Friday, February 20, 2026 gloucester parking permits libdems budget council permitfees costofliving councillor localgovernment

A dramatic increase in residential parking permit fees has ignited a fierce backlash from Gloucester Liberal Democrats, with accusations of “daylight robbery” echoing in the Gloucestershire County Council chamber on February … Read More

Thursday, February 19, 2026 shoplifting theft cheltenham mcconnon criminalbehaviourorder tesco superdry retailcrime police magistratescourt

Kayleigh McConnon, a 37-year-old with no fixed address, has been sentenced to 66 weeks in prison following a series of shoplifting offenses at Tesco and Superdry stores in Cheltenham. McConnon appeared at Cheltenham … Read More

Thursday, February 19, 2026 a417 traffic breakdown airballoon queues delays incident motorists road transport

A vehicle breakdown on the A417 near the Air Balloon roundabout has caused significant traffic delays. Drivers are experiencing slow-moving queues as the incident affects one of the busiest stretches of this major route. …

Thursday, February 19, 2026 riat aviation f-18 military airshow finnish stem royal charity fightermeet

The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT), the world’s premier military airshow, is just five months away, and excitement is building as the first aircraft for the 2026 display is officially confirmed. Leading the charge is a … Read More

Thursday, February 19, 2026 gloucester rugby callumbraley scrumhalf premiership injuries georgeskivington salesharks england italy sport

Gloucester Rugby have re-signed former scrum-half Callum Braley on a short-term basis to help cover injuries within their squad. The 31-year-old, who previously made over 100 appearances for the Cherry and Whites between 2014 … Read More

Thursday, February 19, 2026 counciltax budget gloucestershire roads socialcare parking localgovernment greenparty liberaldemocrats transport

Starting April 2026, residents of Gloucestershire will face higher council tax bills, on-street parking fees, and residential permit charges following the approval of the county council’s budget for the 2026/27 financial … Read More