Dame Janet Trotter to be made Honorary Freewoman of the City
Dame Janet Trotter OBE DBE CVO is set to be made an Honorary Freewoman of the City in recognition of her contribution to City of Gloucester. A special meeting of Gloucester City Council will consider the nomination of Dame Janet...
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22nd March 2018
Concern for man missing from Gloucester
Police are concerned for the welfare of 50-year-old Simon Rhoda who has gone missing from Gloucester. Simon has not been seen since around 9.30pm yesterday, Saturday 17 March, in the Kingsway area of Gloucester. He is described as being 5ft...
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19th March 2018
Weekend plans up in smoke after car seizure
A vehicle was seized following a joint operation between police and trading standards last week, but the driver got a free lift to custody after a large amount of fake tobacco was found. Officers from Gloucestershire Constabulary carried out a...
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12th March 2018
The Festival: Highways England offers traffic advice on eve of Cheltenham Festival
Highways England has advised drivers using the M5 in Gloucestershire to plan ahead and allow extra travelling time during this week’s world famous Cheltenham Festival. The popular horse racing event runs from Tuesday, 13 March, until Friday, 16 March, with...
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12th March 2018
Teamwork making Gloucester’s tourism dream work
Joint efforts across the city are having a positive impact for visitors, residents and the local economy. Tonight, Gloucester City Council cabinet will be presented with research that shows how tourism supports over 4,000 jobs in the city, boosting its...
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12th March 2018
Minister for Apprenticeships visits Gloucestershire College
Gloucestershire College marked National Apprenticeship Week and International Women’s Day with a VIP ceremony at its Gloucester campus when Minister for Apprenticeships and Skills Anne Milton spoke to staff and apprentices. She presented the Further and Higher Education College with...
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12th March 2018
#JoinTheHerd and get immunised
Are you fully protected against measles? Gloucestershire County Council is urging residents to check they are to help protect the most vulnerable. In September last year an outbreak of measles saw 49 cases of the disease in the area. Although...
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12th March 2018
Extra patrols following spate of vehicle crimes
Officers in Gloucester have been taking part in extra patrols following a rise in vehicle crimes in the Longlevens and Elmbridge areas. Shortly after 5am yesterday (Sunday) officers on patrol arrested a 17-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man on suspicion...
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12th March 2018
Council celebrates Commonwealth Day
Gloucestershire County Council has raised the flag over Shire Hall to celebrate the annual Commonwealth Day. Commonwealth Day is held on the second Monday in March each year and is an opportunity for individuals, communities and organisations to promote the...
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12th March 2018
Gloucester City Homes wins funding to help people on a low income become active
A pioneering project by Gloucester City Homes (GCH) to help local people on a low income become more active and healthier has won backing from Sport England. The housing association’s Independent Living service has been awarded funding as part of...
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12th March 2018