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YouTuber goes to hospital after cheese rolling race
Hundreds race down a steep hill for Gloucestershire's famous cheese rolling race.
In pictures: Champions crowned in cheese rolling races
Each year, people run, tumble and fall down a steep hill to win a wheel of Double Gloucester cheese.
Cheese rolling contestants take on Cooper's Hill
Thousands gather at the Gloucestershire landmark to see competitors chase a wheel of cheese.
Parking permit scheme halted after £156k spend
Councillors said they did not consider the £156,000 already spent on the scheme to be value for money
As it happened: Annual cheese rolling races take place
The races saw competitors chase a large wheel of cheese down an incredibly steep hill.
Fortune Hotel couple using fame to help hospital
Claire and Daniel White took were among those competing for £250k on the ITV show.
Body found in search for man missing in river
Emergency services were called after a man was seen falling into the River Wye in Gloucestershire.
Girl, 9, makes art display history after cancer diagnosis
The world of art "took Poppy out of the hospital room and into her imagination", her mum said.
Knives donated to charity amid quality concerns
Reselling apps have changed the face of donations, a charity shop says.
Watch: Cooper's Hill cheese rolling through the years
A look back at Gloucestershire's famous cheese rolling over the decades.
'Hard working' teen recognised by Duke of Edinburgh
Lauren Bennett attended a Buckingham Palace event celebrating Duke of Edinburgh Award recipients.
Visitors flock to docks for Tall Ships Festival
Thousands of visitors are expected over the next few days to see six tall ships in Gloucester Docks.
Outgoing mayor alleges bullying by councillor
Kathy Williams said she has been the target of a "hate campaign" while in post.
'Cheese rolling is like climbing down a cliff'
Chris Anderson gives the BBC's Andy Howard his tips for success on the steep slope of Cooper's Hill.
From sheep to knitted jumper in just one day
A team of shearers and knitters were set the challenge to make a jumper as quickly as possible.
The Hobbit first edition fetches more than £31k
The auctioneers say the book was found in a chest of drawers at a home in Berkshire.
Man who confiscated phone and raped woman is jailed
When she refused to perform a sex act to get her phone back, he slapped her, the court heard.
Blocked fire exits sparked hospital inspection
Inspection finds patients put at risk by blocked fire exits at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.
Gloucs v Derbyshire ends in rain-affected draw
Gloucestershire's County Championship Division Two match ends in a draw after rain.
Saracens deny Gloucester-Hartpury unbeaten season
Previously unbeaten Gloucester-Hartpury lose 33-31 at Saracens in their final game of the regular Premiership Women's Rugby season.
Severn Stars on brink of play-offs with Saracens win
Leeds Rhinos keep their hopes of reaching the Netball Super League semi-finals alive with a 63-55 win against Surrey Storm.
Sharks overpower Gloucester to win Challenge Cup
Sharks become the first South African side to win a European trophy as they outmuscle Gloucester 36-22 to claim the Challenge Cup title.
Cheltenham's Sercombe and Long join Forest Green
Forest Green Rovers sign experienced Cheltenham Town duo Liam Sercombe and Sean Long.
Sharks overpower Gloucester to win Challenge Cup
Sharks become the first South African side to win a European trophy as they outmuscle Gloucester 36-22 to claim the Challenge Cup title.
Saracens v Gloucester-Hartpury - watch on the BBC
Saracens will aim to secure second spot in the Premiership Women's Rugby by beating leaders Gloucester-Hartpury at StoneX Stadium on Saturday.
May hopes for 'fairytale ending' in final farewell
Ex-England winger Jonny May will play his last game for Gloucester in the European Challenge Cup final on Friday.
Skivington 'not feeling pressure' before cup final
Gloucester director of rugby George Skivington says he is "not feeling any pressure" over his future before Friday's European Challenge Cup final.
Ups, downs and the race for Europe
All you need to know about promotion, relegation and qualification for Europe in England and Scotland's top men's football leagues, and the Women's Super League.
Cheltenham's Sercombe and Long join Forest Green
Forest Green Rovers sign experienced Cheltenham Town duo Liam Sercombe and Sean Long.
