Extensive DNA tests by experts at the University of Warwick on two deer carcasses found in Gloucestershire have not found any indication of a big cat presence.

Johnny Coppin who is appearing at The Mission Theatre tomorrow evening, from 8pm, is well known as a folk singer, songwriter, guitarist and keyboard player. He made a name for himself as a member of Decameron, one of the most successful folk rock bands of the 1970s.

Gloucestershire's health watchdog has called on the Government to make hospitals in the UK keep accurate records of knife related assaults.

With reference to the article, No More Homes (October 2). I would like to congratulate Tewkesbury borough Councillor Phil Taylor on his clear message at last Tuesday's meeting of Tewkesbury Borough Council.

Special visitors dropped into Montpellier Gardens in Cheltenham yesterday. They touched down as part of the unveiling of a plaque to commemorate the 170th anniversary of the first parachute jump by an Englishman. Full story, p3 (c) 2008 Gloucestershire Echo, The. Provided by ProQuest LLC.