Gloucestershire forced labour site could become gypsy and...

November 22, 2015, 1:19 am

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The site where people were forced to work could be used as a gypsy and traveller site. Neighbours are horrified by the news.The Beggars Roost site in Bamfurlong Lane, Staverton, was where members of the Connors family beat their victims and forced them to work for as little as £5 a day.In December 2012, five of them were convicted of 'slavery'-related offences and were sentenced to a combined total of 18 years in prison.Now people living close to Beggars Roost, who say travellers caused...

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Man arrested by police investigating alleged sex attack

November 22, 2015, 4:40 am

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Police investigating an alleged sex attack have made an arrest.Officers cordoned off an area next to the canal in Eastington this morning to gather evidence."Police have arrested a local man in relation to an alleged sexual assault that was reported at around 5am today in the Eastington area," said a Gloucestershire Constabulary spokeswoman."The man remains in police custody as we continue to investigate the circumstances around the report."Markers had been put down on the...

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November 23, 2015, 12:09 am

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A host of people snapped on CCTV are being sought to help Gloucestershire Police with a range of offences around the county.TheftWhen:29/10/2015Where:Clarence St. GloucesterPlease click here if you recognise this personFraudWhen:11/11/2015Where:Cotswold Lodge, BrownshillPlease click here if you recognise this personTheft When:02/09/2015Where:Morrison's, George St.Please click here if you recognise this personCriminal DamageWhen:03/10/2015Where:Newerne St. LydneyPlease click here if you recognise...

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November 23, 2015, 9:43 am

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THE opening of a £1.8million performing arts centre was music to the ears of pupils past and present at Gloucester's High School for Girls.Students at the Denmark Road school marked the opening of the centre – which boasts new keyboards, guitars and brass instruments – with a variety of performances.Headteacher Ewa Sawicka said: "It was fantastic to invite former pupils back to open the building as they have been successful in music and the arts."It was a great night...

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November 23, 2015, 4:01 pm

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Hollie Gazzard's murder could have been prevented because there was strong and clear evidence her ex-boyfriend had a history of violence.That is the view of her dad Nick Gazzard after it was revealed Asher Maslin, who is serving 24 years for Hollie's murder, had been arrested 21 times for either assaulting, threatening or harassing women – including his mother.Mr Gazzard's comments come after the publication of a Home Office-backed review.It identifies the lessons which can be learnt when...

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November 23, 2015, 11:40 pm

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A drunken Stroud couple's bickering about the wife having to drive her husband 45 miles to work every morning led to violence and the break up of their marriage, a court heard.Early in the morning after a heavy night's drinking with his wife Nicola, Peter Girvan assaulted her in the kitchen of their Moseley Road home, Gloucester Crown Court was told.Wife Nicola alleged that Girvan, 37, put her in a headlock and lifted her off the ground so she could not breathe. Then as she tried to leave...

Victim of sexual assault was 16-year-old girl

November 24, 2015, 4:34 am

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Police have confirmed the victim of an alleged sexual assault was a 16-year-old girl.Police taped off an area next to the Stroudwater Navigation canal at Chipman's Platt, Eastington on Sunday after they were alerted at around 5am.The victim of the alleged sexual assault is from the Stroud area, police also confirmed today.A 20-year-old Gloucester man has been arrested, questioned and bailed until February next year.Police inquiries continue.

Black Friday: 11 online shopping tips to keep you safe

November 24, 2015, 11:00 pm

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Will you be among the shoppers spending more than £1billion on Black Friday deals?With bargains to be had in the shops and online big name retailers such as Amazon, Currys, Tesco and John Lewis will be slashing prices.Black Friday deals will be not be restricted to just one day, retailers will be offering different, and changing, offers across the weekend, leading to Cyber Monday (November 30).But while Black Friday is a great opportunity for many people to snap up great discounts on...

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Police tell Lydney tradesmen to keep tools inside

November 25, 2015, 5:48 am

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Lydney Tradesmen are reminded not to leave expensive tools in their van overnight after two vehicles in the area had their contents stolen over the weekend. The incidents happened between 11pm on Saturday November 21 and 10am on Sunday November 22 outside houses on Stanford Road and Bath Place. In the first instance which happened between 11pm on Saturday the 21st and 10am on Sunday the 22nd, offender(s) broke into the blue Toyota Hiace van, parked on Bath Place, through the vehicle's rear...

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November 25, 2015, 8:12 am

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Police are appealing for information after an incident in which a 16-year-old had his clothes burnt by ignited lighter fluid. The incident happened on Greyfriars in Gloucester at around 4pm on Thursday November 19. The victim, from Tewkesbury, was walking from Southgate Street towards Brunswick Road when he alleges that the offender blocked his path, squirted lighter fluid on him and set light to the propellant which caused part of the victim's clothing to catch fire. Fortunately the incident...

