内容摘要：She thinks one of the saints might be St Barbara, in part because she in part because "she always carries a palm".

She thinks one of the saints might be St Barbara, in part because she in part because "she always carries a palm".

Mr Flitton said: "Within an hour the police actually found the goslings."One was in somebody's bedroom and the other gosling was sitting in the other youth's hand."

The BBC understands the goslings had been offered for sale following the theft.A post on social media suggested they were being sold in the Greatfield estate area.East Park is home to a wildfowl population including geese, ducks and moorhens. There are numerous signs urging the public to respect wildlife.

Following the incident, police warned people not to touch the birds.In a statement, the force said: "Please be aware that it is a criminal offence under Section 1 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to take, injure or kill any wild bird. This includes picking one up and walking away with it."

Mr Flitton said that while the goslings were "undeniably cute" due to their small size and furry nature, they would cease to be of interest as they matured.

"Within a month them furry little things wouldn't have been so cute and then I don't know what they would have done with them," he said.He said he hoped that after assessment by Treasure Trove Scotland it could eventually find a home at a museum in the north east of Scotland, so it remains in the local area for future generations to see.

The leader of Stroud District Council is stepping down after almost three years.Catherine Braun, Green councillor for Wotton-under-Edge, will officially leave the position at the next full council meeting on 22 May – but said she is hoping to secure the deputy position instead.

A new council leader will be elected at the same meeting on Thursday."I felt like at this point in time I wanted to get a better balance with my day job, so I can have more time for my local projects as well," Ms Braun said.