Everything I Wish I Knew When My Dad Was Diagnosed with Dementia at 52 Saturday, May 10, 2025 dementia young-onset alzheimers caregiving diagnosis memory mentalhealth support community emotions At just 12 years old, John Ramsay faced the life-altering moment when his father, David, was diagnosed with young-onset dementia at the age of 52. With Dementia Action Week approaching (May 19-25), John shares heartfelt … Read More
Police Appeal for Information on Off-Road Bike Being Ridden Without Registration in Cotswold Village Friday, May 9, 2025 police appeal offroad motorcycle upperrissington gloucestershire registration safety community enforcement Gloucestershire police have issued a public appeal after reports of an off-road motorbike being ridden around the Cotswold village of Upper Rissington without a registration plate. The unregistered bike has been seen being … Read More
UWE Student Housing Expansion Approved Amid Parking Concerns Friday, May 9, 2025 uwe studenthousing parking frenchaycampus southgloucestershire planning development sustainability accessibility community The strategic sites delivery committee of South Gloucestershire Council has approved plans for 421 student beds in two six-storey buildings on Coldharbour Lane at the University of the West of England’s (UWE) Frenchay Campus. … Read More
Stroud Town Council Seeks Resident Input on Council Tax Spending Priorities Friday, May 9, 2025 stroud council tax community consultation strategy residents publicspaces volunteer inclusion Residents and workers in Stroud, Gloucestershire, are being encouraged to share their views on how Stroud Town Council should allocate its resources over the coming five years. With local households currently paying some of … Read More
Village Near A38 Demands Urgent Action on Road Safety Following Fatality Friday, May 9, 2025 deerhurst a38 roadsafety speeding apperley traffic gloucestershire community accident parishcouncil Around 50 residents from Deerhurst Parish have come together to demand urgent measures to tackle speeding and improve road safety following the death of a pedestrian on the A38 near Deerhurst Walton in December. Concerns have … Read More
How VE Day Was Celebrated in Gloucester: Street Parties and a Heartfelt 'Thank God' Thursday, May 8, 2025 veday gloucester wwii celebration commemoration streetparty remembrance victory community history On VE Day, Gloucester came alive with vibrant street parties that brought the community together in a spirited celebration of peace and victory. Streets were adorned with decorations, and residents gathered in large numbers, … Read More