Johnson returns to Robins as director of football
Former Cheltenham Town manager Gary Johnson returns to the club as director of football.
Barnsley appoint Cheltenham's Clarke as head coach
Barnsley appoint Cheltenham Town boss Darrell Clarke as their new head coach on a two-year deal with the option of a further year.
Cheltenham trio reject new contract offers
Cheltenham Town announce that Liam Sercombe, Luke Southwood and Sean Long will leave the club this summer.
Ups, downs and the race for Europe
All you need to know about promotion, relegation and qualification for Europe in England and Scotland's top men's football leagues, and the Women's Super League.
Cheltenham's Sercombe and Long join Forest Green
Forest Green Rovers sign experienced Cheltenham Town duo Liam Sercombe and Sean Long.
Wimbledon sign ex-Forest Green striker Stevens
AFC Wimbledon sign striker Matty Stevens on a two-year deal following his release by Forest Green Rovers.
Stevens and Bernard released by Forest Green
Matty Stevens and Dominic Bernard are released by Forest Green Rovers following the club's relegation to the National League.
Forest Green Rovers 1-0 Notts County
Charlie McCann's second-half strike ensures already-relegated Forest Green finish their campaign with victory over Notts County.
Rochdale 4-1 Cheltenham
Ashley Grimes scores twice as Rochdale move to within a point of the play-offs with victory over Cheltenham.
Big Buck's likely to race again
Big Buck's could have several runs left in his career despite being out for the season, says trainer Paul Nicholls.
Gloucester's Brown forced to quit
Gloucester lock Alex Brown is forced to retire because of a shoulder injury he suffered at the start of the season.
Glos bring in Klinger as captain
Gloucestershire sign Australian batsman Michael Klinger as captain and overseas player for next season's campaign.
Hester hopes for UK Valegro sale
The owner of the "greatest dressage horse there's ever been" hopes to keep record-breaking gelding Valegro in the UK.
Dujardin wins World Cup freestyle
Double Olympic gold medallist Charlotte Dujardin ends the greatest year of her career with victory at the World Cup freestyle event in Olympia.
Braintree Town 3-1 Forest Green
Sean Marks scores his fourth goal in as many games as Braintree beat Forest Green and climb out of the relegation zone.
Big Buck's likely to miss season
Racehorses Big Buck's and Al Ferof likely to miss rest of season after "problem" discovered by trainer Paul Nicholls.
Dujardin sets dressage world best
Double Olympic champion Charlotte Dujardin sets a new dressage grand prix world record at the London International Horse Show.
Teen held over beach stabbing released without charge
Amie Gray, 34, died following the attack on Durley Chine Beach in Bournemouth on Friday.
BBC presenter kicked off flight over child's allergy
Georgie Palmer claims her family were ejected for asking people not to eat peanuts.
Theresa May admits mistakes over migrant policies
The former prime minister tells a documentary she is responsible for "hostile environment" errors.
Nicki Minaj apologises for postponed Manchester show
The rapper reschedules her Manchester show following her arrest in the Netherlands.
MP suspended after endorsing Reform UK candidate
Lucy Allan says she quit the Conservatives in order to endorse Reform's Alan Adams.
Dozens cut off by tide at Morecambe Bay over weekend
A family with young children are said to be among those turned away from the incoming tide.
YouTuber goes to hospital after cheese rolling race
Hundreds race down a steep hill for Gloucestershire's famous cheese rolling race.
Bank holiday takings down due to parasite - traders
Businesses report cancellations after an outbreak of a waterborne parasite in Devon.
Boy 'rocked himself to sleep' after teacher abuse
A panel hears how music director Andrew Bruce abused three boys for his "sexual gratification".
Hundreds pay tribute to 10-year-old Leah Harrison
Friends and family gather to pay tribute to the schoolgirl who died in a mudslide while on a trip.
Man, 40, dies during Great Manchester Run
A 40-year-old man has died after collapsing during the half marathon, race organisers have said.
Two men arrested following village shooting
A shotgun was fired at the front door of the victim's property, injuring the man who was inside.