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Boy sentenced for stabbing girl who rejected his advances

A boy has been sentenced for stabbing a girl multiple times in a Cirencester shop after she refused to date him.

The boy became obsessed with the girl after she rejected his advances. He carried out the attack in a shop in Cirencester. Police described him as 'obsessed' and the attack as 'horrifying'.

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via Gloucestershire Live2h ago

Woman punched in the face near Gloucester bus stop suffers broken jaw

Police are trying to find several potential witnesses

via Wilts & Glos Standard4h ago

VIDEO: Boy, 14, who stabbed girl multiple times in Cirencester shop walks free

A TEENAGE boy who stabbed a girl with a knife multiple times in a Cirencester shop earlier this year has been allowed to walk free.

via BBC Gloucestershire5h ago

'Significant' decline in organ donation concerns NHS team

In Gloucestershire, 98 people are waiting for a transplant while 40 transplants took place in the past year.

via Gloucestershire Live6h ago

James Hayes signs for Gloucestershire on permanent basis

He will move to the Seat Unique Stadium on a two-year deal, having already spent two spells on loan with his new side during the current season.

via Wilts & Glos Standard6h ago

Son who lured mother into drug dealing jailed along with her for bringing 'misery'

Wiltshire mother and son Victoria and Trystan Marshall sentenced to seven years after police found cocaine, cannabis and more than £13,000 cash.

via Wilts & Glos Standard6h ago

Gang of four who stole 33 Land Rover Defenders across huge area jailed

A GANG of four who stole 33 Land Rover Defenders across a huge area, including the Gloucestershire and Avon and Somerset police force patches, have been jailed for a total of nearly 16 years.

via Wilts & Glos Standard6h ago

BBC removes 11 sketches from hit show on iPlayer as content 'no longer works'

All four series were recently re-released on BBC iPlayer to mark its 20th anniversary.

via Gloucestershire Live6h ago

Cotswolds town most tourists miss is full of proper pubs and ridiculously pretty autumn walks

A pretty Gloucestershire town has an authentic Cotswolds charm without the horde of tourists, and it's absolutely packed with traditional pubs and independent shops against the undulating countryside

via Gloucestershire Live6h ago

'I ate at Jeremy Clarkson's pub and my jaw was on the floor when I saw the bill'

Jeremy Clarkson's pub The Farmer's Dog in West Oxfordshire left one customer gobsmacked after receiving the bill for his party of four - but many Brits defended the cost

via Gloucestershire Live7h ago

Pedestrian 'stable' after being hit by car in Gloucester

He was taken to Southmead Hospital

via Gloucestershire Live7h ago

Man seen 'with machete' in Gloucester

The incident is said to have happened in the Coney Hill area of the city

via Gloucestershire Live8h ago

Man arrested in Gloucester after multiple reports of sexual assault

Police are keen to hear from victims or witnesses

via Gloucestershire Live8h ago

Meghan will not attend Harry's charity event which was to be first appearance since move

The Duchess of Sussex has not been seen at any public events since her return to the UK - and now she has pulled out of accompanying Harry to the WellChild Awards

via BBC Gloucestershire8h ago

'The shame is not mine,' says child sexual abuse survivor

Saxon is speaking out to raise awareness of the rape centre that supported her.

via Gloucestershire Live8h ago

Harry and Meghan spokesperson reacts after royal expert accuses them of 'colluding' with Earl Spencer

Princess Diana's brother wrote a book titled Swan Song which features damning stories about King Charles

via Wilts & Glos Standard8h ago

Brothers from Cirencester charged over thefts in shoplifting crackdown

TWO brothers from Cirencester have been charged over multiple thefts from stores in a shoplifting crackdown.

via Gloucestershire Live8h ago

'Nefarious' activity fears over car park storage containers plan

'I can see it as somewhere where young people can hide'

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Private jet accidentally lands at RAF Fairford bomber base

A private jet intending to land at Cotswolds Airport mistakenly landed at RAF Fairford instead.

