Tuesday, December 16, 2025 gloucestershire m50 motorway treefall traffic disruption emergency transport roadblock safety

A large tree has fallen across the M50 motorway in Gloucestershire, causing significant disruption to traffic. Emergency services are currently on site managing the situation and working to clear the blockage as quickly and …

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Reuben Owen, star of Our Yorkshire Farm, opened up about the challenges he and his girlfriend Jess faced while rearing turkeys on their farm during a recent appearance on ITV’s Lorraine. Speaking with presenter Lorraine Kelly … Read More

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 gloucestershire weather metoffice flooding rainfall travel warnings storm wind floodalerts

Gloucestershire faces the prospect of significant weather disruptions as heavy rain is forecast for Wednesday, December 17, and Thursday, December 18. The Met Office has issued two yellow weather warnings covering most of the … Read More

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 gloucester timber griggs consultation redundancy jobs kellaway business closure heritage

Concerns are mounting about the future of Griggs Timber Company, a historic timber merchant in Gloucester. The company, which has been a fixture on Bristol Road since 1917, is currently conducting a consultation with its … Read More

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 cheltenham fundraising football sponsorship volunteers community 500club donation footballclub support sport

For over 25 years, Cheltenham Town’s 500 Club has been a vital source of fundraising, generating more than £200,000 to support the club. However, the volunteer-led initiative had announced it would close after its upcoming … Read More

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Health authorities are sounding the alarm over a “tidal wave of flu” that is dramatically increasing hospital admissions throughout the UK. An interactive NHS map now allows residents to see how severely their … Read More