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December 28, 2016, 10:37 am

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Police have confirmed that an incident at a Gloucester bridge which brought traffic in a wide area to a standstill was a woman feared to be about to jump.Motorists were being urged to avoid a number of main roads in Gloucester due to the police incident which started at about 4pm today at the bridge at Cole Avenue.Roads towards the swing bridge were blocked off and a heavy police presence could be seen throughout the Hempstead area as negotiators moved in to talk to a woman on the bridge.Read:...

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Bows and arrows stolen from Gloucestershire club

December 28, 2016, 1:16 pm

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Police are thought to be on the lookout for dozens of bows and arrows that have been stolen from a Gloucestershire club.Deer Park Archers have urged people to be on the lookout after reporting at their store in Shurdington Road near Cheltenham.Read: Weather warnings in place in sub-zero GloucestershireThe club Tweeted out this evening: "Unfortunately we have been broken into."A total of 8 Compound bows and a 10 bow arrows kit pack. Please share."Deer Park Archers is a family...

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December 28, 2016, 10:00 pm

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A Gloucestershire police staff member has been sacked after having sex with a vulnerable young woman he met through his work at the force.He was dismissed after starting the relationship with the woman during the course of his 'public facing role'.It was discovered he had also used police databases without a legitimate purpose.The staff member – not an officer - was thrown out of the force without notice at a public misconduct hearing in May when the allegations came to light.Read: Council...

New photo released of persistent beggar banned from Gloucester

December 29, 2016, 3:47 am

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A new photo has been released to make it easier to identify a man banned from Gloucester city centre for persistent begging.A civil injunction order was imposed on Martyn Leslie Cox, 42 and from Gloucester, at Gloucester County Court earlier this week after ignoring offers of help and warnings from police and Gloucester City Council.The ban means Cox is forbidden from using or threatening to use violence against or engaging in conduct which causes or is capable of causing nuisance or annoyance...

PC caught driving police car with prisoner on board at 100mph

December 29, 2016, 10:04 am

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A police officer has been slapped with a written warning after driving at 100mph on the M5 – while carrying a prisoner.A member of the public made a complaint after seeing the speeding squad car which was transporting a prisoner to the county's custody suite in Quedgeley.But the PC has not faced prosecution for the offence which could see a member of the public banned from driving.Read: Alternative routes eastbound as A40 is closed following 21-car pile-upIf you are caught driving at more...

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December 29, 2016, 11:27 pm

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Gloucestershire has been issued a severe weather warning by the Met Office as fog and ice create hazardous conditions on the roads after several accidents in the county. The entire south west is under the warning as large areas are enveloped in dense fog and freezing fog this morning. The hazardous conditions are expected to carry on to about 10am today. Read: Weather warnings in place in sub-zero Gloucestershire Motorists are being warned driving conditions will be difficult with...

Club fears stolen 'lethal weapons' could be used for violence

December 30, 2016, 3:53 am

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The 'most lethal' bows belonging to a voluntary archery club in Gloucestershire have been stolen – and its owners fear they could be used for violence.Deer Park Archers members have been left shocked and distressed after seeing around £3,000 worth of equipment stolen from their storage container in Cheltenham.They fear the weapons could be used illegally after a similar break in in Minchinhampton several years ago resulted in several swans being killed in Stroud.Read: Traffic chaos...

Cheltenham Guardians preparing for 'unique' New Year patrols

December 30, 2016, 4:15 am

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The Cheltenham Guardians have been patrolling the streets for much of the past year, but the group are set to face one of their biggest challenges yet - New Year.The group which roams the streets, break up fights and care for those who have had too much to drink are set for a busy night over the New Year weekend.Cheltenham Guardians have had a few busy points already in 2016 including the Gold Cup race week in March and the university fresher's week in September.Read: Driving tips for ice and...

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Crime map: What have the police been called to on your street

December 30, 2016, 6:53 am

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If you saw the police down your road recently and wondered why, the answer might just be here. The latest data for crime reports made to the county's force has been released, detailing the incidents they dealt with throughout November this year. The information is published each month on the police.uk website and is publicly available. You can use our map below to pinpoint what happened in your neighbourhood, then click on the coloured dots for detail of each report. Full list of crime...

A&E doctors furious after cars smashed up while at work

December 31, 2016, 12:50 am

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Hospital staff are furious after several of their cars were vandalised overnight while they worked.The employees at the A&E department at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital were alerted to the damage to their vehicles during the night.The cars on Great Western Road saw their wing mirrors smashed and other body parts damaged.Read: Crashes on roads as temperatures expected to hit -7 within fortnightOne doctor called it 'disgusting' while another staff member said: "Thanks so much to the...

