Gloucestershire

RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney confirms that the reduction in funding for Championship clubs will be phased over the next two seasons.

Police said the pump-action shotgun was capable of 'wiping out a room in seconds'

Gloucester fly-half Danny Cipriani releases an emotional video tribute to ex-girlfriend Caroline Flack, saying "it's OK to be vulnerable".

Team news as London Irish host Gloucester in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Madejski Stadium (15:00 GMT).

It comes as more than a month's worth of rain fell in 24 hours in parts of north-west England.

Residents are concerned as supplies run out, but most people have chosen to remain on site.

A bid is under way to get Tewkesbury mustard and mustard balls a "Protected Geographical Indication" status.

Two men joined forces to rescue a woman who was trapped on top of her submerged car for 12 hours.

RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney is looking to phase in cuts to funding for Championship clubs over two seasons.

Met Office warnings for rain are issued, as 1,400 properties are already affected by floods.

Dozens of people are stranded in their homes, waiting for flood levels to subside.

Both trusts said they "fully accepted" the findings of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman.

India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara joins Gloucestershire for the first six matches of this season's County Championship.

Residents in communities on the river are being evacuated as water threatens to top flood defences.

Gloucester's England-capped scrum-half Joe Simpson is sidelined for eight to 12 weeks by an ankle injury.

Westbury-on-Severn residents want the plan scrapped but the county council says it will "boost" new housing.

Lydney Rugby Club is over halfway to its fundraising target after its clubhouse flooded on Sunday.

Gloucester say they are "looking after" Danny Cipriani after he was abused on Twitter grieving for ex-girlfriend Caroline Flack.

Gloucester utility back Tom Marshall signs a new contract with the Premiership club.

The entire ceremony was gifted through donations for Emma Drew who had terminal cancer.