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In Gloucestershire, severe flooding has transformed streets into waterways, leading to an unusual sight: swans swimming along the road. Residents witnessed the elegant birds gracefully paddling through the floodwaters as they …

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Adam Henson, the Gloucestershire farmer and long-serving presenter of BBC’s Countryfile, has candidly spoken about the ongoing misunderstandings surrounding British farming. Despite the sector’s commitment to some of the … Read More

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Two promising footballers from South Gloucestershire and Stroud College (SGS), Megan Bible and Harry Ford, have proudly secured their first England caps after being selected for the England Colleges Football Association … Read More

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A significant sinkhole has appeared on Tredworth Road in Gloucester, prompting a partial closure of this vital thoroughfare. The affected section forms part of a major bus route connecting the city centre to Tuffley. … Read More

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In New Zealand, where summer is in full swing come January, alcohol flows freely as part of the culture. The idea of a completely sober January was foreign to me. However, living in the UK introduced me to Dry January, a … Read More

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Jeremy Clarkson, the well-known television presenter and motoring enthusiast, faced an unfortunate breakdown while testing the luxury Italian supercar Maserati MC20 Cielo, valued at a staggering £234,000. The incident … Read More