Increased police patrols will be taking place in Kingsway this week following reports of incidents involving a group of teenagers over the weekend. Officers from Neighbourhood Policing Team will be putting on additional patrols, both during the day and in the...
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Extra winter fuel payments for Homes for Ukraine hosts
Gloucestershire County Council and local councils will continue to pay £125 per month to those hosting on the Homes for Ukraine scheme for February and March 2023. Hosts involved in the scheme have already received a £125 payment to help cover increased energy costs...
Family issue tribute after 18-year-old died in collision last month
The family of an 18-year-old man who died in a collision last month have released a tribute to the deeply loved ‘rugby lad’, who “made his mark on and off the field”. Alex Roberts died in a collision on the A40 Golden Valley Bypass on Friday 30...
Famous stars including Mike Tindall take to the pitch for charity in Gloucester
Famous former sports stars and celebs took the football pitch in #Gloucester earlier to raise money for charity. Battle of the Balls 2 saw former rugby player Mike Tindall captain his team who were managed by former England manager Harry Redknapp. They took on Tom...
Farcical’ plans for more Gloucester residents to have a Tewkesbury MP
© Copyright Philip Halling “Utterly daft” plans for thousands of Gloucester residents to be represented by the MP for Tewkesbury have been severely criticised. The Boundary Commission for England has published its revised proposals for the review of parliamentary...
Farmhouse to make way for affordable homes
Developers have been given the go-ahead to demolish an old farmhouse and build 17 affordable homes near Gloucester. Tewkesbury Borough Council has granted permission for Lantar Developments and a housebuilder simply referred to in council documents as Mrs Phillips to...
FATFACE RE-OPENS AT GLOUCESTER QUAYS – FRIDAY 20th MAY
The iconic British brand returns with a new outlet store Back in 1988, two young and enterprising Brits sold tees and sweats to fund their love of skiing - and a small business with a big heart was born. From the opening of the first FatFace store in 1993, to the...
Fears huge parking charge hike threatens more city centre shop closures
There are fears a 33% hike in car parking charges in Gloucester will put more shops out of business as the city is “looking like a ghost town”. Councillors raised concerns about the all day tariff increase along with the number of empty city centre premises at...
Fears over ‘dangerous’ collapsing wall near Gloucester Cathedral
There are safety concerns over a collapsing wall near Gloucester Cathedral. Part of the wall in Pitt Street has fallen over and barriers have been put up for the safety of pedestrians. Gloucestershire County Council closed the footway and are monitoring the situation....
Fears over lorries ‘causing damage’ to 16th-century village home
A Gloucestershire man fears his 16th century village cottage could be seriously damaged by the heavy lorries which pass through his lane up to 20 times a day. Brockworth resident John Irving, who lives in Vicarage Lane, says the heavy lorries linked to the building...
Fears shelter signage would make city a ‘magnet for the homeless’
Signage which directs homeless people in Gloucester to where they can get help is not being put up because it would make the city a “magnet for rough sleepers”, civic chiefs have been told. Councillors have raised concerns about the issue of homelessness and how it is...
Filming for new TV show begins at former Gloucester Prison
Filming for a new prime-time TV drama has begun in Gloucester today. Actors and crew members were spotting setting up earlier at the former Gloucester Prison which has been re-branded as HMP Coldra for scenes. The Westgate Street car park has been closed until Friday...
FINAL WEEK! For Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant Applications
This is the final week for eligible businesses to submit applications for the Omicron Hospitality and Leisure grant – closing date is midnight on 13 February 2022. Full details of how to apply are available on the council website here The following grant amounts will...
Find a new career at the Friendship Cafe
Gloucestershire County Council’s Adult Social Care recruitment team is attending the Community Open Day at the Friendship Cafe in Gloucester on Saturday 11 March. The recruitment team will be at the event to showcase the huge variety of career opportunities available...
Fire service sets out plan to deal with future wildfires
Fire engines, all-terrain vehicles and drones would be used to tackle blazes in the event of a wildfire in Gloucestershire. A drought has been officially declared in the county this week after a prolonged period of dry weather. And Gloucestershire County Councillors...
Firefighters praised for phenomenal efforts tackling 160 blazes
Firefighters across Gloucestershire have been commended for their “phenomenal efforts” in tackling more than 160 fires so far this month. Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service h as dealt with more than 50 grassland fires during August. And Gloucestershire County...
Fireworks 2022: Gloucester Fireworks and Halloween Party
Halloween will be celebrated in Gloucester with a fireworks display this October. The event at Walls Club in Barnwood will feature a fun fair, food and drinks, stalls, music and firework display. Gates Open: 5:00 pm Last Entry: 7:45 pm Fireworks: 8:00 pm Find out more...
First bar expected to open at Gloucester Food Dock next month
The first unit at the Gloucester Food Dock is expected to open next month. The Hop Kettle Brewery Tap Room will be the first to open at Back Badge Square in October. The company was founded by Tom Gee near Cricklade. The brewery currently has two bars in Swindon and...
First Gloucester Pride Paddle kickstarts Pride Week in Gloucestershire
The first ever Gloucester Pride paddle kicked off Pride Week in Gloucestershire on Sunday. The week-long celebration of inclusion and diversity for Gloucestershire’s LGBTQ+ community got underway with a group paddle made up of 30 people at Gloucester Docks in a mix of...
First mile of flagship B4063 cycle route is built
The first mile of the flagship walking and cycling route on the B4063 between Gloucester and Cheltenham has now been built. Work on the second section of the traffic-free route, from Pheasant Lane to Arle Court roundabout, has now been completed by contractors Colas....