Shire Hall Denies Institutional Racism as Council Chief Commits to Equality and Respect Monday, July 28, 2025 gloucestershire council racism equality inclusion fireservice diversity respect community leadership Gloucestershire County Council rejects the notion that it is institutionally racist, with civic leaders reaffirming their commitment to fostering an environment of equality and respect for all. Concerns about potential racism … Read More
Firefighters Protest Outside Shire Hall as Lib Dem Leaders Refuse to Reverse Shift Pattern Changes Wednesday, June 18, 2025 firefighters gloucestershire shiftpatterns firebrigadesunion protest arbitration council childcare labourdispute fireservice Hundreds of firefighters gathered in Gloucester on Wednesday, June 18, to protest against new shift pattern changes enforced by the Conservative administration and upheld by the incoming Liberal Democrat leadership. The Fire … Read More
Live: M5 Closed After Vehicle Catches Fire Near Stroud Wednesday, June 11, 2025 m5 stroud vehiclefire emergency traffic closure fireservice roadsafety incident motorway The M5 motorway is currently closed as emergency services respond to a vehicle that has caught fire near Stroud. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes as authorities work to extinguish the blaze …