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Gloucestershire election result - Local Elections 2025
BBC election stringer for Gloucestershire County Council local elections May 2025
VE Day: 'Our dad was arrested for wanting to fight in WW2'
The descendants of a pit miner arrested for wanting to join the armed forces in World War Two have shared their memories to a museum ahead of VE day.
Millions to be spent on market renovations in Telford
Wellington Market will undergo more than a year of renovations as part of a £4 million project to "safeguard" its future, the local authority has said.
Owner of land next to River Erewash issues safety plea amid hot weather
Seamus Sullivan, from Stapleford in Nottinghamshire, says the recent warm weather has been causing children to enter a "dangerous" stretch of water, where a 13-year-old boy died in 2016.
West Mercia Women's Aid joins calls to keep cash alive
A domestic abuse charity has said legally obliging shops and other services to accept cash would help protect some of the most vulnerable victims.
Sadness and joy as Church Stretton church remembers Pope
Catholics in Shropshire say the late Pope Francis will be remembered as "warm, caring and truly loving".
Fly-tipping makes Coventry worse than Birmingham - residents
People who live near a popular high street have described the build-up of rubbish as "worse than Birmingham", which is currently affected by a bin worker strike.
'Boiler blast' blamed as Nuneaton fire rips through homes
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to Alexandra Street in Nuneaton at 11:55 BST on Wednesday.
Shrewsbury business to 'lose thousands' as flower show cancelled
The owner of a restaurant and hotel has said the cancellation of Shrewsbury Flower Show means they will lose out on "thousands" of pounds.
Mansfield diagnostic centre construction delayed by asbestos
Mansfield Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) is being constructed on the site of a former hospital with an original completion date of December 2025.
'Anorexia nearly ruined my life until I started writing recipes'
Becky Excell has felt alone at times in her life, from friendship struggles to a devastating eating disorder. But when she started creating gluten-free recipes, it eventually became a turning point.
Lucy Gossage says the Spine race gave her closure after betrayal
When Lucy Gossage stood on the start line of an ultra-marathon in January, she realised she had already succeeded.
Disruption warning for Nottingham city centre road works
One lane of Upper Parliament Street will shut as new kerbs are installed on both sides of the road.
Shropshire's young female vicar with millions of views on TikTok
Pippa White is 29 years old. Like many woman her age, she enjoys Taylor Swift's music, plays rugby and makes TikTok videos in her spare time.
Shrewsbury Flower Show cancelled due to rising costs
The Shrewsbury Flower Show, which was due to take place on 8-9 August, has been cancelled.
Worksop explosion: Man recalls running into collapsed home after fatal blast
The blast, in John Street, Worksop, on Saturday evening, damaged multiple homes and resulted in the death of 53-year-old David Howard.
Worksop explosion: Probe continues after man dies in blast
Emergency services were called to John Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, on Saturday shortly before 20:00 BST.
Driver hit with £100 fine after stopping to be sick
Dave Knight is one of many people who have been charged for entering a car park run by operator UKPS in Broad Oak Drive, Stapleford, Nottinghamshire.
Bereaved mum to walk up The Wrekin 20 times in daughter's memory
A bereaved mother has said a charity challenge she is undertaking has helped her feel close to her child, who was killed in a crash two years ago.
Pair jailed for life for Shrewsbury DPD driver's murder
Two men have been jailed for life for murdering a DPD delivery driver as he was delivering parcels.
Much Wenlock school swaps uniform for tracksuits and trainers
A secondary school has started phasing out its traditional uniform to be replaced with PE kit.
