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In pictures: Thousands attend annual Gloucestershire cheese-rolling contest

A German YouTuber and local Guinness World Record holder battled it out as they chased the 7lb double Gloucester wheel

Evening Standard

Mature cheese-roller beaten by young, YouTubing upstart

Tom Kopke from Germany out-tumbles local hero Chris Anderson on a meltingly hot day in Gloucestershire

The Guardian - UK

German YouTuber beats world record-holder in chaotic cheese rolling race

Tom Kopke, 24 edged out Guinness World Record holder Chris Anderson in the Gloucestershire contest

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German YouTuber pips local man to win Gloucestershire cheese-rolling contest

Tom Kopke’s tip for winning the contest: ‘Stay on your feet as long as possible’.

Evening Standard

Fake ancient statues worth £680,000 exposed after UK fraudster slipped up on paperwork

In an audacious plot, a man from Gloucestershire aimed to peddle counterfeit ancient sculptures, purportedly valued in the hundreds of thousands, at a prestigious Sotheby’s auction. However, forensic experts quickly dismantled his charade, pinpointing that the invoices were produced with contemporary printing methods rather than the 1970s technology he claimed.

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Royal International Air Tattoo 2026 cancelled by organisers – here’s why

Organisers of The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) have announced the cancellation of this year’s event amid the conflict in the Middle East . According to the RIAT’s website, the decision “follows extensive discussions with the Royal Air Force and the United States Air Force regarding uncertainty over access to…

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New Book Claims JK Rowling's Estranged Father Ran a Large-Scale Cannabis Business During the 1990s

A new biography claims J.K. Rowling's estranged father secretly ran a cannabis-growing operation from their Gloucestershire home in the 1990s.

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‘My God, it’s a panic attack to watch’: Giffords Circus on its most dangerous show yet

The Gloucestershire-based troupe, created 26 years ago by the late Nell Gifford and her husband Toti, is back with its most dangerous show yet, blending traditional skills with cutting-edge theatrics … and the dreaded Wheel of Death

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Bell chimes in to help Aussie mate find winning groove

Tasmanian quick Gabe Bell has made his first big impression for Gloucestershire, helping Cameron Bancroft's side win their first match of the season.

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NHS doctor in court over alleged support for Hamas

Dr Rahmeh Aladwan was arrested at her home in Pilning, south Gloucestershire, and charged with the six offences on March 26.

Evening Standard

James Rew shines with the bat as Somerset set up Hampshire chase – as it happened

James Rew is on 58 with Somerset needing 148 more runs to win with Hampshire requiring seven wickets

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Lidl to open more than 50 stores creating close to 2,000 jobs

New store openings will include sites such as Abbots Langley near Watford, Warrington in Cheshire, and Thornbury in Gloucestershire.

Evening Standard

Lidl announces huge UK expansion with 50 new stores and 2000 jobs

Several new stores will welcome customers this summer – including sites in Abbots Langley, Warrington and Thornbury

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Chelsea Flower Show garden to ‘inspire curiosity’ gets royal seal of approval

The King was joined by Sir David Beckham and Alan Titchmarsh at his Gloucestershire home Highgrove to discuss the display.

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Empire of Lies review – far-right conspiracist and YouTuber lock horns in Gloucestershire field

A reclusive man is visited by a woman who claims to be seeking the truth about his daughter’s murder in this taut but predictable thriller

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‘Missed opportunities’ to prevent woman’s death in prison cell fire, inquest finds

Clare Dupree, 48, who had severe mental illness, died after using a vape to start blaze at prison in Gloucestershire

Evening Standard

Mother-of-10 jailed for keeping ‘house slave’

Amanda Wixon, 56, subjected the woman to years of abuse at her squalid home in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire.

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Woman kept in ‘Dickensian’ servitude for 25 years speaks out as abuser jailed

Amanda Wixon, 56, sentenced to 13 years for keeping victim imprisoned at home in Gloucestershire since 1990s

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Two more US aircraft arrive at RAF Fairford

Aircraft touch down in Gloucestershire after Trump given use of British bases for defensive operations in Iran

Evening Standard

US using British bases for ‘specific defensive operations’ after bombers arrive

The first B-1 Lancer arrived at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Friday evening, with three more following on Saturday.

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Four US bombers land at RAF base in UK after warning of surge in strikes on Iran

B-1 Lancers arrive at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire after Starmer allows US to use UK as a base for ‘defensive’ action

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US bomber ‘the Bone’ that can hit 900mph lands in UK ahead of ‘surge’ in Iran strikes

The 146ft B-1 Lancer is the fastest bomber in the US Air Force

Evening Standard

US bomber that can carry 24 cruise missiles and hit 900mph lands in UK

The B-1 Lancer landed at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Friday.

Evening Standard

Ban Brazilian bum lifts immediately and without consultation, say MPs

It comes after Alice Webb, 33, from Gloucestershire, died following a liquid BBL in September 2024

Evening Standard

Where does The Original Factory Shop have stores across the UK?

Administrators said the firm will continue to trade from its 137 stores while they look at options to help secure its future.

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