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May 17, 2016, 9:22 am

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The man allegedly stabbed by the same gang members charged with murdering his friend Dolton Powell said he was "fighting for his life".Elijah Sutherland received several stab wounds to his arm, back and hand during a fight at the All Nations Club in August last year.Moments later Dolton, 21, would suffer a serious stab wound to his neck and die shortly afterwards.At Bristol Crown Court eight young men from the city are on trial for wounding Elijah and murdering Dolton.Taking to the...

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May 17, 2016, 11:55 pm

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Another nuisance motorbike has been seized in Matson as police continue their crackdown continues. This white motorbike was seized by PCSOs in the suburb after complaints from the public that it was causing a disturbance. The officers Tweeted about the find. It comes as the police say they have made removing the nuiscance bikes from hotspots such as Matson a priority.After complaints from the public re a nuisance motorbike in #Matson . #PCSOs have just located the bike. #Seized...

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May 18, 2016, 12:53 am

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There are almost 8,600 potentially dangerous drivers on Britain's roads – but how many are in Gloucester and how many points do they have?Figures released by the DVLA reveal thousands of motorists are still allowed to drive despite having 12 or more points on their licence.According to the figures there are six drivers in the Gloucester area with 12 or more points on their licence.One of them has 21 points on their licence – but is still legally allowed to drive.The highest...

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May 18, 2016, 1:32 am

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The number of people charged with drug driving has risen by 140 per cent in a year. What are the prescription drugs that could see you banned from driving?The spike is thought to be partly due to new road-side drug screening devices introduced in march 2015 along with new limits for a string of prescription drugs.According to a Freedom of Information request by Confused.com the number charged nationally with the offence has soared by 140 per cent to around 2,200 incidents.Dolton Powell: Trial...

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May 18, 2016, 3:50 am

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Rapist Malachi Williams who caused terror in court when he fought security guards after his rape conviction will spend longer behind bars.The father-of-nine shouted and swore when the jury pronounced him guilty at Gloucester crown court on May 6 when he appeared to try to escape the dock.Jurors and court staff were distraught at the violent scenes as three guards grappled with him and eventually managed to bundle him downstairs to the cells.Friends and relatives of 32-year-old Williams' in the...

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May 18, 2016, 7:09 am

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Concerned residents want more to be done to drive down the speed of motorists in a Gloucestershire village.Speed reduction measures are being called for after a stolen car crashed into a ditch in Staverton recently.People living in Hayden Lane are frustrated at the number of cars speeding there – despite it being a 30mph zone.Margaret Gooch, 72, has lived in the neighbourhood for more than 50 years but said dangerous drivers has become a bigger issue in recent years.She claimed the red...

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May 18, 2016, 10:23 pm

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Cheltenham death row gran Lindsay Sandiford has written a letter from her Indonesian cell thanking her supporters. Sandiford, 59, was sentenced to death in January 2013 after being convicted the previous month of smuggling nearly 5 kilograms of cocaine into the country. There are fears Sandiford is just weeks away from death by firing squad. And a letter from Sandiford has been posted on twitter by her friend Denise Stepo, who visited her in prison. It read: "Dear friends and...

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May 18, 2016, 11:18 pm

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Gloucestershire police released a series of images of people in relation to thefts and fraud at a number of businesses in Gloucester, Cheltenham and Cirencester. Do you recognise anybody?TheftWhen:07/04/2016Where:WH Smith, GloucesterTheft When:17/04/2016Where:Sainsburys, GloucesterTheftWhen:20/04/2016Where:Specsavers, CheltenhamFraudWhen:12/04/2016Where:Tescos, CirencesterTheftWhen:23/04/2016Where:Ann Summers, GloucesterTheftWhen:19/03/2016Where:Vodafone,...

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May 18, 2016, 11:47 pm

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Emergency services are at the scene of an accident in the middle of rush hour in Churchdown. It is believed a moped and a car have collided at the junction on Innsworth Lane, near the Hare and Hounds pub. The route has been partially closed as police and paramedics deal with the incident. Glos RPU - currently dealing with a car v Moped RTC on #innsworth lane, #Gloucester. Road is now clear but traffic is heavy. Inc 57 19/05/16— TriForce Police (@Tri_Force) May 19, 2016 Traffic is...

Lydney prostitute jailed for burgling client's Cirencester home

May 19, 2016, 12:34 am

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A prostitute who went back to a client's home when he was out and burgled it has been jailed for six months at Gloucester crown court.Kelly Smith, 33, of Morris close, Yorkley, near Lydney was convicted by a jury of burgling the home of a taxi driver in Upper Churnside, Cirencester, and stealing his watch and about £400 cash.Jailing her, Judge Michael Cullum said "You took money from an older and hard working man whom you had serviced as a prostitute."He said the jail term had to...

