Man arrested after serious injury collision on A46 Painswick Road
A man has been arrested in connection with a serious collision on the A46 Painswick Road near Brockworth yesterday (Monday 13 April). Police received a report of a two-vehicle collision at around 4.40pm which involved a white Fiat Doblo Cargo...
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4th May 2026
Man arrested for 1993 murder of Carol Clark released on bail
A 69-year-old man who was arrested yesterday (Tuesday 14 April) on suspicion of the murder of Carol Clark has been released on bail. Carol was 32-years-old when her body was found partially clothed in undergrowth at the side of the...
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4th May 2026
New heritage loaf launched in Gloucestershire
A new artisan bread celebrating Gloucestershire’s heritage is being launched this week. The “Gloucester History Festival Loaf” has been created by Forest Bakehouse. The sourdough loaf is made using locally sourced ingredients, including organic flour from Shipton Mill and Double...
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4th May 2026
Council withdraws from housing appeal fight
Cotswold District Council has withdrawn from a public inquiry into a proposed 195-home development in Moreton-in-Marsh. The scheme had previously been refused by councillors, who considered it unsustainable at the time. However, the council says changes to national planning policy...
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4th May 2026
Teen released in Cheltenham murder investigation
A 16-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of murder in Cheltenham has been released with no further action. The arrest was made following the death of a 73-year-old man after an assault on Honeybourne Way on April 8. Gloucestershire Police say...
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4th May 2026
Most Gloucestershire children get preferred school
Gloucestershire County Council has confirmed that 6,093 children have been offered primary school places for September. Of those, 98 per cent received a place at one of their preferred schools. More than 5,600 children – around 92 per cent –...
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4th May 2026
University staff strike over pay dispute
Support staff at the University of Gloucestershire are taking strike action over a pay dispute. Members of UNISON, including library assistants, administrators and IT workers, have walked out after rejecting a proposed 1.4 per cent pay rise. The union says...
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4th May 2026
Coleford KFC plans deferred
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter A decision on plans for a drive-thru KFC in a Gloucestershire town has been pushed back. Forest of Dean planners were due to consider a scheme for the new restaurant on the outskirts...
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4th May 2026
£1 million boost for canal restoration project
Gloucestershire County Council is set to approve a £1 million contribution towards restoring the Stroudwater Canal. The funding would go towards replacing Walk Bridge near Whitminster, which currently prevents boats from passing underneath. The decision will be considered by the...
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4th May 2026
New café-bar to open in Gloucester next month
A new café-bar is set to open in Gloucester city centre next month. Coro Lounge will open in King’s Square on Thursday 7 May, creating around 30 jobs. The venue is being launched by Loungers, which already operates several sites...
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4th May 2026