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'World's most expensive' bacon sandwich costs £150

A small cafe in Cheltenham is serving up what could be, the world's most expensive bacon butty, costing £150.

7:16am, Fri 25 Jan 2013

Lindsay Sandiford, with her translator, listens to the judge during a trial in Denpasar in Bali

The Bali prison where a Briton faces the death penalty

Inside the Bali prison where British woman Lindsay Sandiford is being held after being sentenced to death for drug trafficking.

2:03pm, Thu 24 Jan 2013

Emergency services attend the scene in Cheltenham

Two arrested on terrorism offences in Cheltenham

A series of controlled explosions have taken place in Cheltenham after two men were rearrested this morning on terrorism offences.

12:55pm, Sat 12 May 2012

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9:32 am, Sun 14 Apr 2013

British grandmother 'ready to die' by firing squad in Bali

In an interview through intermediaries with the Daily Mail British grandmother Lindsay Sandifordhas said that she is ready to die after being sentenced to firing squad for drug smuggling.

Lindsay June Sandiford talks to an translator during her first trial in Denpasar Court, Denpasar, Bali. — Lindsay Sandiford talks to an translator during her first trial in Denpasar Court, Denpasar, Bali. Credit: Johannes P. Christo/AAP/Press Association Images

Sandiford, who was arrested after a flight from Bangkok in May 2012, was convicted of smuggling 4.8kg (10.6lb) of cocaine told the Daily Mail: "I would rather have the death sentence than a life sentence. I don’t want to get old and decrepit in here at least a bullet is quick.

"Sometimes I think, 'Let them get on with it.' I have had a lot of fun in my life. I’ve been to a lot of places, done a lot of things and I’ve met a lot of interesting people.

"I’ve got no regrets. I could be dying of cancer or something horrible and prolonged."

British grandmother Sandiford lost her appeal against her death sentence at the Bali High Court earlier this month.

The 56-year-old was convicted in January by a district court and sentenced to face a firing squad.

7:43 am, Sat 30 Mar 2013 Jockey paralysed after fall

Racing sadness at news of McNamara paralysis

Jockey JT McNamara is said to be in a "very positive" frame of mind despite the injury. Credit: PA

Grand National-winning rider Mick Fitzgerald has spoken of his sadness and of the risks involved in racing after it was revealed by the family of rider JT McNamara that the serious neck injury he suffered in a fall at the Cheltenham Festival has led to paralysis.

Leading amateur McNamara, 37, was injured when Galaxy Rock fell at the first fence in the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup and had to be airlifted to Bristol, where he remains, although plans are to be made for a transfer to Dublin in due course.

Fitzgerald told Sky Sports News: "It's a mixture of sadness, it's the end of a great career for a jockey who was an amateur and did it because he loved the game.

"When it happened at the time a sombre (mood) descended on Cheltenham, everyone had everything crossed and plenty of people were praying their worse fears wouldn't be realised.

"This is the end of a glittering career."

8:47 pm, Thu 14 Mar 2013 Jockey paralysed after fall

Jockey JT McNamara in coma after Cheltenham fall

Leading amateur jockey JT McNamara is in a coma in hospital after being injured when his horse fell at the Cheltenham festival, his uncle said tonight.

The Irishman, 37, fell at the first fence while riding Galaxy Rock for trainer Jonjo O'Neill in the Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup this afternoon.

Amateur jockey JT McNamar is in an induced coma tonight after a fall at Cheltenham. Credit: Press Assocation

McNamara's uncle, the trainer Andrew McNamara, said: "I've been told that JT is in an induced coma at the moment."

The jockey was airlifted to Frenchay Hospital in Bristol by air ambulance from the Gloucestershire course.

Medical staff were quickly on hand to treat McNamara after the fall and it was decided to transfer him for further treatment without delay.

2:00 pm, Wed 13 Mar 2013 Bobs Worth wins Gold Cup

Feathers and fur: Ladies' Day at the Cheltenham Festival

Mimi Theobald from Inverness arrives for Ladies Day with her husband Doug Theobald, a retired Royal Australian Navy officer Credit: Tim Ireland/PA Wire

Braving the cold at the Cheltenham Festival the coats have stayed on and lots of fur has been on show, but despite the weather the hats have been no less impressive.

Styles this year seem to favour smaller hats with plenty of feathers making an appearance.

Princess Anne and Zara Phillips arrive for Ladies Day at the 2013 Cheltenham Festival Credit: Tim Ireland/PA Wire

Sarah Jordan (left) and Kirsty Scaplehorn from Cheltenham attend Ladies Day Credit: Joe Giddens/PA Wire

How does Ladies' Day compare to last year?

Gallery: Ladies dress to impress at Cheltenham Festival 2012.

Ferniche Millinery poses for a picture during Ladies Day Credit: David Davies/PA Wire

12:18 pm, Wed 13 Mar 2013 Bobs Worth wins Gold Cup

Dry and bright day for the ladies at Cheltenham

by Lucy Verasamy - ITV Weather Presenter

The Cheltenham Festival should get away with a dry and bright day after a cold start, we should see temperatures of around 6C this afternoon, so nowhere near as cold as yesterday.

Camilla Bassett-Smith from Cheltenham poses for a picture during Ladies Day Credit: David Davies/PA Wire

10:40 am, Wed 13 Mar 2013 Bobs Worth wins Gold Cup West Country (E)

Cheltenham Festival goer still missing

A pensioner from Rotherham who is visiting the Cheltenham Festival remains missing on Wednesday.

Friends of 70 year old Philip Lucas last saw him around 5.50pm on Tuesday.

He was supposed to be staying in Cranham during the week of the festival.

Gloucestershire Constabulary have told ITV News West Country that they received a report of a possible sighting of Mr Lucas in the Kings Arms public house around 11.15pm on Tuesday, but there has been no confirmed information about his whereabouts.

7:20 am, Wed 13 Mar 2013 Bobs Worth wins Gold Cup West Country (E)

McCririck 'fully intends' to be back on course today

John McCririck was taken to hospital after collapsing at Cheltenham Racecourse yesterday Credit: John Walton/EMPICS Sport

After being rushed to hospital yesterday, racing pundit John McCririck's agent says John fully intends on being back on the course at Cheltenham today.