The civilian aircraft landed on the tarmac at the military airbase, which is used by the US. RAF Fairford issued a statement following the accidental landing.

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via Wilts & Glos Standard9h ago

Stroud man in his 50s was chatting to 30 underage girls as his name revealed

A man has admitted breaching a sexual harm prevention order by communicating with underage girls.

via Gloucestershire Live9h ago

State pension change update as DWP to consider 'adequate income' policies

The Government has tasked a group to look into what pension changes are needed

via Gloucestershire Live9h ago

Lloyds Bank two-week warning over 'notice of closure' messages

A key October date is coming up relating to the change

via Gloucestershire Live9h ago

Jet ski and trailer stolen from home in Gloucestershire village

Masked offenders arrived and hitched the jet ski to a Ford van

via Gloucestershire Live10h ago

A40 closed due to fallen power cables near Gloucester

Diversions are in place

via Wilts & Glos Standard11h ago

Community projects across Gloucestershire offered grants of up to £7,500

A GRANT scheme is now open for applications to support community projects that help adults stay connected and independent

via Wilts & Glos Standard11h ago

Popular Cotswold Christmas fair returns after raising £1.5m for charity

COMEDIANS and authors Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller are among the headline names appearing at this year’s Christmas Cotswold Fair

via Wilts & Glos Standard11h ago

Wear it Red campaign returns to Gloucestershire with air ambulance fundraiser

A FUNDRAISING campaign is encouraging people to show their support by wearing red

via BBC Gloucestershire11h ago

Forest Green recall Marquez from Worthing loan

Forest Green Rovers recall striker Jose Marquez from his season-long loan at National League rivals Worthing.

via Wilts & Glos Standard11h ago

Antique clock and vase stolen in burglary in hamlet near Cirencester

AN ANTIQUE clock and a vase were stolen in a burglary in a hamlet near Cirencester last week.

via Wilts & Glos Standard11h ago

How to apply for government £1,200 bonus as thousands more set to qualify

More than £300m has been paid through Help to Save, with thousands more set to qualify when the Government expands the scheme in 2028.

via Wilts & Glos Standard12h ago

'Manipulative offender’ jailed after grooming and raping young girl

A "manipulative offender" who groomed and sexually abused a young girl has been jailed for more than 20 years.

via Wilts & Glos Standard12h ago

Male with torch seen in garden in rural village near Cirencester

A MALE with a torch was seen walking around the garden of a property in a rural village near Cirencester at the weekend.

via Wilts & Glos Standard13h ago

LIVE: Rail chaos in Swindon after casualty hit by train

Trains from Swindon have been cancelled after a person was hit on the tracks

via BBC Gloucestershire16h ago

Bayeux Tapestry replica to go on display in abbey

Visitors to Tewkesbury Abbey will be able to see a replica of the Bayeux Tapestry for free from October.

via BBC Gloucestershire16h ago

Football on prescription is boosting mental health

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

via Gloucestershire Live17h ago

Stretch of A419 will soon close for 11 days as concerns over cracks escalate

"This is a vital route for people travelling across Gloucestershire"

via Gloucestershire Live17h ago

Texas-inspired BBQ restaurant set to open in Cirencester next week

Smokinly Good BBQ will serve delicious BBQ favourites in Bishops Walk

via Wilts & Glos Standard18h ago

Glamping pod and home extensions among latest Cotswolds planning applications

COTSWOLD District Council has published a range of planning applications involving listed buildings, homes, land, access improvements and holiday accommodation across the district

via Gloucestershire Live1d ago

Earl Spencer felt it was his ‘duty’ to write memoir on life of Diana

The earl accused the King of gaslighting him over claims Charles said they would "forget" Diana "soon enough"

via Wilts & Glos Standard1d ago

Homeowners warned not to ignore window problem that could lead to mould and rot

Homeowners are urged to wipe window condensation daily to prevent mould and rot, with expert tips on ventilation and reducing indoor moisture.