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Cirencester drink driver 'showing off' before he hit motorcyclist...

May 26, 2013, 11:33 pm
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DRINK driver Matthew Rose was "showing off" in his car before he smashed into a motorcyclist at nearly 70mph, a court has heard. The 24-year-old, from Drift Way, in Cirencester, was jailed for a year after the crash left 19-year-old Dylan Jones with "life-changing" injuries. Prosecutor Julian Kesner told Gloucester Crown Court Rose lost control of his Mitsubishi FTO while trying to negotiate a bend in Hambridge Lane, Lechlade on August 6 last year. He collided with Mr Jones...

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Woman woke to find partner pinning her down and pulling her hair,...

May 27, 2013, 10:00 pm
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CONTROLLING and aggressive Christopher Howard broke his partner's finger during a violent row, a court heard.Howard, from Morris Close, Yorkley, spent his 35th birthday in the dock at Gloucester Crown Court last week.He pleaded guilty to assault causing actual bodily harm on Tabatha Morgan.The pair argued following a party on November 25 last year and Howard left the home. But the court heard Ms Morgan had woken up to find him pinning her down and pulling her hair.Prosecutor Julian Kesner said...
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'You can run but can't hide' - meet the man who hauled drug...

May 27, 2013, 10:00 pm
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THE policeman who brought a Gloucester drug dealer back to the UK said it shows the force's long arm of the law extends all over the world.Cedric Greaves, 44, skipped bail five years ago while awaiting sentence for dealing in crack cocaine.Instead of being at his White City home before trial, he was in Jamaica – where he stayed until Gloucestershire Constabulary brought him back to face justice.As The Citizen reported on Saturday, Greaves was extradited with little fuss, but a lot of...

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Pensioner terrified after burglars ransack her home

May 27, 2013, 10:00 pm
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THIEVES ransacked the bedroom of an 88- year-old woman, stealing a war medal and sentimental jewellery which was worth thousands.The lady, who lives alone in Tuffley, said she was left terrified and has since installed bolts on her internal doors. She does not want to be identified."I told the police, if they see someone walking around with no hands, they'll know I've caught them," she said.Her home was broken into while she was staying at her daughter's at some point between noon on...
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Man left brain damaged after attack outside Moo Moo's

May 28, 2013, 12:59 am
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ONE punch in an unprovoked attack outside a Cheltenham nightclub left a man brain damaged and "within a whisker" of losing his life. Thomas Barry, of Wellington Terrace, Moreton-in-Marsh, has been jailed for two years after attacking Simon Warren outside Moo Moo's nightclub on November 13. Gloucester Crown Court heard Mr Warren suffered a skull fracture and bruising of the brain from the attack. He spent a month in intensive care in the high dependency unit at Frenchay Hospital in...

Man left brain damaged after attack outside Moo Moo's

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Man left brain damaged after attack outside Moo Moo's

May 28, 2013, 1:08 am
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ONE punch in an unprovoked attack outside a Cheltenham nightclub left a man brain damaged and "within a whisker" of losing his life. Thomas Barry, of Wellington Terrace, Moreton-in-Marsh, has been jailed for two years after attacking Simon Warren outside Moo Moo's nightclub on November 13. Gloucester Crown Court heard Mr Warren suffered a skull fracture and bruising of the brain from the attack. He spent a month in intensive care in the high dependency unit at Frenchay Hospital in...

Man left brain damaged after attack outside Moo Moo's

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Cyber attack warning to thousands of county businesses

May 28, 2013, 1:16 am
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CYBER security companies are urging thousands of businesses in Gloucestershire to consider their IT policy after reports more than a third could have been victim to online crime. More than 40 per cent of businesses have been victims over the past 12 months, according to a new survey by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). Customer and credit card fraud are common and the biggest security problems online are through virus infections and hacking. ECHO: Read the full story on...

Cyber attack warning to thousands of county businesses

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Police hunt two thieves behind attack on Stroud man

May 28, 2013, 10:00 pm
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TWO teenagers who robbed a Stroud man are being hunted by police.A 21-year-old man had his mobile phone taken by two men who approached him in an underpass near Kwik Fit on Dr Newtons Way on February 1 at 7.30pm.The victim was threatened with a small saw before falling to the ground where he was kicked and punched. He required hospital treatment.Both men are thought to be aged 17 or 18. One was 6ft 2in with a spotty face. The other was stockier with short, dark hair.Anyone with information...
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Dog owners invited to park day to help catch criminals

May 28, 2013, 10:00 pm
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DOG lovers can visit Gloucester Park on Saturday to sign up to a police campaign to help crack crime across the city.Last year's Paws on Patrol launch has seen a successful programme continue this year, with dog walkers reporting any suspicious activity they see to police. Run in partnership with the Safer Gloucestershire team and police, the programme is calling on animal lovers to be the ears and eyes for police in the community.Saturday's event will feature demonstrations from police dog...
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Fears police stations will disappear totally from Forest of Dean...

