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Thornbury man dies during 'holiday of a lifetime' after severe turbulence on plane
Geoffrey Ralph Kitchen was on the first leg of a six-week 'holiday of a lifetime' to South East Asia and Australia with his wife Linda when the plane was hit by severe turbulence
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Princess Anne to spend quality time with godson, the Crown Prince of Norway
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Pr rincess Anne, the Princess Royal, is set to meet her godson and the Crown Prince of Norway, Haakon, as they undertake a tour of the Resistance Museum in Norway
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Gloucester Lib Dems create more top jobs at council amid concerns over cost and fears of 'disappearing democracy'
Politics
The two extra cabinet roles will cost £23,500 a year while the opposition question the reduction of scrutiny committee roles
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Met Office thunderstorm and rain warnings surround Gloucestershire
Weather
County one of few areas of England not to face severe weather warnings on Tuesday
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Gloucester Tall Ships Festival: Exact moment vessels will start to arrive at the Docks
Gloucester Tall Ships Festival
More details have been released about the plans for this Spring Bank Holiday weekend's much anticipated event
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Now is 'perfect time' to claim money back from your energy company, says Martin Lewis
UK & World News
Warm This Winter calculated that the combined bank interest likely to have been earned by firms from customer credit balances was at least £159million in 2023 alone
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Never-before-seen photos apparently showing street artist Banksy unearthed
Regional News
They were taken while the notoriously secretive artist was painting his largest-ever artwork
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Thornbury man dies in severe turbulence onboard Singapore Airlines flight
Gloucestershire
Geoffrey Ralph Kitchen, 73, is believed to have been thrown from side-to-side when the Boeing 777 was struck by treacherous conditions at 37,000ft above the Indian Ocean
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Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall's secret sister who shared their horsey life on Princess Anne's Gloucestershire estate
Royal News
She does not share the headlines but their sister does share her siblings life on Gloucestershire country estate
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South Gloucestershire 'could run out of taxis' as number plummets
Regional News
Council could scrap rule that every hackney carriage must be wheelchair accessible amid costs crisis
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Kate Middleton 'excited' in new update as Kensington Palace issues statement
Royal News
Kensington Palace said Kate had been 'kept fully up to date'
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West County school wants to ban skirts and make all pupils wear trousers or shorts
Education
School in Cornwall says skirts are being worn too short
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Winning EuroMillions numbers tonight: Full National Lottery results with Thunderball on Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Euromillions
There is a £22m jackpot up for grabs with £500,000 on Thunderball
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Bargain Hunt presenter Christina Trevanion says 'apologies' to fans as returns to social media
Celebs & TV
Popular TV star had followers worried earlier this year when she posted an update from a hospital bed but said that she was finding gardening 'a real tonic'
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Eating common vegetable can make you less forgetful, feel happier and sleep better
Health
Health experts say incorporating certain mushrooms into your diet, like Lion's Mane, can have several benefits
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Mum believed tot's snoring was from chesty cough only to discover it was cancer - like tragic Emmerdale baby
Health
Ellie Keating noticed her son had begun to snore while battling a cough, temperature and sweats in the night
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Expert on five changes to get 'silent killer' high blood pressure down in just three months
NHS
Simple exercises and eating foods rich in potassium are some of the methods which can have a very quick impact on potentially lethal hypertension
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Fitness star shares body recomp hack to build muscle while still torching fat
Health
Lizzy High, 22, from North London, has shared a before-and-after photo to show how you can tone up and lose fat at the same time by following a few simple rules
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Former Reading and Lincoln City defender Seán Long to leave Cheltenham Town after six-year spell
Cheltenham Town FC
Defender joined Cheltenham Town from Lincoln City in the summer of 2018
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Health
Majestic lion sculptures to line streets of Gloucester and Cheltenham to raise funds for new cancer care facilities
Lions at Large – the Pride of Gloucestershire Trail is planned for summer 2025
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'Multiple injured and one dead' after 'severe turbulence' strikes plane after leaving UK
UK & World News
The turbulence was so severe that the jet was forced to make an emergency landing
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Entrepreneur says ADHD 'hack' can help you get more done during work
Mental health
Alex Partridge shared the simple trick in a recent podcast episode that he says helps him be more productive when working
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People say 60 ingredient smoothie shown in Netflix documentary 'sounds awful'
Health
The smoothie includes Brussel sprouts, potato, kale, blueberries, apple, pear, carrots and much more
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Drivers setting off on Thursday to avoid rush face £1,000 fine
UK & World News
This weekend looks set to be one of the busiest on the roads for years
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Calls to delay new 2024 European Union fingerprint and biometric entry system amid chaos fears
UK & World News
Scheme set to be launched potentially in five months and Lords committee said it was 'alarmed' few travellers know about it
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Foreign Office health alert after serious disease found in travellers returning to UK
Health
Alert issued to doctors to watch out for bacterial infection with high case fatality rate and meningitis symptoms
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France, Spain and Italy warning over insect you may bring back
UK & World News
Insect and motoring experts are both issuing alerts for this year's summer holidays
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More nightmares can be early warning sign of autoimmune diseases
Health
Three in five patients had seen a spike in vivid, distressing nightmares as one of their earlier symptoms
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Girl, 4, badly hurt when garden heater 'turned her into ball of flames'
UK & World News
Tay is now in hospital undergoing treatment for serious burns
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Son, 24, died in hospital when doctors made salt mistake
Health
Milo's mother is campaigning to make sure it doesn't happen to anyone else
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Two people taken to hospital after water parasite outbreak
Health
According to the Government, 16,000 households and businesses in Brixham, supplied by SWW, were initially told not to use their tap water for drinking without boiling and cooling it first
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Met Office details brutal 33-hour rain onslaught in Gloucestershire following West Country weather warning
Weather
Some extremely wet weather is on the cards this week
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Axe, cannabis vapes and knives discovered during shop raid
Police
A man has been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a class B drug and possession of a bladed weapon in a public place.
