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News and updates from the county of Gloucestershire, UK - we originally started this service on another flying creature app in 2012 and now here on Bluesky

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Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 2h

'Paul Hollywood said my cheesecake was five star' #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

Bake Off contestant Shannon says the show was 'life changing'

Great British Bake Off contestant Shannon says the show left her with lasting memories.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 4h

City centre car parks could become housing #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

Gloucester city centre car parks could be turned into housing

The public will have the chance to give their views on Gloucester City Council's masterplan soon.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 7h

Half the harvest, twice the bills: how drought hit farms #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

How the drought hit UK farms: Half the harvest, double the bills

Farmers gathered much less wheat in 2026 and dairy farmers' costs rose.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 17h

Olympic champion wants to see skate park reopened #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

Olympic BMX gold medalist wants to see Stroud skate park reopened

Charlotte Worthington credits the Gloucestershire skate park with helping her win a gold medal.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

British national arrested in connection with RAF Fairford incident #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

British national arrested in connection with RAF Fairford incident

It is the seventh arrest in connection to the incident near RAF Fairford last month.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Trump says 'threat' led US to pull bombers from RAF Fairford #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

Donald Trump says a 'threat' led US to move bombers from RAF Fairford

The Pentagon confirmed on Sunday it had removed the B1 bombers from the base in England back to their home stations in America.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Teachers at private school to strike for six days #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

Westonbirt School teachers to strike over management concerns

Only a small number of teachers will strike, a spokesperson from the day and boarding school says.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Reprieve from 'invasive' bombers as US pulls out from UK airbase #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

RAF Fairford: Reprieve from 'invasive' bombers as US pulls out from base

Residents say they will enjoy a reprieve from the planes' house-shaking noises every few hours.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

'My girl lost her limbs to meningitis - get the jab' #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

Harmonie-Rose's mum urges young people to get MenB vaccine

The mother of a girl who lost all her limbs to meningitis urges people to not "put off" having the vaccine.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

US removes all bombers from RAF Fairford base #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

US removes all bombers from RAF Fairford back to home stations

A statement says all bombers deployed to RAF Fairford have been "re-deployed to their home stations" in the US.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

UK-Iranian dual national arrested over RAF Fairford released on bail #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

UK-Iranian dual national arrested over RAF Fairford investigation bailed

The 25-year-old man was arrested in the London borough of Westminster on Thursday.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

New baby bank 'open to everybody' #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

Newent baby bank 'open to everybody'

The facility offers essential items for free, including clothes for babies and small children.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Company fined after worker dies in first-floor fall #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

Appleton company fined after worker's fatal first-floor fall

W G Carter Limited, of Appleton, was fined £120,000 following the death of Richard "Felix" Roper.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Why is Gloucester City Council still leaderless? #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

Gloucester City Council remains leaderless - but why?

The big questions that need answering as the council carries on without a figurehead.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

First Restore Britain councillor in the West #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

Gloucestershire Reform UK councillor defects to Restore Britain

Michael Rees says he objected to the direction the party had taken since his election last year.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

UK-Iranian dual national arrested over RAF Fairford incident, police say #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

Dual UK-Iranian national arrested over RAF Fairford incident

The 27-year-old man was arrested in Westminster, London, marking the sixth arrest in connection with Sunday's incident near the airbase.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Event stopped after 'abuse' over beauty spot plans #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

Cannop Ponds event stopped after 'online abuse' against plans

Plans to restore the waterways are met with 'abusive and inflammatory language', organisers say.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Residents near RAF Fairford left 'like sitting ducks' #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

Residents left 'like sitting ducks' amid RAF Fairford incident

Villagers living near the base say a lack of communication in the days before and after the incident has left them feeling unsafe.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

RAF Fairford incident involves 'foreign actor', says Rubio #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

RAF Fairford incident involves 'foreign actor', says Rubio

In a television interview the US Secretary of State mentioned Iran, which has denied any involvement

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

What makes RAF Fairford one of the UK's most important military sites? #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

What makes RAF Fairford one of the UK's most important military bases?

All eyes have been on RAF Fairford throughout 2026 - but what makes the base so important?

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Evacuated Fairford residents 'keen to return home' #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

Evacuated Fairford residents 'keen to return home'

Residents were evacuated from their homes after police declared a major incident at RAF Fairford.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

What we know about RAF Fairford counter-terror probe #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

What we know about RAF Fairford incident and counter-terror probe

Five men have been arrested as counter-terror police lead an investigation into a major incident near the airbase.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Uni student living at home 'wasn't ready' to move away #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

University of Gloucestershire student living at home 'wasn't ready' to move away

A third of students starting courses are living at home, the University of Gloucestershire says.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Men held in 'major incident' near RAF base as homes evacuated #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

Men held under Explosives Act as 'major incident' declared

A "major incident" is declared and villagers have been evacuated from their homes in Whelford near RAF Fairford.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Artist explores 'beautiful mess' of motherhood #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

