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: 'Supercars meet' and 'kindness video']]></title><description><![CDATA[Our weekly round-up of photographs from across the West.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-supercars-meet-and-kindness-video/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-supercars-meet-and-kindness-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Businesses concerned about silt at historic docks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canal and River Trust says it has invested &pound;2.8m on dredging at Gloucester Docks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/businesses-concerned-about-silt-at-historic-docks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 17:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/businesses-concerned-about-silt-at-historic-docks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anti-war protest at RAF base being used by US]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several US bombers have now landed at the airbase in order to launch strikes at Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/anti-war-protest-at-raf-base-being-used-by-us/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/anti-war-protest-at-raf-base-being-used-by-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police helicopter above South Gloucestershire in search for 'unknown offenders' - Bristol Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police helicopter above South Gloucestershire in search for 'unknown offenders'&nbsp;&nbsp;Bristol Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/police-helicopter-above-south-gloucestershire-in-search-for-unknown-offenders-bristol-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/police-helicopter-above-south-gloucestershire-in-search-for-unknown-offenders-bristol-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US lands bomber at UK air base after warning of surge in strikes on Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aircraft is the fastest bomber in the US Air Force and is piloted by a crew of four.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/us-lands-bomber-at-uk-air-base-after-warning-of-surge-in-strikes-on-iran/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 08:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/us-lands-bomber-at-uk-air-base-after-warning-of-surge-in-strikes-on-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weight-loss rugby club 'fantastic' for mental health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Graeme Adams, 62, said the Cheltenham club had provided a fun and supportive way to shift pounds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/weight-loss-rugby-club-fantastic-for-mental-health/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 08:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/weight-loss-rugby-club-fantastic-for-mental-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucester-Hartpury beat Chiefs to regain top spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester-Hartpury return to the top of the Premiership Women's Rugby table with an emphatic 38-20 win over Exeter Chiefs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-hartpury-beat-chiefs-to-regain-top-spot/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 01:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-hartpury-beat-chiefs-to-regain-top-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huge US bomber lands at UK air base]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aircraft is the fastest bomber in the US Air Force and is piloted by a crew of four.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/huge-us-bomber-lands-at-uk-air-base/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 23:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/huge-us-bomber-lands-at-uk-air-base/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucester have to 'modify' attacking style - Boyd]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester's new technical director Chris Boyd warns that coaches will have to 'modify' their attacking style to suit the players they have.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-have-to-modify-attacking-style-boyd/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 19:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-have-to-modify-attacking-style-boyd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rovers sign former Macclesfield forward Mellor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forest Green Rovers boost their National League play-off hopes by signing Macclesfield forward D'Mani Mellor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/rovers-sign-former-macclesfield-forward-mellor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/rovers-sign-former-macclesfield-forward-mellor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 40k trees planted at major road project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ecology experts working for the construction company say a further 80,000 will also be planted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/more-than-40k-trees-planted-at-major-road-project/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/more-than-40k-trees-planted-at-major-road-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homeless people banned from sleeping outside store]]></title><description><![CDATA[People have been moved from outside of the empty store after reports of anti-social behaviour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/homeless-people-banned-from-sleeping-outside-store/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/homeless-people-banned-from-sleeping-outside-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['War breaks my heart but we want our country back']]></title><description><![CDATA[Iranians living in the West say they hope the current conflict leads to change, but are also afraid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/war-breaks-my-heart-but-we-want-our-country-back/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/war-breaks-my-heart-but-we-want-our-country-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police chief's misconduct notice dropped]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chief Constable Rod Hansen has been cleared of one of the two misconduct cases against him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/police-chiefs-misconduct-notice-dropped/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/police-chiefs-misconduct-notice-dropped/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christmas lights still up as warmest day forecast]]></title><description><![CDATA[One councillor has suggested keeping the lights up if it is going to cost too much to take them down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/christmas-lights-still-up-as-warmest-day-forecast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/christmas-lights-still-up-as-warmest-day-forecast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patients spared journeys to hospital with app]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patients with rheumatoid arthritis are being spared long and unnecessary journeys to hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/patients-spared-journeys-to-hospital-with-app/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/patients-spared-journeys-to-hospital-with-app/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged with causing cyclist's death in crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neil Routley, 56, died at the scene of the crash in South Gloucestershire in June 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-charged-with-causing-cyclists-death-in-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-charged-with-causing-cyclists-death-in-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why black bins to be collected once every three weeks in South Gloucestershire - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why black bins to be collected once every three weeks in South Gloucestershire&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/why-black-bins-to-be-collected-once-every-three-weeks-in-south-gloucestershire-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/why-black-bins-to-be-collected-once-every-three-weeks-in-south-gloucestershire-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man named and charged after death of cyclist in South Gloucestershire - Bristol Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Man named and charged after death of cyclist in South Gloucestershire&nbsp;&nbsp;Bristol Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-named-and-charged-after-death-of-cyclist-in-south-gloucestershire-bristol-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-named-and-charged-after-death-of-cyclist-in-south-gloucestershire-bristol-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schools celebrate World Book Day in costume]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annual event aims to "encourage a lifelong love of reading" among children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/schools-celebrate-world-book-day-in-costume/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/schools-celebrate-world-book-day-in-costume/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forest Green defender Buyabu delivers own baby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forest Green Rovers defender Jili Buyabu is back to help his side's promotion push... just two days after delivering his own baby.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/forest-green-defender-buyabu-delivers-own-baby/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/forest-green-defender-buyabu-delivers-own-baby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildlife park welcomes three new Humboldt penguins]]></title><description><![CDATA[The South American species is part of a conservation programme at the wildlife park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/wildlife-park-welcomes-three-new-humboldt-penguins/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/wildlife-park-welcomes-three-new-humboldt-penguins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We were sexually abused by our driving instructor']]></title><description><![CDATA[Two women want tighter regulations after being sexually assaulted by their driving instructor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/we-were-sexually-abused-by-our-driving-instructor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/we-were-sexually-abused-by-our-driving-instructor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Girl hopes to raise final funds for zebra crossing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amalie hopes to raise the final &pound;7,000 needed for the crossing outside a school in Leckhampton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/girl-hopes-to-raise-final-funds-for-zebra-crossing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/girl-hopes-to-raise-final-funds-for-zebra-crossing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Author savours hit book's new life as a musical]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rachel Joyce's The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry is on stage in the West End until 18 April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/author-savours-hit-books-new-life-as-a-musical/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 07:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/author-savours-hit-books-new-life-as-a-musical/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Views sought ahead of rogue landlord crackdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester City Council wants to tackle a rise in unregulated houses in multiple occupation (HMOs).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/views-sought-ahead-of-rogue-landlord-crackdown/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 20:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/views-sought-ahead-of-rogue-landlord-crackdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major changes to recycling centres in South Gloucestershire 'a success' - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major changes to recycling centres in South Gloucestershire 'a success'&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/major-changes-to-recycling-centres-in-south-gloucestershire-a-success-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/major-changes-to-recycling-centres-in-south-gloucestershire-a-success-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Versatile Barton signs new deal at Gloucester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Versatile Gloucester back George Barton signs a contract extension with the Prem club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/versatile-barton-signs-new-deal-at-gloucester/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/versatile-barton-signs-new-deal-at-gloucester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I am not sure we could run our farm without AI']]></title><description><![CDATA[A Gloucestershire farmer says he uses artificial intelligence to monitor the behaviour of his cows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/i-am-not-sure-we-could-run-our-farm-without-ai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/i-am-not-sure-we-could-run-our-farm-without-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council finance department 'firefighting' for years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Local Government Association has criticised the running of Gloucester City Council's finance department.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/council-finance-department-firefighting-for-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/council-finance-department-firefighting-for-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire householders will soon be able to ask Alexa if it's bin day - Bristol Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire householders will soon be able to ask Alexa if it's bin day&nbsp;&nbsp;Bristol Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-householders-will-soon-be-able-to-ask-alexa-if-its-bin-day-bristol-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-householders-will-soon-be-able-to-ask-alexa-if-its-bin-day-bristol-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire householders will soon be able to ask Alexa if it's bin day - Yahoo News UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire householders will soon be able to ask Alexa if it's bin day&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo News UK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-householders-will-soon-be-able-to-ask-alexa-if-its-bin-day-yahoo-news-uk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-householders-will-soon-be-able-to-ask-alexa-if-its-bin-day-yahoo-news-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Fin stole my fly-half spot!' &ndash; Atkinson on England's new 10-12 combo]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a new-look team Seb Atkinson and Fin Smith's teenage days in the Worcester academy could be key for England against Italy in Rome.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/fin-stole-my-fly-half-spot-ndash-atkinson-on-englands-new-10-12-combo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/fin-stole-my-fly-half-spot-ndash-atkinson-on-englands-new-10-12-combo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man banned from shops in Yate area after string of offences - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Man banned from shops in Yate area after string of offences&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-banned-from-shops-in-yate-area-after-string-of-offences-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-banned-from-shops-in-yate-area-after-string-of-offences-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kylie Minogue ancestor's execution pamphlet sold]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dinah Riddiford, 69, is believed to be the oldest woman ever hanged in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/kylie-minogue-ancestors-execution-pamphlet-sold/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/kylie-minogue-ancestors-execution-pamphlet-sold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lack of confidence airport sale will go through]]></title><description><![CDATA[Negotiations have been taking place since last summer, with deadlines missed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/lack-of-confidence-airport-sale-will-go-through/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/lack-of-confidence-airport-sale-will-go-through/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mission to save town's beloved 'Little Ed' clock]]></title><description><![CDATA[The group are selling handmade items to raise thousands for vital repairs to the local church clock.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mission-to-save-towns-beloved-little-ed-clock/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mission-to-save-towns-beloved-little-ed-clock/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young people share their struggle to work and learn]]></title><description><![CDATA[We spoke to the latest cohort of a course run by The King's Trust and Young Gloucestershire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/young-people-share-their-struggle-to-work-and-learn/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/young-people-share-their-struggle-to-work-and-learn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver killed in crash with motorbike]]></title><description><![CDATA[The victim was treated by paramedics at the scene but later succumbed to his injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/driver-killed-in-crash-with-motorbike/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/driver-killed-in-crash-with-motorbike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is RAF Fairford likely to be used in Iran conflict?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Prime Minister says the US can use British military bases for "limited defensive purpose".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/why-is-raf-fairford-likely-to-be-used-in-iran-conflict/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/why-is-raf-fairford-likely-to-be-used-in-iran-conflict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senior officer served gross misconduct notice]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC understands Gloucestershire Police's Assistant Chief Constable has been suspended.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/senior-officer-served-gross-misconduct-notice/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/senior-officer-served-gross-misconduct-notice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Last bank in South Gloucestershire town closes - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last bank in South Gloucestershire town closes&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/last-bank-in-south-gloucestershire-town-closes-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/last-bank-in-south-gloucestershire-town-closes-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US likely to use RAF Fairford for strikes on Iranian missile sites, BBC understands]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister says it remains the case that the UK will "not join offensive action now".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/us-likely-to-use-raf-fairford-for-strikes-on-iranian-missile-sites-bbc-understands/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/us-likely-to-use-raf-fairford-for-strikes-on-iranian-missile-sites-bbc-understands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boyd and Burgess join Gloucester's  leadership group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester Rugby add both Chris Boyd and Rob Burgess to the club's leadership group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/boyd-and-burgess-join-gloucesters-leadership-group/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/boyd-and-burgess-join-gloucesters-leadership-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closure at major South Gloucestershire route to last for months - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Closure at major South Gloucestershire route to last for months&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/closure-at-major-south-gloucestershire-route-to-last-for-months-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/closure-at-major-south-gloucestershire-route-to-last-for-months-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women connect over sustainable sewing project]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sewing workshop run by women is using surplus fabric to create new products.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/women-connect-over-sustainable-sewing-project/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/women-connect-over-sustainable-sewing-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning as key route closes overnight for revamp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorists are urged to take care driving through route as a temporary roundabout is being installed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/warning-as-key-route-closes-overnight-for-revamp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/warning-as-key-route-closes-overnight-for-revamp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawkins beats Lisowski to win first Welsh Open title]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dominant afternoon session set Barry Hawkins on the way to winning his first Welsh Open title, beating Jack Lisowski 9-5 in the final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hawkins-beats-lisowski-to-win-first-welsh-open-title/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hawkins-beats-lisowski-to-win-first-welsh-open-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attack suspected after man left with brain bleed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are appealing for information as an injured man cannot remember how he was hurt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/attack-suspected-after-man-left-with-brain-bleed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/attack-suspected-after-man-left-with-brain-bleed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upcycling project tackles 50 tonnes of textile waste]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emergence Restock hosts monthly repair caf&eacute;s to encourage people to restyle and rewear old clothes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/upcycling-project-tackles-50-tonnes-of-textile-waste/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 08:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/upcycling-project-tackles-50-tonnes-of-textile-waste/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: 'Pygmy goats' and 'restored Aston Martin']]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of the best photographs from across the West this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-pygmy-goats-and-restored-aston-martin/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 08:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-pygmy-goats-and-restored-aston-martin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lisowski beats 'god' Higgins to set up Hawkins final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jack Lisowski beats four-time world champion John Higgins 6-5 to set up a meeting with Barry Hawkins in the final of the Welsh Open in Llandudno.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/lisowski-beats-god-higgins-to-set-up-hawkins-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 23:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/lisowski-beats-god-higgins-to-set-up-hawkins-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prison could expand to help overcrowding crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ministry of Justice wants to create space for 120 extra prisoners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/prison-could-expand-to-help-overcrowding-crisis/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 20:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/prison-could-expand-to-help-overcrowding-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bath in Prem Cup semi-finals after Glos win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bath secure a thrilling bonus-point win over local rivals Gloucester to reach the Prem Cup semi-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bath-in-prem-cup-semi-finals-after-glos-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bath-in-prem-cup-semi-finals-after-glos-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire woman celebrated for helping 7,000 people - BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire woman celebrated for helping 7,000 people&nbsp;&nbsp;BBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-woman-celebrated-for-helping-7000-people-bbc/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-woman-celebrated-for-helping-7000-people-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West festivals release details of summer line-ups]]></title><description><![CDATA[We look at some of the festivals and live performances coming to the West this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/west-festivals-release-details-of-summer-line-ups/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/west-festivals-release-details-of-summer-line-ups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Paramedic boxing champion' and 'bionic arms']]></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/paramedic-boxing-champion-and-bionic-arms/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/paramedic-boxing-champion-and-bionic-arms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council tax hike approved for city and town]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cheltenham and Gloucester councils separately approved council tax hikes of 2.99% on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/council-tax-hike-approved-for-city-and-town/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/council-tax-hike-approved-for-city-and-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning to residents after 12 targeted break-ins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jewellery, antiques, silverware, handbags and cash were all stolen in the burglaries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/warning-to-residents-after-12-targeted-break-ins/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/warning-to-residents-after-12-targeted-break-ins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golf club bid to 'fix eyesore' parking problems]]></title><description><![CDATA[One councillor raised concerns that the narrow lane's verges are "mud piles" at a beauty spot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/golf-club-bid-to-fix-eyesore-parking-problems/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/golf-club-bid-to-fix-eyesore-parking-problems/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prem relegation scrapped from 2026-27 season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traditional promotion and relegation to and from the Prem will be scrapped from the 2026-27 season as landmark changes to the English game are voted through.