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Professor Tim Spector says tiny amount of food can reduce risk of diabetes, stroke, heart disease
Health
Nutritional scientist said just a small amount extra could reduce the risk of early death and getting different types of cancer
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Coach gets stuck in road closed off in controversial LTN scheme
Regional News
Bollards have been installed across one end of the street as part of the council's liveable neighbourhood programme
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Shoppers 'scared to smile' say £25 teeth whitening powder 'erased years of tea and coffee stains'
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Amazon shoppers buying 'godsend' packing solution 'ideal' for festivals and camping this summer
Shopping
Amazon shoppers said the trolley has made a "huge difference" when camping or heading to a festival
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Woman unable to get vital medicine here has to get it from India
Cheltenham News
Lois, 23, has been skipping meals as she couldn't get the Cystic Fibrosis medication she needs
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Crash blocked key A-road sparking 30-minute delays
Regional News
Delays are growing after a crash near Cold Ashton
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I've found the best garden storage boxes from Dunelm, B&Q and Wowcher
Shopping
The best garden storage boxes on sale
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12 pictures show A40 Golden Valley Bypass in early stages of construction
Traffic & Travel
Images from Cheltenham end from early 1968
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Boots shoppers flock to buy £10 anti-ageing cream that 'works wonders' on wrinkles
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'Gloucester through and through' Lib Dem Jeremy Hilton elected City Council leader 42 years after first becoming a councillor
Politics
The minority Lib Dem administration will work in a collaborative way and make major decisions by consensus, Cllr Hilton said
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Man, 26, dies after taking part in Great Bristol Run
Regional News
The organisers of the Great Run confirmed that a 26-year-old runner died following his participation in the race.
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M5 traffic warning for Bank Holiday weekend as huge delays feared
M5
M5 from Bristol to Taunton is one of the busiest spots
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New study says two methods of exercise are good for heart and living longer
Health
Researchers wanted to look at how time-based goals stack up against step-based ones
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Sunday sex saved woman's life when husband spotted something wrong
Health
Melanie Betteridge's husband spotted a sign that led to her diagnosis
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Garden decking warning issued as weather heats up
What's On News
Barbecue weather is making an appearance as we head towards the end of May
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Boy, nine, died of sepsis days after hospital discharge for 'flu', coroner hears
Health
Dylan was described as a “fit and healthy young boy”, who enjoyed life and loved his family, especially baking with his mother
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The £1.70 drink which can help ease period cramps and boost your mood
Health
If you're looking for an easy at-home remedy to soothe period pain, you should consider swapping out your normal brew for matcha
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Common household plants that will banish spiders from your home this summer
What's On News
With the increase in temperature, we often open our windows to let in some fresh air, inadvertently inviting some unwelcome eight-legged guests into our homes
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Mum's guilt at leaving son brain damaged after passing on whooping cough
Health
Mel Jewell is urging pregnant women to get vaccinated after her son caught whooping cough from her at just two weeks old.
