Live: Massive Fire Breaks Out Near M5 in Gloucestershire Monday, July 14, 2025 gloucestershire fire m5 emergency smoke flames breaking traffic hazard incident A large fire has erupted near the M5 motorway in Gloucestershire, sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky. Flames are clearly visible from the surrounding area, raising concerns among residents and motorists. … Read More
Gloucestershire Police Charge Man with 18 Child Sexual Offences Monday, July 14, 2025 gloucestershire police childexploitation sexoffences derekjohnson criminaljustice court childabuse investigation charges Derek Johnson, a 58-year-old homeless man, has been formally charged with 18 child sexual offences connected to three victims. Johnson, who has no fixed address, is set to appear at Gloucester Crown Court on Tuesday, July 15. … Read More
Thames Water Announces Hosepipe Ban in Four Regions Including Gloucestershire Monday, July 14, 2025 thameswater hosepipeban drought waterconservation gloucestershire wiltshire berkshire waterrestrictions environmentagency dryweather Thames Water has confirmed that a hosepipe ban will take effect on Tuesday, July 22, affecting customers across Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, most of Wiltshire, and parts of Berkshire. This decision follows the Environment … Read More
New Leadership Drives Improvement at Gloucestershire Special School Rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted Monday, July 14, 2025 ofsted specialeducation leadership curriculum teaching assessment personaldevelopment gloucestershire sixthform schoolimprovement Heart of the Forest Community Special School, a warm and respectful special school in Gloucestershire, has been rated “Requires Improvement” by Ofsted following its February inspection. While inspectors praised the school’s … Read More
Countryfile's Adam Henson: A Glimpse Into His Life Beyond the Screen Sunday, July 13, 2025 countryfile adamhenson farming broadcasting family farmpark cancer marriage gloucestershire agriculture Adam Henson has been a familiar face on British television since 2001, anchoring the beloved BBC rural affairs show Countryfile. At 59, his deep connection to farming enriches every episode he presents. But there’s much more … Read More
Greater Gloucester Council Plan Criticized as 'Unacceptable and Undemocratic' Amid Calls for Full City Council Debate Sunday, July 13, 2025 gloucester localgovernment councils democracy politics unitaryauthority libdems labour gloucestershire councildebate The Liberal Democrat leadership at North Warehouse has come under fire for advancing the creation of a Greater Gloucester authority without securing the City Council’s approval. Councillor Jeremy Hilton (LD, Kingsholm … Read More