Decision Approved for 160 Homes in A38 Village Despite Sewage and Access Concerns Wednesday, July 16, 2025 downhatherley stmodwen tewkesbury planning development sewage flooding access affordablehousing controversy Plans to build 160 homes on over 12 acres north of Brook Lane in Down Hatherley, a village along the A38 near Gloucester, have been approved despite strong opposition and concerns about sewage infrastructure and legal access. … Read More
Cheltenham Council Criticized Over Decade-Long Closure of Footbridge Linked to Composer Gustav Holst Monday, July 14, 2025 cheltenham footbridge holst pilley closure campaign council footpath access heritage A vital footbridge forming part of the Gustav Holst Way has been closed for ten years, sparking criticism that Cheltenham Borough Council is ignoring the issue. The Pilley Footbridge in Charlton Kings has remained shut since … Read More
MPs Warn of NHS Dental Care Collapse Leaving Towns and Cities Without Access Sunday, June 1, 2025 nhs dentistry crisis access gloucestershire dentaldeserts reform workforce prevention healthcare MPs have raised urgent concerns about the growing NHS dental care crisis, with many areas across the country turning into “dental deserts.” Patients are often left with grim choices: pay exorbitantly for private … Read More
Why You Should Always Check Your Blood Test Results Tuesday, April 29, 2025 bloodtest results health gp communication access verification proactive followup nhs Dr. Shireen, a GP and Medical Educator, is urging people not to assume that no news is good news when it comes to their blood test or scan results. In a recent social media post, she emphasized the importance of proactively … Read More
1,500 New GPs Boost NHS and Reduce Waiting Lists Tuesday, April 8, 2025 nhs gps recruitment waiting lists red tape healthcare access reforms appointments community The UK Government’s Plan for Change is yielding promising results, as over 1,500 additional general practitioners have been recruited to the NHS via a new initiative since October last year. This surge in recruitment … Read More