Former Gloucester pub landlord jailed for life for sickening...

November 25, 2015, 9:33 am

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A paedophile who ran a Gloucester pub been jailed for life after a campaign of sexual abuse against ten children.David Williams will serve a minimum 23 years after a judge described his perverted behaviour towards youngsters as 'sick'. The 57-year-old was led away from the dock to rapturous applause from his victims who had packed the public gallery with one shouting that he should "rot in hell." His wife Pauline, 52, who a judge said "aided and abetted" and...

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November 26, 2015, 4:41 am

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Another man has died in Gloucester after being found in the toilets of a city centre pub.The man, described as "quite elderly" suffered a medical episode at the The Regal pub in King's Square at 11.10am this morning.Three ambulances and a police car arrived at the scene after the man was found.Paramedics attempted to resuscitate the man but was pronounced dead at the scene.A Gloucestershire Police spokesman said: "We were called to The Regal this morning in Gloucester."A man...

Driver led police on high-speed chase and then asked to watch the...

November 27, 2015, 4:27 am

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An 'adrenalin junkie' who wanted to be chased at high speed rang 999 to goad the police into doing just that, a court heard.As soon as officers spotted Kosmas Kouzaris in his van he accelerated off through the streets of Cheltenham with them in pursuit and then headed to Gloucester, reaching speeds of 116mph.He had three teenaged passengers in his two seater van during the pursuit, Gloucester crown court was told.When he was finally brought to a halt he asked police if he could watch their...

Warrant issued at court for absconding Gloucester burglar James...

November 27, 2015, 6:24 am

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Police have issued a wanted appeal after a burglar failed to attend court for sentencing.James Honeywell, 26 and of Elmleaze in Gloucester, pleaded guilty on the first day of his trial to a house break-in in Cheltenham Road, Gloucester on 11 January this year.He also pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicle taking after he and another stole the keys to a Porsche Boxster in the burglary, which was subsequently crashed into a wall on Barnwood Road, writing the car off.His co-defendant, 25-year-old...

Parents in Gloucester warned over Vtech hack

November 28, 2015, 11:49 pm

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Parents in Gloucester are being warned after toy giant Vtech admitted it's app Learning Lodge has been hacked.The firm, which makes electronic toys, said someone had gained 'unauthorised access' to the data base earlier this month.The Learning Lodge app is used to allow customers to download ebooks and games to Vtech devices.Some customers are believed to have received an email already warning them about the breach.Apparently some hacked material has been seen online, including information on...

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Police warn drink drivers in Gloucester

November 29, 2015, 11:10 pm

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Drivers in Gloucester will be under close scrutiny for the next month as police launch their crackdown on drink driving over the festive period.Gloucestershire's Road Safety Partnership will launch its annual winter anti drink drug drive campaign on Tuesday to remind people of the true consequences of a drink drive conviction.Nationally the latest figures show a disturbing increase in the number of people being killed in alcohol related collisions. Last year an estimated 290 people lost their...

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November 30, 2015, 12:22 am

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Only five people were arrested at Gloucestershire football clubs last season as the Home Office reveals the latest statistics on football-related arrests and banning orders in England and Wales.The release covers data on football banning orders in force as at 8 September 2015 as well as information by league, club and trends over the last five years.It also covers data on football-related arrests made during the 2014-15 football season by league, offence type, location and football-related...

Where are all the speed cameras in Gloucestershire?

November 30, 2015, 12:40 am

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Motorists may never be flashed again with this ultimate guide to speed camera locations spotted around Gloucestershire by fellow drivers.Speedcameras.com takes info supplied by passing motorists to compile what must be one of the best guides for ensuring you are not caught over the speed limit.It even comes with a handy description in the location and in alphabetical order.Alvington - A48 Located on the pavement in the middle of the little village of Alvington. On a gradual left-hand bend...

Red diesel stolen from compound in Forest of Dean

November 30, 2015, 3:04 am

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An appeal for witnesses has been launched after a high value theft of fuel in Lydbrook.Between 5pm on Thursday 26 November and 8am on Friday 27 November, offenders forced entry to a compound and stole a yellow coloured fuel bowser, which contained around £2,500 worth of red diesel fuel. The bowser, pictured, is then believed to have been towed away from the scene.Anyone who saw suspicious activity, or knows of the whereabouts of the bowser should call police on 101 quoting incident 112 of...

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November 30, 2015, 5:55 am

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Friends of a 33-year-old Tuffley woman sobbed when she was jailed for protecting her former boyfriend by pretending she was the driver of a car involved in a Gloucester crash.Karen Strange, of Watermint Drive, lied to police when her ex, who was a disqualified driver, collided with three parked cars in Tredworth on October 15 last year, Gloucester Crown Court heard on Friday.She said she had been driving and went on to make an insurance claim for nearly £20,000.Strange pleaded guilty to...