A 26-year-old father who launched an attack on his estranged partner in the street and then lashed out at a Good Samaritan who came to her rescue was praised by a judge for "sorting his life out".Samuel Moulder of Hardwicke Court, Bristol Road, Gloucester, had pleaded guilty to assault, affray and possessing a bladed article on September 26 last year outside the Restoration public house, High Street, Cheltenham.He was given a suspended sentence which he subsequently breached but His...
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Judge praises Gloucester man for 'sorting things out' after...
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Emergency services and other agencies holding Churchdown...
MULTIPLE agencies will be showcasing what they can do for the over 55s at a Churchdown event.Curchdown Community Hub will host the exhibition for all Tewkesbury Borough Council residents on Monday, June 29.Running from 11am to 2pm organisations such as Gloucestershire Police, the fire service, Safe at Home and Citizen's Advice will be there.Also joining on the day will be UK Connect, Keep Safe Gloucester, Village Agents, Parkinsons, Telecare, staff from the Police and Crime Commissioners Office,...
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Drug dealer's friend found by police on toilet full of heroin and...
When police raided a Gloucester flat the occupant – a drug dealer – panicked and asked his friend to hide wraps of heroin and cocaine, a court was told.But officers found the friend – 39-year-old Omar Leslie of Prinknash Road, Matson – sitting on the toilet, which was full of the drugs, Gloucester Crown Court heard today (Thursday).And Leslie – who became a father last week – found himself facing a charge of possessing class A drugs with intent to...
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Ambulance car smashed in collision
An ambulance car was involved in a nasty collision with another car in Gloucestershire.
One person travelling in the other vehicle was taken to the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital with a suspected broken collar bone.
The paramedic in the damaged ambulance was said to be "shaken" by the incident in Staverton on the B4063 yesterday afternoon.
Officers want to hear from anyone who saw the collision. If you did call police on 101 quoting incident number 280 of June 25.
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Investigation continues after Chepstow couple stabbed to death
Police continue to investigate a suspicious incident in Monmouthshire after a couple were found stabbed to death at their home.Stacey Henderson, 35, was found with stab wounds to her chest and heart alongside her husband Nigel on Friday in Chepstow.Mr Henderson, 52, was also found with stab wounds to his torso and heart.According to BBC, police are investigating Stacey's death as suspicious but are not treating Nigel's death as suspicious.Police are not looking for anyone else in connection with...
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Man stabbed best friend in the back during argument over loud...
A 25-year-old Slovakian stabbed his best friend in the back in an argument over playing loud music in his Gloucester flat, a court heard.Jovan Ninic of Kingsholm Road, Gloucester, had pleaded guilty to wounding Kristoff Drosna on May 7, Gloucester Crown Court was told today.His Honour Judge Jamie Tabor QC jailed the defendant for 14 months.Prosecuting barrister Julian Kesner said: "The defendant and his victim know each other well – in fact they were best friends – but on the...
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Tributes are being paid to victims of Tunisia attack which left...
Tributes are being paid to victims of the Tunisia attack which left at least 15 Britons dead.A total of 38 people were killed in the gun attack on the beach resort of Sousse.No British victims have been officially identified but family and friends have confirmed the names of some.A number of other people have been reported missing since the attack and relatives are waiting desperately for news.More than 1,000 British tourists have returned to the UK, while it is thought 2,500 more could fly home...
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British death toll over 30 in Tunisia attack
The number of Britons thought to have died in the Tunisian massacre has risen above 30 as the Prime Minister said the country was "united in shock and grief".A total of 38 people were killed by a gunman on a beach near Sousse.Writing in the Daily Telegraph,David Cameron said Britain would fightback and show "unshakeable resolve" in dealing with extremism.Tributes are being paid to the scores of British victims, which includes three generations of the same family, students and...
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Prime Minister: Minute's silence for Tunisian massacre victims
A minute's silence will be held nationwide on Friday to remember the victims of the Tunisia terror attack.Prime Minister David Cameron told the House of Commons the act of remembrance would take place at noon.It will be one week on from the massacre which left around 36 people dead, 30 of them are believed to be British.Gunman Seifeddine Rezgui opened fire on sunbathing tourists on a beach in the resort of Sousse with a Kalashnikov.It he has been reported his gun was hidden in an umbrella and...
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14 months in jail for man who stabbed best friend at Gloucester...
A 25-year-old man stabbed his best friend in the back in an argument over playing loud music in his Gloucester flat, a court heard.Jovan Ninic, of Kingsholm Road, had pleaded guilty to wounding Kristoff Drosna on May 7, Gloucester Crown Court was told.His Honour Judge Jamie Tabor QC jailed the defendant for 14 months.Prosecuting barrister Julian Kesner said: "The defendant and his victim know each other well – in fact they were best friends – but on the day in question Ninic had...
