Month: April 2024
Man charged in connection with Stonehouse cannabis factory
A man has been charged in connection with the discovery of a cannabis farm at a property in Stonehouse. Agron Karaj, aged 31 and of no fixed abode, has been charged with the manufacture and production of a Class B...
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29th April 2024
Woman charged in connection with stabbing in Gloucester
A woman has been charged in connection with an alleged stabbing in Gloucester on Thursday afternoon (25 April). Mim Hughes, 40 and of London Road, Gloucester has been charged with Section 18 wounding with intent, possession of a knife in a...
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29th April 2024
Social worker celebrated at national awards
One of the county council’s social workers has received a nationwide award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the social work profession. Tom Chandler, a social worker in Adult Services, was recognised by the British Association of Social Workers...
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29th April 2024
Hopes ‘colossal water tank’ will cut sewage spills by 99% amid concerns
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter There are hopes the installation of a “colossal holding tank” will reduce sewage spillages into the River Chelt by 99 per cent as “shocking” figures show wastewater was pumped into the waterway for...
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29th April 2024
Council agrees Green motion demanding action on land contamination risks
Stroud District Council is to ask the government for more funding and resources to protect local people from the health risks of contaminated land. The decision is the result of a motion by Green councillor Beki Aldam (Brimscombe & Thrupp),...
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29th April 2024
Town wide celebrations for 150th birthday of Gustav Holst
To celebrate the 150th birthday of the town’s famous composer, Gustav Holst, a number of events and activities are planned between June and November for Cheltenham’s residents and visitors to enjoy. There will be concerts, plays, dance, exhibitions, and a variety...
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29th April 2024
Cheltenham council overclaimed £130k in recycling credits due to ‘mix-up’
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter Cheltenham council overclaimed £130,000 in recycling credits due to a “mix-up on the weighbridge”. The issue of Cheltenham Borough Council overclaiming recycling credits was raised at an audit and governance committee meeting at...
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29th April 2024
Questions raised over probity of pothole-busting machine purchase
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter Questions have been raised over how Gloucestershire’s new 13-tonne pothole-busting JCB machine was bought from a firm which is a major financial backer of the Conservative Party. Gloucestershire County Council approved a “last...
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29th April 2024
Burglar jailed after officers recognised him from CCTV
A 25-year-old man has been jailed for three years after police officers recognised him from CCTV captured at the scene of a burglary. Jack Bradley, of no fixed address, also left his fingerprints at the scene of another burglary. He...
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29th April 2024
Refurb bid for city-centre pub hopes to ‘put Gloucester back on the map’
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter There are hopes the refurbishment of a closed city-centre pub would help put Gloucester on the map as a destination for a night out. Rich Palmer, 42, who was born and grew up...
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29th April 2024