Decision Approved for 160 Homes in A38 Village Despite Sewage and Access Concerns Wednesday, July 16, 2025 downhatherley stmodwen tewkesbury planning development sewage flooding access affordablehousing controversy Plans to build 160 homes on over 12 acres north of Brook Lane in Down Hatherley, a village along the A38 near Gloucester, have been approved despite strong opposition and concerns about sewage infrastructure and legal access. … Read More
Huge M5 Garden Town and Local Concerns Drive Election of Reform UK Councillor in Tewkesbury Friday, July 11, 2025 tewkesbury gardens housing development reform uk council flooding traffic by-election Graham Bocking has made history as the first Reform UK councillor elected to Tewkesbury Borough Council, representing the Northway ward following a by-election on July 10. Previously a Conservative, Bocking secured 374 votes, … Read More
Met Office Issues Extended Thunderstorm Warning for West Country Wednesday, June 11, 2025 metoffice thunderstorms westcountry weatherwarning rainfall flooding winds bristol somerset wales Residents across the West Country are preparing for a significant weather event tomorrow, Thursday, June 12, as the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms lasting 13 hours. The warning covers key … Read More
Villager Seeks to Bulldoze Flood-Prone Cottage After Repeated Damage Tuesday, May 20, 2025 flooding demolition cottage wellington hereford planning insurance ecology bats floodingrisk A homeowner in Wellington, north of Hereford, is applying for permission to demolish his own property after relentless flooding rendered it uninsurable and uninhabitable. Nick Jones submitted planning application number … Read More
Unexplained Cause of Massive Eight-Hour Water Pipe Explosion in Matson Monday, May 19, 2025 water explosion matson severntrent flooding pipeburst gloucester repairs infrastructure emergency The cause of a catastrophic water main burst in Gloucester’s Matson area remains a mystery five days after the incident. Early on Wednesday, May 14, around 6:18 a.m., a burst water pipe violently ejected concrete and debris … Read More
Flooding at Cheltenham Hospital Forces Cancellation of Scans Saturday, May 17, 2025 flooding cheltenham hospital scans radiopharmacy equipmentfailure cancellations nhs diagnostics patientcare A recent flood at Cheltenham General Hospital has caused significant disruption, leading to the cancellation of scheduled medical scans. The flooding, which occurred due to equipment failure in a plant room, forced the … Read More