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THE library in Tuffley could be moved to a new location to safeguard its future. The facility, in Windsor Drive, was given a reprieve earlier this month after Gloucestershire County Council announced it would not face the axe. The original plan to turn certain libraries into community-run facilities was thrown out by a judicial review last year, after it was deemed to be unlawful. And despite the decision not to end council support...

Plans for 200 homes on Sellars Farm was rejected however it is believed that developers are now preparing an appeal. Sellars Farm is located by The Pilot Inn, although it is not quite classed as Quedgeley the development would have put a lot of strain on Quedgeley Roads and services. The plans were rejected after a huge campaign group "Against Sellars Farm Development" opposed it and campaigned tirelessly against the...

Landlords and letting agents in Gloucestershire can look forward to another bumper year according to nationwide tenant referencing firm Landlord Assist. The continuation of low interest rates and the gradual easing of lending restrictions by financial institutions have seen many buy-to-let investors return to the marketplace to expand their portfolios. Cheltenham estate agents Peter Ball & Co is expecting record demand in 2012...

SWING, jive and jiggle the evening away - that is just what these punters did in Quedgeley. Gary and Sara Boon, from Quedgeley, are hosting these spectacular lindy hop sessions, which aim to get people fit and enjoying life. The dancing is based around taking slow steps of progress, working your way up to a super-flexible entertainer. The duo, former lindy hop UK champions, host classes at the community centre in School Lane. They...

SICK bullies in Gloucester are using top-notch computer games to torment fellow pupils. Police and headteachers say more and more youngsters are using popular Xbox and PS3 consoles to find fellow students and threaten them with violence. The consoles carry technology which allows players to send each other real-time messages while they play a game. Experts say the problem means bullying has gone "from the playground to the...

A FLY-TIPPER who dumped 33 tyres in a Forest field has been let off with a fine of £795. It comes as council chiefs said the problem is costing taxpayers £300,000 every year. The shocking figure came to light through the prosecution at Gloucester Magistrates Court of a 25-year-old. Daniel Powell, of The Moat, Quedgeley, pleaded guilty to leaving 33 tyres in a hedge opposite Hill View Field on the B415, by Lydney. ...

On 7 Feb on SevernFM we are doing a special programme about the local authorities' strategies for growth and local housing. We will have two experts in the studio. Send your question or comment to studio@severnfm.com or via Facebook.  SevernFM does not support any particular political, lobbying or campaigning groups.

The blaze at the Four Mile House, Brookthorpe on the 10th January was attended by a total of four fire appliances from Gloucester, Stroud and even an aerial resource from Cheltenham along with 10 fire-fighters. It is thought that the fire was in the kitchen and that when Fire-fighters arrived they both fought to prevent it spreading further and also ensured that the building was safe. Damage caused as a result of the fire has meant...

CENTENARIAN Lavinia Little enjoyed her landmark birthday celebrations in the company of her family. Mrs Little, who lives at Hygrove House Care Home, in Minsterworth, turned 100 this month. Born in Newent, she lived in Culver Street for many years and attended Picklenash School. Her daughter Maria Visaranta, from Quedgeley, said: "She is a marvellous lady, a real character. She is very strong, despite the fact that she is tiny...

I SEE that the winter league matches are starting up again after the holidays. If you would like your results in the column e-mail j.dewsnip@blueyonder.co.uk and I will do the rest. This week, I took a look at the Gloucester Canal at Frampton Bridge. This water has produced some big nets of fish in major competitions in the past. It looks in good nick now to fish. So at last someone is taking note of the problems that otters are...