Huge Fine Imposed on Taxi Company for Operating Without a License Thursday, November 6, 2025 taxi privatehire licensing cheltenham fine enforcement prosecution regulation safety transport Victor Whitham of Bishop’s Cleeve, Cheltenham, has been fined for operating private hire vehicles without the necessary license. On Monday, October 27, he pleaded guilty to conducting private hire bookings without a … Read More
'Unduly Lenient' Sentence for Tewkesbury Rapist Increased to 12 Years Thursday, November 6, 2025 tewkesbury rape prisonsentence vulnerability crime justice cps appeal law enforcement A rapist from Tewkesbury has had his prison sentence extended by 50% after his original punishment was deemed “unduly lenient.” Vernon Steele, 60, of Northway, was convicted of raping a vulnerable woman four times … Read More
Six Villages to Receive New 30mph Speed Limits Targeting Speeding Drivers Thursday, October 30, 2025 speeding speedlimits villages road safety traffic driving enforcement accidents communities pedestrians Six villages are set to benefit from new 30 mph speed limits as part of an initiative to improve road safety and target speeding drivers. These changes aim to reduce accidents and create safer environments for residents and … Read More
Six Villages Introduce New 30mph Speed Limits to Curb Speeding Thursday, October 30, 2025 speeding roadsafety villages speedlimits traffic drivers enforcement residents speedcontrol safety In a bid to improve road safety and address concerns over speeding drivers, six villages are set to have their speed limits reduced to 30 miles per hour. Authorities have prioritized these locations following reports of … Read More
'Parking Crisis in Cotswold Town Sparks Frustration Among Residents' Wednesday, October 29, 2025 parking cotswold residents housing visitors enforcement congestion community infrastructure crisis Residents of a popular Cotswold town are facing unprecedented parking difficulties as a surge in housing developments and tourist visits collide with diminished parking enforcement. The influx of new homes and visitors has … Read More
Renters to Face Major Changes as New Safety Law Takes Effect Monday, October 27, 2025 renters landlords safety law rental compliance regulations housing tenants enforcement A significant update to rental property safety regulations is set to impact renters nationwide. The first phase of this new law will require landlords to implement important safety measures without delay. These changes aim to … Read More