Month: August 2026
Man jailed for breaching Sexual Harm Prevention Order and Restraining Order
A registered sex offender from Wotton-Under-Edge has been jailed for multiple breaches of a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) and for breaching a Restraining Order against a vulnerable woman. Glenn Richards, aged 48, was sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison...
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28th August 2026
Cotswold streets set for chewing gum clean-up
Cleaner, more welcoming streets are on the way for residents in the Cotswold district thanks to a programme to remove chewing gum staining and reduce future littering. Cotswold District Council has secured a £25,848 grant from the Chewing Gum Task Force, administered by environmental charity Keep...
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28th August 2026
Disappointment as popular tree house will be dismantled
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter There is disappointment over plans to take down a popular tree house built by residents at a public park in Cheltenham. The tree house between Burrow’s Field and Lott Meadow in Leckhampton is...
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28th August 2026
Gloucester school reaches cricket semi-final
Sir Thomas Rich’s School’s under-15 cricket team has reached the semi-finals of the inaugural Barclays Knight-Stokes Cup. The competition, organised by the MCC Foundation, was launched to expand cricket opportunities for pupils in state education. More than 1,100 boys’ and...
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28th August 2026
Survey reveals public harassment faced by girls in Cheltenham
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter A survey has revealed the “shocking” prevalence of public harassment young women and girls face in Cheltenham as concerns over safety during race week come up “time and time again”. The consultation, which...
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28th August 2026
DIY waste charges being considered
Gloucestershire County Council is looking at a new approach to managing DIY waste at its household recycling centres. No final decision has been made, with the proposal due to go through scrutiny before being considered by Cabinet. Under the plans,...
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28th August 2026
‘Totally unacceptable’ replacement of pavement slabs outside city centre pub
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter The replacement of paving slabs with asphalt outside a historic Gloucester pub has been blasted as “totally unacceptable” by a city councillor. National Grid Electricity Distribution carried out the works last week when...
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28th August 2026
Cotswold Neighbourhood Policing Team secure closure orders for two properties in Cirencester
Two properties in Cirencester have been issued with closure orders following multiple reports of anti-social behaviour associated with the addresses. The Cotswold Neighbourhood Policing Team issued the orders for the properties, which are in the Watermoor area of the town,...
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28th August 2026
Chief Constable Rod Hansen’s misconduct hearing to begin next week
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter A public hearing into the alleged gross misconduct of Gloucestershire Constabulary Chief Constable Rod Hansen is scheduled to begin at a neutral venue in Cheltenham next week. Chief Constable Hansen, who firmly denies any...
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28th August 2026
Gloucester Cathedral dedicates new organ
Gloucester Cathedral has marked the completion of its new organ with a special dedication service. The service took place on Sunday 5 July and was attended by the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester. The new instrument was built by Nicholson...
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28th August 2026