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May 19, 2016, 12:57 am

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Wildlife enthusiasts and members of badger protection groups will be undertaking a peaceful walk through Winchcombe and around the Sudeley Castle area.The walk will culminate in a silent vigil on Abbey Terrace.The event is organised by the volunteers of Gloucestershire Against Badger Shooting to commemorate the 3,640 badgers already allegedly killed in Gloucestershire (1,414), West Somerset (1,470) and Dorset (756).The vigil will take place at 7.30 pm on Thursday, May 26.A spokesman for the...

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May 19, 2016, 9:07 am

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Dozens of motorists on Gloucestershire's roads have more than 12 points on their licence as courts issue softer sentences for dangerous drivers.Figures released by the DVLA reveal thousands of motorists are still allowed to drive despite having received the maximum amount of penalty points. According to the figures there are six drivers in the Gloucester area with 12 or more points on their licence.One Gloucester driver even has 21 points on their licence – but is still legally allowed to...

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May 20, 2016, 5:29 am

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A relative of fatally stabbed Dolton Powell told how he saw a man with a knife lunging at him and screamed: "That's my cousin."Bruce Fishley was at a birthday party at the All Nations Club in Gloucester when a commotion occurred outside.Mr Fishley described the traumatic moment when he saw Mr Powell being attacked, and helped him when he saw he was wounded.Watch: Fire at Janes Pantry in Kings SquareForestry Commission confirms recent reports of big cat sightingsCar crash on Trier Way...

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May 20, 2016, 7:12 am

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A man was pushed down a 20ft drop in the Forest of Dean by a robber who made off with his valuable mountain bike.The incident happened on a fire road near to the Pedalabikeaway shop in Cannop at about 1.25pm on Thursday.The robber made off with the victim's custom-made downhill racing mountain bike.The victim had propped his bike against a tree while assessing a downhill route when he heard a man behind him ask if he was going down the slope.The victim then felt a hard shove in the back and fell...

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December 21, 2016, 4:20 am

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Cocaine dealer Marvin Anderson, who is serving a five-and-a-half year jail term, has been ordered to hand over more than £93,000 of his ill-gotten gains within three months.Anderson's house will have to be sold to realise most of the money, Gloucester Crown Court was told.Anderson, 35, of Jasmine close, Abbeydale, Gloucester, accepted that his total benefit from crime was £153,616.72 and that he has realisable assets of £93,292.80 which can be forfeited under the Proceeds of...

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December 21, 2016, 4:37 am

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A Cinderford man who led police on a dangerous chase when he had three teenaged girl passengers in a van was jailed for nine months today.On November 1 Lee Jones, 23, formerly of Valley Road, Cinderford, but now of Cornwallis Way, Monmouth, had been given the chance of a suspended sentence with unpaid work and a rehab order.But today he was back before Gloucester Crown Court when he admitted that he had failed to attend unpaid work and other appointments required by his order.Judge Michael...

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December 21, 2016, 6:58 am

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Steven Sharpe was due at court today charged with driving a vehicle without a licence while under the influence of cocaine.A technical problem meant the 31-year-old was unable to appear at Cheltenham Magistrates' Court via video link from prison.Read: Police launch security review of Christmas market in wake of Berlin terrorSharpe, of Buckingham Avenue, Cheltenham, allegedly drove a Ford Mondeo in Marsland Road without insurance or a licence while under the influence of cocaine on September 27....

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December 21, 2016, 8:34 am

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Police have arrested wanted Gloucester man Richard Turbyfield after an appeal to the public to trace him.Turbyfield, 40, is suspected of breaching a criminal behaviour order (CBO) banning him from entering Gloucester city centre because of persistent begging.Read: Appeal to trace persistent Gloucester beggar Following an appeal to the public yesterday several calls were made to police and just after 2.30pm today he was arrested at Gloucester train station. He remains in custody this evening as...

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December 21, 2016, 9:05 am

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A footballer could be jailed after a jury decided that his ankle-breaking foul tackle on an opponent was a criminal act.Dayne Lewis-Peapell, of Ruscombe Avenue, Swindon, had denied unlawfully wounding Christopher Jackson during a Wiltshire Sunday League match at Fairford FC but was found guilty today by a Gloucester Crown Court jury.The judge, Recorder Simon Foster, said the offence 'crosses the custody threshold' and he bailed Lewis-Peapell for a pre-sentence report.Read: Punches thrown as...

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December 21, 2016, 10:09 am

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A small child was bitten on the finger during a dog attack in Stroud. The child was bitten by one of three dogs being walked by a man on Valley View Road. Read: Woman trapped and road blocked after car overturns Here is where the incident was alleged to have happened:Read: Tackle that broke footballer's ankle was criminal act, jury decidesThe owner has three dogs; a German Shepherd puppy, a collie and a small jack Russell terrier, and he is believed to live locally, police have...