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/prem-relegation-scrapped-from-2026-27-season/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/prem-relegation-scrapped-from-2026-27-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['School wars' trends warning in South Gloucestershire - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA['School wars' trends warning in South Gloucestershire&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/school-wars-trends-warning-in-south-gloucestershire-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/school-wars-trends-warning-in-south-gloucestershire-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uncertainty over proposed sale of airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opinions on what should happen to the airport are mixed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/uncertainty-over-proposed-sale-of-airport/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/uncertainty-over-proposed-sale-of-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All you need to know about the Cheltenham Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 250,000 people are expected to attend The Festival in 2026 over the four days of the event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-cheltenham-festival/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-cheltenham-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Dog ambassadors' to be deployed at beauty spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons are popular with dog walkers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/dog-ambassadors-to-be-deployed-at-beauty-spot/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/dog-ambassadors-to-be-deployed-at-beauty-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Co-working space opens in major city redevelopment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charities, entrepreneurs and long-standing businesses are using the new facility as a base.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/co-working-space-opens-in-major-city-redevelopment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/co-working-space-opens-in-major-city-redevelopment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RFU set to confirm radical revamp for English rugby]]></title><description><![CDATA[A radical new structure for English rugby is set to be rubber-stamped by the RFU, with the Prem separating from the rest of the pyramid, and promotion and relegation scrapped.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/rfu-set-to-confirm-radical-revamp-for-english-rugby/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/rfu-set-to-confirm-radical-revamp-for-english-rugby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recycling centre closure delayed for a second time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hempsted Household Recycling Centre in Gloucester is now due to close for improvements in August.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/recycling-centre-closure-delayed-for-a-second-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/recycling-centre-closure-delayed-for-a-second-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sensors added to major roads to spot flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sensors are being installed in gullies and will send warnings when water levels start to rise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/sensors-added-to-major-roads-to-spot-flooding/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/sensors-added-to-major-roads-to-spot-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Outstanding leader' named councillor of the year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jonathan Dryland, a parish councillor in Gloucestershire, scooped the top local government award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/outstanding-leader-named-councillor-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/outstanding-leader-named-councillor-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['My family could have died in pothole crash']]></title><description><![CDATA[The driver is now calling for urgent action to protect other motorists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/my-family-could-have-died-in-pothole-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/my-family-could-have-died-in-pothole-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 'special' Wales U20s captain leading from front]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester back-row forward Deian Gwynne is showing his talent with Wales in the Under-20s Six Nations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-special-wales-u20s-captain-leading-from-front/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-special-wales-u20s-captain-leading-from-front/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man, 40, dies at scene of two-vehicle crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The driver of a BMW sustained serious injuries in the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-40-dies-at-scene-of-two-vehicle-crash/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-40-dies-at-scene-of-two-vehicle-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rubbish investigators search fly-tips for clues]]></title><description><![CDATA[People who dump rubbish illegally have been warned they will be traced and prosecuted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/rubbish-investigators-search-fly-tips-for-clues/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/rubbish-investigators-search-fly-tips-for-clues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Century-old teddy sells for four times estimate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The straw-stuffed bear was spotted during an estate clearance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/century-old-teddy-sells-for-four-times-estimate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/century-old-teddy-sells-for-four-times-estimate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning as key route closed after serious crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The road has been shut in both directions while investigative work is carried out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/warning-as-key-route-closed-after-serious-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/warning-as-key-route-closed-after-serious-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Temporary use explored for port as development stalls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brimscombe Port was due to be turned into a 150 home canal-side development before it was dropped.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/temporary-use-explored-for-port-as-development-stalls/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/temporary-use-explored-for-port-as-development-stalls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire takeaway closes after 'many wonderful years' - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire takeaway closes after 'many wonderful years'&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-takeaway-closes-after-many-wonderful-years-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-takeaway-closes-after-many-wonderful-years-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents in four South Glos areas urged to look out for recycling changes - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents in four South Glos areas urged to look out for recycling changes&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/residents-in-four-south-glos-areas-urged-to-look-out-for-recycling-changes-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/residents-in-four-south-glos-areas-urged-to-look-out-for-recycling-changes-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBL death investigation dropped after suspect dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mum-of-five Alice Webb died in 2024 after becoming unwell following cosmetic treatment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bbl-death-investigation-dropped-after-suspect-dies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bbl-death-investigation-dropped-after-suspect-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parents 'frightened' over changes to SEND support]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities say the plans will not work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/parents-frightened-over-changes-to-send-support/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/parents-frightened-over-changes-to-send-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Struggling council gets £15.5m exceptional funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[The council will be allowed to borrow or sell assets in order to balance its budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/struggling-council-gets-155m-exceptional-funding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/struggling-council-gets-155m-exceptional-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE PROPOSES NEW FEES FOR TAXI AND PRIVATE HIRE LICENCES - PHTM]]></title><description><![CDATA[SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE PROPOSES NEW FEES FOR TAXI AND PRIVATE HIRE LICENCES&nbsp;&nbsp;PHTM]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-proposes-new-fees-for-taxi-and-private-hire-licences-phtm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-proposes-new-fees-for-taxi-and-private-hire-licences-phtm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Striking staff say they feel unsafe and intimidated]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 50 members of staff at Tewkesbury Academy are on strike.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/striking-staff-say-they-feel-unsafe-and-intimidated/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/striking-staff-say-they-feel-unsafe-and-intimidated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Youth justice service 'requires improvement']]></title><description><![CDATA[Youth workers need to strengthen how they support victims in Gloucestershire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/youth-justice-service-requires-improvement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/youth-justice-service-requires-improvement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coach driver gets tattoo to celebrate favourite route]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keith Allen has followed the same route since the coronavirus pandemic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/coach-driver-gets-tattoo-to-celebrate-favourite-route/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/coach-driver-gets-tattoo-to-celebrate-favourite-route/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire sets new taxi licence fees - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire sets new taxi licence fees&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-sets-new-taxi-licence-fees-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-sets-new-taxi-licence-fees-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nominations open for 2026 Make a Difference Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nominations are being taken as the BBC celebrates unsung heroes in local communities across the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/nominations-open-for-2026-make-a-difference-awards/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/nominations-open-for-2026-make-a-difference-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opposition to 1am alcohol licence at South Gloucestershire venue - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opposition to 1am alcohol licence at South Gloucestershire venue&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/opposition-to-1am-alcohol-licence-at-south-gloucestershire-venue-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/opposition-to-1am-alcohol-licence-at-south-gloucestershire-venue-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New changes to recycling boxes in South Gloucestershire - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[New changes to recycling boxes in South Gloucestershire&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-changes-to-recycling-boxes-in-south-gloucestershire-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-changes-to-recycling-boxes-in-south-gloucestershire-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucester must maintain 'high level' - Trenholm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester back-row Will Trenholm calls on the squad to take their momentum into a pivotal final Prem Rugby Cup pool game against rivals Bath.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-must-maintain-high-level-trenholm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-must-maintain-high-level-trenholm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major update on e-scooters scheme in two South Gloucestershire towns - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major update on e-scooters scheme in two South Gloucestershire towns&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/major-update-on-e-scooters-scheme-in-two-south-gloucestershire-towns-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/major-update-on-e-scooters-scheme-in-two-south-gloucestershire-towns-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man loses battle over illegal farm flats]]></title><description><![CDATA[The flats breached planning laws because they were built on agricultural land without permission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-loses-battle-over-illegal-farm-flats/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-loses-battle-over-illegal-farm-flats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I've counted 150 potholes in 200 yards']]></title><description><![CDATA[A long spell of wet weather has led to an increase in potholes, sparking safety concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/ive-counted-150-potholes-in-200-yards/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/ive-counted-150-potholes-in-200-yards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixth arrest following serious incident near South West airport - Gloucestershire Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sixth arrest following serious incident near South West airport&nbsp;&nbsp;Gloucestershire Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/sixth-arrest-following-serious-incident-near-south-west-airport-gloucestershire-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 16:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/sixth-arrest-following-serious-incident-near-south-west-airport-gloucestershire-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Art studio unable to operate after pipe burst]]></title><description><![CDATA[The artistic director says the venue needs a solution to its "severe external water pressure".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/art-studio-unable-to-operate-after-pipe-burst/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/art-studio-unable-to-operate-after-pipe-burst/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attempted murder arrests after crash led to fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six men are in police custody following the incident on the A38 on Saturday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/attempted-murder-arrests-after-crash-led-to-fight/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 13:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/attempted-murder-arrests-after-crash-led-to-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[E-bike and e-scooter trial extended in South Gloucestershire towns - TheBusinessDesk.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[E-bike and e-scooter trial extended in South Gloucestershire towns&nbsp;&nbsp;TheBusinessDesk.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/e-bike-and-e-scooter-trial-extended-in-south-gloucestershire-towns-thebusinessdeskcom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/e-bike-and-e-scooter-trial-extended-in-south-gloucestershire-towns-thebusinessdeskcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two key elections heralding big changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everyone on the electoral register in Swindon and Cheltenham can vote at polling stations on 7 May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/two-key-elections-heralding-big-changes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 08:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/two-key-elections-heralding-big-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Pictures: City lights up and wild boar spotted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bristol's light festival is back and wild boars have been having fun in the mud in Gloucestershire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-city-lights-up-and-wild-boar-spotted/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 08:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-city-lights-up-and-wild-boar-spotted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kelly Holmes surprises people at town's Parkrun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Double Olympic gold medallist walks and jogs 5km course as she recovers from an injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/kelly-holmes-surprises-people-at-towns-parkrun/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/kelly-holmes-surprises-people-at-towns-parkrun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes to city 'legend' and tax row for van dwellers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A roundup 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/tributes-to-city-legend-and-tax-row-for-van-dwellers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/tributes-to-city-legend-and-tax-row-for-van-dwellers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big wins for Gloucester and Saints in Prem Rugby Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester and Northampton boost their chances of reaching the Prem Rugby Cup semi-finals with bonus-point wins that eliminate Sale and Newcastle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/big-wins-for-gloucester-and-saints-in-prem-rugby-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/big-wins-for-gloucester-and-saints-in-prem-rugby-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New bar with pizzeria to open at this spot in South Gloucestershire town - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[New bar with pizzeria to open at this spot in South Gloucestershire town&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-bar-with-pizzeria-to-open-at-this-spot-in-south-gloucestershire-town-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-bar-with-pizzeria-to-open-at-this-spot-in-south-gloucestershire-town-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jail's 'obsolete' fire system flagged before death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prisoner Clare Dupree, 48, died two days after a blaze in her cell caused by a vape.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/jails-obsolete-fire-system-flagged-before-death/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/jails-obsolete-fire-system-flagged-before-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sir Tom Jones to headline rugby stadium concerts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pop icon will return to the stadium on 28 June, nine years after his last appearance there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/sir-tom-jones-to-headline-rugby-stadium-concerts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/sir-tom-jones-to-headline-rugby-stadium-concerts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anger as village streets flooded with sewage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Villagers say newly built homes are putting pressure on the sewage network.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/anger-as-village-streets-flooded-with-sewage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/anger-as-village-streets-flooded-with-sewage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pensioner denies causing death by dangerous driving]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shelby Smith died in a crash while riding her motorbike in the Cotswolds on 31 July 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/pensioner-denies-causing-death-by-dangerous-driving/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/pensioner-denies-causing-death-by-dangerous-driving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Church suspends music director after teaching ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louis Stockton is barred from teaching over a relationship with a former pupil.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/church-suspends-music-director-after-teaching-ban/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/church-suspends-music-director-after-teaching-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council leader survives motion of no-confidence – by one vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Green Party's Adrian Birch clings on amid anger over where to build 13,000 homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/council-leader-survives-motion-of-no-confidence-by-one-vote/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/council-leader-survives-motion-of-no-confidence-by-one-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Relief as key route reopens after £1m repairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorists can once again use Charlton Kings' Hambrook Bridge in Cheltenham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/relief-as-key-route-reopens-after-1m-repairs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 07:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/relief-as-key-route-reopens-after-1m-repairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prisoner died after vape caused cell fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[An inquest has opened into the death of Clare Dupree, who died on 28 December 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/prisoner-died-after-vape-caused-cell-fire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/prisoner-died-after-vape-caused-cell-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents oppose 'absolute mad' plans for new town]]></title><description><![CDATA[The homes are proposed to be a part of a 13,000-home blueprint for the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/residents-oppose-absolute-mad-plans-for-new-town/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/residents-oppose-absolute-mad-plans-for-new-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK has not given US permission to use RAF bases for Iran strikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes as US President Donald Trump criticises Sir Keir Starmer's deal to hand over the Chagos Islands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/uk-has-not-given-us-permission-to-use-raf-bases-for-iran-strikes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/uk-has-not-given-us-permission-to-use-raf-bases-for-iran-strikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucester bring in Braley for cup game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unattached scrum-half Callum Braley set to return for Gloucester on Friday in the Prem Rugby Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-bring-in-braley-for-cup-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-bring-in-braley-for-cup-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council tax rise will fund introduction of 20mph zones]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire council tax to rise by 5% as new 20mph zones are introduced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/council-tax-rise-will-fund-introduction-of-20mph-zones/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/council-tax-rise-will-fund-introduction-of-20mph-zones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Westbury-on-Trym woman fined following South Gloucestershire fly-tip - South Gloucestershire Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[Westbury-on-Trym woman fined following South Gloucestershire fly-tip&nbsp;&nbsp;South Gloucestershire Council]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/westbury-on-trym-woman-fined-following-south-gloucestershire-fly-tip-south-gloucestershire-council/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/westbury-on-trym-woman-fined-following-south-gloucestershire-fly-tip-south-gloucestershire-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rainbow ball back in EFL anti-homophobia campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Puma's Rainbow ball will return to the English Football League as part of an on-going campaign against discrimination and homophobia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/rainbow-ball-back-in-efl-anti-homophobia-campaign/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/rainbow-ball-back-in-efl-anti-homophobia-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman learns to ice skate for 100-mile race]]></title><description><![CDATA[51-year-old Anya Eames is taking part in a four day race across Lake Khuvsgul for charity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/woman-learns-to-ice-skate-for-100-mile-race/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/woman-learns-to-ice-skate-for-100-mile-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apprentice with world champion racing ambition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Billy Pugh juggles his work in engineering with racing mountain bikes all over the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/apprentice-with-world-champion-racing-ambition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/apprentice-with-world-champion-racing-ambition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key road shut amid kitchen fire at industrial park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nine fire engines were sent to the scene to extinguish the blaze.