Month: August 2026
Tory councillor defects to Lib Dems
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter A Conservative councillor has defected to the Liberal Democrats after the “final straw” of the selection of an ex neo-Nazi as a Tory candidate in Somerset and Kemi Badenoch’s comments about councillors. Heather...
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28th August 2026
Two arrests following report of fight in Gloucester city centre
Police have put a dispersal order in place in Gloucester city centre following two arrests for anti-social behaviour (ASB) yesterday, Tuesday 18 August. The Section 34 order, which came into effect at 2pm this afternoon (Wednesday 19 August), will be...
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28th August 2026
Hospital parking firm blasted as ‘vultures’ after fining man battling cancer
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter The firm which polices a hospital’s oncology car park has been described as a “bunch of bloody vultures circling a corpse” after charging a disabled driver who is undergoing life-prolonging cancer treatment. Steve...
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28th August 2026
Concerns over drug use, drinking and anti-social behaviour in city centre
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter People “feel unsafe” in Gloucester city centre after months of “daily” anti-social behaviour and drug and alcohol misuse. Some residents say the persistent anti-social behaviour is severely impacting their safety, well-being and quality...
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28th August 2026
Police release image of man wanted in connection with a serious assault
Police have released an image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a serious assault on another man in Cheltenham earlier this week. Detectives would like to speak to 44-year-old James Benson, known as Jamie,...
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28th August 2026
Navigation at the Docks may be restricted to protect Bristol’s water supply
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter Navigation through Gloucester Docks could be restricted to protect the supply of drinking water to Bristol due to the drought affecting the River Severn. The lack of rain this summer has led to...
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28th August 2026
Councillor and partner’s ‘forever home’ hopes dashed
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter Plans for a councillor and her partner’s “forever home” in a picturesque Cotswold village have been rejected. Councillors turned down Richard Scholes’ plans for a bungalow on a parcel of agricultural land to...
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28th August 2026
‘Resignations’ spark fears over GL1 leisure centre revamp
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter There is worry over the upcoming multi-million revamp of Gloucester’s GL1 after “multiple resignations” at the leisure centre. Work to modernise the site in Bruton Way is due to begin next month and...
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28th August 2026
Gloucester city centre ASB action stepped up
Image: Gloucester City Council / Facebook Gloucester City Council says action is being taken in parts of the city centre, including around Station Road and the Transport Hub. Gloucestershire Constabulary’s Neighbourhood Policing Team has carried out extra patrols, targeted operations...
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28th August 2026
Further dispersal order put in place in Gloucester
Police are continuing to disrupt anti-social behaviour in Gloucester city centre and have put a further dispersal order in place. The Section 34 order began at 8pm yesterday (Monday 24 August) and runs until 8pm tomorrow (Wednesday 26 August). It...
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28th August 2026