Stroud Community Protests Lido Closure Amid Health and Safety Concerns Monday, March 23, 2026 lido stroud closure council safety repairs community fundraising refurbishment swimming Over 50 residents gathered outside Ebley Mill to urge Stroud District Council to reconsider the temporary closure of Stratford Park lido, a cherished open-air swimming pool that attracted 30,000 visitors in 2025. The council … Read More
Community Protests Stroud Lido Closure as Council Cites Safety Concerns Monday, March 23, 2026 stroud lido safety closure council community fundraising repairs swimming infrastructure More than 50 passionate residents gathered outside Ebley Mill, urging Stroud District Council to reconsider its recommendation to keep Stratford Park lido closed this summer due to significant health and safety concerns. The … Read More
Stroud Boy Pioneers UK Trial of Revolutionary Exoskeleton to Aid Walking Tuesday, March 17, 2026 cerebralpalsy bionics exoskeleton mobility technology disability stroud fundraising healthcare recovery Asger Marsh, a 7-year-old boy from Stroud living with cerebral palsy, has become the first person in the UK to trial the innovative Agilik bionic exoskeleton—a device designed to enhance mobility and improve walking ability. … Read More
Dad Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries After Falling Three Storeys from Ladder Wednesday, February 25, 2026 accident injury recovery braininjury laddersafety fundraising family support bristol rehabilitation Scott Blankley, a 47-year-old father of two and director of a construction company, suffered life-threatening injuries after falling three storeys from a ladder at his home in Bristol. Scott was painting the roof of an … Read More
Gloucester Man Honors Late Friend by Running Half-Marathon Carrying a Washing Machine Tuesday, February 24, 2026 gloucester halfmarathon charity tribute ssnap washingmachine memorial fundraising running challenge sport Giles Tennick of Gloucester is preparing to undertake a truly unique half-marathon challenge: carrying a 30kg washing machine across 13 miles of city streets. This unusual feat is a tribute to his late friend Martin Realey, … Read More
Leckhampton Schoolgirl Nears Goal of New Pedestrian Crossing After Two-Year Campaign Friday, February 20, 2026 pedestrian crossing safety campaign community cheltenham fundraising school children leckhampton Twelve-year-old Amalie Harris has devoted over two years to campaigning for a pedestrian crossing on a busy and hazardous road near her former primary school in Leckhampton, Cheltenham. Now, thanks to her tireless efforts and … Read More