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December 31, 2016, 1:27 am

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'A fatality waiting to happen' those are the words used to describe that state of a tyre found by Gloucestershire police last night. The officers found the vehicle had such as severely damaged tyre, pieces of it were hanging off the wheel. Next: Shocking video appears to show hunt "terriermen" attacking saboteursWhen was the last time you checked your tyres? This chap clearly didn't - a fatality waiting to happen now prevented! #SpecialContribution pic.twitter.com/4629DZqUj1—...

Night time terror: Gloucestershire families report men trying to...

December 31, 2016, 3:18 am

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There have been reports of groups of men attempting to enter people's homes in the dead of night in Gloucester.Burglaries spike during the winter months due to the darker evenings and the higher chance of valuables being in the home during the Christmas period.And residents have raised the alert in several places in the city after seeing men checking to see whether people's homes were locked.One person took to Facebook group Spotted Gloucester to warn people after someone tried to enter their...

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December 31, 2016, 4:37 am

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Gloucestershire police have broken into the former home of Hannah Henry and Alistair Walker, who are set to stand trial next year after their three-month-old son Ah'Keil died in July. They appeared in court earlier this year but were bailed and now live at two separate addresses. The house is believed to have been empty ever since. Police officers were called to the flat in Archdeacon Street, Gloucester after neighbours reported a light on at the property.Next: Shocking video appears to show...

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December 31, 2016, 10:10 pm

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Official bodies including GCHQ will now be able to access your phones and check your browsing history after the Snoopers' Charter came into force at midnight.While critics have cited it as an attack on privacy, the Government believes the charter is essential for combating terrorism and organised crime.Read: Race against time to help 15-year-old LucieWhat is the Snooper's Charter?The law - officially called the Investigatory Powers Bill - forces electronic data to be stored by app companies for...

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January 1, 2017, 3:54 am

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A National Trust beauty spot in Gloucestershire has been damaged by a mindless driver. Those attempting to enjoy a New Year's Day walk across Minichinhampton Common near Stroud were dismayed to find some of the wide open spaces torn up. At some point this morning or last night a mindless yob had taken to the common ground, where wild cows often graze and driven in numerous circles. Read: See the moment a motorcyclist was left stuck under a tractor after an horrific crash The vehicle's...

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Revealed: The worst streets in Gloucestershire for violent crimes...

January 3, 2017, 4:26 am

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How safe is your street?The map below uses the latest available data from reports made to Gloucestershire Constabulary to reveal where the most violent and sexual offences took place.The figures come from the police.uk website and the most recent data covers November 2016, when 669 incidents categorised as 'violent or sexual offences' were reported across the county.Read: Everything you need to know about the new Gloucester Lottery which starts tomorrowThat made it the second highest crime type...

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January 3, 2017, 6:14 am

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Knife-wielding, masked raiders kicked in the door of a flat in the middle of Gloucestershire market town before robbing the tenants.Occupants of the Forest of Dean flat say the gang had faces covered, wore gloves and carried knives when they broke down the back door of the flat.MAP: Worse streets for violent crimes before ChristmasThey then threatened the terrified occupants of the flat on High Street, Cinderford, before stealing their wallets and phones.Police say the raid happened shortly...

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January 3, 2017, 9:32 am

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Drunken rugby player Oliver Robson punched a night clubber so forcefully that he knocked him to the ground and left him with an eye injury needing several stitches, a court heard today.At Gloucester Crown Court building labourer Robson, 25, of Woodfield Road, Cam, admitted assaulting Daniel McNally causing him actual bodily harm on December 13 2015.He was sentenced to a 12 months community order requiring him to do 60 hours of unpaid work. He was also ordered to pay Mr McNally £600...

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January 3, 2017, 1:00 pm

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Burglars stole a wheelie suitcase to carry their haul of jewellery as the Forest burglary spree continued into Christmas Day and the New Year. A house in Buckshaft Road, Cinderford was targeted on Christmas and a quantity of jewellery an iPad, a pull along case and the suitcase were There was an attempted break in between Christmas Eve and December 28 at Belle Vue Road, Cinderford but the thieves could not get in. On December 30 thieves went into Terry Halford's garden in Cinderford and...

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January 4, 2017, 1:07 am

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Police in Cirencester arrested a teenager who had drugs and a large amount of cash in his possession in Cirencester. An 18-year-old man from Cirencester was arrested yesterday on suspicion of supplying class B drugs. The teenager was also found to be in possession of suspected class A and B drugs, a mobile phone and a little over one thousand pounds in cash - which were all seized by police. He was arrested at 1.50pm on January 3 at Abbey Grounds in Cirencester. LIVE: Blue sacks in...