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October 29, 2015, 6:31 am

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Dozens of residents were evacuated from a Gloucester hotel following a suspected arson attack at the crack of dawn.Paramedics, police and firefighters were called to the fire which broke out at Orchard Hotel in Olympus Park, Quedgeley, at about 5.30am.Receptionist Kayla Proffer turned up to work while the drama unfolded and saw the night porter stumbling and coughing after inhaling smoke."I came in and all I heard were fire alarms going off and customers said there had been another...

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October 29, 2015, 9:32 am

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This is what is left of a house believed to be owned by one of the notorious Connors forced labour gang after a lorry deliberately crashed into it.Shocked motorists saw a HGV being repeatedly reversed into the front of the £300,000 four-bedroom bungalow, in Tewkesbury Road, Uckington, which was in the process of being sold.A truck was later found burned out in a nearby field.Police said they were alerted around 5.30pm on Wednesday by motorists who saw a driver wrecking the house."A...

Travellers arrive at Blooms Garden Centre in Haresfield

October 29, 2015, 10:46 am

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Travellers have turned up at a garden centre on the outskirts of Gloucester.Police were called to the Blooms Garden Centre at Haresfield yesterday when the centre called to say a staff member had been verbally abused.A spokesman for Gloucestershire police said: "One of the members of staff was abused by somebody so we went along to check everything was okay."Travellers are near the centre."It is not known whether the abuse came from one of the travelling group at the centre in...

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October 30, 2015, 12:44 am

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Investigations are continuing this morning into the deliberate lorry attack which left a house in Cheltenham virtually destroyed.Police still want to speak with drivers who may have seen the truck reversing into the property, in Tewkesbury Road, completely wrecking the front of the building.This is what is left of a house believed to be owned by one of the notorious Connors forced labour gang after a lorry deliberately crashed into it.It happened at about 5.30pm yesterday - and a lorry was later...

Two girls, 8 and 10, 'threatened with rape' in Linden

October 30, 2015, 2:41 am

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Two girls, aged eight and ten, were threatened with rape yesterday while walking along Seymour Road.They were walking towards the Co-op Shop and were near the Zebra crossing when they were approached by three mixed race youths, aged between 18 and 20.They told the girls they were going to 'rape them'.The girls fled and sought refuge in the Co-op. By the time staff came out the youths had gone. The police have said they believe it was an isolated incident and are not linking it to an assault on...

Extra police in Gloucester for Halloween, Rugby World Cup final...

October 30, 2015, 4:16 am

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There will be extra police patrols in Gloucester tomorrow night (Saturday, 31 October) as Halloween, the Rugby World Cup final and the first Saturday night since the darker evenings begin clash.Those going on a night out over the weekend are reminded to follow personal safety advice. Make arrangements of how you're going to get home - book a taxi with a reputable company or arrange a lift with a friend or family member.Let others know where you are and don't walk home on your own or leave your...

Attempted abduction of 11-year-old boy in Gloucester

October 30, 2015, 6:23 am

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Gloucester Police are urging extra caution after an abduction attempt on an 11-year-old boy.The child was walking home from school along Linden Road at around 4.30pm on Thursday October 8, when a vehicle pulled up next to him.The driver asked the boy to get in the vehicle. The boy refused and ran off from the scene to his home address. Details of the incident have only emerged today.The vehicle is described as medium sized, grey in colour and had four doors and the driver was a man who spoke...

Relief as police to retain presence at Bearland in Gloucester

October 30, 2015, 9:32 am

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There is relief across Gloucester after police confirmed they will keep a small but permanent presence in the city. Gloucestershire Constabulary has surrendered the 230-year lease on Bearland in exchange for £400,000 and a fresh agreement covering part of the ground and second floors.Under the new terms, the police will retain a public access reception area on the ground floor, a CCTV room and parking.As part of the deal, Gloucestershire County Council has also agreed to offer a lease on a...

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October 30, 2015, 10:16 am

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Two 14-year-old boys have been arrested in connection with two separate incidents in Gloucester.They were arrested alongside a 12-year-old boy on suspicion of assaulting a 39-year-old man on the canal towpath near Sainsbury's in Gloucester, off St Ann Way on October 14. The man's wallet was stolen after he was knocked unconscious.The two teenagers, but not the 12-year-old, were also arrested on suspicion of sexual assault against two girls aged 16 and 17, also on the canal towpath. It happened...

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October 30, 2015, 10:54 am

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Two 19-year-old men accused of starting a massive blaze which wrecked the 150-year-old Provender Mill in Bakers Quay a month ago were today remanded in custody by a city crown court judge.Scott Parker, of Southgate Street, Gloucester, and Martin Rodger, of Stroud Road, appeared before Gloucester crown court via video link from Brinsford Prison.They each face three charges of arson; two on October 2 and one on October 3.The first charge alleges they set fire to anti-pigeon netting on level four...

