‘Abandoned’ Pony Found Wandering in Gloucester Shopping District and Main Road Wednesday, February 4, 2026 pony gloucester rescue flood animal council safety abandoned merlin yearling A young pony, believed to have been abandoned, was discovered roaming the streets of a busy shopping area in Gloucester, including a main road. The incident raised serious safety concerns, especially as the animal was … Read More
Abandoned Pony Rescued After Roaming Gloucester Streets Near Floodwaters Wednesday, February 4, 2026 pony rescue gloucester flood animalwelfare yearling council safety abandonment wildlife A young pony, believed to have been abandoned, was discovered wandering through the bustling Westgate district of Gloucester, even venturing onto a main road, putting both the animal and motorists at risk. Local council staff … Read More
Gloucester Rejects Sponsorship Proposal for Historic Mayor and Sheriff Roles Over “McDonald’s Mayor” Fears Wednesday, February 4, 2026 gloucester mayor sheriff sponsorship heritage council localgovernment reorganization tradition civicroles Gloucester City Council has rejected a proposal to seek sponsorship funding for its historic civic roles of mayor and sheriff amid concerns over commercializing these centuries-old positions. Dating back to the 1200s, and … Read More
Gloucester Council Faces Accountability Questions Amid £2.8m Budget Overspend and Emergency Bailout Request Tuesday, February 3, 2026 gloucester council budget overspend accountability financialcrisis investigation governance bailout crisis Gloucester City Council remains shrouded in uncertainty as no individual has yet claimed responsibility for the financial crisis that has compelled councillors to reset the current budget following a £2.8 million overspend. … Read More
Outrage as Gloucester Cul-de-Sac Care Home Plans Get Approval Monday, February 2, 2026 gloucester carehome hardwicke planning objections council children development residents approval Plans to convert a six-bedroom family home into a care home for a young person with complex needs have sparked intense opposition in the quiet Gloucester cul-de-sac of 15 Waterdale Close, Hardwicke. Despite concerns from over … Read More
Man Trapped in £1m Farmhouse Weighs Legal Action as Council’s Scaffolding Costs Exceed £100k Thursday, January 29, 2026 homeownership retainingwall scaffolding legalaction council southwoodchester propertysale subsidence taxpayers stroud Andrew Ewart-James has endured decades of frustration over a problematic retaining wall in the garden of his £1 million Home Farm property in South Woodchester. Since purchasing the farmhouse in 1977, the 79-year-old has … Read More