Cheltenham artist explores 'beautiful mess' of motherhood

A woman who had a baby through IVF is looking at the challenges of motherhood in a new exhibition.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Estate to build 'UK's largest beaver enclosure' #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

Gloucestershire estate to 'build UK's largest beaver enclosure'

The beaver habitat is due to open within two years and is part of wider rewilding efforts on the estate.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Greengrocer sent good wishes ahead of retirement #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

Coleford greengrocer sent good wishes ahead of retirement

Pat Scott, 71, who has run the shop for 26 years, has been sent letters of thanks from customers.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Extra £2m funding to clear silt from historic docks #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

Extra £2m funding announced to clear silt from historic docks

The Canal & River Trust is now going to spend a total of £4m on clearing silt from Gloucester Docks.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Private security officers hired to patrol town #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

Private security officers hired to improve safety in Cheltenham

Cheltenham's BID are piloting a scheme which will employ officers from a private security firm.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

UK's first air taxi centre opens as we 'move closer to flying cars' #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

UK's first air taxi centre opens as we 'move closer to flying cars'

The futuristic air taxis will be built at a new centre at Cotswolds Airport in Gloucestershire.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Rare Bronze Age finds unearthed in city dig #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

Bronze age dig near Gloucester unearths 'very rare' discoveries

Archaeologists found pieces of worked timber showing axe marks and wood-splitting, in a waterhole.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Man who used police ruse to assault girls jailed #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

Man who used police ruse to assault girls in Tutshill jailed

Aaron Grimshaw, 23, sexually assaulted two teenage girls in a Gloucestershire village in May.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Grieving husband says post delays 'adding stress' #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

Grieving husband says Gloucester post delays have 'added stress'

Russ Brookes' wife died in July, and he said letters not arriving have made things more challenging.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

'Cancer counselling helped me with dark feelings' #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

Gloucester blood cancer patient praises free counselling service

Patient Emma Tom says counselling sessions from blood cancer charity Linc helped her and her family.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Key to Paul McCartney's childhood home up for sale #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

Key to Paul McCartney's childhood home up for sale

The key was sent to an American superfan of The Fab Four by the house's then-occupant in 1965.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

PM aims to ‘stem poisonous tide’ of disinformation and deepfakes with National Centre for Information Defence www.theguardian.com/technology/2026…

Andy Burnham speaking in front of a green background

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Warning over 'evil' fraudsters posing as police #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

Warning over fraud calls from fake Cheltenham police officers

People posing as officers from Cheltenham are trying to get the vulnerable to share bank details.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Council likely to seek further £8m government bailout #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

Gloucester city council likely to seek further £8m government bailout

The council previously received £15.5m of Exceptional Support Funding from the government in February.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Earl of Wessex among freshers in university procession #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

Earl of Wessex among freshers in university procession in Cirencester

James, Earl of Wessex, joins 250 freshers in a procession through a town as they begin their studies.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

'My army dream was ended by childhood eye surgery' #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

'I want to serve my country but I was rejected on health grounds'

Some 114,000 Army application were rejected on medical grounds in the past five years, Freedom of Information figures show.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Football prescribed to tackle mental health issues #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

Forest Green Rovers footie prescribed for poor mental health

Football is being used to help people experiencing low mood, loneliness and other mental health challenges.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

New £1m grant to help groups protect green spaces #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

New £1m grant to help protect Gloucestershire green spaces

The cash can be used by local communities to protect threatened green spaces and wildlife sites.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

In Pictures: Baby pandas and charity abseilers #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

In pictures: Abseiling Spider-Man and stunning sunrises

Our weekly round-up of photographs from across the West.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

'Troubled hotel targeted' and 'TikTok trends sees spike in tresspasses' #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

West of England headlines: 'Hotel targeted' and 'TikTok trends sees spike in tresspasses'

A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Fans line street for EMF star's final farewell #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

EMF's Derry remembered by hometown as funeral takes place

Derry Brownson, aged 55, died in August after being diagnosed with a brain tumour.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

No more 'missing link' as new route opens #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

A417 traffic: No more Gloucestershire 'missing link' as new route opens

Drivers have been sharing their thoughts on the new route between Gloucester and Cirencester.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

'I am a survivor but I am also so many other things' #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

'Survivor' in fundraising bid to save at risk rape crisis centre

Saxon Rose wants to save the cash-strapped rape crisis centre in Gloucestershire that gave her a lifeline.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Bid made to oust Gloucester City Council leader #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

Bid made to oust Gloucester City Council leader Jeremy Hilton

A motion of no confidence is submitted which, if passed, could see the council leader removed.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Young people in Gloucester host first TEDx event #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

Gloucester to host city’s first-ever TEDx event

Young people in Gloucester have organised the city's first TEDx event which is due to take place on Sunday.

Gloucestershire @gloucestershireuk.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Shops v shoplifters - who is winning the battle? #Gloucestershire #BBCNews

How West businesses and the police are tackling shoplifting

Business owners and the police look at solutions to rising rates of retail crime in the West.