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Wednesday, December 17, 2025 disappearance police search missing investigation alert community concern pyjamas man

Authorities are currently searching for a man who vanished while wearing distinctive black and white pyjama bottoms. Concerned police officials have urged anyone with information about his whereabouts to come forward. The …

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 cheltenham stabbing murder crime investigation community police emergency violence neighborhood

Cheltenham, once known for its peaceful atmosphere, is now the center of a police investigation following a suspected stabbing incident that has left the community reeling. Recent photos from the scene capture the somber … Read More

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 cheltenham murder crime police investigation residential community neighborhood incident shock

Residents of a typically tranquil Cheltenham neighborhood were left shocked after a murder investigation prompted police to cordon off part of the area. The normally peaceful community is now at the center of a serious crime … Read More

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 christmas cotswolds hospice fundraising lights family sueryder memorial community inflatables

For over a decade, a family in the Cotswolds has transformed their home into a dazzling Christmas lights display, honoring the memory of their beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Sandra Wearing, while raising funds for Sue … Read More

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 cheltenham fundraising football sponsorship volunteers community 500club donation footballclub support sport

For over 25 years, Cheltenham Town’s 500 Club has been a vital source of fundraising, generating more than £200,000 to support the club. However, the volunteer-led initiative had announced it would close after its upcoming … Read More

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 cheltenham pittville pumproom popupcafe christmas heritage music community preservation festival

The beloved Pittville Pump Room Pop-up Café is reopening for the Christmas period, bringing festive cheer to one of Cheltenham’s most iconic landmarks. Following the success of its initial run, the café will welcome visitors … Read More

Monday, December 15, 2025 tesco cheltenham alcohol licensing retail convenience store council community promenade

A new Tesco store set to open in Cheltenham town centre this February has received approval to sell alcohol, following a licence granted by Cheltenham Borough Council. The store, located at 106 Promenade, will offer alcohol … Read More

Sunday, December 14, 2025 christmas tree tradition charity worcestershire festival memorial community led lighting

In a heartfelt tribute to her late husband, Avril Rowlands continues a cherished holiday tradition by decorating a Christmas tree they planted together in 1979. What began as a modest £6 fir sapling in their new home has … Read More

Sunday, December 14, 2025 christmas tradition charity worcestershire community tree led memorial festival uk

In 1979, Avril and Christopher Rowlands planted a humble £6 fir tree to celebrate their first Christmas in their new home. Over four decades later, that modest sapling has transformed into a spectacular fir towering more than … Read More

Saturday, December 13, 2025 cheltenham protest asylumseekers police peaceful counterprotest immigration community safety equality

Police in Cheltenham have confirmed that protests held in the town centre on Saturday, December 13, passed peacefully without any incidents. The demonstrations saw two groups with opposing views on asylum seeker housing come … Read More

Saturday, December 13, 2025 cheltenham protest police asylumseekers immigration counterprotest gloucestershire peaceful community refugees

Police in Cheltenham have reported that protests held in the town centre on Saturday, December 13, passed without incident. The demonstration involved two opposing groups expressing their views on asylum seeker policies. … Read More

Saturday, December 13, 2025 roadworks traffic huntsgrove gloucester delays congestion housing construction community transport

Residents of the Hunts Grove estate in Gloucester have been facing significant disruption and frustration due to prolonged roadworks on the A38 near Kingsway and Quedgeley. What began in June as a four-month project to build … Read More

Saturday, December 13, 2025 bishopscleeve housing development planning affordablehousing community parking roadsafety realestate council

Plans have been submitted to build up to 20 new homes on a parcel of land west of Fairmont Street in Bishop’s Cleeve, land originally designated for retail development. Spitfire Homes Ltd. has applied to Tewkesbury … Read More

Saturday, December 13, 2025 bishopscleeve housing development planning affordablehousing retail community trafficsafety parking tewkesbury

Up to 20 new homes are set to be developed on a parcel of grassland in Bishop’s Cleeve that was originally designated for retail use. The planning application has been submitted to Tewkesbury Borough Council by Spitfire … Read More

Friday, December 12, 2025 cheltenham protest police safety lawful disruption roadclosures gloucestershire publicorder community

Gloucestershire Constabulary has announced a heightened police presence in Cheltenham tomorrow, Saturday, December 13, to support a lawful and peaceful protest. Extra officers will be stationed mainly around the town centre … Read More

Friday, December 12, 2025 toilet church cotswolds heritage funding community accessible nationalchurchestrust saxon restoration

After surviving centuries of history—including wars, plagues, and the Reformation—Holy Rood Church in Daglingworth, Cotswolds, is finally addressing a major modern challenge: providing toilet facilities. This Saxon church, … Read More

Friday, December 12, 2025 gloucestershire burglary theft audia4 police investigation crime community safety intruder

Gloucestershire police are actively investigating a series of recent burglaries following a reported break-in at a local residence. Among the stolen items, a water boiler and an Audi A4 were taken during the incident. … Read More

Friday, December 12, 2025 church cotswolds heritage saxon accessible community restoration facilities nationalchurchestrust holyrood

Holy Rood church in Daglingworth, Gloucestershire, a remarkable Saxon church that has stood resilient through wars, plagues, and the Reformation, is set to overcome one of its biggest challenges yet—the absence of toilet … Read More

Thursday, December 11, 2025 gloucester police dispersal antisocialbehaviour retailpark publicsafety youth enforcement community security

Police have issued a Section 35 dispersal order for Gloucester Quays and Peel Retail Park following a rise in anti-social behaviour reports. The order came into effect at 8am on Wednesday, December 10, and will remain active … Read More

Thursday, December 11, 2025 bibury cotswolds arlingtonrow heritage conservation construction disruption listedbuilding community environment

The tranquil village of Bibury in the Cotswolds, renowned worldwide for Arlington Row—often hailed as England’s prettiest street—is facing a growing crisis. Residents are deeply concerned that years of persistent construction … Read More

Thursday, December 11, 2025 riverwye charter environment rights pollution conservation herefordshire community wildlife sustainability

The River Wye, a treasured but troubled waterway, has been granted formal rights through a newly adopted six-point charter. This initiative, backed by Herefordshire county councillors, seeks to safeguard the river’s health … Read More

Thursday, December 11, 2025 bibury cotswolds arlingtonrow construction heritage disruption listedbuilding planning conservation community

Residents of Bibury, a charming village in the Cotswolds home to the famous Arlington Row—hailed as England’s prettiest street—are expressing deep concerns that years of ongoing construction are seriously damaging their … Read More

Thursday, December 11, 2025 fiveacres leisure development football council regeneration community infrastructure sports pitches sport

Excitement is building around the Five Acres leisure centre redevelopment after Forest of Dean District Council approved plans for a new artificial grass football and rugby pitch, complete with floodlighting, fencing, and … Read More

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 kalebcooper hawstonecider chippingsodbury thehorseshoe christmastree clarksonsfarm cider picturesque community pubawards

Celebrity farmer and Amazon Prime star Kaleb Cooper recently made a special visit to The Horseshoe, a historic pub in Chipping Sodbury, South Gloucestershire. As part of a national holiday giveaway, Kaleb delivered a … Read More