The Citizen Gloucestershire

Bassey's Birthplace has Become a Big Spender

F You're a Torchwood fan, you'll know that dotted here and there in Cardiff there are rift fissures in the time-space equilibrium valium continuum, through which vibe spectrophonic Juan Manuel Fangio can sometimes toggle. There's one such spot outside Pizza Hut in the main square of Cardiff Bay. Another near Poundland in St Mary's Street. And an unconfirmed third in the underground car park opposite the university.

Stately Mini with Extra Vroom

Erformance estate cars are fairly commonplace at the moment, presenting motorists with the option of taking an Ikea coffee table for a hot lap of Donington Park or getting those bags of grass clippings to the municipal dump before the mower's blades have stopped turning. The dual qualities of thrilling pace and mundane practicality that such vehicles offer can seem somewhat at odds with each other but at the same time, there's something slightly naughty about a family load-lugger that can lea...

New Recruits Showing Promise, Says Smith

Oseley have announced the addition of five bright new prospects to the list of players available to them from Gloucester next season in the newly-formed Championship. As part of the dual registration deal between the two clubs, Ian Smith's men will have the services of Gloucester's new prop Rupert Harden, centre Jonny May and converted scrum-half Charlie Simpson- Daniel.

The Quad One Out

Landmark building in the heart of Cheltenham has been branded "shabby and indefensible" by a campaigner who wants to tear it down. Mark Coote, Cheltenham's prospective Conservative parliamentary candidate, says the Quadrangle building next to the Town Hall has become increasingly unsightly in recent years.

Rifles Are Pride of the City

Heers echoed around the streets of Gloucester as thousands turned out to applaud heroes from 1Rifles. The crowds proudly clapped and waved Union flags as more than 200 soldiers fresh from the frontline in Afghanistan took part in a homecoming parade through the city on Saturday. Thoughts of the eight men from the battalion who lost their lives in the line of duty were at the forefront of people's minds as they gathered to say thank you.

Titan Is a Giant Attraction

Crowds of youngsters screamed with excitement and terror in equal measure when Titan the Robot came to Cheltenham. The walking, talking, steel-plated giant, which stands 8ft tall, burst into the Brewery in St Margaret's Road on Saturday afternoon to promote the movie Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.

Concerts Will Jazz Up Festival

Ocal musician, Peter Gill, returns with a host of his talented friends for more sophisticated Jazz on a Summer's Evening in the Tuckwell Amphitheatre on Wednesday, July 15 and Saturday, August 1. The two concerts, part of Dean Close Open Air Theatre Festival will be packed with sublime, cool jazz, blues and boogie - the perfect answer to a hot summer's evening. Both nights will have different songs and new guests for each.

Hat's Off to Town Event

A Series of summer workshops get under way in Tewkesbury this weekend with a medieval-themed event. The Out of the Hat centre in the town is offering activities for adults and children in the summer.

Clean-Up Bid for Former Gas Plant

Major project to decontaminate land at a former gas plant in the heart of Cheltenham has been announced. A six-week scheme to clear soil at the former Arle Avenue gas works, in St Peter's, has been put forward by developers.

Schools Could Save Pounds1m

Headteachers in Glouces- tershire could wipe pounds1 million off school energy bills, according to a report. The Carbon Trust said bringing down energy waste would cut county schools' carbon dioxide emissions by 6,000 tonnes.

Dog Owners Lead the Way

Bouncy castles, a vintage fair and a dog show will be heading to Brockworth this weekend. Brockworth Parish Fete and Car Boot is being held on Saturday and will be opened by Tewkesbury Borough Mayor Mark Williams and his wife Sally.

City Street Is Given a Spruce-Up

Ork to spruce up Westgate Street in Gloucester has begun. Gloucestershire County Council is undertaking the improvements, which will see the road cleaned, broken paving slabs replaced and loose slabs relaid. The work is expected to last for several weeks.

Winning Duo Are the Faces of 2009

Een Samantha Swinford is taking a year out to focus on modelling after she was crowned the winner of the Face of Gloucestershire. The 18-year-old, from Hucclecote, emerged victorious at the grand finale of the Gloucestershire Media competition held at Gloucester's GL1 leisure centre.

Jobs Lost in Collapse of Car Franchise

Ozens of jobs have been lost in Gloucestershire after a car firm went into administration. Staff at Brooklyn Toyota dealerships in Cheltenham and Gloucester learned of the news last week. The job losses come after the Brooklyn Motor Group went into administration and are believed to affect 40 people in Ramsdale Road, Gloucester.

Ollie Set for Channel Challenge

A Hardy vet is preparing to tackle the English Channel. Oliver Wilkinson, 33, from Prestbury, is raising money for Pancreatic Cancer UK and the Sandford Park Lido.

Sporting Tots Are Full of Bounce

T was on your marks, get set and go for children at a Gloucester nursery this week as competitors went for gold at their annual sports day. Pupils aged three, four and five from the King's School Nursery at Wardle House participated in a number of events on Monday.

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By Jenni Silver Chief City Reporter

Priory Tours to Start

By David Thomasdavid.thomas@glosmedia.co.uk AN INSIGHT into the history behind one of Gloucester's architectural gems is on offer this summer.

Antiques Centre Open for Business

By Sarah Webbsarah.webb@glosmedia.co.uk THE OWNER of a family-run antiques centre in Gloucester Docks wants customers to know they are still open for business.

Six Out of Don't Rate Council

By David Thomasdavid.thomas@glosmedia.co.uk SIX out of 10 county residents are not happy with the work of Gloucestershire County Council.