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Turkey travel warning as Foreign Office updates advice for Brits
UK & World News
The Foreign Office has issued new advice for Brits travelling to Turkey - with updates on visa requirements and customs rules, as well as a warning for those visiting holiday resorts
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Breakthrough means hormone drug could 'reverse early stage Alzheimer's'
Health
Researchers said leptin could 'significantly slow, or even stop, the disease developing'
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Woman, 21, lives with one of world's rarest heart diseases after getting a UTI
Real Life
Alicia was "misdiagnosed for the longest time" after a UTI led doctors to discover she has one of the rarest heart diseases in the world
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'Very flattering' £40 Marks and Spencer dress that's 'perfect for a summer's day'
Shopping
Marks and Spencer shoppers say the dress is "good for any ages" and "hides bumps."
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Gloucester Food Dock: two new openings unveiled
Food and Drink
Strip Steak Bar and Mexican restaurant Elote have joined as two businesses
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Clean-up calls for 'messy' town car park littered with overgrown hedges, weeds and graffiti
Forest of Dean
'With the graffiti on the neighbouring old Co-op, and the mess in and around the car park, it hardly gives a good impression when visitors park there'
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Peter Andre never calls newborn by her name and has cute nickname instead
Celebs & TV
Peter Andre and his wife Emily MacDonagh finally settled on a name for their newborn daughter but the Mysterious Girl singer has admitted he's yet to use it
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Gloucester mayor and sheriff named after local elections
Gloucester City Council
Gloucester-born Lorraine Campbell said she is so blessed and proud to have been given the privilege to serve my city and ward in such a prestigious and historic way
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Body of missing man found inside tent
Stroud
Ian, 50, had been missing for more than two months
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New cycle lane will see A-road speed limit cut from 60mph to 40mph
Traffic & Travel
Huge change for road linking Cheltenham with Bishop's Cleeve
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Jury discharged in case of teen accused of arranging illegal abortion
Courts
Sophie Harvey, 25, was accused of arranging an illegal abortion after taking a drug she purchased with her boyfriend Elliot Benham, 25, after discovering she was over the 24-week legal limit to terminate the pregnancy
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Nature reserve closed because it is 'too dangerous' for the public to enter
South Gloucestershire Council
"Safety is paramount to visitors using the site as is the need to protect the unique wildlife found here"
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King Charles and Queen Camilla 'could miss wedding of the year' after invite snub
Prince Charles
King Charles and Queen Camilla are yet to respond to an invitation to the Duke of Westminster's wedding, leading to speculation they could be set to miss the "wedding of the year"
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Gloucester News
Gloucester News
Bristol man dies during 'holiday of a lifetime' after severe turbulence on plane
Geoffrey Ralph Kitchen was on the first leg of a six-week 'holiday of a lifetime' to South East Asia and Australia with his wife Linda when the plane was hit by severe turbulence
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Gloucestershire man dies in severe turbulence onboard Singapore Airlines flight
Gloucestershire
Geoffrey Ralph Kitchen, 73, is believed to have been thrown from side-to-side when the Boeing 777 was struck by treacherous conditions at 37,000ft above the Indian Ocean
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Gloucester Lib Dems create more top jobs at council amid concerns over cost and fears of 'disappearing democracy'
Politics
The two extra cabinet roles will cost £23,500 a year while the opposition question the reduction of scrutiny committee roles
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Met Office thunderstorm and rain warnings surround Gloucestershire
Weather
County one of few areas of England not to face severe weather warnings on Tuesday
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Woman unable to get vital medicine here has to get it from India
Cheltenham News
Lois, 23, has been skipping meals as she couldn't get the Cystic Fibrosis medication she needs
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Cheltenham News
Traffic & Travel
New cycle lane near Cheltenham Racecourse will see A435 speed limit cut from 60mph to 40mph
Huge change for road linking Cheltenham with Bishop's Cleeve
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Cheltenham CCTV appeal as sports event ends in chaos
Gloucestershire Police
A 19-year-old from Cheltenham has been arrested on suspicion of affray in connection with the incident
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Gloucestershire death notices and funeral announcements made in the last week
Family
People from Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Tewkesbury, Forest of Dean and Cotswolds are being remembered
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Sizzle your summer as The Beefy Boys’ burger bible hits the shelves
Food and Drink
Unleash your inner grill master with The Beefy Boys’ new book, packed with secrets to world-class burgers
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New gin school near Cheltenham hopes to get everyone into the right spirit
Food and Drink
Unleash your inner distiller at Piston’s Gin School, a unique experience where you’ll craft your own gin in a working distillery