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/key-road-shut-amid-kitchen-fire-at-industrial-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/key-road-shut-amid-kitchen-fire-at-industrial-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police warning to lorry drivers in South Gloucestershire - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police warning to lorry drivers in South Gloucestershire&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/police-warning-to-lorry-drivers-in-south-gloucestershire-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/police-warning-to-lorry-drivers-in-south-gloucestershire-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New outdoor project to help isolated young people]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project for young people offers weekly outdoor activities like stargazing and campfires.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-outdoor-project-to-help-isolated-young-people/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-outdoor-project-to-help-isolated-young-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pub's campaign to tackle rising costs goes national]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hands Off Our Pubs campaign has ballooned from 0 to 500 hospitality businesses in one month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/pubs-campaign-to-tackle-rising-costs-goes-national/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/pubs-campaign-to-tackle-rising-costs-goes-national/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Mexican standoff' over parking on unadopted estate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Poor layout, a lack of parking, and traffic issues are among the concerns raised by people living in Coopers Edge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mexican-standoff-over-parking-on-unadopted-estate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mexican-standoff-over-parking-on-unadopted-estate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teacher who lied about Cambridge degree banned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Regulatory panel says teacher's conduct fell "significantly short of the standards expected".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/teacher-who-lied-about-cambridge-degree-banned/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/teacher-who-lied-about-cambridge-degree-banned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Voice – on your local BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tell your local BBC team about the issues you would like to see them investigate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/your-voice-on-your-local-bbc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/your-voice-on-your-local-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A46: Road in South Gloucestershire closed after crash - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[A46: Road in South Gloucestershire closed after crash&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/a46-road-in-south-gloucestershire-closed-after-crash-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/a46-road-in-south-gloucestershire-closed-after-crash-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schoolgirl's zebra crossing campaign nears goal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amalie, 12, and her dad Paul got local authorities to agree to fund &pound;68,000 for the crossing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/schoolgirls-zebra-crossing-campaign-nears-goal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/schoolgirls-zebra-crossing-campaign-nears-goal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nature plan to support beavers, bats and dormice]]></title><description><![CDATA[A council launches a new environmental plan which features support for reintroducing beavers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/nature-plan-to-support-beavers-bats-and-dormice/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/nature-plan-to-support-beavers-bats-and-dormice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheltenham announce £325,000 loss for 2024-25]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cheltenham Town announce a loss of just over &pound;325,000 for the 2024/25 financial year, their first season following relegation from League One.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cheltenham-announce-325000-loss-for-2024-25/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cheltenham-announce-325000-loss-for-2024-25/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edith Bowman says stolen suitcase found empty]]></title><description><![CDATA[The radio DJ says she is"utterly devastated" at the loss of two "precious" rings inside.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/edith-bowman-says-stolen-suitcase-found-empty/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/edith-bowman-says-stolen-suitcase-found-empty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ban on docked tail dogs would be 'a real tragedy']]></title><description><![CDATA[There are fears that under the ban some rescue dogs from countries like Italy could be put down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/ban-on-docked-tail-dogs-would-be-a-real-tragedy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 07:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/ban-on-docked-tail-dogs-would-be-a-real-tragedy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Serious' concerns over plans for 3G football pitch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sport England says the expensive pitch poses risk to the local environment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/serious-concerns-over-plans-for-3g-football-pitch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 07:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/serious-concerns-over-plans-for-3g-football-pitch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government abandons plans to delay 30 council elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[All English elections will now go ahead as originally planned after Reform UK brought a legal challenge over the decision to delay some polls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/government-abandons-plans-to-delay-30-council-elections/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/government-abandons-plans-to-delay-30-council-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men come forward to pay £329 restaurant bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several men have come forward and settled their bill after leaving a restaurant without paying.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/men-come-forward-to-pay-329-restaurant-bill/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/men-come-forward-to-pay-329-restaurant-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire Council highlights action underway following new LGBTQ+ inclusion research - South Gloucestershire Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire Council highlights action underway following new LGBTQ+ inclusion research&nbsp;&nbsp;South Gloucestershire Council]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-council-highlights-action-underway-following-new-lgbtq-inclusion-research-south-gloucestershire-council/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-council-highlights-action-underway-following-new-lgbtq-inclusion-research-south-gloucestershire-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bereaved mum in tears as data campaign to become law]]></title><description><![CDATA[The data of deceased children will now be preserved by social media companies within five days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bereaved-mum-in-tears-as-data-campaign-to-become-law/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bereaved-mum-in-tears-as-data-campaign-to-become-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Team GB snowboarder 'proud' of Winter Olympics debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maisie Hill, from Cheltenham, competed in two snowboarding events at the Milan-Cortina Games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/team-gb-snowboarder-proud-of-winter-olympics-debut/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/team-gb-snowboarder-proud-of-winter-olympics-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homes approved despite flood and sewage concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eagle One Homes has been granted outline permission for the new homes in Willersey, Gloucestershire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/homes-approved-despite-flood-and-sewage-concerns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/homes-approved-despite-flood-and-sewage-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We will do battle with AI chatbots as we did with Grok, says Starmer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government's new plans will mean no online platform will get a "free pass" on children's safety on the internet, the prime minister says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/we-will-do-battle-with-ai-chatbots-as-we-did-with-grok-says-starmer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/we-will-do-battle-with-ai-chatbots-as-we-did-with-grok-says-starmer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coach ban in 'Venice of Cotswolds' could 'backfire']]></title><description><![CDATA[Businesses in Bourton-on-the-Water say extending restrictions on coaches will not reduce traffic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/coach-ban-in-venice-of-cotswolds-could-backfire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/coach-ban-in-venice-of-cotswolds-could-backfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucestershire council tax to rise by 5%]]></title><description><![CDATA[The seven councils in the county are considering hikes of between 2.99% and 4.99%.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucestershire-council-tax-to-rise-by-5/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucestershire-council-tax-to-rise-by-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discover 9 South Gloucestershire areas where the fewest crimes were reported in 2025, including Winterbourne - BristolWorld]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover 9 South Gloucestershire areas where the fewest crimes were reported in 2025, including Winterbourne&nbsp;&nbsp;BristolWorld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/discover-9-south-gloucestershire-areas-where-the-fewest-crimes-were-reported-in-2025-including-winterbourne-bristolworld/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/discover-9-south-gloucestershire-areas-where-the-fewest-crimes-were-reported-in-2025-including-winterbourne-bristolworld/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucester-Hartpury beat Quins for 10th PWR win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Table-toppers Gloucester-Hartpury maintain their 100% record in Premiership Women's Rugby with a 45-22 win at home to third-placed Harlequins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-hartpury-beat-quins-for-10th-pwr-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 18:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-hartpury-beat-quins-for-10th-pwr-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exeter thump Gloucester; Leicester and Bath win in Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campbell Ridl's hat-trick helps Exeter Chiefs thrash Gloucester 48-14 in the Prem Rugby Cup at Sandy Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/exeter-thump-gloucester-leicester-and-bath-win-in-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 18:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/exeter-thump-gloucester-leicester-and-bath-win-in-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bowman heartbroken after case with ashes goes missing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The radio DJ says her case went missing while she was travelling to Gloucestershire on a GWR train.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bowman-heartbroken-after-case-with-ashes-goes-missing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 16:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bowman-heartbroken-after-case-with-ashes-goes-missing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen who killed two in crash filmed herself speeding on Snapchat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taxi driver Octavian Codreanu and his passenger Moyra Whelan died in a four-vehicle pile-up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/teen-who-killed-two-in-crash-filmed-herself-speeding-on-snapchat/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 12:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/teen-who-killed-two-in-crash-filmed-herself-speeding-on-snapchat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Three months from cancer diagnosis to dying']]></title><description><![CDATA[Phil Brown, whose wife Anna died of pancreatic cancer, says the symptoms can be difficult to spot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/three-months-from-cancer-diagnosis-to-dying/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 08:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/three-months-from-cancer-diagnosis-to-dying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Baseball bat attack' and 'gorillas moving house']]></title><description><![CDATA[A roundup 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/baseball-bat-attack-and-gorillas-moving-house/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 08:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/baseball-bat-attack-and-gorillas-moving-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discover the 8 South Gloucestershire areas where the most crimes were reported in 2025, including Patchway - BristolWorld]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover the 8 South Gloucestershire areas where the most crimes were reported in 2025, including Patchway&nbsp;&nbsp;BristolWorld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/discover-the-8-south-gloucestershire-areas-where-the-most-crimes-were-reported-in-2025-including-patchway-bristolworld/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/discover-the-8-south-gloucestershire-areas-where-the-most-crimes-were-reported-in-2025-including-patchway-bristolworld/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forest Green sign winger Osude from Woking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forest Green Rovers sign winger Joshua Osude on a permanent deal from Woking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/forest-green-sign-winger-osude-from-woking/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/forest-green-sign-winger-osude-from-woking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver jailed after causing crash that killed two]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police found videos showing Liberty Mitchell would sometimes film Snapchat clips while driving.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/driver-jailed-after-causing-crash-that-killed-two/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/driver-jailed-after-causing-crash-that-killed-two/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A-road to close overnight for several weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The A417 between Gloucester and Cirencester will be shut on dates including 16 February to 13 March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/a-road-to-close-overnight-for-several-weeks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/a-road-to-close-overnight-for-several-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bid to ban coaches from 'Venice of the Cotswolds']]></title><description><![CDATA[Councillors are to ask the county council to be able to ban coaches from several streets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bid-to-ban-coaches-from-venice-of-the-cotswolds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bid-to-ban-coaches-from-venice-of-the-cotswolds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Century-old teddy bear goes up for auction]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bear, believed by experts to be a Steiff, could fetch hundreds of pounds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/century-old-teddy-bear-goes-up-for-auction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/century-old-teddy-bear-goes-up-for-auction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire Council to rise tax by 4.99% - AOL.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire Council to rise tax by 4.99%&nbsp;&nbsp;AOL.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-council-to-rise-tax-by-499-aolcom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 23:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-council-to-rise-tax-by-499-aolcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One-off diversion takes 30 minutes off train journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[MP calls for faster services after engineering works speed up one journey from London to Cheltenham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/one-off-diversion-takes-30-minutes-off-train-journey/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/one-off-diversion-takes-30-minutes-off-train-journey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire Council to rise tax by 4.99% - Yahoo]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire Council to rise tax by 4.99%&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-council-to-rise-tax-by-499-yahoo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-council-to-rise-tax-by-499-yahoo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire Council to rise tax by 4.99% - BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire Council to rise tax by 4.99%&nbsp;&nbsp;BBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-council-to-rise-tax-by-499-bbc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-council-to-rise-tax-by-499-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Men leave restaurant without paying £329 bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say the men each ordered a three-course meal on New Year's Eve but left without paying.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/men-leave-restaurant-without-paying-329-bill/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/men-leave-restaurant-without-paying-329-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council tax hike in South Gloucestershire approved to cover rising demand for services - Bristol Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council tax hike in South Gloucestershire approved to cover rising demand for services&nbsp;&nbsp;Bristol Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/council-tax-hike-in-south-gloucestershire-approved-to-cover-rising-demand-for-services-bristol-live/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/council-tax-hike-in-south-gloucestershire-approved-to-cover-rising-demand-for-services-bristol-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The South Gloucestershire village famous for many reasons - Great British Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[The South Gloucestershire village famous for many reasons&nbsp;&nbsp;Great British Life]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-south-gloucestershire-village-famous-for-many-reasons-great-british-life/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-south-gloucestershire-village-famous-for-many-reasons-great-british-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family pay tribute to 'loving father' after crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rudis Rafael Lara de Los Santos is being remembered by his family as "a generous person".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/family-pay-tribute-to-loving-father-after-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/family-pay-tribute-to-loving-father-after-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Mum might still be alive without Tui errors']]></title><description><![CDATA[Karen Pooley, 64, from Gloucestershire, died after falling ill at a five-star resort in Cape Verde.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mum-might-still-be-alive-without-tui-errors/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mum-might-still-be-alive-without-tui-errors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire Budget will support council priorities to improve people’s lives, support those in need and build better communities - South Gloucestershire Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire Budget will support council priorities to improve people&rsquo;s lives, support those in need and build better communities&nbsp;&nbsp;South Gloucestershire Council]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-budget-will-support-council-priorities-to-improve-peoples-lives-support-those-in-need-and-build-better-communities-south-gloucestershire-council/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-budget-will-support-council-priorities-to-improve-peoples-lives-support-those-in-need-and-build-better-communities-south-gloucestershire-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire Council to raise tax by 4.99% - BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire Council to raise tax by 4.99%&nbsp;&nbsp;BBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-council-to-raise-tax-by-499-bbc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-council-to-raise-tax-by-499-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supersized dump fire risk report kept from public]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oxfordshire fire and rescue service says releasing its waste site report could put safety at risk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/supersized-dump-fire-risk-report-kept-from-public/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/supersized-dump-fire-risk-report-kept-from-public/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safe space launched for young people to socialise]]></title><description><![CDATA[The caf&eacute;, supported by the police and local charities, is opening to reduce antisocial behaviour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/safe-space-launched-for-young-people-to-socialise/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 07:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/safe-space-launched-for-young-people-to-socialise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Badminton footpath to close for up to 11 weeks for event works - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Badminton footpath to close for up to 11 weeks for event works&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/badminton-footpath-to-close-for-up-to-11-weeks-for-event-works-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 06:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/badminton-footpath-to-close-for-up-to-11-weeks-for-event-works-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exhibition celebrates Britain's longest river]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is highlighting life along the River Severn, from its source in Wales to the Bristol Channel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/exhibition-celebrates-britains-longest-river/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/exhibition-celebrates-britains-longest-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-police officer jailed for raping sleeping woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Craig Winston, who worked for Gloucestershire Police, has been sentenced to 17 years in prison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/ex-police-officer-jailed-for-raping-sleeping-woman/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/ex-police-officer-jailed-for-raping-sleeping-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calls for 'independent' check of council finances]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester City Council says it has already had a "forensic" examination of its finances.