Gloucestershire County Council is celebrating replacing 10,000 lamps with LED technology across the county. In May, work began in Cheltenham to upgrade streetlights with the more efficient and better quality lamps, whilst work continued in Gloucester. The plan is to...
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10th anniversary of floods to be marked
Plans are being made to mark the 10th anniversary of the floods of summer 2007. Major flooding hit Gloucestershire on 20th July 2007, affecting thousands of homes and leading to a loss of water supply for much of the county. Sadly, several people lost their lives. To...
11 independent Gloucester businesses you can support by shopping online
With the shops being shut as a result of a third national lockdown, many of us have turned to online shopping. And this means that businesses have had to adapt and launch new online services — with many local independents now offering click and collect. In this hot...
11-year-old boy attacked by Greyhound in Gloucester
An 11-year-old boy was attacked by a Greyhound in Gloucester and police are appealing for witnesses. The incident happened on St Aldate Street at around 2pm on Sunday 17 April. The boy was walking when he passed a black Greyhound on a lead which leapt up and bit him...
14,000 attend Jess Glynne concert at Kingsholm Stadium
Some big names have graced the stage at Kingsholm in recent years, and it was Jess Glynne’s turn on Saturday. And she didn’t disappoint, with the crowd on their feet from the opening seconds in what was a superb set. The crowd were nicely warmed up by Jay...
16-year-old boy sexually assaulted in Gloucester Quays toilets
CCTV images have been released of a man police want to speak to in connection with a sexual assault. A 16-year-old boy was using the urinal in the Gloucester Quays toilets at around 1pm on Friday 9 September. A man next to him began grinning and then touched the...
17-year-old boy injured after assault in Tuffley
A 17-year-old boy sustained a broken collar bone, fractured shoulder and facial injuries after he was assaulted in Tuffley, Gloucester. The incident happened on Saturday 9 April at around 11.30pm on Epney Road, after the victim got off a bus and was followed by a...
17-year-old boy stabbed in Gloucester
UPDATE: A 17-year-old boy from Gloucester has been arrested on suspicion of assault – wounding. A 15-year-old girl from Gloucester has been arrested on suspicion of theft. They both remain in custody for questioning. Detectives are appealing for witnesses...
17-year-old motorcyclist seriously injured following collision in Tuffley
Police are appealing for information after a 17-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured in a collision in Tuffley. The incident happened on Stroud Road, near to Tuffley Lane at around 7.35pm on Sunday March 20. A blue LexMoto motorcycle, ridden by a 17-year-old...
17th Century Hyett Family Burial Vault is unearthed at Gloucester Cathedral
An “extremely well preserved” family burial vault has been discovered “accidentally” at Gloucester Cathedral. The tomb in the North Transept contains coffins belonging to the Hyett family dating from the 17th and 18th Centuries. It was found by...
18-year-old man stabbed in Tredworth
Police are appealing for information after an 18-year-old man was stabbed in Tredworth this morning. It happened in St James Park between 3am and 4am. The man suffered a small puncture wound and a collapsed lung. He was was taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital....
2018 GLOUCESTER BIDMAS LIST
December is arguably the most magical time of year, with fresh mornings, cosy evenings and festive charm throughout the city - Christmas is well and truly on its way! There's plenty of fantastic events queued up over the festive period, and with late night...
2gether Focuses on Building Relationships For Mental Health Awareness Week
Activities are being held across Gloucestershire to mark Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) 2016. The occasion – which runs from 16-22 May – is organised annually by the Mental Health Foundation. The theme of this year’s week is relationships. 2gether NHS Foundation...
2nd December – Latest Announcement from PM
Gyms and non-essential shops in all parts of England will be allowed to reopen when lockdown ends next month, the prime minister has announced. Boris Johnson told the Commons that the three-tiered regional measures will return from 2 December, but he added that each...
400 artists set to hit Gloucester this weekend
Over 400 artists will be on the streets of Gloucester’s city centre this weekend live painting, sculpting, drawing and any other art form you can think of for Gloucester’s brand new art event, Art in the City. The event consists of various demonstrations...
5 secrets from Gloucester businesses to give you the edge in 2021
Gloucester businesses have offered their top tip on how to get the edge in 2021, with everything from celebrating every win, no matter how small, to making sure your team keeps talking. It is a tumultuous time at the moment — especially for businesses — and the third...
7 things you didn’t know about Gloucester
1. Gloucester was once a spa Mineral springs were discovered in Gloucester 1814 and the Gloucester Spa Company was duly formed to capitalise on the fashion for taking to the waters. The Spa Pump Room was built in 1815 and the water was declared to be full of...
9 summer highlights to enjoy in Gloucester
Some incredibly exciting things are happening in Gloucester this summer 2021 – from the return of popular festivals and events to exploring the city like you never have before. With popular festivals and events returning, more restrictions being lifted and venues...
9 tasty places to eat in Gloucester
Gloucester’s cheeses have already put it on the culinary map, but there’s more to the southwest England city than its famous fromage. Here foodies will find a community of independent, locally-owned restaurants cooking up everything from authentic Thai and...
A creative incubator launched in Gloucester – Kick-starting creative industry
The creative and cultural sector definitely seems to be on the up in Gloucester. Hot on the heels of announcements of a new culture strategy for the city and following significant funding from Arts Council England last year for cultural events surrounding the Rugby...
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