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3.25: That’s all from us today, tune in again tomorrow for live updates on news in Cheltenham.
3.10: Weather update
We can expect more cloud cover as we go into this evening, with milder temperatures overnight. There may be some clear spells, which could result in patches of fog tomorrow morning.
3.01: Roads in Cheltenham could become 20mph zones if proposal goes ahead.
People will be able to have their say on the scheme from Monday. For more information, see our article.
2.38: Man arrested on suspicion of making explosive substance, incident is not terror related
Man arrested here in #Cheltenham on suspicion of unlawfully making an explosive substance. Not terror related. Military & police on scene pic.twitter.com/H7xwXKwRCy
— Steve Knibbs (@Knibbsey) November 2, 2017
2.37: Bonfire night is fast approaching, so as part of our food special we looked at some of the nation’s favourite firework treats.
See if your favourite treat made the list.
2.12: Food special: How important is organic meat?
How important is it to eat organic meat? https://t.co/shQ6M9ucpg pic.twitter.com/BgPjtOdt3M
— UoGlos Live (@Jnews_L6) November 2, 2017
2.01: BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Homes are being evacuated as man is arrested on suspicion of making ‘explosive substance’ at house on Brooklyn road.
1.57: BREAKING NEWS: Overturned lorry on A417
Traffic has been re-directed. Find out more here.
1.39: Chlorinated chicken threatening British farms
Could chlorinated chicken kill British farms? https://t.co/d4BhHCu6PO pic.twitter.com/3MeEvgEF08
— UoGlos Live (@Jnews_L6) November 2, 2017
1.34: BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Man arrested on suspicion of making explosives in house on Brooklyn Road
A man has been arrested on suspicion of making explosives at a house in Cheltenham. https://t.co/5lmgfOJdec
— UoGlos Live (@Jnews_L6) November 2, 2017
1.28: Gloucestershire Police Federation express concerns over police cuts.
Public safety is at risk from #PoliceCuts: https://t.co/FRKqUPCFxS pic.twitter.com/JOa8G7PukM
— GlosPol Federation (@GlosPolFed) November 2, 2017
1.12: Gloucestershire venues have been shortlisted for Food Readers awards.
Categories include best restaurant, best cookery school, best indie retailer and best farm shop.
Gloucestershire has some of the best foods in the West!Check out our story on the Food Reader Awards 2018 https://t.co/3GBJBggRRs
— UoGlos Live (@Jnews_L6) November 2, 2017
12.45: The bank of England has raised it’s interest rate for the first time in 10 years.
Here’s how it could affect you.
12.40: Food week special: Are we spending too much on the Christmas meal?
Food week special: Do we spend too much money on our Christmas food shop? https://t.co/RAHOqiTpQk pic.twitter.com/kkXJIAJi7Z
— UoGlos Live (@Jnews_L6) November 2, 2017
12.16: BREAKING NEWS – forensic team at house on Brooklyn road.
Police have confirmed it was a pre-planned operation https://t.co/mBJFjBoVSc
— GlosLiveOnline (@GlosLiveOnline) November 2, 2017
12.04 Cheltenham ranks in top 10 for retail investment.
The town has been awarded ninth place in a survey by property experts.
How amazing! https://t.co/PlL4Wh0stP
— UoGlos Live (@Jnews_L6) November 2, 2017
12.00: Park end road in Gloucester is being resurfaced.
The resurfacing of Park End Road #Gloucester being carried out this week. #highways365 pic.twitter.com/vBUtTsIPPZ
— Glos Roads (@GlosRoads) November 2, 2017
11.42: What do students really eat?
Rhys Williams finds out if students live up to their stereotype of eating a diet of pasta, beans and beer.
Beans, pasta and beer. Does the student diet really live up to the stereotype? https://t.co/avigawlxyF pic.twitter.com/s9SxwZpXV1
— UoGlos Live (@Jnews_L6) November 2, 2017
11.31: Stroud man found guilty of drug driving at Cheltenham courthouse.
Stroud man Seth Mack, 23, found guilty of drug-driving https://t.co/qVYQUw5fEt pic.twitter.com/l7xLZiqRgy
— Eddie Bisknell (@EddieSNJgaz) November 2, 2017
11.24: New pancake house to opens today.
If you’re a fan of pancakes, you’ll be pleased to hear that a new dedicated restaurant is opening today in Gloucester.
We all LOVE a sweet treat here at UoGlos so the news of a new pancake house has put a buzz in the news room!https://t.co/TgBJB9BGnY pic.twitter.com/Xx1kEa1gZO
— UoGlos Live (@Jnews_L6) November 2, 2017
11.04: Detective still has doubts over murder case 10 years later
10.50: Glos Police encourage people to report scam emails
If you receive scam emails report it to Action Fraud –
https://t.co/ialCN9HRZy https://t.co/iJKxcCOxpY— Glos Police (@Glos_Police) November 1, 2017
10.40: How healthy are children’s packed lunches?
As some schools ban school lunches altogether, how healthy is the food children are taking to school? Take a read of our article:
How healthy are your children’s packed lunches? https://t.co/3bMoQeGL2J pic.twitter.com/oKNd7zYwjV
— UoGlos Live (@Jnews_L6) November 2, 2017
09.40: Traffic update
Usual congestion along A40 Lansdown road outbound around Church road, expected to clear by around 10 o’clock.
09.37: Will you waste your pumpkin?
Now that Halloween is over tonnes of pumpkins will go to waste, so see our article for a few alternative ideas of what you can do with yours.
09.32 One way roads to temporarily become two way in Gloucester.
Seven roads in Gloucester will become two way as road works are carried out. Click here to see which ones.
09.26: Christmas events cancelled in bid to control measles outbreak at school
With up to 32 measles cases reported in the county, after 22 children contracted the disease at Wynstones Steiner Waldorf School in Brookethorpe, the school has cancelled Christmas events to try and stop the spread.
09.04: Traffic update
Usual congestion in trouble areas this morning and heavy traffic on the B4063 near the Cheltenham Regency Hotel which is expected to clear by around 9.20.
08.58: Weather update
We’re off to a cloudy start here in Cheltenham, with temperatures of 7 or 8 degrees. The day should be mainly dry and bright with light winds and some sunny spells, and temperatures reaching highs of 10 degrees.