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Gloucester Rugby
Gloucester Rugby
Gloucester Rugby alert to the Sharks' x-factor Springbok stars says George Skivington
Gloucester Rugby face The HollywoodBet Sharks at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Friday in the final of the EPCR Challenge Cup final
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Gloucester Rugby injury latest ahead of The Sharks: Adam Hastings and Santi Carreras
Gloucester Rugby
Gloucester Rugby play the HollywoodBet Sharks at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Friday night in the final of the 2023/24 EPCR Challenge Cup final
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Jonny May signs off his last game at Kingsholm with a try as Gloucester thrash Newcastle Falcons
Gloucester Rugby
Gloucester Rugby beat Newcastle Falcons 54-14 at Kingsholm on Saturday in Round 18 of the 2023/24 Gallagher Premiership
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Gloucester Rugby finish their Premiership campaign with a 'bang' with eight-try rout of Newcastle Falcons
Gloucester Rugby
Gloucester Rugby beat Newcastle Falcons 54-14 at Kingsholm on Saturday in Round 18 of the 2023/24 Gallagher Premiership
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How to watch Gloucester Rugby v Newcastle Falcons live on TV and full team news
Gloucester Rugby
Gloucester Rugby host Newcastle Falcons at Kingsholm Stadium on Saturday in Round 18 of the 2023/24 Gallagher Premiership
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UK & World News
UK & World News
Now is 'perfect time' to claim money back from your energy company, says Martin Lewis
Warm This Winter calculated that the combined bank interest likely to have been earned by firms from customer credit balances was at least £159million in 2023 alone
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Princess Anne to spend quality time with godson, the Crown Prince of Norway, this week
Princess Royal
Pr rincess Anne, the Princess Royal, is set to meet her godson and the Crown Prince of Norway, Haakon, as they undertake a tour of the Resistance Museum in Norway
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Winning EuroMillions numbers tonight: Full National Lottery results with Thunderball on Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Euromillions
There is a £22m jackpot up for grabs with £500,000 on Thunderball
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Passenger who died during severe turbulence on Singapore Airlines flight was British man, 73
UK & World News
The flight was diverted to Thailand
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Eating common vegetable can make you less forgetful, feel happier and sleep better
Health
Health experts say incorporating certain mushrooms into your diet, like Lion's Mane, can have several benefits
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Pr rincess Anne, the Princess Royal, is set to meet her godson and the Crown Prince of Norway, Haakon, as they undertake a tour of the Resistance Museum in Norway
Winning EuroMillions numbers tonight: Full National Lottery results with Thunderball on Tuesday, May 21, 2024
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There is a £22m jackpot up for grabs with £500,000 on Thunderball
Gloucestershire man dies in severe turbulence onboard Singapore Airlines flight
Gloucestershire
Geoffrey Ralph Kitchen, 73, is believed to have been thrown from side-to-side when the Boeing 777 was struck by treacherous conditions at 37,000ft above the Indian Ocean
Sleep expert says these foods could be causing you 'vivid dreams'
Health
We've all heard the rumours that cheese causes nightmares - but other foods can also lead to a colourful night's sleep
Gloucester Lib Dems create more top jobs at council amid concerns over cost and fears of 'disappearing democracy'
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The two extra cabinet roles will cost £23,500 a year while the opposition question the reduction of scrutiny committee roles
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Woman tells everyone to get checked after test saw her rush to A&E
It was a routine check-up at work that uncovered a dangerous condition that can often have no symptoms
New study says two methods of exercise are good for heart and living longer
Health
Researchers wanted to look at how time-based goals stack up against step-based ones
Kate Middleton 'excited' in new update as Kensington Palace issues statement
Royal News
Kensington Palace said Kate had been 'kept fully up to date'
Millions to get 'unexpected' DWP payment this week
UK & World News
The dates are changing and you should keep an eye on your account
Smell test can detect dementia five years early, professor says
Health
Early detection could mean slowing the progress of the illness
Cheltenham Town FC
Former Reading and Lincoln City defender Seán Long to leave Cheltenham Town after six-year spell
Defender joined Cheltenham Town from Lincoln City in the summer of 2018
Princess Anne to spend quality time with godson, the Crown Prince of Norway, this week
Princess Royal
Pr rincess Anne, the Princess Royal, is set to meet her godson and the Crown Prince of Norway, Haakon, as they undertake a tour of the Resistance Museum in Norway
Winning EuroMillions numbers tonight: Full National Lottery results with Thunderball on Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Euromillions
There is a £22m jackpot up for grabs with £500,000 on Thunderball
Gloucestershire man dies in severe turbulence onboard Singapore Airlines flight
Gloucestershire
Geoffrey Ralph Kitchen, 73, is believed to have been thrown from side-to-side when the Boeing 777 was struck by treacherous conditions at 37,000ft above the Indian Ocean
Sleep expert says these foods could be causing you 'vivid dreams'
Health
We've all heard the rumours that cheese causes nightmares - but other foods can also lead to a colourful night's sleep