South Gloucestershire news

• The dangers of river beaches as 39C forecast

  24-06-2026 07:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rivers may be inviting for the hot and bothered, but danger lies in not just the water, but the sand.
  
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• Red heat alert extended as train travel disrupted

  24-06-2026 19:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Pupils, soldiers and horse racing fans are among those who have faced disruption amid hot weather.
  
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• Dad raised concerns before girl's death - inquest

  24-06-2026 16:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Barry and Michelle Curtis are giving evidence at an inquest into the death of their daughter Lucy, 17.
  
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• Barnet bring in winger Knowles on free transfer

  24-06-2026 14:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Forest Green Rovers released Knowles after two seasons with the Gloucestershire club.
  
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• Newport re-sign Norman and land striker Doidge

  24-06-2026 14:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Newport County seal a deal for Welsh striker Christian Doidge and re-sign defender Cameron Norman.
  
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• Honeytrap pair admit killing two men they had drugged

  24-06-2026 14:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Madalin Dumitru and Adina Mihai drugged men seeking sexual services in order to steal from them.
  
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• Ring unearthed in 'once in a lifetime find' sells for thousands

  24-06-2026 13:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The metal detectorist who found the ring says the sale is "beyond anything he could have imagined".
  
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• In Pictures: England fans watch draw with Ghana

  24-06-2026 12:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of supporters watched the match at pubs and football stadiums across the West.
  
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• Man charged with raping woman in roadside attack

  24-06-2026 11:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Anachi Thomas, 41, is remanded in custody and is set to next appear in court in July.
  
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• World Cup toy 'tinged with sadness' to be repaired

  24-06-2026 07:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The lion symbolises not only England's historic victory 60 years ago but also a sad love story.
  
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• Community revives social club hours after 'devastating' fire

  23-06-2026 19:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Volunteers have been mopping and jet-washing to get the building ready to host an England World Cup match.
  
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• Extreme weather causes blaze and shuts airport

  23-06-2026 18:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lightning set a roof on fire during a thunderstorm and thousands of travellers had their journeys disrupted.
  
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• Cheltenham sign midfielder Shipley from Port Vale

  23-06-2026 18:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cheltenham Town sign midfielder Jordan Shipley from Port Vale.
  
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• Newport sign Bamba from Forest Green Rovers

  23-06-2026 17:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Forward YahyaBamba went on loan to Brackley Town in January and now makes the switch to Newport County from Forest Green Rovers.
  
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• England wing Venner to stay at Gloucester-Hartpury

  23-06-2026 16:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England winger Mia Venner signs a new deal to stay with Gloucester-Hartpury.
  
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• Lake to captain Wales in summer internationals

  23-06-2026 16:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Gloucester-bound hooker will captain Wales in this summer's four internationals, stating with Saturday's game against the Barbarians at Allianz Stadium.
  
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• Dame Jilly Cooper leaves £8.5m fortune to children

  23-06-2026 15:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dame Jilly died after sustaining a fatal head injury in a fall at her Gloucesterhire home in 2025.
  
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• Check if your child's school is shutting this week

  23-06-2026 14:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Check for closures in Bristol, Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.
  
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• Need To Know Gloucestershire

  23-06-2026 13:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A rare red heat warning has been issued by the Met Office. How might it affect you?
  
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• 'Our son's killer is posting online from prison'

  23-06-2026 13:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Joshua Hall’s parents say seeing his killer post on social media from prison is illegal and cruel.
  
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• Buses won't be council-run due to commercial risk

  23-06-2026 11:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Some councils want to take control of routes and prices but Gloucestershire's authority doesn't plan to.
  
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• 'I ran the width of England for my inspiring brother'

  23-06-2026 07:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Charlie Isaac ran 70 miles raising £5,900 for a Wiltshire hospice inspired by his brother Harvey.
  
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• Storms and school disruption amid rare red weather warnings

  22-06-2026 20:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Met Office has issued a two-day red weather warning for extreme heat in parts of the UK.
  
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• MP denies assault and coercion allegations

  22-06-2026 19:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Tewkesbury MP denies all allegations and says he will cooperate with the police investigation.
  
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• Wales duo Lewis and Jones depart Gloucester-Hartpury

  22-06-2026 18:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wales forwards Bethan Lewis and Kelsey Jones will leave Gloucester-Hartpury this summer, the club has confirmed.
  
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• Singh sets up Worcestershire win over Glos

  22-06-2026 18:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Spinner Fateh Singh takes 5-74 as Worcestershire beat Gloucestershire by five wickets in County Championship Division Two.
  
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• Club on fire as residents warned to shut windows

  22-06-2026 18:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The fire service says there is "a lot of smoke in the area" and traffic is being disrupted.
  
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• Carlisle bring in midfielder Bunker

  22-06-2026 16:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Carlisle United sign midfielder Harvey Bunker on a two-year deal.
  
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• Prem Rugby play-offs set to move to neutral venue

  22-06-2026 08:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Prem Rugby play-offs are set to move from home advantage to a neutral venue from the 2029-2030 season.
  
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• Brookes & Waite dig in as Worcs and Glos head for draw

  21-06-2026 19:32 via bbc.com
  
  Worcestershire will need quick wickets on the final morning as their game with Gloucestershire ambles towards a draw.
  
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