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/calls-for-independent-check-of-council-finances/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/calls-for-independent-check-of-council-finances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Explore South Glos' 23 lowest-performing primary schools based on SAT scores - BristolWorld]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore South Glos' 23 lowest-performing primary schools based on SAT scores&nbsp;&nbsp;BristolWorld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/explore-south-glos-23-lowest-performing-primary-schools-based-on-sat-scores-bristolworld/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/explore-south-glos-23-lowest-performing-primary-schools-based-on-sat-scores-bristolworld/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire neighbourhood where you'll pay more council tax than anywhere else - Yahoo News UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire neighbourhood where you'll pay more council tax than anywhere else&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo News UK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-neighbourhood-where-youll-pay-more-council-tax-than-anywhere-else-yahoo-news-uk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-neighbourhood-where-youll-pay-more-council-tax-than-anywhere-else-yahoo-news-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire neighbourhood where you'll pay more council tax than anywhere else - Bristol Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire neighbourhood where you'll pay more council tax than anywhere else&nbsp;&nbsp;Bristol Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-neighbourhood-where-youll-pay-more-council-tax-than-anywhere-else-bristol-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-neighbourhood-where-youll-pay-more-council-tax-than-anywhere-else-bristol-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire Council Chair’s Community Award winners 2026 - South Gloucestershire Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire Council Chair&rsquo;s Community Award winners 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;South Gloucestershire Council]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-council-chairs-community-award-winners-2026-south-gloucestershire-council/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-council-chairs-community-award-winners-2026-south-gloucestershire-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Gloucester-Hartpury title winner Lake announces retirement at 35]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kerin Lake says it has been an honour to wear the Wales jersey and thanks friends and family for their support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/ex-gloucester-hartpury-title-winner-lake-announces-retirement-at-35/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/ex-gloucester-hartpury-title-winner-lake-announces-retirement-at-35/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fixing South Gloucestershire's potholes is how opposition Tories would spend your money - Bristol Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fixing South Gloucestershire's potholes is how opposition Tories would spend your money&nbsp;&nbsp;Bristol Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/fixing-south-gloucestershires-potholes-is-how-opposition-tories-would-spend-your-money-bristol-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/fixing-south-gloucestershires-potholes-is-how-opposition-tories-would-spend-your-money-bristol-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Refurbished CrossCountry Voyager train revealed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The upgraded train is the first to be brought into service as part of a &pound;75m investment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/refurbished-crosscountry-voyager-train-revealed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/refurbished-crosscountry-voyager-train-revealed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire neighbourhood with the highest council tax - Bristol Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire neighbourhood with the highest council tax&nbsp;&nbsp;Bristol Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-neighbourhood-with-the-highest-council-tax-bristol-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-neighbourhood-with-the-highest-council-tax-bristol-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Couple 'spent life savings' on puppy's vet bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stanley&rsquo;s owners encourage others to get insurance after paying &pound;5,600 for him to have surgery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/couple-spent-life-savings-on-puppys-vet-bill/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/couple-spent-life-savings-on-puppys-vet-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire takeaways &amp; pubs which received a new hygiene rating in January - BristolWorld]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire takeaways &amp; pubs which received a new hygiene rating in January&nbsp;&nbsp;BristolWorld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-takeaways-amp-pubs-which-received-a-new-hygiene-rating-in-january-bristolworld/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-takeaways-amp-pubs-which-received-a-new-hygiene-rating-in-january-bristolworld/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nazi artefact auction cancelled after backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wednesday's auction, which contained Nazi symbols, is cancelled after pressure from a campaign group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/nazi-artefact-auction-cancelled-after-backlash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/nazi-artefact-auction-cancelled-after-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Festival announces line-up amid expansion plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The festival at Cheltenham Racecourse plans to expand in celebration of its 20th year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/festival-announces-line-up-amid-expansion-plans/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/festival-announces-line-up-amid-expansion-plans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grand National 'the dream' for role model Aswat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aamilah Aswat says racing in the Grand National is "still the dream", having made history last week as the first black female British jump jockey to win a UK race.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/grand-national-the-dream-for-role-model-aswat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/grand-national-the-dream-for-role-model-aswat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Explore South Gloucestershire's 25 best-performing schools based on SAT scores - BristolWorld]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore South Gloucestershire's 25 best-performing schools based on SAT scores&nbsp;&nbsp;BristolWorld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/explore-south-gloucestershires-25-best-performing-schools-based-on-sat-scores-bristolworld/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/explore-south-gloucestershires-25-best-performing-schools-based-on-sat-scores-bristolworld/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teachers striking again over behaviour concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of staff at Tewkesbury Academy could strike for nine more days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/teachers-striking-again-over-behaviour-concerns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/teachers-striking-again-over-behaviour-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man jailed for VIP sex ring lies released early]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carl Beech, who lied about being abused, is released after serving less than half of his sentence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-jailed-for-vip-sex-ring-lies-released-early/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-jailed-for-vip-sex-ring-lies-released-early/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Union rejects offer to end long-running NHS strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NHS said it was "surprised" and "disappointed" over the situation in Gloucestershire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/union-rejects-offer-to-end-long-running-nhs-strike/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/union-rejects-offer-to-end-long-running-nhs-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian dies after South Gloucestershire crash - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pedestrian dies after South Gloucestershire crash&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/pedestrian-dies-after-south-gloucestershire-crash-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/pedestrian-dies-after-south-gloucestershire-crash-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tewkesbury council warns over bins left on streets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Petition forces council to act on bins left on streets, Edward Rowe reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/tewkesbury-council-warns-over-bins-left-on-streets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/tewkesbury-council-warns-over-bins-left-on-streets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Memories for life' - mortgage advisor Crane on Gloucester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Full-time mortgage advisor and part-time Hartpury prop Will Crane says he has "memories for life" after his stint playing with Gloucester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/memories-for-life-mortgage-advisor-crane-on-gloucester/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/memories-for-life-mortgage-advisor-crane-on-gloucester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Explore South Gloucestershire's 25 best-performing primary schools based on SAT scores - see the full list - BristolWorld]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore South Gloucestershire's 25 best-performing primary schools based on SAT scores - see the full list&nbsp;&nbsp;BristolWorld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/explore-south-gloucestershires-25-best-performing-primary-schools-based-on-sat-scores-see-the-full-list-bristolworld/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/explore-south-gloucestershires-25-best-performing-primary-schools-based-on-sat-scores-see-the-full-list-bristolworld/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Explore 17 South Gloucestershire restaurants and café which received a new food hygiene rating in January 2026 - BristolWorld]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore 17 South Gloucestershire restaurants and caf&eacute; which received a new food hygiene rating in January 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;BristolWorld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/explore-17-south-gloucestershire-restaurants-and-caf-which-received-a-new-food-hygiene-rating-in-january-2026-bristolworld/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/explore-17-south-gloucestershire-restaurants-and-caf-which-received-a-new-food-hygiene-rating-in-january-2026-bristolworld/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans to flood farmland shelved by nuclear engineers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Innovative tech scares fish away from nuclear cooling pipes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/plans-to-flood-farmland-shelved-by-nuclear-engineers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/plans-to-flood-farmland-shelved-by-nuclear-engineers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could residents be fined for leaving bins out?]]></title><description><![CDATA[People who persistently fail to take their bins in could be fined under a trial proposal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/could-residents-be-fined-for-leaving-bins-out/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/could-residents-be-fined-for-leaving-bins-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 South Glos restaurants which received a new food hygiene rating in January 2026 - BristolWorld]]></title><description><![CDATA[17 South Glos restaurants which received a new food hygiene rating in January 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;BristolWorld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/17-south-glos-restaurants-which-received-a-new-food-hygiene-rating-in-january-2026-bristolworld/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/17-south-glos-restaurants-which-received-a-new-food-hygiene-rating-in-january-2026-bristolworld/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man seriously injured in stabbing attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[The victim was airlifted to hospital where he is still being treated for his injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-seriously-injured-in-stabbing-attack/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-seriously-injured-in-stabbing-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road to remain closed after sinkhole appears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Severn Trent Water is going to review the mains within the area to find a cause for the sinkhole.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/road-to-remain-closed-after-sinkhole-appears/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/road-to-remain-closed-after-sinkhole-appears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Anxious' residents prepare for more flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heavy downpours are set to batter Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire throughout Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/anxious-residents-prepare-for-more-flooding/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/anxious-residents-prepare-for-more-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call for views on 'once-in-a-generation' changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[A consultation on the future of Gloucestershire's councils is launched.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/call-for-views-on-once-in-a-generation-changes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/call-for-views-on-once-in-a-generation-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CCTV appeal after fake money used to buy laptop in South Gloucestershire - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[CCTV appeal after fake money used to buy laptop in South Gloucestershire&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cctv-appeal-after-fake-money-used-to-buy-laptop-in-south-gloucestershire-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 22:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cctv-appeal-after-fake-money-used-to-buy-laptop-in-south-gloucestershire-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tax bills rise by 5.7% to cover policing shortfall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taxpayers will have to pay more to fund Gloucestershire Police to help plug a &pound;20m shortfall.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/tax-bills-rise-by-57-to-cover-policing-shortfall/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/tax-bills-rise-by-57-to-cover-policing-shortfall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Glos' 8 safest areas where the fewest crimes were reported in December 2025 - BristolWorld]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Glos' 8 safest areas where the fewest crimes were reported in December 2025&nbsp;&nbsp;BristolWorld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-glos-8-safest-areas-where-the-fewest-crimes-were-reported-in-december-2025-bristolworld/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-glos-8-safest-areas-where-the-fewest-crimes-were-reported-in-december-2025-bristolworld/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Pictures: 'Pancake Day preparations' and 'dancing at Highgrove']]></title><description><![CDATA[Our weekly round-up of photos from across the West region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-pancake-day-preparations-and-dancing-at-highgrove/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 08:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-pancake-day-preparations-and-dancing-at-highgrove/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lost spaniel is found after two weeks in the wild]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nelly was discovered emaciated and tangled in barbed wire &ndash; but has since made a full recovery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/lost-spaniel-is-found-after-two-weeks-in-the-wild/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 18:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/lost-spaniel-is-found-after-two-weeks-in-the-wild/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen to climb Everest equivalent for scout trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sam is among 36 scouts from Gloucestershire who won a place at the 2027 jamboree.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/teen-to-climb-everest-equivalent-for-scout-trip/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 08:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/teen-to-climb-everest-equivalent-for-scout-trip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Theme park' and 'stabbed teenager memorial']]></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/theme-park-and-stabbed-teenager-memorial/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 08:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/theme-park-and-stabbed-teenager-memorial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[19 South Glos primary schools where students surpassed the expected SATs standard - BristolWorld]]></title><description><![CDATA[19 South Glos primary schools where students surpassed the expected SATs standard&nbsp;&nbsp;BristolWorld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/19-south-glos-primary-schools-where-students-surpassed-the-expected-sats-standard-bristolworld/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/19-south-glos-primary-schools-where-students-surpassed-the-expected-sats-standard-bristolworld/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire's 9 most dangerous areas where the most crimes were reported in December 2025 -full list - BristolWorld]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire's 9 most dangerous areas where the most crimes were reported in December 2025 -full list&nbsp;&nbsp;BristolWorld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershires-9-most-dangerous-areas-where-the-most-crimes-were-reported-in-december-2025-full-list-bristolworld/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershires-9-most-dangerous-areas-where-the-most-crimes-were-reported-in-december-2025-full-list-bristolworld/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Glos' 9 most dangerous areas where the most crimes were reported in December - BristolWorld]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Glos' 9 most dangerous areas where the most crimes were reported in December&nbsp;&nbsp;BristolWorld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-glos-9-most-dangerous-areas-where-the-most-crimes-were-reported-in-december-bristolworld/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-glos-9-most-dangerous-areas-where-the-most-crimes-were-reported-in-december-bristolworld/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver avoids prison after fatal crash on A-road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deepa Sherchan, 39, has been given a suspended sentence and a ban from driving for five years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/driver-avoids-prison-after-fatal-crash-on-a-road/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/driver-avoids-prison-after-fatal-crash-on-a-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forest Green loan right-back Ahmed from Reading]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forest Green Rovers sign right-back Ashqar Ahmed on loan from Reading for the remainder of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/forest-green-loan-right-back-ahmed-from-reading/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/forest-green-loan-right-back-ahmed-from-reading/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bid could turn forest into 'theme park' group says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A district council says ancient traditions will be protected even if Unesco status is granted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bid-could-turn-forest-into-theme-park-group-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bid-could-turn-forest-into-theme-park-group-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New potential addition to Thornbury High Street - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[New potential addition to Thornbury High Street&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-potential-addition-to-thornbury-high-street-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-potential-addition-to-thornbury-high-street-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vehicles from UK 'helping save lives' in Ukraine]]></title><description><![CDATA[A donation of five vehicles to the Ukrainian war effort is welcomed after arriving from the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/vehicles-from-uk-helping-save-lives-in-ukraine/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 07:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/vehicles-from-uk-helping-save-lives-in-ukraine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Outpouring of support' to save hub from closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[The refill shop, caf&eacute; and community space is facing closure two years after it was saved.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/outpouring-of-support-to-save-hub-from-closure/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 07:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/outpouring-of-support-to-save-hub-from-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Village's last pub set to reopen after three-year fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of the community have successfully bought the Rose and Crown in Nympsfield.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/villages-last-pub-set-to-reopen-after-three-year-fight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/villages-last-pub-set-to-reopen-after-three-year-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man who abused six-year-old girls as teen jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connor Parsons abused the girls when he was 14 and sexually assaulted a 13-year-old when he was 21.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-who-abused-six-year-old-girls-as-teen-jailed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-who-abused-six-year-old-girls-as-teen-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Graffiti removal begins on canal near Stonehouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Smith meets the team clearing canal graffiti ahead of a tourist boost.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/graffiti-removal-begins-on-canal-near-stonehouse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/graffiti-removal-begins-on-canal-near-stonehouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concerns ahead of major Gloucester junction revamp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents question right turn ban at Gloucester city junction, Duncan Cook reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/concerns-ahead-of-major-gloucester-junction-revamp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/concerns-ahead-of-major-gloucester-junction-revamp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keeping empty city office 'costs &pound;132k a year']]></title><description><![CDATA[The former council offices on the docks have been empty since 2019.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/keeping-empty-city-office-costs-pound132k-a-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/keeping-empty-city-office-costs-pound132k-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I want to see Forest Green project through' - Savage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forest Green Rovers head coach Robbie Savage says links to the managerial vacancy at his former club Blackburn are "pure speculation".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/i-want-to-see-forest-green-project-through-savage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/i-want-to-see-forest-green-project-through-savage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Congestion concerns raised ahead of junction work]]></title><description><![CDATA[Work on the next phase of the Bishop's Cleeve to Stroud cycle spine lane will begin on 9 February.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/congestion-concerns-raised-ahead-of-junction-work/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/congestion-concerns-raised-ahead-of-junction-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New SEND training 'is great news' for students]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neurodivergent young people welcome a move to give teachers more awareness of pupils' needs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-send-training-is-great-news-for-students/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 07:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-send-training-is-great-news-for-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King Charles' home hosts World Cancer Day event]]></title><description><![CDATA[The event marks the first of a seriesat Highgrove House aimed at bringing people together.