The Citizen

People can now journey around Gloucester's pubs and clubs using a clever Tube-style map. The pub crawl map shows all 101 of the city's watering holes, stretching from Quedgeley through the city centre to Churchdown and even up to Cranham. Based on the ...
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TWO teenagers have been arrested after a man was seriously injured in a fight outside a pub in Lydney.Police are still investigating how he got a puncture wound to the stomach in the attack, near The Swan Hotel.Emergency services were called to Newerne...
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CHILDREN as young as 10 are having their DNA sampled by police every single day.Ten swabs are being taken from youngsters aged 17 and under by Gloucestershire officers each week.Clurisa Esson, 20, from Robinswood, was cautioned for common assault after...
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A POP-UP tea shop was launched at the weekend, offering people homemade tea and treats.The Vintage Tea Cosy was created at Cross Keys Lane by friends Gemma Wood and Sarah Fields.Gemma said: "We have always been interested in doing this, it has bee...
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'DOUBLE miracle' footballer Mark Moore has defied the odds for a second time and returned to the pitch at Longlevens AFC.The 27-year-old, whose heart stopped for half an hour during a match in August, was applauded by fans as he was called on as a surp...
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JOURNEY around Gloucester's pubs and clubs using this clever Tube-style map.The pub crawl map shows all 101 of the city's watering holes, stretching from Quedgeley through the city centre to Churchdown and even up to Cranham.Based on the classic London...
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What's your favourite Gloucestershire day out?Tough one. I think my favourite thing to do is to go for coffee and cake with me mates. God I love coffee.And your favourite place to eat out in the county?I love Kendrick Street Deli's Soup. Absolutely gor...
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NEW shoppers and traders flocked to Gloucester's third Night Market and praised it for bringing the city centre to life with a 'holiday feel'.Gloucester Brewery was there for the first time and Duncan Illsey, manning the stall. said: "It's brillia...
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A MAN has admitted being in possession of an offensive weapon and threatening behaviour.Przemyslaw Zalejski, 27, admitted carrying an expandable baton in Painswick Road on December 3.The Oxford Terrace resident also admitted using or threatening violen...
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PETE O'Brien is steeling himself to clock up the miles in a motorcycle challenge for Age UK Gloucestershire.He is taking part in the UK Iron Butt Rally, an orienteering challenge on two wheel.On Saturday he will be given a map indicating the places he ...
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FORMER Coronation Street actress Helen Wingrave has been appointed as the new head of performing arts at the South Gloucestershire and Stroud College.Yorkshire lass Helen is to lead the new department at the college's Stroud campus.She spent her teenag...
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BUSINESSES in Barton Street are getting their windows smashed three times a month due to a stumbling block in securing their shop fronts.The street was given conservation status six years ago. This handicaps shop owners in what they can do with their b...
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AT first glance, the Howard League for Penal Reform's figures on children's DNA samples are staggering.Gloucestershire police have taken an average of 10 per week from under 18s. A handful of them were just 10 or 11.Anyone arrested on suspicion of an o...
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THERE'S a good chance that I'm the only person ever to be driven to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in a chauffeur driven Daimler whilst having a heart attack.Back in 1989, I was at a civic function at Gloucester's Guildhall. I'd felt ill all day, and ...
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Imposing second-rows are now on a par with tighthead props as rugby's most sought-after commodities.Nick Purewal examines how Gloucester will shuffle their pack to offset the loss of France-bound club captain Jim Hamilton.TOTEMIC will have to be tempor...
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RELIABLE full-back Rob Cook can lead an extended cast-list of Gloucester stars claiming full England honours, believes Mike Tindall.Gloucester's player/backs coach admits he was surprised the Cherry and Whites did not boast more than the four represent...
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KIERON Forbes knew winning the England C player of the year was really special – when his dad gave him a pat on the back.Forbes joined the great and good of grassroots football at Fulham's Craven Cottage for the The Non-League Paper National Game...
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A man was stabbed in Lydney in the eary hours of this morning. Police and ambulance were called to Newerne Street just before 1am following the attack. The victim also suffered a head injury and broken leg. Full story on Gloucestercitizen.co.uk
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COULD cuddly Ewoks soon be popping up at Puzzlewood? Or will Princess Leia be seen chained up in Clearwell Caves? Film fans are all a flutter after learning the new Stars Wars film will be filmed in the UK. And Gloucestershire's tourist attractions are...
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VINTAGE chic is on its way to Gloucester in the form of a trendy new bar. The Loungers group, based in Bristol, said it had been inundated with requests to bring its stylish brand to the city and will open Portivo Lounge at Gloucester Quays on July 5....
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TWO teenagers have admitted a "degrading and humiliating" attack on a boy where they threw concrete dust in his eyes, made him strip and carried out a prolonged sexual assault in a Gloucester cellar. The 16- and 17-year-olds exacted the attack in Nove...
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