Category: Gloucestershire
Concerns stone slabs replacement has ‘ruined’ part of city
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter Part of Gloucester city centre has been “ruined” after work on a new cycle path replaced stone slabs with painted asphalt. That is the view of Hempsted and Westgate councillor Rebecca Trimnell (LD)...
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28th August 2026
Plea for Andy Burnham to approve M5 junction 9 funding
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter Pleas have been made to Prime Minister Andy Burnham to provide the vital funding needed for a major upgrade of an M5 junction in Gloucestershire. Highways chiefs have been working on a project...
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28th August 2026
Cotswold areas where 18,900 homes could be built
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter A new blueprint for almost 19,000 homes suggests major expansions to Cotswold towns and the creation of large villages over the next 20 years. Cotswold District Council’s new local plan, which will set...
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28th August 2026
Windows of Cav House to display artwork
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter Windows of the closed Cavendish House could be used to display artwork while plans to redevelop the prominent building are developed. The Promenade landmark was the spa town’s oldest department store and had...
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28th August 2026
Lakefest 2026: Suprise appearence during Bez DJ Set
Happy Mondays star Bez was joined on stage by EMF’s James Atkin during a DJ set at LakeFest. The pair entertained festivalgoers as part of Friday’s line-up. Bez is best known as the dancer and percussionist with Manchester band Happy...
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28th August 2026
Lakefest 2026: Feast of flavours
Credit: Lakefest / Facebook LakeFest 2026 is serving up a huge range of food for festivalgoers this weekend. Independent traders are offering everything from Sri Lankan street food and Jamaican jerk chicken to burgers, noodles, pizza and BBQ. There are...
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28th August 2026
Lakefest 2026: DJ set from Chuckle Brother Paul
Chuckle Brothers star Paul Chuckle took to the stage at Lakefest on Friday. The much-loved entertainer performed for crowds at the festival. Paul rose to fame alongside his late brother Barry in the BBC children’s series ChuckleVision. The pair...
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28th August 2026
Community tree unveiled at city campus
A new Community Tree installation has been unveiled at the University of Gloucestershire’s City Campus in Gloucester. The artwork has been designed and created by students as a symbol of connection, belonging and shared growth. Members of the community were...
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28th August 2026
Gloucestershire reablement providers appointed
Gloucestershire County Council has appointed three locally based providers to deliver community reablement support. Retain Healthcare, Mega Resources Nursing & Care and La Vie En Rose will work with the council across Gloucestershire. The service supports people to regain confidence,...
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28th August 2026
Red Cross volunteers support Gloucester fire victim
British Red Cross volunteers Aaron Brouard from Cheltenham and Leanne Ellul from Gloucester were called out by the fire service after a house fire earlier this year. They supported a Gloucester woman in the immediate aftermath of the blaze, helping...
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28th August 2026