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/king-charles-home-hosts-world-cancer-day-event/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/king-charles-home-hosts-world-cancer-day-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restoration of canal walkway amid £16m funding boost]]></title><description><![CDATA[The work will create a new accessible towpath to Saul and Gloucester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/restoration-of-canal-walkway-amid-16m-funding-boost/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/restoration-of-canal-walkway-amid-16m-funding-boost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snowboarder Hill 'proud' to make Winter Olympics debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Snowboarder Maisie Hill says she feels "proud" ahead of her Winter Olympics debut three years after a life-threatening crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/snowboarder-hill-proud-to-make-winter-olympics-debut/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/snowboarder-hill-proud-to-make-winter-olympics-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teachers strike over 'abusive' pupil behaviour]]></title><description><![CDATA[The strike has been called "extremely rare" as teachers ask the school to stamp out bad behaviour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/teachers-strike-over-abusive-pupil-behaviour/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/teachers-strike-over-abusive-pupil-behaviour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucester-Hartpury 'benefitting' from squad rotation]]></title><description><![CDATA[PWR leaders Gloucester-Hartpury's competition for starting places is the key to their league form says coach Matt Banahan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-hartpury-benefitting-from-squad-rotation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-hartpury-benefitting-from-squad-rotation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cancer survivor turns trauma into art in short film]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chloe Jacquet reimagines chemotherapy as an airline flight to redress the narrative around cancer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cancer-survivor-turns-trauma-into-art-in-short-film/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cancer-survivor-turns-trauma-into-art-in-short-film/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds oppose plans for new Forest of Dean town]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local residents are fighting plans to build 3,500 homes at a new town in the Forest of Dean.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hundreds-oppose-plans-for-new-forest-of-dean-town/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hundreds-oppose-plans-for-new-forest-of-dean-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hunt for man over alleged stalking and assaults]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have urged people to call 999 if they spot Ben Tregartha.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hunt-for-man-over-alleged-stalking-and-assaults/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hunt-for-man-over-alleged-stalking-and-assaults/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pop-up market closes ahead of bridge demolition]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former House of Fraser store in Cheltenham has been earmarked for regeneration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/pop-up-market-closes-ahead-of-bridge-demolition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/pop-up-market-closes-ahead-of-bridge-demolition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Effervescent' FKA Twigs' journey to Grammy success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tahliah Barnett began performing in Cheltenham as a small child and is now a Grammy winner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/effervescent-fka-twigs-journey-to-grammy-success/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/effervescent-fka-twigs-journey-to-grammy-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EFL to discuss National League third promotion spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[The EFL Board will discuss the National League's hopes for a third promotion spot ahead of it possibly being put before the 72 EFL clubs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/efl-to-discuss-national-league-third-promotion-spot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/efl-to-discuss-national-league-third-promotion-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two people taken to hospital after bus crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[An investigation into the crash is under way, bus operator Stagecoach says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/two-people-taken-to-hospital-after-bus-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/two-people-taken-to-hospital-after-bus-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cotswolds parking scheme given £20k funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three transport projects in an area covering Gloucestershire to Dorset are given a combined &pound;60k.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cotswolds-parking-scheme-given-20k-funding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cotswolds-parking-scheme-given-20k-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bakare and Sohna leave Cheltenham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cheltenham Town terminate the contracts of centre-back Ibrahim Bakare and midfielder Harrison Sohna by mutual agreement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bakare-and-sohna-leave-cheltenham/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bakare-and-sohna-leave-cheltenham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans submitted for 141 flats at historic docks]]></title><description><![CDATA[If approved, the flats will be built on the site of former warehouses and a car park on West Quay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/plans-submitted-for-141-flats-at-historic-docks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 07:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/plans-submitted-for-141-flats-at-historic-docks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airbases drone inquiry ends without any suspects]]></title><description><![CDATA[An MoD Police probe into sightings at USAF bases in Norfolk, Suffolk and Gloucestershire concludes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/airbases-drone-inquiry-ends-without-any-suspects/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 07:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/airbases-drone-inquiry-ends-without-any-suspects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheltenham sign Ashfield, Faal &amp; Hutchinson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cheltenham Town sign forward Isaac Hutchinson, midfielder Harry Ashfield and striker Mo Faal until the end of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cheltenham-sign-ashfield-faal-amp-hutchinson/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 23:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cheltenham-sign-ashfield-faal-amp-hutchinson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New recycling bags to be rolled out across South Gloucestershire - Bristol Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[New recycling bags to be rolled out across South Gloucestershire&nbsp;&nbsp;Bristol Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-recycling-bags-to-be-rolled-out-across-south-gloucestershire-bristol-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-recycling-bags-to-be-rolled-out-across-south-gloucestershire-bristol-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire councillors clash over budget plans - Bristol Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire councillors clash over budget plans&nbsp;&nbsp;Bristol Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-councillors-clash-over-budget-plans-bristol-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-councillors-clash-over-budget-plans-bristol-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman in serious condition after man dies in crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say the road has reopened after a man died and four others were injured in the crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/woman-in-serious-condition-after-man-dies-in-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/woman-in-serious-condition-after-man-dies-in-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New recycling bags to be rolled out across South Gloucestershire - Yahoo News UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[New recycling bags to be rolled out across South Gloucestershire&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo News UK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-recycling-bags-to-be-rolled-out-across-south-gloucestershire-yahoo-news-uk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-recycling-bags-to-be-rolled-out-across-south-gloucestershire-yahoo-news-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman banned from giving birth at closest hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[An MP is calling for an urgent review into the ruling as charity bosses speak out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/woman-banned-from-giving-birth-at-closest-hospital/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/woman-banned-from-giving-birth-at-closest-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women affected by pension changes 'not going away']]></title><description><![CDATA["There is nothing tougher than a tough old lady, so we are not giving up."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/women-affected-by-pension-changes-not-going-away/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/women-affected-by-pension-changes-not-going-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What you need to know about bin bag changes - BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[What you need to know about bin bag changes&nbsp;&nbsp;BBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/what-you-need-to-know-about-bin-bag-changes-bbc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/what-you-need-to-know-about-bin-bag-changes-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucester edge past Bristol in Prem Rugby Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[George Barton kicks 11 of Gloucester's 16 points, as they defeat rivals Bristol Bears in the Prem Rugby Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-edge-past-bristol-in-prem-rugby-cup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 18:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-edge-past-bristol-in-prem-rugby-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Families take legal action as British tourists die]]></title><description><![CDATA[A law firm says it is representing the families of six people who holidayed in Cape Verde.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/families-take-legal-action-as-british-tourists-die/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/families-take-legal-action-as-british-tourists-die/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies in crash with car transporter]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has died after a crash involving a car transporter, police said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-dies-in-crash-with-car-transporter/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 17:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-dies-in-crash-with-car-transporter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire crowned one of England’s most peaceful places - Bristol Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire crowned one of England&rsquo;s most peaceful places&nbsp;&nbsp;Bristol Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-crowned-one-of-englands-most-peaceful-places-bristol-live/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-crowned-one-of-englands-most-peaceful-places-bristol-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Last call for railway-related community projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great Western Railway is offering grants in Gloucestershire with the focus on community and charity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/last-call-for-railway-related-community-projects/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 11:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/last-call-for-railway-related-community-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire's much loved Grimsbury Farm saved from closure - Rayo]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire's much loved Grimsbury Farm saved from closure&nbsp;&nbsp;Rayo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershires-much-loved-grimsbury-farm-saved-from-closure-rayo/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 09:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershires-much-loved-grimsbury-farm-saved-from-closure-rayo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I only did two 120m ski jumps before Olympic debut' - Eddie the Eagle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ski jumper Eddie 'the Eagle' Edwards tells his story of how he made the Calgary 1988 Winter Olympic Games less than two years after starting in the sport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/i-only-did-two-120m-ski-jumps-before-olympic-debut-eddie-the-eagle/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 08:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/i-only-did-two-120m-ski-jumps-before-olympic-debut-eddie-the-eagle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The loneliness of village life made me a recluse']]></title><description><![CDATA[Liliyana Goodier says she felt cut off due to poor transport links and a lack of people her own age.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-loneliness-of-village-life-made-me-a-recluse/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 08:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-loneliness-of-village-life-made-me-a-recluse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Pictures: Flooding and faraway galaxies]]></title><description><![CDATA[A roundup of photographs from around the region this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-flooding-and-faraway-galaxies/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 08:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-flooding-and-faraway-galaxies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six-bed home becoming care home for one approved]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans were approved at Stroud District Council's development control committee meeting on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/six-bed-home-becoming-care-home-for-one-approved/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 16:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/six-bed-home-becoming-care-home-for-one-approved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roman mosaic returns home after 200 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mosaic discovered in Gloucestershire in 1811 is on display in Cirencester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/roman-mosaic-returns-home-after-200-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 08:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/roman-mosaic-returns-home-after-200-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Widespread flooding' and 'reward for lost &pound;10m art']]></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/widespread-flooding-and-reward-for-lost-pound10m-art/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 08:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/widespread-flooding-and-reward-for-lost-pound10m-art/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discover South Gloucestershire's 31 lowest-performing primary schools based on latest maths scores - BristolWorld]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover South Gloucestershire's 31 lowest-performing primary schools based on latest maths scores&nbsp;&nbsp;BristolWorld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/discover-south-gloucestershires-31-lowest-performing-primary-schools-based-on-latest-maths-scores-bristolworld/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/discover-south-gloucestershires-31-lowest-performing-primary-schools-based-on-latest-maths-scores-bristolworld/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community cafe closing after battle to stay open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roots says it will be closing at the end of February for a number of reasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/community-cafe-closing-after-battle-to-stay-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/community-cafe-closing-after-battle-to-stay-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans for new £5m GP surgery and homes to go ahead]]></title><description><![CDATA[The existing building in Barnwood will be demolished to make way for the new purpose-built centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/plans-for-new-5m-gp-surgery-and-homes-to-go-ahead/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/plans-for-new-5m-gp-surgery-and-homes-to-go-ahead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trail celebrates workers who built WW2 aircraft]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new heritage trail is celebrating the workers who worked on thousands of planes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/trail-celebrates-workers-who-built-ww2-aircraft/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/trail-celebrates-workers-who-built-ww2-aircraft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheltenham Festivals looks to widen participation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The four festivals have announced plans to widen participation in future years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cheltenham-festivals-looks-to-widen-participation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cheltenham-festivals-looks-to-widen-participation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New stretch of road to open on A417 Missing Link]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is the first part of the huge project that is being carried out to improve the road network.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-stretch-of-road-to-open-on-a417-missing-link/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-stretch-of-road-to-open-on-a417-missing-link/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Explore South Gloucestershire's 18 best-performing primary schools based on latest maths scores - BristolWorld]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore South Gloucestershire's 18 best-performing primary schools based on latest maths scores&nbsp;&nbsp;BristolWorld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/explore-south-gloucestershires-18-best-performing-primary-schools-based-on-latest-maths-scores-bristolworld/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/explore-south-gloucestershires-18-best-performing-primary-schools-based-on-latest-maths-scores-bristolworld/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tourette's film nominated for six BAFTA awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[The film, I Swear, tells the story of an early campaigner of the condition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/tourettes-film-nominated-for-six-bafta-awards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/tourettes-film-nominated-for-six-bafta-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taxi licence revoked over illegal number plate]]></title><description><![CDATA[The driver, who was stopped in Cheltenham, is from the Wolverhampton area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/taxi-licence-revoked-over-illegal-number-plate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/taxi-licence-revoked-over-illegal-number-plate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dust from stone-crushing site sparks health concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The site is surrounded by homes and residents have complained about the dust for years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/dust-from-stone-crushing-site-sparks-health-concerns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/dust-from-stone-crushing-site-sparks-health-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Power leaves Cheltenham to join Bohemian FC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defender Darragh Power leaves Cheltenham Town to join League of Ireland outfit Bohemian FC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/power-leaves-cheltenham-to-join-bohemian-fc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/power-leaves-cheltenham-to-join-bohemian-fc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire Council introduces new recycling bags for households - South Gloucestershire Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire Council introduces new recycling bags for households&nbsp;&nbsp;South Gloucestershire Council]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-council-introduces-new-recycling-bags-for-households-south-gloucestershire-council/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-council-introduces-new-recycling-bags-for-households-south-gloucestershire-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burst water pipe sends jet of water 30ft into air]]></title><description><![CDATA[Severn Trent says it is working to repair the burst pipe as soon as possible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/burst-water-pipe-sends-jet-of-water-30ft-into-air/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/burst-water-pipe-sends-jet-of-water-30ft-into-air/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council hopes to increase tax and permit costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council tax and parking permit charges could rise under the latest budget plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/council-hopes-to-increase-tax-and-permit-costs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/council-hopes-to-increase-tax-and-permit-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empty shops to be turned into art spaces]]></title><description><![CDATA[A free programme of art projects will be created in Gloucester's 'meanwhile' spaces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/empty-shops-to-be-turned-into-art-spaces/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/empty-shops-to-be-turned-into-art-spaces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charity praised for keeping women safe from spiking]]></title><description><![CDATA[A government minister says the work of Night Angel volunteers in one town is "inspiring".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/charity-praised-for-keeping-women-safe-from-spiking/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/charity-praised-for-keeping-women-safe-from-spiking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Staff staging longest NHS strike to get one-off payment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's chief executive says offers have been made to staff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/staff-staging-longest-nhs-strike-to-get-one-off-payment/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/staff-staging-longest-nhs-strike-to-get-one-off-payment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discover South Gloucestershire's 27 lowest-performing primary schools based on latest reading scores - bristolworld.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover South Gloucestershire's 27 lowest-performing primary schools based on latest reading scores&nbsp;&nbsp;bristolworld.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/discover-south-gloucestershires-27-lowest-performing-primary-schools-based-on-latest-reading-scores-bristolworldcom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/discover-south-gloucestershires-27-lowest-performing-primary-schools-based-on-latest-reading-scores-bristolworldcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discover South Gloucestershire's 27 lowest-performing primary schools based on latest reading scores - BristolWorld]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover South Gloucestershire's 27 lowest-performing primary schools based on latest reading scores&nbsp;&nbsp;BristolWorld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/discover-south-gloucestershires-27-lowest-performing-primary-schools-based-on-latest-reading-scores-bristolworld/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/discover-south-gloucestershires-27-lowest-performing-primary-schools-based-on-latest-reading-scores-bristolworld/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grieving mum gains support for new data sharing law]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ellen Roome has been campaigning for change following her son's death nearly four years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/grieving-mum-gains-support-for-new-data-sharing-law/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 16:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/grieving-mum-gains-support-for-new-data-sharing-law/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Claims South Gloucestershire Council finances have been 'driven off a cliff' - bristolpost.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Claims South Gloucestershire Council finances have been 'driven off a cliff'&nbsp;&nbsp;bristolpost.