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Ten years of friendship at Gloucester Men's Shed Marking International Men's Day, for a whole decade the shed has brought men together

For ten years Gloucester Men’s Shed have provided friendship for men over the age of 18. A very happy birthday to the shed. Full story below.

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#InternationalMensDay #Gloucester #Gloucestershire #MentalHealthMatters

Remembering Private William James Luker There is no known family relation, but on Remembrance Sunday it is my name and my honour to remember his sacrifice

There is no known family relation or no known picture, but on #RemembranceSunday it is my name and my honour to remember the sacrifice of First World War solider Private William James Luker. #LestWeForget #WeWillRememberThem open.substack.com/pub/theshire...

News from the Shire - 2nd August 2025 Your weekly roundup of Gloucestershire news

Haven’t posted on BlueSky in a while but need to! How about my latest #Gloucestershire news roundup to get posts flowing again? open.substack.com/pub/callmewi...

Cheers to Gloucestershire's breweries On Beer Day Britain, the county is very lucky to have plenty of brews to choose from

A little piece on #Gloucestershire breweries to mark #BeerDayBritain
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News from the Shire - 7th May 2025 After a break, I have made a personal decision about my Substack

The Saturday roundups of #Gloucestershire news continues but I have made a personal decision about my #Substack

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A new role at the Hereford Times so here’s a little introductory piece. #Hereford #Herefordshire #localjournalism

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Saturday roundup of Gloucestershire news - 10th May Including VE Day anniversary marked in Gloucester, road safety stories across the county and Cotswold restaurant creates cocktail named after 'resident' duck

My latest roundup of #Gloucestershire news including VE Day celebrations in #Gloucester, road safety awareness near #Tewkesbury and much more…
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Saturday roundup of Gloucestershire news - 2nd May Including local election results, surgery row in Nailsworth, lack of progress for Cavendish House and VE Day events in Gloucester

Latest #Gloucestershire roundup including #LocalElections, VE Day events in #Gloucester and a lack of progress for Cavendish House in #Cheltenham
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Saturday roundup of Gloucestershire news - 12th April Weekly news including peerage for former Forest MP, chip shop apology for high prices and stacks of positive news from the county!

Including a peerage for former Forest MP, concern over roadworks in Gloucester and the positive news section, which this week I’m delighted to say is JAM-PACKED! #Gloucestershire #Gloucester #Cheltenham #Tewkesbury #Stroud #Cotswolds #ForestofDean
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Gloucestershire County Council elections are on the horizon - why do they matter? Polling day to elect 55 county councillors is on May 1st...

For some reason, there’s a belief that local elections are not important compared to general elections for Westminster. As I argue in this piece, this could not be further from the truth. callmewill97.substack.com/p/gloucester...

Saturday roundup of Gloucestershire news - 5th April Weekly news including burial errors at Gloucester crematorium, anniversary for county university and a new recipe for marmite

Latest Saturday roundup of #Gloucestershire news including #Gloucester #Cheltenham #Tewkesbury #Stroud #Cotswolds and #ForestOfDean callmewill97.substack.com/p/saturday-r...

Happy birthday Cotswolds Radio! A community radio station comes together to celebrate a milestone

My Substack does its absolute best to bring readers positive pieces. This one is a prime example as a volunteer not-for-profit radio station born during the pandemic marks a milestone. #Gloucestershire #Radio #Cotswolds #LocalNews #Substack
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“Cirencester is believed to be a rich area but that is not the case" This is Gerry's story on why he decided to set up an organisation which helps the vulnerable in the Cotswolds

The work Gerry is doing in the #Cotswolds is vital to those in need. #Gloucestershire #Stroud #Poverty #Homelessness
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Cheltenham parkrun raises awareness of Endometriosis March is Endometriosis Awareness Month and the town's parkrun held a volunteer takeover day

Well done to #Cheltenham parkrun and #Gloucestershire Support for Endometriosis UK. A great local story to raise awareness of an important month. #EndometriosisAwarenessMonth
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“It’s devastating” farmers speak out after bird flu case FARMERS in Herefordshire have described a new protection zone set up after a bird flu case in the county as “devastating” and “very sad.”

