Month: March 2024
Environment Agency raising flood risk awareness in Forest of Dean
Environment Agency officers are visiting communities in the Forest of Dean to raise awareness of the risk of flash flooding and supporting residents to know what to do in the event of a flash flood. In partnership with The Forest...
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27th March 2024
‘Common sense prevails’ as ‘ludicrous’ bid to redraw town’s electoral boundary is binned
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter “Common sense has prevailed” with the latest planned redraw of Gloucestershire council boundaries, according to Stroud councillors. The Local Government Boundary Commission, the independent body that draws these lines, has reviewed Gloucestershire County...
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27th March 2024
Corinium Museum celebrates VisitEngland accreditation
Cirencester’s Corinium Museum, which is managed on behalf of Cotswold District Council by Freedom Leisure one of the UK’s leading not-for-profit leisure trusts, is celebrating after being awarded the accreditation of VisitEngland Quality Assured Visitor Attraction with a 91% rating....
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27th March 2024
Police appeal for witnesses to a collision involving a car and pedestrian in Newent
Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision in Newent earlier this month involving a grey Mini Countryman and a pedestrian. Emergency services were called to the scene of the incident which happened in the car park of the 3...
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27th March 2024
Improvements to parking and traffic control in Cirencester
New measures to improve parking and traffic control are set to be introduced in Cirencester Market Place and the town centre. Gloucestershire County Council has been working in partnership with Cirencester Town Council to deliver the improvements and they will...
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27th March 2024
Warning over courier fraud incidents
Gloucestershire Constabulary is urging people to be vigilant after fraudsters posing as police officers have been calling residents to try and obtain money. Five people living within the Cirencester dialling code area, 01285, were targeted by scammers on Monday (25...
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27th March 2024
New campaign urges dog owners to keep animals on lead around livestock
Dog owners are being reminded to keep their pets under control around livestock as part of a new campaign. Gloucestershire Constabulary is taking part in Operation Recall, which is being run by forces around the country from today (Wednesday 27...
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27th March 2024
Appeal after premises broken into in Gloucester
Police are appealing for information after a burglary in Gloucester. It happened between 12pm and 11pm yesterday on Barton Street (Thursday). A business premises was broken into and damage was caused inside. Anyone with information is asked to contact Gloucestershire...
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26th March 2024
Spring Fayre raises record amount
Sue Ryder, is thanking people from the local community for supporting its popular Spring Fayre which raised more than £11,000 for families needing its care. This much-anticipated event at Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice near Cheltenham saw hundreds of people turn out in the...
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26th March 2024
Appeal after car stolen in Gloucester
Police are appealing for information after a car was stolen in Gloucester. A black Volkswagen golf was stolen from Alney Terrace. Officers said the vehicle was taken on Sunday 24th March. Anyone with information is asked to contact Gloucestershire Police...
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26th March 2024