Youths Flee After Four Fires Ignite in Same Location Over Four Days Monday, August 18, 2025 arson youths fires community safety incidents investigation vigilance property threat Over the past four days, the same area has been plagued by a series of four fires, all reportedly linked to arson. Witnesses claim that groups of youths were seen fleeing the scene each time a fire broke out, raising concerns … Read More
New Bus Service Reconnects Thornbury, Yate, and Surrounding Villages After 2023 Cuts Sunday, August 17, 2025 bus transport thornbury yate westlink publictransport sustainability community trial connectivity sport A new bus service is set to restore vital connections between Thornbury, Yate, and several outlying villages following service reductions in 2023. The initiative, launched as part of the WestLink trial, aims to improve public … Read More
I Spent an Evening with Rough Sleepers in Gloucester: Unforgettable Stories from the Streets Sunday, August 17, 2025 homelessness gloucester roughsleepers community support survival streetlife vulnerability solidarity stories As dusk settles over Gloucester, the lively bustle of pub-goers fades, and the city’s quieter corners come alive in a different way. In the narrow alleys and sheltered doorways of Gloucester and Kings Walk, a community of … Read More
I Spent an Evening Talking to Rough Sleepers in Gloucester and I'll Never Forget What I Saw and Heard Sunday, August 17, 2025 gloucester homelessness roughsleepers kingswalk nightlife support resilience community struggle survival As darkness descends on Gloucester, the city’s bustling nightlife fades away, revealing a different world in the shadows of the gate streets and Kings Walk. Here, rough sleepers gather, seeking shelter and comfort on the cold … Read More
Heartfelt Tributes in Latest Death Notices and Funeral Announcements Sunday, August 17, 2025 death obituary tribute funeral gloucester cheltenham stroud tewkesbury memorial community The community is coming together to honor and remember those who have recently passed away in the Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Tewkesbury, Forest of Dean, and Cotswolds areas. The latest death notices and funeral … Read More
'Angel in Disguise': ASDA Worker Steps Up to Help Elderly Customer at Checkout Saturday, August 16, 2025 asda gloucester kindness customercare elderlysupport compassion checkout community help employee Lorraine Hyde, a dedicated employee at the ASDA store in Gloucester, showed remarkable kindness when she noticed an elderly woman struggling at the checkout. The 87-year-old customer appeared confused and overwhelmed, … Read More