Wanted man Vernon Steele arrested following appeal
Police have arrested a man wanted on a warrant for failing to appear at court. Officers had appealed for help in locating 59-year-old Vernon Steele earlier this week. Steele, who was on court bail after he had been charged with...
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11th January 2025
Help support your ambulance service this festive season
The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is asking local communities across the region to use its services responsibly this festive period, as it prepares for a challenging and busy time. The Trust has already been experiencing significant and sustained...
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11th January 2025
Cheltenham’s draft budget proposals are out for consultation
Cheltenham’s draft budget proposals are out for consultation. Key proposals within the draft budget include: · Major investment into the development of Golden Valley, a nationally significant technology and security development here in Cheltenham which, will create new jobs and homes. This includes the...
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11th January 2025
Saturday headliner announced for Lakefest 2025
The Saturday night headliner for Lakefest 2025 has been announced. Reverend and the Makers will perform on the main open air stage at next August’s festival at Eastnor Deer Country Park near Ledbury. The band are known for songs such as...
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11th January 2025
Campaign to save Cheltenham pub from flats conversion plan
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter A campaign has been launched to save a Cheltenham pub from being converted into homes. Plans to turn the Bell Inn in Batth Road into four flats and build a house behind it...
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11th January 2025
Update: A436 has been reopened
The A436 has now been reopened after around 70 trees came down during Storm Darragh earlier this month. It was closed between Notgrove and the A429 at Whiteshoots Hill since the private trees were brought down by the storm on the weekend of 7-8...
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11th January 2025
Forest of Dean Salvation Army brings Christmas cheer to local families
The Forest of Dean Salvation Army hosted a bumper Christmas presents distribution day at their Hub in Coleford on Friday, bringing relief to hundreds of local families who are struggling financially. A staggering 1,500 toys and presents were distributed to...
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11th January 2025
Road safety fears as new Cheltenham cycle lane leads to ‘dangerously sharp’ turnings
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter Cheltenham residents fear a new cycle path poses a road hazard and are calling for the entrance to their drives to be widened. The Evesham Road section of the 26-mile cycle spine Gloucestershire...
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11th January 2025
Man arrested after suspected stabbing in Gloucester
A man has been arrested in connection with a suspected stabbing in Gloucester in the early hours of this morning. The incident happened inside an address in Cromwell Street at around 1.40am and police are appealing for information. Emergency services...
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11th January 2025
Concern for missing Cheltenham man
Police are appealing for information to help find a man who has gone missing from Cheltenham. Richard, aged 37, has not been seen since leaving a property in Milsom Street at around 10.30pm yesterday, Monday 23 December. Officers are concerned...
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11th January 2025