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A rising trend among weight loss medication users involves microdosing—taking smaller doses than prescribed—to extend the life of injection pens. While this may seem economical, experts warn it could lead to serious health … Read More

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The beloved Pittville Pump Room Pop-up Café is reopening for the Christmas period, bringing festive cheer to one of Cheltenham’s most iconic landmarks. Following the success of its initial run, the café will welcome visitors … Read More

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Motorists and residents near Cheltenham face further disruption as the long-running closure of a section of the A40 near Hambrook Bridge will now extend beyond Christmas. Originally closed in September for vital bridge … Read More

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Forest of Dean District Council is stepping up its efforts to deliver fast-track home adaptations for individuals facing rapidly progressing and debilitating conditions like motor neurone disease (MND). Building on an already … Read More

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Saturday at Cheltenham brought a deeply moving moment for commentator John Hunt. Known as the voice of racing on Radio Five, Hunt was in the grandstand calling home Faye Bramley’s Glengouly in the feature race. Yet … Read More

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A man has been convicted and jailed for sexually assaulting a vulnerable woman who had collapsed after a night out drinking. Abdulla Ali was sentenced at Gloucester Crown Court on Thursday, December 11, for touching the woman … Read More