Caroline Flack has died at the age of 40 after taking her own life. The Love Island star was found dead at her new flat in east London on Saturday. Her family said in a statement: "We can confirm that our Caroline passed away today, the 15th
Storm Dennis is disrupting travel across the region with fallen trees blocking railway lines, bridges closed and flight cancellations. The Met Office has issued Yellow and Amber weather warnings for wind and rain across the region, although winds
THE fire service is warning drivers to be careful of standing water on the roads this weekend, as Storm Dennis brings heavy rain and flooding to the area. The warning was issued following an accident on the M4 last night. Avon Fire and Rescue
Exeter captain Gareth Steenson kicked 16 points to lead the Chiefs to a hard-fought 26-15 win over Gloucester at Kingsholm. In difficult conditions, the veteran fly-half's kicking was exemplary as he added the extras to tries from Jacques Vermeulen
The Government has said it has “no plans” to reintroduce tolls on the Severn crossings after details of a possible congestion charge emerged. The West of England’s 16-year transport plan said there had been a major impact on the road since the
The South West Puddle Jumping Championships get underway today. Held at Slimbridge Wetland Centre, the competition is open until Sunday, February 23. Organisers will be looking for the biggest splash as well as the most enthusiastic, stylish
The Stroud MP's weekly column. The Stroud district is excellent at recycling and environmental issues. When I was litter picking last year with Cllr Haydn Sutton, a great number of residents helped, including school children who were busy telling
Here are some of the latest magistrates' court results from the past week. Click the links below to read the full story. Racist truck thief stripped naked in back of police van Six month ban for Audi driver caught doing 115mph on the M4 Cirencester
Artwork produced by the late Nell Gifford will go on display next week. Nell's exhibition, entitled Into a Land of Pure Magic, will feature paintings and drawings of circus life. The show was organised many months ago and it was decided that
A Chipping Sodbury lady became the first woman in the world to achieve something very special earlier this year. Debbie Airey, became the first woman to complete the parkrun alphabet three times on New Year's Day. To complete the parkrun alphabet
A HEADTEACHER in Chipping Sodbury has thanked a government minister and MP after she was invited to Westminster to discuss the problems facing schools. Katherine Turner, who has been permanent headteacher of Chipping Sodbury School since November
A PUB in Chipping Sodbury has had its license changed so it can avoid prosecution for the entertainment it provides on an evening. The Portcullis on the High Street reopened under new management in 2018 after an incredible £125,000 refurbishment
Just before Christmas, I approached David Marshall (SDC’s project manager for the canal restoration) to ask if we could have some official-looking signs, please, to encourage cyclists to give way to pedestrians, on the canal towpath. I live locally