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/claims-south-gloucestershire-council-finances-have-been-driven-off-a-cliff-bristolpostcouk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/claims-south-gloucestershire-council-finances-have-been-driven-off-a-cliff-bristolpostcouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Claims South Gloucestershire Council finances have been 'driven off a cliff' - Bristol Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Claims South Gloucestershire Council finances have been 'driven off a cliff'&nbsp;&nbsp;Bristol Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/claims-south-gloucestershire-council-finances-have-been-driven-off-a-cliff-bristol-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/claims-south-gloucestershire-council-finances-have-been-driven-off-a-cliff-bristol-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alsatian seized after three bitten in South Gloucestershire - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alsatian seized after three bitten in South Gloucestershire&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/alsatian-seized-after-three-bitten-in-south-gloucestershire-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/alsatian-seized-after-three-bitten-in-south-gloucestershire-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning after reports of fake £20 notes in South Gloucestershire - bristolpost.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warning after reports of fake &pound;20 notes in South Gloucestershire&nbsp;&nbsp;bristolpost.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/warning-after-reports-of-fake-20-notes-in-south-gloucestershire-bristolpostcouk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/warning-after-reports-of-fake-20-notes-in-south-gloucestershire-bristolpostcouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warning after reports of fake £20 notes in South Gloucestershire - Bristol Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warning after reports of fake &pound;20 notes in South Gloucestershire&nbsp;&nbsp;Bristol Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/warning-after-reports-of-fake-20-notes-in-south-gloucestershire-bristol-live/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/warning-after-reports-of-fake-20-notes-in-south-gloucestershire-bristol-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bradley Stoke man fined following South Gloucestershire fly-tip - South Gloucestershire Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bradley Stoke man fined following South Gloucestershire fly-tip&nbsp;&nbsp;South Gloucestershire Council]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bradley-stoke-man-fined-following-south-gloucestershire-fly-tip-south-gloucestershire-council/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bradley-stoke-man-fined-following-south-gloucestershire-fly-tip-south-gloucestershire-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bradley Stoke man fined following South Gloucestershire fly-tip - sites.southglos.gov.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bradley Stoke man fined following South Gloucestershire fly-tip&nbsp;&nbsp;sites.southglos.gov.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bradley-stoke-man-fined-following-south-gloucestershire-fly-tip-sitessouthglosgovuk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bradley-stoke-man-fined-following-south-gloucestershire-fly-tip-sitessouthglosgovuk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Councillors may need to declare 'secret societies']]></title><description><![CDATA[The proposals, proposed by Labour, are supported by Gloucester's Liberal Democrat council leader.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/councillors-may-need-to-declare-secret-societies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/councillors-may-need-to-declare-secret-societies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Builder to deliver fleet of vehicles to Ukraine]]></title><description><![CDATA[A semi-retired builder is making a 2,000 mile journey to Ukraine to deliver a fleet of vehicles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/builder-to-deliver-fleet-of-vehicles-to-ukraine/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/builder-to-deliver-fleet-of-vehicles-to-ukraine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major incident declared as floods hit homes and roads]]></title><description><![CDATA[There has been disruption on the M5 and M48 as Network Rail battles to keep lines flood-free.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/major-incident-declared-as-floods-hit-homes-and-roads/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 22:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/major-incident-declared-as-floods-hit-homes-and-roads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why celebrities keep moving to the Cotswolds - as new star buys mansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Beckhams, Clarkson and Hugh Grant own homes in the idyllic area - but what makes it so appealing?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/why-celebrities-keep-moving-to-the-cotswolds-as-new-star-buys-mansion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/why-celebrities-keep-moving-to-the-cotswolds-as-new-star-buys-mansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheltenham sign Davison on loan from Tranmere]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cheltenham Town sign forward Josh Davison from fellow League Two club Tranmere Rovers on loan until the end of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cheltenham-sign-davison-on-loan-from-tranmere/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cheltenham-sign-davison-on-loan-from-tranmere/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['My brother's tinnitus was a brain tumour']]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts say it is common for people to visit GPs multiple times before brain tumours are diagnosed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/my-brothers-tinnitus-was-a-brain-tumour/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/my-brothers-tinnitus-was-a-brain-tumour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Explore South Gloucestershire's 18 best-performing primary schools based on latest reading scores - bristolworld.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore South Gloucestershire's 18 best-performing primary schools based on latest reading scores&nbsp;&nbsp;bristolworld.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/explore-south-gloucestershires-18-best-performing-primary-schools-based-on-latest-reading-scores-bristolworldcom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/explore-south-gloucestershires-18-best-performing-primary-schools-based-on-latest-reading-scores-bristolworldcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Explore South Gloucestershire's 18 best-performing primary schools based on latest reading scores - BristolWorld]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore South Gloucestershire's 18 best-performing primary schools based on latest reading scores&nbsp;&nbsp;BristolWorld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/explore-south-gloucestershires-18-best-performing-primary-schools-based-on-latest-reading-scores-bristolworld/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/explore-south-gloucestershires-18-best-performing-primary-schools-based-on-latest-reading-scores-bristolworld/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three EFL games postponed because of Storm Chandra]]></title><description><![CDATA[Port Vale against AFC Wimbledon in League One and games at Barrow and Cheltenham in League Two are postponed because of Storm Chandra.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/three-efl-games-postponed-because-of-storm-chandra/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/three-efl-games-postponed-because-of-storm-chandra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheltenham v Gillingham among three EFL games postponed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Port Vale against AFC Wimbledon in League One and games at Barrow and Cheltenham in League Two are postponed because of Storm Chandra.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cheltenham-v-gillingham-among-three-efl-games-postponed/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cheltenham-v-gillingham-among-three-efl-games-postponed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New officers recruited to teach kids 'hard truths']]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers target young people at risk of criminality]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-officers-recruited-to-teach-kids-hard-truths/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 07:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-officers-recruited-to-teach-kids-hard-truths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire Council to use £20m of reserves to balance books despite cuts - Gloucestershire Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire Council to use &pound;20m of reserves to balance books despite cuts&nbsp;&nbsp;Gloucestershire Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-council-to-use-20m-of-reserves-to-balance-books-despite-cuts-gloucestershire-live/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-council-to-use-20m-of-reserves-to-balance-books-despite-cuts-gloucestershire-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire Council to use £20m of reserves to balance books despite cuts - Bristol Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire Council to use &pound;20m of reserves to balance books despite cuts&nbsp;&nbsp;Bristol Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-council-to-use-20m-of-reserves-to-balance-books-despite-cuts-bristol-live/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-council-to-use-20m-of-reserves-to-balance-books-despite-cuts-bristol-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council to use £20m of reserves to balance books despite cuts - gloucestershirelive.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Council to use &pound;20m of reserves to balance books despite cuts&nbsp;&nbsp;gloucestershirelive.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/council-to-use-20m-of-reserves-to-balance-books-despite-cuts-gloucestershirelivecouk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/council-to-use-20m-of-reserves-to-balance-books-despite-cuts-gloucestershirelivecouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cribbs Causeway's new centre director to promote investment across South Gloucestershire - business-live.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cribbs Causeway's new centre director to promote investment across South Gloucestershire&nbsp;&nbsp;business-live.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cribbs-causeways-new-centre-director-to-promote-investment-across-south-gloucestershire-business-livecouk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cribbs-causeways-new-centre-director-to-promote-investment-across-south-gloucestershire-business-livecouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Silicon Valley of the UK can now happen']]></title><description><![CDATA[More than &pound;70m has been approved for the project, which will create thousands of new jobs and homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/silicon-valley-of-the-uk-can-now-happen/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 22:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/silicon-valley-of-the-uk-can-now-happen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police chief 'welcomes' merging of forces]]></title><description><![CDATA[Policing in England and Wales is undergoing its biggest reform in two centuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/police-chief-welcomes-merging-of-forces/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/police-chief-welcomes-merging-of-forces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[E-scooter rider dies after crash with car]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is in custody after being arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/e-scooter-rider-dies-after-crash-with-car/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/e-scooter-rider-dies-after-crash-with-car/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Penguins named after Only Fools and Horses trio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Birdland hopes the names of the Humboldt penguins will strike up meaningful conversations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/penguins-named-after-only-fools-and-horses-trio/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 14:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/penguins-named-after-only-fools-and-horses-trio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Independent venues are the heart of the community']]></title><description><![CDATA[This week's celebrations focus on the "joy" the venues bring to their local communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/independent-venues-are-the-heart-of-the-community/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 07:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/independent-venues-are-the-heart-of-the-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I can't move or eat' - How a rapid care team is helping people in urgent need]]></title><description><![CDATA[People in need of urgent care are being helped by a specialised team who can treat them at home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/i-cant-move-or-eat-how-a-rapid-care-team-is-helping-people-in-urgent-need/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 07:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/i-cant-move-or-eat-how-a-rapid-care-team-is-helping-people-in-urgent-need/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man in hospital with serious injuries after crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police would like to hear from anyone who saw the crash between a pedestrian and a yellow Hyundai.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-in-hospital-with-serious-injuries-after-crash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-in-hospital-with-serious-injuries-after-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five arrested after e-scooter rider seriously injured]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five people are in police custody while the victim remains in hospital with serious injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/five-arrested-after-e-scooter-rider-seriously-injured/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/five-arrested-after-e-scooter-rider-seriously-injured/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Silent protestors gather in solidarity with Iran]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of people take part in a silent protest honouring Iranians killed in the nationwide unrest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/silent-protestors-gather-in-solidarity-with-iran/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 17:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/silent-protestors-gather-in-solidarity-with-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bereaved parents fear delays to social media ban could harm children]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mothers of Brianna Ghey and Jools Sweeney say Ofcom needs to do more to protect young people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bereaved-parents-fear-delays-to-social-media-ban-could-harm-children/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 11:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bereaved-parents-fear-delays-to-social-media-ban-could-harm-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Owner says microchipped dog wrongly sent to pound]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tanya Tennant says a vet claimed Luca was not microchipped and she had to pay &pound;65 to collect him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/owner-says-microchipped-dog-wrongly-sent-to-pound/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 08:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/owner-says-microchipped-dog-wrongly-sent-to-pound/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In Pictures: 'Sun sculpture' and 'royalty on wheels']]></title><description><![CDATA[A roundup of photographs from around the region this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-sun-sculpture-and-royalty-on-wheels/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 08:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-sun-sculpture-and-royalty-on-wheels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police hunt wanted man who escaped custody]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anyone who has information about Tyler Doyle's whereabouts is urged to contact the police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/police-hunt-wanted-man-who-escaped-custody/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 17:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/police-hunt-wanted-man-who-escaped-custody/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exhibition celebrates imagination of toy maker]]></title><description><![CDATA[The exhibition showcases Robert Race's work, combining humour, fascination and repurposed objects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/exhibition-celebrates-imagination-of-toy-maker/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 16:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/exhibition-celebrates-imagination-of-toy-maker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Overwhelming' support as community centre reopens]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new tenants' long-term aim is to provide educational, cultural and wellness services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/overwhelming-support-as-community-centre-reopens/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 08:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/overwhelming-support-as-community-centre-reopens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Unmanned helicopter' and 'knife tackle']]></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/unmanned-helicopter-and-knife-tackle/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 08:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/unmanned-helicopter-and-knife-tackle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russell scores 15 points as Bath edge Gloucester]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finn Russell scores 15 points as Bath's late surge confines Gloucester to a ninth Prem loss in a fiercely fought derby contest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/russell-scores-15-points-as-bath-edge-gloucester/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 22:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/russell-scores-15-points-as-bath-edge-gloucester/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Business support programme aids 1,820 firms across Bath and South Gloucestershire - TheBusinessDesk.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Business support programme aids 1,820 firms across Bath and South Gloucestershire&nbsp;&nbsp;TheBusinessDesk.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/business-support-programme-aids-1820-firms-across-bath-and-south-gloucestershire-thebusinessdeskcom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 20:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/business-support-programme-aids-1820-firms-across-bath-and-south-gloucestershire-thebusinessdeskcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man who burgled homes told officers to 'prove it']]></title><description><![CDATA[James Brown is jailed for crimes including stealing the jewellery of a widower's late wife.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-who-burgled-homes-told-officers-to-prove-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 19:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-who-burgled-homes-told-officers-to-prove-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EFL's 'Scan to Smile' highlights community work]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new initiative highlighting the work of football club charities is launched by the English Football League (EFL).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/efls-scan-to-smile-highlights-community-work/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/efls-scan-to-smile-highlights-community-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forest Green sign Mingi on loan from Stockport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forest Green Rovers sign right-back Jay Mingi on loan from League One club Stockport County for the rest of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/forest-green-sign-mingi-on-loan-from-stockport/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/forest-green-sign-mingi-on-loan-from-stockport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calls of 'shame on you' as new towns edge closer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Locals say they fear the building of thousands of new homes will overload the area's infrastructure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/calls-of-shame-on-you-as-new-towns-edge-closer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/calls-of-shame-on-you-as-new-towns-edge-closer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Private school to close after 106 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The school in the Cotswolds will close this summer due to falling pupil numbers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/private-school-to-close-after-106-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/private-school-to-close-after-106-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman in 90s dies after two-vehicle crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire Police are appealing for witnesses after the fatal crash on 12 January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/woman-in-90s-dies-after-two-vehicle-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/woman-in-90s-dies-after-two-vehicle-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Gloucester players in England Six Nations squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[England have called up uncapped 20-year-old prop Vilikesa 'Billy' Sela for the Six Nations to cover a crop of tighthead injuries, while Exeter number eight Greg Fisilau is rewarded for his fine club form.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/two-gloucester-players-in-england-six-nations-squad/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/two-gloucester-players-in-england-six-nations-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheltenham Borough Council to delay May elections, minister confirms]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major shake-up of local government is underway and postponing ballots is intended to help deliver that reorganisation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cheltenham-borough-council-to-delay-may-elections-minister-confirms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cheltenham-borough-council-to-delay-may-elections-minister-confirms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hill joins Ryding &amp; Brookes in 20-strong Team GB snow squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[British skiing great Dave Ryding and world champions Zoe Atkin, Mia Brookes and Charlotte Bankes are named in a 20-strong Team GB snowsport squad for the upcoming Winter Olympics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hill-joins-ryding-amp-brookes-in-20-strong-team-gb-snow-squad/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hill-joins-ryding-amp-brookes-in-20-strong-team-gb-snow-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The nervous wait for National Star students]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two families talk about waiting for support to send their children to the college.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-nervous-wait-for-national-star-students/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-nervous-wait-for-national-star-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We can work together to prevent deadly fires']]></title><description><![CDATA[After several serious house fires, people are given advice in the hope of preventing future blazes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/we-can-work-together-to-prevent-deadly-fires/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/we-can-work-together-to-prevent-deadly-fires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three people die at same waterfall beauty spot as warning issued]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helen and Rachael Patching died at the site in January 2023, while Corey Longdon visited the following year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/three-people-die-at-same-waterfall-beauty-spot-as-warning-issued/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 23:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/three-people-die-at-same-waterfall-beauty-spot-as-warning-issued/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Festivals face funding cuts due to budget crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester City Council is seeking an emergency loan from the government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/festivals-face-funding-cuts-due-to-budget-crisis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 22:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/festivals-face-funding-cuts-due-to-budget-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kinsella leaves Cheltenham to join non-league outfit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cheltenham midfielder Liam Kinsella leaves the club with immediate effect to join Hednesford Town in the Northern Premier League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/kinsella-leaves-cheltenham-to-join-non-league-outfit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/kinsella-leaves-cheltenham-to-join-non-league-outfit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Fire from burning rubbish looks like a war zone']]></title><description><![CDATA[The council have now issued a fixed penalty notice after residents reported black smoke.