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October 30, 2015, 11:31 am

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Police are asking for help from the public to locate the 'violent and dangerous' attacker who killed a pensioner in his own home in Cheltenham on Monday. 68-year-old Charles Anthony Swift, known as Tony, of Mendip House, Mendip Road in the town, was found with severe head injuries at the address on Monday afternoon. Paramedics treated Mr Swift at the address but sadly he was pronounced dead shortly after.Police believe Tony may have known his attacker as there was no sign of forced entry to the...

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October 30, 2015, 12:16 pm

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Transgender Tara Hudson is believed to have been moved to an all-women prison near Wotton-under-Edge.Her transfer to HMP Eastwood Park happened within hours of an appeal against her sentence being dismissed at Bristol Crown Court.She was sentenced to serve a 12-weeks in the all-male HM Prison Bristol after assaulting a bar manager while drunk in Bath city centre.Hudson, 26, of Milk Street, Bath, described the experience as "terrifying" and was taunted with lewd comments by fellow...

Dad-of-two facing jail after lying about truck being stolen...

October 31, 2015, 2:04 am

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A banned driver who led police on a dangerous chase through Cinderford is facing jail - because he tried to get out of trouble by lying.Mark Lloyd, 46, made things much worse for himself by claiming that his truck had been stolen and it was not him driving during the chase on April 3 2014.At Gloucester Crown Court this week he pleaded not guilty to driving dangerously and while disqualified in his Mitsubishi pick-up on that date.He also denied perverting the course of justice by falsely...

Police appeal for information about the death of Tony Swift in...

October 31, 2015, 2:36 am

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Investigations by Gloucestershire police into the death of Tony Swift in Cheltenham on Monday still need the help of the public.Mr Swift, 68 was killed at his home in Mendip Road in the Lynworth area of Cheltenham, and police are appealing for anyone with any information to come forward.They still have not found the weapon used to kill Mr Swift- which they believe to have been some sort of blunt instrument.They are also looking for his Samsung mobile telephone.Officers believe that Mr Swift's...

No arrests yet in dsteruction of Cheltenham house by lorry.

October 31, 2015, 2:42 am

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Mystery still surrounds what happened when a truck was apparently used to destroy a house in Cheltenham.Nobody has been arrested for what seems to be a deliberate attempt to smash the house in the Tewkesbury Road, one of the main routes into the town, on Wednesday - and no accurate motive has been established.Police were called at about 5.30pm on Wednesday evening as motorists on the Tewkesbury Road saw a truck being repeatedly driven into the house.A truck was later found burned out in a...

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Community concern in Gloucester over 'rape' threat to young girls...

October 31, 2015, 2:52 am

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Linden community leaders are urging parents to be vigilant after a rape threat to two girls and the attempted abduction of an 11-year-old boy.The two girls, aged eight and ten, were approached by three mixed raced youths in Seymour Road on Thursday afternoon, who said there were going to 'rape them'.The terrified girls ran into the Co-op, but by the time staff had rushed out, the youths had gone.A police spokesman said the force believed it was an isolated incident and not connected to another...

Transgender inmate's mum reveals daughter is '10 times happier'...

November 1, 2015, 1:53 am

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A transgender woman is already "10 times happier" in a female-only prison in Gloucestershire after being moved from a violent men's jail, according to her mum. Make-up artist Tara Hudson was sent to the all-male HMP Bristol by Bath magistrates after she admitted assault, but the decision sparked a mass high-profile campaign. More than 150,000 people including senior politicians signed a petition for Tara, who has lived all her adult life as a woman to be moved. But an appeal at...

Drug addict who stole £11k from girlfriend in Stroud avoids...

November 1, 2015, 3:58 am

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Drug addict Sean Hutchinson walked free from court despite stealing more than £11,000 from his girfriend after it was revealed they plan to get back together.Hutchinson, 42, of London Road, Stroud, admitted three offences of theft and three of fraud against his partner Justine Randall.At Gloucester Crown Court Judge Michael Harington sentenced him to nine months jail suspended for two years and imposed a drug rehab requirement. He also ordered Hutchinson to go on a 50 day rehab activity...

Hammer threat on Stroud woman sees man 'who had nothing to do...

November 1, 2015, 4:07 am

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Two men set out on a 'cowardly, thuggish mission' to terrify a woman with a hammer, a court was told.Katy Chivers was at home in Stroud smoking a cigarette in her kitchen when she saw Daniel Webb and Ashley Goodfield arrive outside and walk up to her open window, Gloucester Crown Court heard.Goodfield told her 'you're going to die tonight' and Webb said: "I'm your worst nightmare. Ask around about me. What would you do if your cat was running around on fire. What would you do if your house...

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November 1, 2015, 5:10 am

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Police were forced to increase patrols in the city centre and made several arrests during the half-term holidays amid complaints of youths fighting, taking drugs and intimidating shoppers.Several traders have complained about the number of youngsters blighting the Gate Streets with antisocial behaviour during the school break, claiming groups of up to 40 were gathering at times.While most of the teenagers have not been causing any problems, businesses said a group of them have been persistent...