Cheltenham

Flood waters have forced the closure of the Toby Carvery pub The Dog at Over once again. The pub restaurant, which has closed for the day, has been left flooded out by rising waters from the nearby River Severn and surface water from the A40, which is sits on. In 2012 the pub had to rip up its carpets and it was closed after it was flooded. General manager Sarah Marshall said: "This time it has only affected the front section of the pub so it wasn't anywhere near as bad as before but it is...

KARATE expert and one-arm wrestling champion, Kay Mathias, was found guilty of breaching a restraining order which prevents her harassing the family of a police officer. Mathias, who works in a factory and is a part time carer for her elderly mother who is blind, was given the order in November 12 to stop her entering a village on the outskirts of Stroud for the next two years. The 39-year-old was found guilty of breaching the restraining order against the family of a police officer who cannot...

Gloucester is today busy with last minute Christmas shoppers. Eastgate Street, Kings Walk shopping centre and the market at Kings Square are all looking busy as people pick up some bargains. Many of the shops stay open until 5.30pm today such as Primark and Superdrug, while Debenhams will close at 6pm. But stores such as H&M are hoping to beat other retailers in the race to start their post-Christmas sales. Their sale began on Christmas Eve with rails of discounted items on display. VIDEO:...

RESIDENTS have raised concerns over the growing number of deep potholes in a small cul-de-sac in Podsmead – and said they feel forgotten. Those living in Romney Close said the number of potholes in the road have increased but now holes are also appearing in the pavements too. David Hilsley said he has to walk in the road instead of said using the pavement. "The pavements are in a poor state. I believe the pavement became worse after cables were laid by Telewest more than 10 years ago....

City council leader Paul James has confirmed he intends to stand for election again in May. The Conservative councillor for Longlevens has announced his plans to seek re-election in the May 22 local elections. In 2010, Mr James was elected with 54 per cent of the vote – and 2,958 votes for his name compared to 1,686 for Liberal Democrat candidate Jayna Tyler, who had a 31 per cent share of the vote. Next year 15 city council seats will be up for grabs out of the 36 in total. All 15 wards...

Nathan Sykes may be a global pop star now but he has always been a local media star. The Citizen delved into the archives to dig out some of the photographs we have published of Gloucester-born Nathan over the years. Before hitting the big time in The Wanted Nathan won poetry, dancing and singing competitions in Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Bristol and further afield. He even won Britney Spears' national Karaoke Kriminals competition.

Those heading home for Christmas will be able to enjoy cheaper petrol prices than usual when they fill up at the pump today. Prices have come down slightly after a price war between the supermarkets. Today's cheapest unleaded in Gloucester: 126.9p Tesco Gloucester, St Oswalds Road, Cattle Market 126.9p Sainsburys Gloucester Quays, St Ann Way 126.9p Sparrows Wharf Service Station, Bristol Road, Linden 126.9p Tuffley Service Station, Stroud Road, Tuffley 126.9p Sainsburys Barnwood,...

MISS Gloucester was turned away from Churchdown's Winter Wonderland family fun day because organisers didn't want any mention of the city at the event. Volunteers worked alongside Churchdown Parish Council to put on the free day out for families, complete with ice rink, Santa's Grotto, real reindeer and fake snow. But when Miss Gloucester turned up dressed as an elf, wearing her beauty pageant sash and crown, she was told she was not welcome in her official role. Organisers told the Citizen they...

Members of the Fire Brigades Union in England and Wales have held a further strike in a dispute over pensions.

Christmas travel plans for many in the west of England have been badly disrupted as heavy rain and high winds batter the region.

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's Conference Premier game between Forest Green Rovers and Aldershot Town.

Plans to regenerate a Cotswold town centre are submitted to the district council.

First Great Western's fares are to rise by an average of 3.1% as rail operators nationally announce increases.