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
Concerns town looks ‘neglected’
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter There are concerns Cheltenham is looking “exceedingly neglected” due to a “very poor standard” of grass cutting. Questions have been raised this week over when the quality and care of the spa town’s green...
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28th August 2026
Unemployment rises in county but drops in Forest of Dean
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter The number of people out of work has dropped in one of the most deprived parts of Gloucestershire while unemployment has risen elsewhere in the county. The latest Department for Work and Pensions...
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28th August 2026
Sewage spills spark calls for overhaul of ‘broken’ water industry
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter There are calls for Prime Minister Andy Burnham to overhaul the “broken” water industry after thousands of hours of sewage spills were recorded in Cotswold watercourses over the last year. Data compiled by...
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28th August 2026
Door staff assaulted at Tewkesbury pub
Police investigating the assault of door staff at a pub in Tewkesbury have released CCTV images of two men they would like to identify in connection with the incident. It was reported that a man had tried to enter the...
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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
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
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
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
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