The Life and Legacy of a Gloucester Canary Girl in WWI Munitions Factory Sunday, July 27, 2025 canarygirls gloucester wwi munitions quedgeley womenworkers tribute phosphorus history memorial The story of a Gloucester Canary girl who returned from New York to Gloucestershire and worked in a World War I munitions factory has been shared by her granddaughter, shedding light on the sacrifices of the women who powered … Read More
Life of Gloucester’s Canary Girl: From New York to WWI Munitions Factory Sunday, July 27, 2025 gloucester canarygirls wwi munitions quedgeley memorial toxicity womenshistory elizabethniblett phosphorus The remarkable life of Elizabeth Niblett, a Gloucester Canary Girl who returned from New York and worked in a World War I munitions factory, has been brought to light by her granddaughter. During both world wars, British … Read More
Gloucester Rhythm & Blues Festival Set to Electrify the City This Weekend Friday, July 25, 2025 gloucester blues festival music live performance venues rhythm concerts artists Gloucester’s beloved Rhythm & Blues Festival is back, ready to fill the city with ten days of non-stop musical excitement. From Friday, July 25 to Sunday, August 3, the streets will pulse with the soulful sounds of blues, … Read More
Paedophile Sentenced to Six Years Following Victim’s Brave Testimony Thursday, July 24, 2025 paedophile abuse victim justice sentencing gloucester sexualviolence investigation court prison Wayne Harris of Smithy Close, Coleford, has been sentenced to six years in prison after being found guilty of multiple offences of child sexual abuse committed nearly two decades ago. Harris, now 41, was convicted of six … Read More
Gloucester’s Netheridge Bridge Remains Closed Amid Ongoing Delays Thursday, July 24, 2025 gloucester netheridge bridge delay maintenance construction traffic council asphalt infrastructure The Netheridge swing bridge in Gloucester, originally scheduled for a brief closure to undergo essential maintenance, remains closed weeks past its expected reopening date. Work commenced on May 27, with the bridge initially … Read More
Openreach Launches Full Fibre Broadband Rollout in Gloucester Thursday, July 24, 2025 openreach fullfibre broadband gloucester infrastructure connectivity technology internet upgrade sustainability Openreach has begun deploying a new full fibre broadband network across Gloucester, set to provide residents and businesses with some of the fastest and most reliable internet speeds in Europe. This full fibre upgrade, a … Read More