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Friday, January 2, 2026 cheltenham racing attendance newyearsday jumpracing dornanengineering festival record sellout community

Cheltenham Racecourse marked a historic milestone as its New Year’s Day fixture sold out for the first time, attracting an unprecedented crowd of 44,151 racegoers. This landmark attendance was seen during the seven-race card, … Read More

Friday, January 2, 2026 edf gloucester development housing commercial planning demolition barnwood community infrastructure

Plans are underway to transform EDF’s former offices on Barnett Way in Gloucester’s Barnwood area into a vibrant mixed-use development featuring up to 300 new homes alongside office, industrial, and warehouse spaces. … Read More

Friday, January 2, 2026 edf gloucester redevelopment housing commercial barnwood planning construction community environment

EDF is set to redevelop its former office site in Gloucester’s Barnwood area, aiming to deliver up to 300 new homes alongside business and industrial facilities. The French state-owned energy company, which relocated to … Read More

Thursday, January 1, 2026 grief tragedy fire loss support fundraiser police community family legacy

Tom Shearman, a Gloucestershire Constabulary officer, has been left devastated after a tragic house fire on Boxing Day claimed the lives of his wife, two young children, and their dog. The blaze destroyed their home in … Read More

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 tribute fire stroud community memorial family tragedy floral fundraiser mourning

A heartfelt and vibrant tribute is being organised to honour Fionnghuala “Nu” Shearman, a beloved fashion designer, and her two young children, Eve, seven, and four-year-old Ohner, who tragically lost their lives … Read More

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 tribute fire stroud community floral remembrance family loss fundraiser tragedy

A heartfelt tribute is being organized in memory of Fionnghuala “Nu” Shearman, a fashion designer, and her two young children, Eve, seven, and Ohner, four, who tragically lost their lives in a house fire on Boxing Day. The … Read More

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 fundraiser fire tragedy gloucestershire police family loss charity community support

A fundraising campaign supporting Gloucestershire police officer Tom Shearman, who tragically lost his wife and two children in a devastating Boxing Day house fire, has now raised over £300,000. The fire engulfed the family’s … Read More

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 fundraiser police fire tragedy gloucestershire family loss community donation boxingday

A heartfelt fundraising campaign for Gloucestershire police officer Tom Shearman, who lost his wife and two young children in a devastating Boxing Day house fire, has now raised more than £300,000. The blaze destroyed the … Read More

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 fire tragedy stroud gloucestershire memorial community mourning family police donations

Fionnghuala Shearman, affectionately known as Nu, and her two children, seven-year-old Eve and four-year-old Ohner, tragically lost their lives in a devastating house fire on Boxing Day near Stroud, Gloucestershire. Nu’s … Read More

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 stroud fire boxingday tragedy police investigation mother children emergency community

Authorities have released a sorrowful update following a fatal fire that occurred on Boxing Day in Stroud. The incident claimed the lives of a mother and her two young children, leaving the community in shock and mourning. … Read More

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 fire tragedy community stroud grief support police rescue mourning boxingday

The town of Stroud is grappling with profound grief following a fatal house fire that took the lives of a mother and her two children on Boxing Day. The tragedy has deeply affected the community, which has come together to … Read More

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 stroud fire tragedy fundraiser police family boxingday gloucestershire gofundme community

A heartbreaking house fire in Stroud on Boxing Day has claimed the lives of a police officer’s wife and two young children, sparking an outpouring of support that has raised nearly £160,000 in just two days. Tom Shearman, an … Read More

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 closure hospitality government businessrates cirencester waffles smallbusiness budget community challenges

After serving the Cirencester community for almost 12 years, He Says She Waffles has announced it will close its doors for good on Sunday, January 4. The popular waffle shop, nestled in Templar Mews, expressed deep gratitude … Read More

Monday, December 29, 2025 gloucestershire honours charity nhs community awards rugby environment volunteers leadership sport

Gloucestershire’s community leaders and campaigners have been prominently recognised in the King’s New Year honours list. Orlando Fraser, former chair of the Charity Commission for England and Wales, and Mary Hutton, outgoing … Read More

Monday, December 29, 2025 nhs gloucestershire healthcare cbe integratedcare leadership community wellbeing health volunteering

Mary Hutton, the former Chief Executive of NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board, has been awarded the prestigious Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the King’s New Year Honours. This accolade … Read More

Monday, December 29, 2025 fire police gloucestershire boxingday donations grief fundraiser emergency support community

A remarkable outpouring of support has emerged following a tragic Boxing Day fire near Stroud that claimed the lives of a woman and two children. Over £86,000 has been raised to assist a police officer left grieving and … Read More

Monday, December 29, 2025 fire tragedy policeman family housefire investigation safety loss emergency community

A devastating house fire has tragically claimed the lives of a policeman’s wife and their two children. The father, who is a serving police officer, survived the incident but is left heartbroken by the loss of his family … Read More

Monday, December 29, 2025 adventure golf hotel tewkesbury leisure community tourism heritage hilton employment sport

Hilton Puckrup Hotel & Golf Club in Tewkesbury has submitted plans to develop an exciting new nine-hole adventure golf course on its grounds. Located near the M5, the course will incorporate sleeper, rock, and stone … Read More

Monday, December 29, 2025 adventuregolf hiltonpuckrup tewkesbury leisure tourism community recreation hospitality development heritage sport

Hilton Puckrup Hotel & Golf Club in Tewkesbury is set to introduce an exciting new adventure golf course for both guests and local residents. The proposed nine-hole course will incorporate sleeper, rock, and stone edgings … Read More

Sunday, December 28, 2025 guinness record christmas singing endurance community festival gloucester vocal challenge

Dave Purchase, a 63-year-old singer from Gloucester, has smashed the Guinness World Record by singing Christmas songs non-stop for an astonishing 42 hours. Starting at midnight on December 10th and continuing until the … Read More

Sunday, December 28, 2025 philanthropy gloucester rugby nickbroady mnd charity community donations cancer legacy sport

Gloucester Rugby has announced with deep sadness the passing of Nick Broady, former Chair of the Gloucester Rugby Charitable Foundation and a lifelong supporter of the club. Nick’s roots ran deep in Gloucester, having been … Read More

Sunday, December 28, 2025 cheltenham soberparrot charity recovery community café closure hospitality addiction nelsontrust

The Sober Parrot, a cherished alcohol-free community café in Cheltenham’s St James’ Square, has announced it will close its doors permanently on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Operated by The Nelson Trust, the café has been a … Read More

Sunday, December 28, 2025 banking closures southgloucestershire postoffice bankinghubs council finance community accessibility services

Across South Gloucestershire, the extensive closure of bank branches is cutting off vital services for many residents, sparking concern among Conservative councillors. Communities, from bustling suburbs to remote villages, … Read More

Sunday, December 28, 2025 adventuregolf hilton tewkesbury recreation tourism localeconomy leisure golfcourse community hospitality sport

Hilton Puckrup Hotel & Golf Club in Tewkesbury is planning to add an exciting new amenity: a nine-hole adventure golf course designed for both hotel guests and local residents. According to a planning application … Read More