Tools stolen from van in Gloucester

Police are appealing for information after tools were stolen from a parked car in Kingsholm. The incident happened between 8pm on Sunday and 6am this morning (Monday). Officers said a Vauxhall Corsa van in Columbia Close was entered by smashing...

/ 18th March 2024

Council formally approves Down Ampney Neighbourhood Plan

Cotswold District Council has announced the formal adoption of the Down Ampney Neighbourhood Plan. This decision comes on the heels of a resounding show of support from the community, with a staggering 95.6% of votes cast in favour of the...

/ 18th March 2024

100 electric vehicle charging points installed around county

Cllr David Gray charging an electric car. Work on installing 1,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging points in Gloucestershire over the next three years is progressing well, with the first 100 now installed around the county. By the end of March,...

/ 18th March 2024

‘Energy cafe’ brings residents together to tackle carbon emissions

Forest of Dean District Council and partners including the Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) are working with Forest Community Energy (FCE) volunteers to help people access support to reduce their energy bills and carbon emissions. Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency,...

/ 18th March 2024

M&S to close Cheltenham store

M&S Home in Cheltenham will close later this month. The store in the Kingsditch Retail Park will shut on Saturday 30th March. The nearby M&S Food store will also see changes as it moves to a new location. M&S said...

/ 18th March 2024

Primark using stickers to stop shoplifters from walking out with stolen goods

Checkout staff at some Primark branches have started sealing up its paper carrier bags with blue “sold” stickers to stop shoplifters. It means any customers carrying a bag without one will be stopped at the door by security guards. The...

/ 18th March 2024

Bags and laptop stolen from car

Police are appealing for witnesses after a car was broken into in Cheltenham. Officers said a Ford Fiesta was broken into and bags and a laptop removed whilst it was parked inside a private car park in Wellington Street. The...

/ 18th March 2024

Chance to have say on proposed changes to Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service

Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) is seeking the views of the public on proposed changes to the service, which would include an increase in fire cover in line with risk and demand across the county. The proposals include an...

/ 18th March 2024

Man stabbed outside Gloucester gym

Three males have been arrested in connection with an incident in Gloucester yesterday evening. At around 5pm police were called with a report that someone had been stabbed outside a gym in St Oswalds Retail Park. It is understood that...

/ 18th March 2024

Ice rink visitors spent £1.6 million in Cheltenham

Visitors to the Cheltenham Christmas Ice Rink boosted the local economy by £1.6 million. The rink in Imperial Square was enjoyed by around 30,000 people, including local families given free tickets as part of much-needed support during the cost-of-living crisis....

/ 18th March 2024