Thousands of people gathered in the baking heat to watch competitors from all over the world chase a 7lb (3kg) wheel of Double Gloucester cheese down a 1:2 gradient slope.

YouTuber Tom Kopke won the first race of the annual event on Cooper's Hill in Brockworth, while Alix Heugas from France was first on the women's race.

Before the races began, 23-time champion Chris Anderson was named a Guinness World Record holder for winning the most races between 2002 and 2022.

He came out of retirement to compete against Kopke, but finished second.

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A petition was launched by fans calling for Steve Cotterill to be handed the award.

Luke Goodhall, 39, was on licence after being released from prison when he was arrested.

Barry Illing is walking 420 laps of his garden with the lit-up wheelbarrow in support of a hospice.

Swimmers at one lake say the experience is more invigorating once freezing weather arrives.

Experts say climate change is affecting the birds' migration patterns.

Marie Williams loves Halloween and has spent years decorating her home with witches and skulls.

The dogs will be treated to a retirement party before they hang up their lanyards.

The bright yellow "Rinky Dink" – made from several welded bikes – is a beloved sight at festivals.

Tomas Coxe is banned from attending matches for three years after trying to punch security staff.

Daisybank Field in Cheltenham has long been used for sledding, blackberry picking and walks.

A rise in visitors to Cotswold Lavender fields could be down to social media.

Athletes from across the UK are competing, drifting across the water at speeds of up to 45mph.

Laurice Clark was treated to a dachshunds' tea party.

Members of an over-50s group in Gloucestershire have been enjoying spending time with the pets.

They covered subjects including potholes, local government reorganisation and youth provision.

The iconic drummer, who has died, took part in a study that showed drummers perform like athletes.

Joy Roodenburg-Vermaat and her daughter hope they can inspire others to make their own Hats of Joy.

Hurdles along the course have traditionally been birch, but this year they will be padded instead.

The Festival starts on Tuesday and ends on Friday when the famous Gold Cup race will take place.

The abbey's Reverend Canon Nick Davies said it is a "striking" art piece.