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/fire-from-burning-rubbish-looks-like-a-war-zone/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/fire-from-burning-rubbish-looks-like-a-war-zone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Patients cleaned in corridors as staff struggle']]></title><description><![CDATA[A critical care nurse says he worries corridor care is becoming "normalised" in the NHS.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/patients-cleaned-in-corridors-as-staff-struggle/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/patients-cleaned-in-corridors-as-staff-struggle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police Chief wants to raise Council Tax]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jon Smith asks Gloucestershire's PCC Chris Nelson why he needs more money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/police-chief-wants-to-raise-council-tax/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/police-chief-wants-to-raise-council-tax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ITV extend Prem Rugby broadcast deal until 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prem Rugby extend their free-to-air broadcast deal with ITV for a further two years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/itv-extend-prem-rugby-broadcast-deal-until-2028/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/itv-extend-prem-rugby-broadcast-deal-until-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photo of 'stinky' fly-tipped sofa wins award]]></title><description><![CDATA[The photograph of Amaya was taken at 'Lydbrook Lounge', which became an unlikely tourist attraction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/photo-of-stinky-fly-tipped-sofa-wins-award/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/photo-of-stinky-fly-tipped-sofa-wins-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Tax hike needed to plug &pound;20m policing shortfall']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Police and Crime Commissioner is asking Gloucestershire residents to pay more towards the force.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/tax-hike-needed-to-plug-pound20m-policing-shortfall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 07:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/tax-hike-needed-to-plug-pound20m-policing-shortfall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worst ambulance service in country faces 'busiest day']]></title><description><![CDATA[The CEO of South Western Ambulance Service says it is improving as it faces record demand.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/worst-ambulance-service-in-country-faces-busiest-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 07:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/worst-ambulance-service-in-country-faces-busiest-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queen joined by Spice Girl on cancer centre visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Camilla joins Geri Halliwell-Horner at a centre for people living with cancer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/queen-joined-by-spice-girl-on-cancer-centre-visit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 22:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/queen-joined-by-spice-girl-on-cancer-centre-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman guilty of keeping slave for 25 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The victim had bleach splashed on her and her head shaved against her will by Mandy Wixon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/woman-guilty-of-keeping-slave-for-25-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 19:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/woman-guilty-of-keeping-slave-for-25-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hearts working on signings after Mendy bid rejected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hearts have a bid for Forest Green Rovers midfielder Laurent Mendy turned down by the National League club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hearts-working-on-signings-after-mendy-bid-rejected/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hearts-working-on-signings-after-mendy-bid-rejected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheltenham sign West Brom youngster Deeming on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cheltenham Town sign West Bromwich Albion midfielder Cole Deeming on loan until the end of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cheltenham-sign-west-brom-youngster-deeming-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cheltenham-sign-west-brom-youngster-deeming-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The cost of parking permits set to rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parking permit fees rise after 13 years, hitting households, Duncan Cook reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-cost-of-parking-permits-set-to-rise/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/the-cost-of-parking-permits-set-to-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle sign Gloucester lock Jordan for 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle Red Bulls sign lock Cam Jordan from fellow Prem side Gloucester from next season on a two-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/newcastle-sign-gloucester-lock-jordan-for-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/newcastle-sign-gloucester-lock-jordan-for-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restraining order for man who stalked NHS staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Meszaros' actions made staff feel so unsafe they had to be escorted to their cars after work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/restraining-order-for-man-who-stalked-nhs-staff/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/restraining-order-for-man-who-stalked-nhs-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man who stole £52k from pensioner is spared jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Bond spent the money on a personalised number plate and tickets to the Silverstone Grand Prix.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-who-stole-52k-from-pensioner-is-spared-jail/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-who-stole-52k-from-pensioner-is-spared-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucester sign Connacht lock Joyce for 2026-27]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester continue to strengthen their pack for 2026-27 as they sign former Bristol lock Joe Joyce from Connacht for next season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-sign-connacht-lock-joyce-for-2026-27/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-sign-connacht-lock-joyce-for-2026-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spaniel 'absolutely fine' after falling down cliff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bracken the spaniel was saved by a firefighter who was lowered down the cliff to retrieve him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/spaniel-absolutely-fine-after-falling-down-cliff/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/spaniel-absolutely-fine-after-falling-down-cliff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother joins bereaved parents at minister meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ellen Roome lost her son Jools in a suspected social media challenge that went wrong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mother-joins-bereaved-parents-at-minister-meeting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mother-joins-bereaved-parents-at-minister-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crochet memorial for Boxing Day fire family]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of crochet flowers have been made in tribute to a woman and her two children, who died.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/crochet-memorial-for-boxing-day-fire-family/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/crochet-memorial-for-boxing-day-fire-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteers needed for canal's 'missing mile']]></title><description><![CDATA[The &pound;6.4m project will restore and reconnect a part of the canal to the national network.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/volunteers-needed-for-canals-missing-mile/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/volunteers-needed-for-canals-missing-mile/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extra funding secured for motorway improvements]]></title><description><![CDATA[The project is closely linked to other housing and economic developments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/extra-funding-secured-for-motorway-improvements/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 22:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/extra-funding-secured-for-motorway-improvements/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council considers ANPR cameras to 'improve safety']]></title><description><![CDATA[The county council said introducing the cameras would improve safety and congestion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/council-considers-anpr-cameras-to-improve-safety/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/council-considers-anpr-cameras-to-improve-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carer who gave wrong drugs to man who died sentenced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jane Barnard, 67, administered morphine to the wrong care home resident in 2021.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/carer-who-gave-wrong-drugs-to-man-who-died-sentenced/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/carer-who-gave-wrong-drugs-to-man-who-died-sentenced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 50 blue badges confiscated from drivers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A council says it will be prosecuting some users as cases of misuse are on the rise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/more-than-50-blue-badges-confiscated-from-drivers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/more-than-50-blue-badges-confiscated-from-drivers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Potential changes to hair and uniform policy at South Gloucestershire school - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Potential changes to hair and uniform policy at South Gloucestershire school&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/potential-changes-to-hair-and-uniform-policy-at-south-gloucestershire-school-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/potential-changes-to-hair-and-uniform-policy-at-south-gloucestershire-school-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Escalating row over election delay request]]></title><description><![CDATA[A neighbouring council [DELETE and local MP] express concern over Cheltenham Borough Council's delay request.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/escalating-row-over-election-delay-request/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/escalating-row-over-election-delay-request/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Call for AI rules after fake video of mayor made]]></title><description><![CDATA[The incident has led some to call for more government regulation of artificial intelligence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/call-for-ai-rules-after-fake-video-of-mayor-made/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/call-for-ai-rules-after-fake-video-of-mayor-made/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog rescued from cliff after exploring went wrong]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dog had to be rescued from a cliff after he "got carried away" when exploring his family's garden.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/dog-rescued-from-cliff-after-exploring-went-wrong/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 19:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/dog-rescued-from-cliff-after-exploring-went-wrong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Shy' 11-year-old appears in Oscar-tipped Hamnet]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Lintern from Gloucestershire only started acting lessons to boost his confidence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/shy-11-year-old-appears-in-oscar-tipped-hamnet/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/shy-11-year-old-appears-in-oscar-tipped-hamnet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discover the 47 South Gloucestershire venues which received a new food hygiene rating in December and January - BristolWorld]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover the 47 South Gloucestershire venues which received a new food hygiene rating in December and January&nbsp;&nbsp;BristolWorld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/discover-the-47-south-gloucestershire-venues-which-received-a-new-food-hygiene-rating-in-december-and-january-bristolworld/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/discover-the-47-south-gloucestershire-venues-which-received-a-new-food-hygiene-rating-in-december-and-january-bristolworld/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[47 South Gloucestershire venues with new food hygiene rating in December and January - BristolWorld]]></title><description><![CDATA[47 South Gloucestershire venues with new food hygiene rating in December and January&nbsp;&nbsp;BristolWorld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/47-south-gloucestershire-venues-with-new-food-hygiene-rating-in-december-and-january-bristolworld/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/47-south-gloucestershire-venues-with-new-food-hygiene-rating-in-december-and-january-bristolworld/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['You don't need to be in a relationship to make the most of life']]></title><description><![CDATA[Approximately 8.4 million homes in the UK are single occupancy - a third of all households.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/you-dont-need-to-be-in-a-relationship-to-make-the-most-of-life/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 08:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/you-dont-need-to-be-in-a-relationship-to-make-the-most-of-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: 'Cold snap' and 'Concorde coin']]></title><description><![CDATA[A round-up of some of the best photographs from across the region this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-cold-snap-and-concorde-coin/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 08:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-cold-snap-and-concorde-coin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucester eliminated after home defeat by Toulon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester are out of the Champions Cup after a disappointing 31-14 home defeat to Toulon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-eliminated-after-home-defeat-by-toulon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 23:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-eliminated-after-home-defeat-by-toulon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Group assaults man and leaves him with broken jaw]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are asking for help, after a group of men assaulted a man and left him with a broken jaw.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/group-assaults-man-and-leaves-him-with-broken-jaw/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 15:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/group-assaults-man-and-leaves-him-with-broken-jaw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grieving mum suing TikTok says hearing was 'painful']]></title><description><![CDATA[Roome is one of five parents suing the social media giant in the US over their children's deaths.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/grieving-mum-suing-tiktok-says-hearing-was-painful/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/grieving-mum-suing-tiktok-says-hearing-was-painful/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire's 9 most dangerous areas where the most crimes were reported in November 2025 - BristolWorld]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire's 9 most dangerous areas where the most crimes were reported in November 2025&nbsp;&nbsp;BristolWorld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershires-9-most-dangerous-areas-where-the-most-crimes-were-reported-in-november-2025-bristolworld/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershires-9-most-dangerous-areas-where-the-most-crimes-were-reported-in-november-2025-bristolworld/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Drug-user turns life around' and 'school standoff']]></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/drug-user-turns-life-around-and-school-standoff/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 08:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/drug-user-turns-life-around-and-school-standoff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything you need to know about wassailing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Involving cider, toast and a song or two, wassailing's history dates back centuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/everything-you-need-to-know-about-wassailing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 08:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/everything-you-need-to-know-about-wassailing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Princess Anne opens new university campus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The building in the heart of Gloucester sits on the site of a former Debenhams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/princess-anne-opens-new-university-campus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/princess-anne-opens-new-university-campus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major investment into new cyber security barracks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The army's cyber unit will benefit from new modern accommodation and specialist training facilities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/major-investment-into-new-cyber-security-barracks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/major-investment-into-new-cyber-security-barracks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrests after boy injured in park attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said a 15-year-old boy was beaten and threatened with a knife.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/arrests-after-boy-injured-in-park-attack/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/arrests-after-boy-injured-in-park-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['What are you showing our children?': Bereaved parents take on TikTok]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ellen Roome has been fighting to create "Jools' Law" since her 14-year-old's son death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/what-are-you-showing-our-children-bereaved-parents-take-on-tiktok/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/what-are-you-showing-our-children-bereaved-parents-take-on-tiktok/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police officer's eight-month challenge in wife's memory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Matthew Miles is taking on 11 challenges to raise money for the hospice which cared for his wife.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/police-officers-eight-month-challenge-in-wifes-memory/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/police-officers-eight-month-challenge-in-wifes-memory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landlords in the Forest of Dean warn tax rises could shut pubs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campaign grows in the Forest of Dean as pubs face rate rises, Dave Harvey reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/landlords-in-the-forest-of-dean-warn-tax-rises-could-shut-pubs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/landlords-in-the-forest-of-dean-warn-tax-rises-could-shut-pubs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Cup winners Stratford and Hunt back to grind with coffee-shop venture]]></title><description><![CDATA[England captain Zoe Stratford and fellow Women's Rugby World Cup winner Natasha Hunt are continuing their teamwork by opening a coffee shop together.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/world-cup-winners-stratford-and-hunt-back-to-grind-with-coffee-shop-venture/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/world-cup-winners-stratford-and-hunt-back-to-grind-with-coffee-shop-venture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Girl sexually assaulted in South Gloucestershire as she walked near skatepark - Bristol Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Girl sexually assaulted in South Gloucestershire as she walked near skatepark&nbsp;&nbsp;Bristol Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/girl-sexually-assaulted-in-south-gloucestershire-as-she-walked-near-skatepark-bristol-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/girl-sexually-assaulted-in-south-gloucestershire-as-she-walked-near-skatepark-bristol-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taxi drivers call for more restrictions on Uber]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uber is not authorised to operate in the Cotswolds but cab drivers there say it is damaging trade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/taxi-drivers-call-for-more-restrictions-on-uber/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/taxi-drivers-call-for-more-restrictions-on-uber/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare coin thief caught after going on the run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clinton Bowen disappeared during his trial for the theft of &pound;500,000 of rare coins from a dealer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/rare-coin-thief-caught-after-going-on-the-run/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/rare-coin-thief-caught-after-going-on-the-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knife-wielding thief who attacked bookies while on bail is jailed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Robert Hall was on bail for a knifepoint robbery when he assaulted a staff member at the bookmakers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/knife-wielding-thief-who-attacked-bookies-while-on-bail-is-jailed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 18:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/knife-wielding-thief-who-attacked-bookies-while-on-bail-is-jailed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pop-up market to close to allow redevelopment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traders say they fear leaving the former department store will risk theirlivelihoods.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/pop-up-market-to-close-to-allow-redevelopment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/pop-up-market-to-close-to-allow-redevelopment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How floodplain could be restored to wildlife haven]]></title><description><![CDATA[Endangered eels could thrive again across the wetland between Tewkesbury and Gloucester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/how-floodplain-could-be-restored-to-wildlife-haven/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/how-floodplain-could-be-restored-to-wildlife-haven/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bowler Taylor extends Gloucestershire deal to 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucestershire pace bowler Matt Taylor extends his contract with the club for another two years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bowler-taylor-extends-gloucestershire-deal-to-2028/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bowler-taylor-extends-gloucestershire-deal-to-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic England awards £400,000 to bring Whitfield Tabernacle in Kingswood, South Gloucestershire, back into use - visitwest.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Historic England awards &pound;400,000 to bring Whitfield Tabernacle in Kingswood, South Gloucestershire, back into use&nbsp;&nbsp;visitwest.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/historic-england-awards-400000-to-bring-whitfield-tabernacle-in-kingswood-south-gloucestershire-back-into-use-visitwestcouk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/historic-england-awards-400000-to-bring-whitfield-tabernacle-in-kingswood-south-gloucestershire-back-into-use-visitwestcouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Historic England awards £400,000 to bring Whitfield Tabernacle in Kingswood, South Gloucestershire, back into use - Visit West]]></title><description><![CDATA[Historic England awards &pound;400,000 to bring Whitfield Tabernacle in Kingswood, South Gloucestershire, back into use&nbsp;&nbsp;Visit West]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/historic-england-awards-400000-to-bring-whitfield-tabernacle-in-kingswood-south-gloucestershire-back-into-use-visit-west/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 13:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/historic-england-awards-400000-to-bring-whitfield-tabernacle-in-kingswood-south-gloucestershire-back-into-use-visit-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road reopens after man died in house fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police ask drivers to avoid the side roads near to the scene which remain closed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/road-reopens-after-man-died-in-house-fire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/road-reopens-after-man-died-in-house-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plans to make Yate routes safer including a new 20mph zone - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plans to make Yate routes safer including a new 20mph zone&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/plans-to-make-yate-routes-safer-including-a-new-20mph-zone-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/plans-to-make-yate-routes-safer-including-a-new-20mph-zone-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We don't need a sticking plaster', say pub owners]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 40 hospitality firms have come together to campaign against tax increases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/we-dont-need-a-sticking-plaster-say-pub-owners/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 07:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/we-dont-need-a-sticking-plaster-say-pub-owners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Council seeks anti-social behaviour injunction]]></title><description><![CDATA[It says the area around car park is attracting people who want to drink and take drugs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/council-seeks-anti-social-behaviour-injunction/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 07:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/council-seeks-anti-social-behaviour-injunction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pair escape 'ball of flames' that destroyed home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harry Ward and Liam Davies lost all their possessions and two cats in the fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/pair-escape-ball-of-flames-that-destroyed-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 18:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/pair-escape-ball-of-flames-that-destroyed-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roads remain closed after man dies in house fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drivers are urged to avoid the area while closures are in place on Cirencester Road and Gypsy Lane.