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A car was attacked with a golf club, Gloucestershire police say
Police are on the hunt for a vandal who is suspected of attacking a car with a golf club.The white Ford Fiesta was parked outside a house on Rocks Road in Lydbrook.Gloucestershire Constabulary stated on its Facebook page: "A car in Joys Green, Lydbrook, was attacked by someone using a golf club. It happened at about 6.30pm on June 25."People with information are urged to call 101 quoting incident number 465 of 25/06.Looking for a job in Gloucester? Visit our jobs in Gloucester pages
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Two brothers among four Gloucester men to deny abuse of children ...
Four alleged paedophiles, including two brothers, appeared at Gloucester Crown Court to enter their pleas to 16 charges of multiple sex abuse against four children under the age of 12.The charges included sexual assault and gross indecency among others and spanned a period from 1986 until 1990, the court was told on Friday.Joseph Bevan, 53, of Coney Hill Road, Gloucester, 66-year-old David Bevan, of Coney Hill Road, Gloucester, Stephen Lee, 58, of Sandyleaze, Longlevens and 58-year-old Michael...
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Hectare of Cinderford countryside destroyed in fire
Firefighters were sent to a fire in Crump Meadow Inclosure near Cinderford which left a hectare of land and trees completely destroyed.The crews battled the fire for four hours, with four fire engines sent to the scene.Initially one fire engine from Cinderford was sent to investigate and discovered gorse, bracken and trees were on fire at around 5.30pm yesterday.Another two fire engines were sent from Cinderford and Coleford as well as a specialist fogging unit from Cinderford.
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Fresh appeal over suspected arson case near Dursley
An appeal over a case of suspected arson has been refreshed by police.Police are still investigating a case of suspected arson, after a barn fire at Newbrook Farm, Uley near Dursley on 31 May.Police were called shortly after 10 pm to the fire, which involved straw bales, barn and farm machinery, and a quad bike.The victim reported that he was driving home at about 9.40 pm when he noticed a small rubbish fire outside Angeston Court, a property near his barn, and saw one male run out of the lane...
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Blue Peter presenter John Noakes goes missing in Spain
Former Blue Peter presenter John Noakes has gone missing from his home in Majorca and his wife is pleading for any information about his whereabouts as she revealed he suffers from Alzheimer's.The 81-year-old disappeared this morning in Adnratx where he lives as temperatures hit 35C on Spain's hottest day so far this year. His wife Vicky said she last saw him around 9am and he wasn't carrying any water or ID and spoke no Spanish, when she spoke to MailOnline.She also confirmed he had been...
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Man banned from Gloucester city centre for five years after...
A Cheltenham man has been jailed for nine months and will be banned from the centres of Cheltenham and Gloucester during the night for five years after admitting sexual assault.Muhammad Shaikh, 31, of Granville Street, pleaded guilty to sexually touching three women on separate occasions in the Montpellier area of Cheltenham.He was sentenced to nine months in prison at Cheltenham Magistrates' Court this week.Shaikh was also made subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for five years.This means...
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Countries with highest terror alerts
Terror attacks and the threat to British nationals abroad is at the forefront of many citizens' minds at the moment and are questioning whether it is safe to go their planned holidays.Travel companies took a hit when the markets opened for the first time since Friday's terror attack in Tunisia as many holidaymakers are playing it safe. But where is it safest to go?With the summer arriving here's the list of the countries on high alert, meaning they expect a terrorist attack imminently, according...
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Dog dies after four hours in hot car
A dog has reportedly died after being left in a hot car for four hours as its owners went to Ikea.A video has been published on Youtube showing police in Spain breaking into the car to rescue the panting pup.Can I break into a car to save a dog?The 14-month-old boxer, believed to be called Fidji, can be seen in a desperate state while policeman and onlookers break into the car and pour water over the dog.He was taken to hospital and underwent surgery for three hours the Metro has...
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Mobile speed camera locations for July released
This month's priority sites for Gloucestershire have been released by Gloucestershire Police, although other sites within Gloucestershire will still be visited.Mobile speed camera locationsA4019 Uckington, CheltenhamPrincess Elizabeth. Way, CheltenhamA417 Dartley Bottom, Swindon BoundA4173 Stroud Road, GloucesterA38 Estcourt Road, GloucesterTo look for fixed, mobile and red light cameras on Gloucestershire's road network click here.
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Jewellery and silverware snatched in raid on home near Dursley
Police are appealing for information about a burglary that took place recently at a house in Silver Street, Coaley.
In which jewellery, cash and silver cutlery were stolen.
The victim returned to the property shortly before 10 am on 16 June to discover that it had been broken into, the bedrooms and lounge searched, and jewellery, cash and silverware stolen, after which the offenders had left the property.
Items stolen were a gypsy sapphire diamond ring and an Amethyst wedding ring, some cash and...
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