Month: October 2024
Julian Dunkerton’s Vision for No. 131: A Landmark in Cheltenham’s Future
Julian Dunkerton, the founder of Superdry and the renowned No. 131 in Cheltenham, has announced plans to enhance the iconic hospitality venue. A permanent terrace is proposed to replace temporary structures, safeguarding jobs and fortifying Cheltenham’s appeal as a premium...
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31st October 2024
Appeal after youths assault men and subject them to homophobic abuse
Police are appealing for witnesses following a report that a group of youths assaulted two men and subjected them to homophobic abuse in Cheltenham. It was reported that the victims were walking near to Starbucks on the Promenade at around...
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30th October 2024
Canal charity calls on families to help keep canals in Gloucestershire plastic-free this half term
This half term, the Canal & River Trust is encouraging families in Gloucestershire to join its #PlasticsChallenge and take action on their local canal to fight the global issue of plastic pollution. Autumn is a perfect time to visit, with...
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30th October 2024
Barn on the Farm festival cancelled
Barn on the Farm A Gloucestershire music festival has been cancelled for a second year. Barn on the Farm was due to take place at Over Farm in Gloucester. Organisers have confirmed the 2025 will no longer go ahead due...
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30th October 2024
Pledge to tackle rural domestic violence as amid reports of hundreds of incidents in one year
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter A campaign has been launched to tackle domestic abuse in rural Gloucestershire as hundreds of incidents were reported last year. Tewkesbury Borough Council has pledged to do more in addressing this problem by...
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30th October 2024
Appeal for victim of Cheltenham assault to come forward
Police are appealing for the victim of an assault in Cheltenham on Monday morning (28 October) to come forward. An off-duty police officer reported that a man had punched another man in the face while on the High Street at...
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30th October 2024
Cyber incident sparks huge increase in planning application backlog
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter Gloucestershire housing developments face delays as a council has seen a huge spike in its backlog of planning applications after recovering from a cyber incident. Tewkesbury Borough Council identified an issue within its...
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30th October 2024
Christmas in Gloucestershire 2024: Christmas Lights Switch On Events
The countdown to Christmas has begun as details for a ‘bigger and brighter’ light switch-on events in Gloucestershire have been revealed. Gloucester Gloucester City Centre – Saturday 16th November Gloucester’s annual lantern procession will parade through the city’s gate streets....
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30th October 2024
Man fined over £6,000 for selling illegal vapes in Gloucester
A man in Gloucester has pleaded guilty and been fined over £6,000 for selling illegal disposable vapes. Hiwa Elyasi, aged 22, of New Street, Gloucester, appeared at Cheltenham Magistrates Court on Monday, October 28. He pleaded guilty at Cheltenham Magistrates...
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30th October 2024
Gloucestershire pub raises over £2k for Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
The Rising Sun Bream hosted a Harvest Festival to raise vital funds for Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC). The event, which took place on Saturday 21st September, raised a fantastic £2035.10 for the charity, ensuring they can continue to provide...
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30th October 2024