May 28, 2013, 10:00 pm
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FEARS police stations could disappear totally from the Forest of Dean have been raised as a major review of their operations is launched.Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Martin Surl has started a widespread look at he future of policing in the district.He is working with Gloucestershire Constabulary which is under pressure to cut costs across the county.Mr Surl said he remains committed to developing a hub for police in the Forest but will not be reopening police stationsHe said of the...
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Teen takes gun to bowling alley 'as protection against Muslims'

May 28, 2013, 11:26 pm
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TEENAGER took a handgun to a bowling alley in Barnwood and told colleagues it was 'protection against Muslims'. Armed police burst into tenpin bowling centre on Sunday afternoon after the 17-year-old took the Second World War handgun to his workplace. The boy was arrested and later cautioned for possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. For the full story, visit Gloucestercitizen.co.uk

Teen takes gun to bowling alley 'as protection against Muslims'

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Have your say on crime in Barton, Tredworth and White City

May 28, 2013, 10:00 pm
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POLICE want people from the Barton, Tredworth and White City areas of Gloucester to have their say on crime in their neighbourhoods.A meeting at Barton Community Centre tonight from 6.30pm will look at what residents see as being their key priorities when it comes to crime and policing.All residents are welcome to attend the meeting.
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Burglars steal £200 - and Henry the vacuum cleaner

May 28, 2013, 10:00 pm
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BURGLARS cleaned up after taking a vacuum cleaner in a raid at a Winchcombe shop.Steve Meredith, who owns Rapport Interiors, was bemused when he realised the thieves had taken his Henry machine as well as petty cash from the store.Raiders had broken the stained glass on the front door of the property in Isbourne Way, off Broadway Road.They took £200 in petty cash as well as the cleaner.Steve was alerted to the break-in after owners of the gym opposite the shop found the front door smashed...

Burglars steal £200 - and Henry the vacuum cleaner

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'Vile' toilet alley for drinkers caught short in Gloucester

May 28, 2013, 10:00 pm
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AN alleyway hit with graffiti in Northgate Street is being used as a toilet by passersby – and putting off visitors to a nearby restaurant.Diners at Sebz Portuguese restaurant and tapas bar with a window seat have a clear view of drinkers urinating in the alleyway opposite.Sebastian De Silva, 42, has been running the eatery for the last seven years and claims the spot is regularly used by pedestrians caught short. A wooden stud wall recently splashed with graffiti art has only partially...

'Vile' toilet alley for drinkers caught short in Gloucester

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CCTV for vandalised Brockworth beauty spot?

May 29, 2013, 10:00 pm
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VANDALS have attacked a Brockworth beauty spot just days after a makeover was completed.The council is now looking at whether to install CCTV in the Horsbere Brook area to deter criminals from returning.Staff were dismayed on Monday when they discovered someone had ripped out part of a bridge over the waterway, leaving a gaping hole.Last weekend someone attacked a gate, pulling out the posts from a cement base.On both occasions the vandals tossed the wood into the brook.Brockworth parish clerk...
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Electric fence stolen from Tetbury farm

May 29, 2013, 10:00 pm
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A LARGE electric fence has been stolen from a farm in Tetbury.Thieves removed the fence from the perimeter of a farm just off the A433 Bath Road at Doughton at some point between midnight on Monday, May 20 and 9am on Bank Holiday Monday, May 27.It is believed that around 300 metres of the electric fencing was stolen.Police are appealing for help in tracking down the offenders.Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact Gloucestershire Police on 101, quoting incident number...
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Driver jailed for smashing car into pedestrian

May 29, 2013, 10:00 pm
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DRIVER James Pugh-Jones, 24, who smashed his car into a pedestrian while chasing after another man, has been jailed for 20 weeks.Last year he avoided prison for the dangerous driving offence and was given a six months sentence suspended for a year.But on Tuesday Gloucester Crown Court heard that Pugh-Jones (pictured) has "willfully failed to comply" with the conditions of his suspended sentence, which included doing 150 hours of unpaid work.Recorder James Watson QC told Pugh-Jones his...

Driver jailed for smashing car into pedestrian

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Man, 50, dies during break-in at Gloucester heating firm

May 30, 2013, 12:23 am
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A MAN died after a burglary at a Gloucester heating firm. The 50-year-old collapsed at the scene of the break-in at Glevum Heating, in Lower Tuffley Lane. While one man went to get help, a relative arrived to administer CPR. Police and paramedics were alerted and tried in vain to save the man's life.
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Teenager left scarred after champagne glass attack

May 30, 2013, 2:11 am
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A TEENAGER was left scarred after a champagne flute was smashed in his face. He had been enjoying a night out in Cheltenham with his girlfriend when her former boyfriend broke the glass in his face. It left him needing stitches to his eyes and nose. And the 17-year-old attacker has been told he could be sent to prison for more than two years for carrying out the violent assault. ECHO: Read the full story on Gloucestershireecho.co.uk
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More than 1,000 violent offenders escape with slap on wrist

May 30, 2013, 10:00 pm
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MORE than 1,000 violent offenders in Gloucestershire have escaped with a slap on the wrist for their crimes since community resolution orders were introduced in May 2009.Instead of the offence being handled by the justice system, a Community Resolution is issued by the police officer called in to deal with the crime.That officer decides an appropriate manner for the offender to make amends with the victim, with their agreement.From May to December 2009, community resolutions were used on just 63...

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