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/roads-remain-closed-after-man-dies-in-house-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/roads-remain-closed-after-man-dies-in-house-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Airport sale deadline set for end of month]]></title><description><![CDATA[The site is being sold more than &pound;25m and it is hoped will bring new business to the area.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/airport-sale-deadline-set-for-end-of-month/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/airport-sale-deadline-set-for-end-of-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mortgage advisor to Gloucester hooker - Crane's big step up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Full-time mortgage advisor and part-time rugby player Will Crane on making the jump into the top tier during his loan with Gloucester.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mortgage-advisor-to-gloucester-hooker-cranes-big-step-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 12:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mortgage-advisor-to-gloucester-hooker-cranes-big-step-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major South Glos planning application revealed - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major South Glos planning application revealed&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/major-south-glos-planning-application-revealed-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/major-south-glos-planning-application-revealed-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nine artists to take up gallery residency]]></title><description><![CDATA[The year-long programme will see artists take part in a mentoring scheme and display their work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/nine-artists-to-take-up-gallery-residency/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/nine-artists-to-take-up-gallery-residency/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hopes for festival to celebrate 200 years of docks]]></title><description><![CDATA[A series of events are planned to mark 200 years since the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal opened.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hopes-for-festival-to-celebrate-200-years-of-docks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/hopes-for-festival-to-celebrate-200-years-of-docks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian dies in lorry crash on motorway]]></title><description><![CDATA[The M5 in Gloucestershire is reopened in both directions following the fatal crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/pedestrian-dies-in-lorry-crash-on-motorway/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 21:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/pedestrian-dies-in-lorry-crash-on-motorway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dad helps shape UK cancer plan after son's illness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tim Sadler, whose son and sister both had cancer, says families need more support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/dad-helps-shape-uk-cancer-plan-after-sons-illness/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/dad-helps-shape-uk-cancer-plan-after-sons-illness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man dies and homes evacuated after house fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Road closures are in place while investigation work takes place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-dies-and-homes-evacuated-after-house-fire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/man-dies-and-homes-evacuated-after-house-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol City's Morrison joins Forest Green on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forest Green Rovers sign Bristol City's Elijah Morrison on loan until the end of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bristol-citys-morrison-joins-forest-green-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bristol-citys-morrison-joins-forest-green-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucester sign World Cup-winning Springbok Kleyn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester sign World Cup-winning South African lock Jean Kleyn for the 2026-27 season, after 10 years playing for URC side Munster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-sign-world-cup-winning-springbok-kleyn/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-sign-world-cup-winning-springbok-kleyn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Inspiring tales' and 'hopes of FA cup giant-slaying']]></title><description><![CDATA[A look at what stories are trending across the West of England on 13 January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/inspiring-tales-and-hopes-of-fa-cup-giant-slaying/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/inspiring-tales-and-hopes-of-fa-cup-giant-slaying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire Council - gloucestershirelive.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire Council&nbsp;&nbsp;gloucestershirelive.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-council-gloucestershirelivecouk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershire-council-gloucestershirelivecouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bereaved mum hopes phone data could hold evidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ellen Roome believes her 14-year-old son Jools died after an online challenge went wrong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bereaved-mum-hopes-phone-data-could-hold-evidence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bereaved-mum-hopes-phone-data-could-hold-evidence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plan to hike parking charges draws criticism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents' permit charges could go up by 26% leading to criticism from councillors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/plan-to-hike-parking-charges-draws-criticism/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/plan-to-hike-parking-charges-draws-criticism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charity shortlisted after helping keep  homes warm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Severn Wye has been shortlisted for the Health Service Journal Partnership Award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/charity-shortlisted-after-helping-keep-homes-warm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/charity-shortlisted-after-helping-keep-homes-warm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snooker textiles firm staff strike over pay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Union warns tennis and snooker tournaments will be affected if strike continues into spring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/snooker-textiles-firm-staff-strike-over-pay/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/snooker-textiles-firm-staff-strike-over-pay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother and children 'died from exposure to fire']]></title><description><![CDATA[Fionnghuala Shearman, 38, was killed at home on Boxing Day along with Eve, seven, and Ohner, four.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mother-and-children-died-from-exposure-to-fire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mother-and-children-died-from-exposure-to-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forest Green sign defender Kircough from Penybont]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forest Green Rovers sign centre-back Gabe Kircough from Cymru Premier side Penybont.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/forest-green-sign-defender-kircough-from-penybont/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/forest-green-sign-defender-kircough-from-penybont/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest update on bin collections in South Glos after Christmas delays - gazetteseries.co.uk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest update on bin collections in South Glos after Christmas delays&nbsp;&nbsp;gazetteseries.co.uk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/latest-update-on-bin-collections-in-south-glos-after-christmas-delays-gazetteseriescouk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/latest-update-on-bin-collections-in-south-glos-after-christmas-delays-gazetteseriescouk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Officer banned from policing after BBC investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[PC Peter Greaves would have been dismissed without notice had he not already resigned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/officer-banned-from-policing-after-bbc-investigation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/officer-banned-from-policing-after-bbc-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Driver admits causing death while drunk driving]]></title><description><![CDATA[A judge tells Ashley Quinton, who was also speeding, "shouldn't have been driving at all".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/driver-admits-causing-death-while-drunk-driving/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/driver-admits-causing-death-while-drunk-driving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investigation to solve mystery of 'cesspit smell']]></title><description><![CDATA[A bad smell has been lingering in some parts of a city for years, according to residents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/investigation-to-solve-mystery-of-cesspit-smell/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 07:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/investigation-to-solve-mystery-of-cesspit-smell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of fish introduced to West waterways]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Environment Agency says nearly 7,000 fish have been added to rivers, lakes and ponds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/thousands-of-fish-introduced-to-west-waterways/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 18:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/thousands-of-fish-introduced-to-west-waterways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Discover the 9 most violent South Gloucestershire areas in 2025 based on the latest crime data - BristolWorld]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover the 9 most violent South Gloucestershire areas in 2025 based on the latest crime data&nbsp;&nbsp;BristolWorld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/discover-the-9-most-violent-south-gloucestershire-areas-in-2025-based-on-the-latest-crime-data-bristolworld/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/discover-the-9-most-violent-south-gloucestershire-areas-in-2025-based-on-the-latest-crime-data-bristolworld/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appeal after person struck with bicycle chain]]></title><description><![CDATA[The person suffered head wounds which required hospital treatment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/appeal-after-person-struck-with-bicycle-chain/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 15:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/appeal-after-person-struck-with-bicycle-chain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In pictures: 'Cold snap' and 'FA Cup heroes']]></title><description><![CDATA[Our weekly roundup of photographs from across the West.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-cold-snap-and-fa-cup-heroes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 08:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/in-pictures-cold-snap-and-fa-cup-heroes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TV drama being made about bereaved mum's fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ellen Roome says she hopes people will see the "personal journey" behind her campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/tv-drama-being-made-about-bereaved-mums-fight/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 08:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/tv-drama-being-made-about-bereaved-mums-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leicester ease past Cheltenham with comfortable win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patson Daka scores his first FA Cup goal to help Championship side Leicester City ease past League Two Cheltenham Town and into the fourth round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/leicester-ease-past-cheltenham-with-comfortable-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 17:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/leicester-ease-past-cheltenham-with-comfortable-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final plans submitted for Golden Valley project]]></title><description><![CDATA[The &pound;1bn project will eventually see thousands of homes and an estimated 10,000 jobs created.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/final-plans-submitted-for-golden-valley-project/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 15:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/final-plans-submitted-for-golden-valley-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New NHS dental surgery to open in city]]></title><description><![CDATA[The centre, which will provide urgent care appointments, is expected to be open by the summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-nhs-dental-surgery-to-open-in-city/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 15:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-nhs-dental-surgery-to-open-in-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Palm tree planning row' and 'Wolf moon']]></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/palm-tree-planning-row-and-wolf-moon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 08:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/palm-tree-planning-row-and-wolf-moon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record number of callouts for air ambulance charity]]></title><description><![CDATA[GWAAC responded to 2,344 people in need of critical care in 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/record-number-of-callouts-for-air-ambulance-charity/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 08:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/record-number-of-callouts-for-air-ambulance-charity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh edge Gloucester with superb fightback]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edinburgh rally from 13 points down at half-time to deliver a bonus-point win over Gloucester and keep their Champions Cup hopes alive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/edinburgh-edge-gloucester-with-superb-fightback/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 23:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/edinburgh-edge-gloucester-with-superb-fightback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire's 8 safest areas where the fewest crimes were reported in the past year - BristolWorld]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire's 8 safest areas where the fewest crimes were reported in the past year&nbsp;&nbsp;BristolWorld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershires-8-safest-areas-where-the-fewest-crimes-were-reported-in-the-past-year-bristolworld/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershires-8-safest-areas-where-the-fewest-crimes-were-reported-in-the-past-year-bristolworld/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New fleet of bin lorries to be fuelled by cooking oil]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cotswold District Council says the move will assist with its decarbonisation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-fleet-of-bin-lorries-to-be-fuelled-by-cooking-oil/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-fleet-of-bin-lorries-to-be-fuelled-by-cooking-oil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Disturbing' PC is sacked for sexual harassment]]></title><description><![CDATA[PC Samuel Okyere is dismissed for gross misconduct after sexually harassing two colleagues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/disturbing-pc-is-sacked-for-sexual-harassment/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/disturbing-pc-is-sacked-for-sexual-harassment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucester sign 'essential' hooker Boyle-Tiatia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester sign hooker Manaaki Boyle-Tiatia on a three-month contract as "essential" injury cover.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-sign-essential-hooker-boyle-tiatia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucester-sign-essential-hooker-boyle-tiatia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School closures and travel disruption as storm hits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wintry weather is causing travel disruption across Gloucestershire, Bristol and Wiltshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/school-closures-and-travel-disruption-as-storm-hits/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/school-closures-and-travel-disruption-as-storm-hits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bear warning signs installed after crashes in Gloucestershire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local folklore inspires bear signs after crashes in Drybrook. Edward Rowe reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bear-warning-signs-installed-after-crashes-in-gloucestershire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/bear-warning-signs-installed-after-crashes-in-gloucestershire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How gritters work and risk to drivers explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions of tonnes of salt are spread on UK's roads each year, but how does it work?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/how-gritters-work-and-risk-to-drivers-explained/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/how-gritters-work-and-risk-to-drivers-explained/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former monastery could be converted into new homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[New homes could be built at the site which was built by Benedictine Monks in 1972.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/former-monastery-could-be-converted-into-new-homes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 07:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/former-monastery-could-be-converted-into-new-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work starts to convert pin factory into events space]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is hoped the space will be used for theatre and musical events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/work-starts-to-convert-pin-factory-into-events-space/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 07:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/work-starts-to-convert-pin-factory-into-events-space/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Don't assume salted roads will be ice free']]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of tonnes of salt are spread on Gloucestershire's roads each year, but how does it work?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/dont-assume-salted-roads-will-be-ice-free/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/dont-assume-salted-roads-will-be-ice-free/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forest Green sign Fulham midfielder Nwoko on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forest Green Rovers sign midfielder Chibuzo Nwoko on loan from Fulham for the rest of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/forest-green-sign-fulham-midfielder-nwoko-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/forest-green-sign-fulham-midfielder-nwoko-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire's 9 most dangerous areas where the most crimes were reported in the past year - BristolWorld]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Gloucestershire's 9 most dangerous areas where the most crimes were reported in the past year&nbsp;&nbsp;BristolWorld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershires-9-most-dangerous-areas-where-the-most-crimes-were-reported-in-the-past-year-bristolworld/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/south-gloucestershires-9-most-dangerous-areas-where-the-most-crimes-were-reported-in-the-past-year-bristolworld/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sutton's FA Cup third-round predictions v DJ and producer Shadow Child]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on DJ and producer Shadow Child - and AI - with his predictions for all 32 FA Cup third-round ties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/suttons-fa-cup-third-round-predictions-v-dj-and-producer-shadow-child/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/suttons-fa-cup-third-round-predictions-v-dj-and-producer-shadow-child/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloucester's Clark and Thorley handed three-game bans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gloucester duo Arthur Clark and Ollie Thorley are given three-match bans following incidents during their defeat by Newcastle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucesters-clark-and-thorley-handed-three-game-bans/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/gloucesters-clark-and-thorley-handed-three-game-bans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mangotsfield (South Gloucestershire) weather warnings - Met Office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mangotsfield (South Gloucestershire) weather warnings&nbsp;&nbsp;Met Office]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mangotsfield-south-gloucestershire-weather-warnings-met-office/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/mangotsfield-south-gloucestershire-weather-warnings-met-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Factory closure plan could lead to 125 jobs losses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company is looking at relocating operations to Canada and potentially China.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/factory-closure-plan-could-lead-to-125-jobs-losses/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/factory-closure-plan-could-lead-to-125-jobs-losses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheltenham sign Nurse and Bickerstaff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cheltenham Town sign left-back George Nurse while striker Jake Bickerstaff also agrees a permanent deal with the League Two club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cheltenham-sign-nurse-and-bickerstaff/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/cheltenham-sign-nurse-and-bickerstaff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investigation ends at scene of fatal house fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fionnghuala Shearman, her two children and pet dog died in the house fire on Boxing Day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/investigation-ends-at-scene-of-fatal-house-fire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/investigation-ends-at-scene-of-fatal-house-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New strategy aims to make UK roads safer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government launches plan to reduce road deaths. Katy Austin reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-strategy-aims-to-make-uk-roads-safer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/new-strategy-aims-to-make-uk-roads-safer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retired man restores Gloucester landmarks for free]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alan Platt cleans signs &amp; landmarks across Gloucester for free, Claire Cavanagh reports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/retired-man-restores-gloucester-landmarks-for-free/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-uk/region/south-gloucestershire/retired-man-restores-gloucester-landmarks-for-free/</guid></item></channel></rss>