Deaths on Gloucestershire Roads Spike Amid Growing Concern Over Safety Measures Sunday, May 10, 2026 gloucestershire roadsafety trafficaccidents fatalities injuries speedreduction infrastructure monitoring policy communitysafety The number of fatalities from road accidents in Gloucestershire has surged by over 50% in recent years, raising alarms among local officials and residents. According to official data, 26 people lost their lives in road … Read More
Man Arrested Following Police Pursuit of Stolen Motorcycle in Forest of Dean Saturday, April 25, 2026 cinderford forestofdean motorcycletheft antisocialbehaviour police pursuit communitysafety bikethefts crimeprevention patrols Police in the Forest of Dean have made an arrest after a man fled from officers while riding a stolen motorcycle in Cinderford. The incident began when officers spotted the motorcycle, which lacked a rear registration plate, … Read More
Police Address Concerns Over Plane Spotters Causing Disruption Near RAF Fairford Wednesday, March 25, 2026 raffairford planespotting marstonmeysey wiltshirepolice gloucestershire nationalsecurity aviation communitysafety lawenforcement trafficdisruption The small village of Marston Meysey, located on the Gloucestershire/Wiltshire border near RAF Fairford, has recently experienced an influx of plane spotters eager to view American bomber jets stationed at the airbase. This … Read More
Neighbour Chases Off Rogue Traders Pretending to Repair Roof in Gloucestershire Monday, July 7, 2025 gloucestershire crime theft burglary roguetraders communitysafety police propertycrime vehiclecrime security Gloucestershire police have reported multiple incidents across the county this week, including a neighbour bravely chasing off rogue traders falsely claiming to repair a roof and two men caught attempting to break into a … Read More
Cheltenham Extends Groundbreaking Crime Prevention Scheme Friday, June 27, 2025 cheltenham crime organisedcrime communitysafety localpolicy housing clearholdbuild antisocialbehaviour homeoffice publicsafety Cheltenham Borough Council has extended a pioneering initiative designed to combat organised crime and enhance community wellbeing. The project focuses on The Moors, the first area in Gloucestershire to be included in the … Read More
Vandals Damage Cinderford Playground in Weekend Attack Saturday, June 21, 2025 vandalism playground cinderford gloucestershire police crimestoppers vandalismreport paintdamage communitysafety earlybirds Police are seeking information after vandals caused extensive damage at Early Birds Play Group on Buckshaft Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire. The incident occurred between 3pm Friday, June 13 and 9am Monday, June 16, during … Read More