Burglars Target Historic WWII Air Raid Shelter in Cirencester Friday, May 8, 2026 burglary cirencester wwii airraidshelter police investigation crime history vandalism community Burglars have recently broken into a World War II air raid shelter located in Cirencester, prompting concern from the local community and authorities. The shelter, an important piece of history, was compromised in the … Read More
Burglars Break Into WWII Air Raid Shelter in Cirencester Friday, May 8, 2026 burglary cirencester heritage wwii airraidshelter police investigation crime vandalism community Over the weekend, burglars targeted a historic World War II air raid shelter in Cirencester, causing damage and theft. The shelter, a significant piece of local heritage, was broken into despite its age and conditions. … Read More
Liberal Democrats Capture St Marks’ and St Peter’s Seat in Gloucestershire By-Election Friday, May 8, 2026 gloucestershire cheltenham byelection liberaldemocrats reformuk localgovernment councillor politics election community Victoria Atherstone of the Liberal Democrats has secured a decisive victory in the St Marks’ and St Peter’s county council by-election in Cheltenham, capturing 44% of the vote. Atherstone received 1,607 votes, substantially … Read More
Cheltenham Lib Dems Secure Council Control, Rejecting Politics of Division Friday, May 8, 2026 cheltenham libdemocrats councilelections localgovernment reformuk greenparty goldenvalley politics turnout community The Liberal Democrats have successfully retained control of Cheltenham Borough Council, winning 17 of the 20 seats contested in the May 7 local elections. This strong performance underscores their continued influence in the … Read More
Calls to Save Churchdown Hill Amid Plans for Thousands of New Homes Friday, May 8, 2026 churchdown housing development conservation gloucestershire greenspaces community planning ecology sustainability Renewed efforts are underway to protect Churchdown Hill, a treasured Gloucestershire beauty spot, from development as local councils push forward with plans to build 43,000 homes over the next two decades. Councils in … Read More
Calls to Protect Churchdown Hill Amid Plans for Thousands of New Homes Friday, May 8, 2026 churchdownhill development housing conservation gloucestershire greenspace community sustainability tewkesbury planning Local residents and officials in Gloucestershire are raising urgent concerns over potential housing developments encroaching on Churchdown Hill, a beloved natural landscape known also as Chosen Hill. Councils across … Read More