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Monday, May 25, 2026 cheeserolling gloucestershire tradition event race cooperhill sports festival community safety sport

The much-anticipated Cheese Rolling 2026 event has once again captured the hearts of spectators and participants alike in Gloucestershire. This annual tradition, known for its exhilarating and sometimes chaotic chase down … Read More

Monday, May 25, 2026 cheeserolling gloucestershire cooper’shill tradition sports event2026 community competition heritage festival sport

The much-anticipated Cheese Rolling event of 2026 has once again drawn crowds to the rolling hills of Gloucestershire. This iconic and daring race, held annually on Cooper’s Hill, tests competitors as they chase a wheel of … Read More

Sunday, May 24, 2026 cheeserolling cooperhill parking eventsafety brockworth competitors spectators doublegloucester livestream community

Organisers of the world-famous Cheese Rolling event at Cooper’s Hill in Brockworth have issued an urgent appeal to attendees ahead of Monday’s race on May 25. They are “literally begging” spectators to park correctly and use … Read More

Sunday, May 24, 2026 gloucester regeneration redevelopment construction urban development housing economy community transformation

The once derelict site in Gloucester, which has stood unused for several years, is now on the cusp of a transformative regeneration. Although plans for a multi-million-pound redevelopment were approved three years ago, actual … Read More

Saturday, May 23, 2026 postcode lottery cotswolds downampney jackpot win lotterywinner family community prize

Thirteen households in the Cotswolds village of Down Ampney were left stunned by a massive Postcode Lottery win, with one couple unknowingly holding three winning tickets between them. Stuart and Sarah Ware-Lane discovered, … Read More

Saturday, May 23, 2026 postcodelottery cotswolds lotterywin surprise downampney winners community prize family celebration

In the tranquil village of Down Ampney, Cotswolds, a stunning lottery win has transformed the lives of one couple and their neighbours. Stuart and Sarah Ware-Lane, unaware they were both playing the Postcode Lottery, … Read More

Saturday, May 23, 2026 gloucester crime violence safety policing knifecrime community nightlife residents prevention

Gloucester has recently been identified as one of the UK’s top 20 most violent cities, with crime statistics revealing a disturbing rise in violent offences. In 2025, police recorded nearly two million incidents of “violence … Read More

Saturday, May 23, 2026 gloucester crime violence safety police knifecrime community antisocial relocation city

Gloucester has been identified as one of the top 20 UK cities with the highest rates of violent crime, a fact that has left many residents uneasy and considering relocation. In 2025, police recorded nearly two million … Read More

Saturday, May 23, 2026 gloucester crime violence publicsafety policing community knifecrime residents nightsafety urbandecay

Gloucester has been identified as one of the top 20 most violent places in the UK, a status that resonates deeply with many residents who describe the city as “not a nice place to live.” This growing wave of violent crime has … Read More

Saturday, May 23, 2026 gloucester tallships festival maritime heritage docks anniversary photography sailing community

This year, Gloucester’s annual Tall Ships Festival takes a brief hiatus, giving locals and visitors alike a moment to reflect on its splendor through striking photographs. The festival, well-known for spectacular … Read More

Saturday, May 23, 2026 gloucester tallships festival maritime docks anniversary photography heritage sailing community

Gloucester’s Tall Ships Festival is a vibrant celebration of maritime history and community spirit, drawing visitors from far and wide. Although the event will take a year off in 2024, anticipation is already building for its … Read More

Friday, May 22, 2026 stroud lido swimming repairs council community funding strategy meeting summer2026

Stroud District Council has announced an extraordinary meeting next month to discuss the future of the beloved Stratford Park Lido, aiming to reopen the historic outdoor swimming pool in time for this summer season. The Lido, … Read More

Friday, May 22, 2026 stroud lido swimming repairs council community meeting funding stratfordpark reopening

Stroud District Council has scheduled an extraordinary meeting next month to address the future of the historic Stratford Park Lido and explore the possibility of reopening it in time for the 2026 summer season. The Lido, a … Read More

Friday, May 22, 2026 gloucester localgovernment reorganisation parishcouncil consultation governance unitaryauthority civicoffices counciltax community

A heated debate has erupted in Gloucester after a proposal to consult residents on the future governance of the city was narrowly defeated. This discussion comes as Gloucestershire undergoes a significant local government … Read More

Thursday, May 21, 2026 gloucester mayor adriangraham diversity community independent councillor history charity leadership

Adrian Graham, a 39-year-old Independent Councillor, has made history as Gloucester’s first black mayor since the role was established 798 years ago. Representing Matson, Robinswood, and White City, Graham becomes the city’s … Read More

Thursday, May 21, 2026 kingcharles seagull northernireland newcastle foodbank community humor royalvisit goodluck charity

King Charles exhibited remarkable humor and grace when a seagull unexpectedly pooped on his jacket during a visit to Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland. The 77-year-old was attending community engagements, including a … Read More

Thursday, May 21, 2026 gloucestershire persimmon cleevelands community delay housing council infrastructure planning residents

Residents of Gloucestershire’s Bishop’s Cleeve estate in Cleevelands have voiced deep frustration over Persimmon Homes’ extensive delay in delivering a promised community centre. Despite living in hundreds of new homes, the … Read More

Thursday, May 21, 2026 cheltenham martinhorwood mayor libdem politics community heritage diversity charity spatown

Liberal Democrat Martin Horwood has been elected as the new mayor of Cheltenham, marking a significant milestone in his long and varied political career. A seasoned councillor representing Leckhampton, Horwood’s … Read More

Thursday, May 21, 2026 cheltenham horwood mayor politics community libdem boroughcouncil diversity charity festivals

Liberal Democrat Martin Horwood has been elected as the new mayor of Cheltenham, marking a near-complete journey through the town’s political landscape. The longtime Leckhampton councillor was chosen during the Cheltenham … Read More

Thursday, May 21, 2026 cirencester cotswolds gloucestershire market independent shopping history tourism craft community

Among the rolling hills and honey-coloured cottages of the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire’s charming market towns each offer a slice of English countryside magic. Towns like Bibury, with its iconic Arlington Row cottages, … Read More

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 quarrying dust templeguiting cotswolds health environment mineralextraction planning council community

Residents near the cluster of stone quarries in Temple Guiting, North Cotswolds, have long expressed concerns about the effects of quarrying on their daily lives. Many villagers report that the dust generated by quarry … Read More

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 quarrying templeguiting dust environment health community minerals localplan cotswolds council

Residents near the cluster of stone quarries in Temple Guiting, North Cotswolds, have voiced serious concerns about the ongoing impact of quarrying on their daily lives. Many villagers have reported avoiding opening their … Read More

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 alderton streetlighting lightpollution rural development darkskies community planning safety opposition

Plans to install street lighting in Alderton for the first time ever have sparked a heated debate over preserving the village’s treasured dark skies. Owl Homes Ltd has applied for planning permission to put up four … Read More

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 alderton streetlighting lightpollution owlhomes rural darkskies development community planning safety

Plans to install street lights in Alderton village for the first time have ignited a fierce debate over preserving its treasured dark skies. Owl Homes Ltd is seeking approval from Tewkesbury Borough Council to erect four … Read More