Man Steals Over £50,000 from Vulnerable Pensioner to Fund Lavish Lifestyle Monday, January 19, 2026 fraud abuse pensioner theft gloucestershire court sentencing financialcrime vulnerability justice A Gloucestershire man has been sentenced after stealing more than £50,000 from a vulnerable pensioner whose finances he was trusted to manage. Peter Bond, 75, of Stroud, abused the confidence placed in him by his partner’s … Read More
Over 50 Blue Badges Seized in Gloucestershire Amid Rising Fraud Prosecutions Thursday, January 15, 2026 bluebadges fraud gloucestershire mobility parking enforcement prosecution council accessibility misuse Gloucestershire County Council has confiscated more than 50 blue badges in the past three months as part of a concerted effort to combat fraudulent misuse. The blue badge scheme, which grants parking privileges to those with … Read More
More Than 50 Blue Badges Confiscated in Gloucestershire Amid Rising Fraud Prosecutions Thursday, January 15, 2026 gloucestershire bluebadge fraud disability parking enforcement prosecution accessibility council misuse Over the past three months, Gloucestershire County Council has confiscated more than 50 blue badges amid a crackdown on fraudulent misuse. These badges, issued to individuals with severe mobility issues, grant parking … Read More
Police Urge Stop to Fake Parking Notices in Chalford Wednesday, January 7, 2026 chalford parking fraud harassment gloucestershire police penalty carpark legislation community Gloucestershire Constabulary and Chalford Parish Council are addressing a troubling issue in the village of Chalford, where fake parking notices are being placed on a vehicle parked in the Silver Street Car Park. The vehicle … Read More
Police Urge Stop to Fake Parking Notices Amid Parking Dispute Wednesday, January 7, 2026 fraud parking chalford police harassment notice council crime investigation law In Chalford, Gloucestershire, local police and the parish council are responding to a troubling situation involving fake parking notices being placed on a vehicle parked in the Silver Street Car Park. The owner of the car, … Read More
Former History Teacher Fined for Wearing Fake Royal Navy Uniform Tuesday, January 6, 2026 royalnavy uniform veteran medals distinguishedserviceorder fraud remembrance militarylaw suspicion ceremony Jonathan Carley, a former history teacher, has been fined £500 after admitting to wearing a Royal Navy officer’s uniform without authorization. The 65-year-old ex-Cheltenham College teacher sparked suspicion among veterans … Read More