Very good to get my byline into the Hereford Times, writing a few pieces from the newsroom. An avian flu case was confirmed near Kington. #Herefordshire #Kington #Farming www.herefordtimes.com/news/2498664...

Saturday roundup of Gloucestershire news - 8th March Weekly news including International Women's Day, build-up to the Cheltenham Festival and pancake racing in Dursley

Latest weekly roundup of #Gloucestershire news including the positive news section. #Gloucester #Cheltenham #InternationalWomensDay #CheltenhamFestival #Stroud #Tewkesbury #Cotswolds #ForestOfDean
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Saturday roundup of Gloucestershire news - 1st March Weekly news including a march for social care, Cheltenham pub saved and photo of the week

Latest weekly roundup of #Gloucestershire news including a march for social care, a #Cheltenham pub saved and much more from #Gloucester #Tewkesbury #Stroud #Cotswolds and #ForestOfDean open.substack.com/pub/callmewi...

There's only one dictator in the world very happy to have seen that exchange in the Oval Office. It is unquestionably true that the Trump administration are the useful idiots of Putin. #Ukraine #TrumpIsARussianAsset

News from the Shire: Wednesday 26th February A new feature for my Substack as I bring you the latest roundup of news away from Gloucester and Cheltenham

Published yesterday evening, this part of my Substack focuses on news away from #Gloucester and #Cheltenham. Rural communities in #Gloucestershire need as much coverage as they can get…
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Ukrainian community stands united to mark three year anniversary In Gloucester, a march to the Docks took place as the city's community remains united in its support for Ukraine

Gloucester stands steadfast in its support for Ukraine. My longform piece 👇 #gloucestershire #gloucester #ukraine open.substack.com/pub/callmewi...

Southport attack yoga teacher: 'If I didn't get out, everyone was going to die' Leanne Lucas and a teenage girl give the first survivors' accounts from within the room where three children were fatally stabbed last summer.

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National Dally Rally Day takes place in Tewkesbury Yep, there is a national day for all things Dalmatians!

A great day today as the 23rd February marks national #dallyrally day.
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The city’s Ukrainian community gathered in #gloucester today to mark three years of Russia’s invasion. A news story on my Substack is coming soon… #ukraine #gloucestershire #community

Saturday roundup of Gloucestershire news - 22nd February Weekly news including out-of-date food at a supermarket, housing rows, council tax hikes, penguins and a gathering of dalmatians (15-21 Feb)

Latest weekly roundup of news from across #Gloucestershire including #Gloucester #Cheltenham #Tewkesbury #Stroud and #ForestOfDean open.substack.com/pub/callmewi...

The bid to restore a Gloucester Docks water tap Plus, Julian Dunkerton's No 131 plans given the green light and sacked school worker wins Court of Appeal case

ICYMI: My latest weekly roundup of news from across #Gloucestershire including #Gloucester #Cheltenham #Tewkesbury #Stroud #Cotswolds and #ForestOfDean
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The bid to restore a Gloucester Docks water tap Plus, Julian Dunkerton's No 131 plans given the green light and sacked school worker wins Court of Appeal case

Latest weekly roundup of news from across #Gloucestershire including a Gloucestershire Police warning about livestock worrying, a brewery winning an award, Julian Dunkerton’s plans approved and #Cheltenham schools against plans for a third McDonalds. open.substack.com/pub/callmewi...

The full reaction to local elections going ahead in Gloucestershire Elections for Gloucestershire County Council will take place later in May

Each party has had their say...

#Gloucestershire #Gloucester #Cheltenham #Tewkesbury #Stroud #Cotswolds #ForestOfDean

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The Cheltenham residents not impressed about plans for a third McDonalds in the town Plus, a solution to Bourton's coach woes, touching tributes to a Dursley community champion and the last day of a winter ales festival

My latest weekly roundup of news from across #Gloucestershire. Locals in #Cheltenham not happy about plans for a third McDonalds, are Bourton’s coach woes over and a tribute to a Dursley community champion. #LocalJournalism
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