The chief executive of the South West Ambulance Service failed to attend an important meeting that was pivotal for the local community in Gloucestershire. This absence has sparked questions regarding the level of attention …
Thirty years ago, I was brutally raped—a trauma that shadowed my life for decades. For years, my abuser evaded justice, living freely while I struggled to heal. Today, that nightmare has taken a turn. At 80 years old, my …
Gloucestershire councils have collectively spent more than £780,000 on non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), raising concerns about transparency and public accountability. Cheltenham Borough Council alone has signed 25 NDAs, …
A Gloucestershire police officer has been suspended in connection with allegations of misogyny and racism brought to light in a recent BBC Panorama documentary. The officer, who had already faced restrictions limiting them to …
Bryn Howells has been jailed after it was uncovered that he held four council jobs simultaneously, earning at least £236,000 during this period. This case has sparked significant questions regarding the effectiveness of …
In a surprising turn of events, a driver arrested after causing over £50,000 worth of damage to Lydney’s Newerne Street Bridge early last December will face no further action. The incident left the historic bridge …
The Chief Constable and a senior police staff member are set to face gross misconduct proceedings related to their response to a significant data breach. The allegations stem from concerns over how the breach was handled, …
Jason Haynes’s controlling behavior escalated into a violent attack on his partner, during which their two-month-old child was also injured. Haynes demanded that his partner send photographic evidence of her whereabouts …
There are growing calls for a Gloucestershire councillor’s standards hearing to be conducted openly rather than behind closed doors. Local residents and transparency advocates insist that allowing public access to the …
Residents in the Forest of Dean district have been left struggling financially after a council tax billing error resulted in unexpected charges. Many affected individuals report being pushed into overdrafts due to the sudden, …
Jeremy Clarkson has publicly challenged Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner amid controversy surrounding her stamp duty payments. Rayner recently acknowledged that she failed to pay the appropriate amount of stamp duty when …
Gloucester City Council is currently facing severe financial difficulties following an overspend of £1.5 million in its budget. This significant deficit has raised concerns that the council could be heading towards bankruptcy …
A heated dispute has broken out among council leaders as they debate who should be held accountable for the current financial crisis. The council faces a significant shortfall, with hundreds of thousands of pounds needed to …
Gloucestershire authorities are taking a firm stance against utility companies responsible for damaging roads and leaving behind unsightly repairs. In recent months, residents and officials have voiced frustration over the …
A Gloucestershire Police officer who used a homophobic slur while searching for two vulnerable missing children has been found guilty of gross misconduct but avoided dismissal. PC Ashley Reid admitted to uttering the …