Concerns Raised Over Cheltenham’s Proposed ‘Blanket’ 20mph Speed Limit Amid Fears of Another Boots Corner Debacle Thursday, June 25, 2026 cheltenham speedlimit roadsafety consultation civicsociety gloucestershire trafficpolicy urbanplanning publicfeedback transportation sport Plans to impose a “blanket 20mph limit” across Cheltenham town centre have sparked fears of a repeat of the contentious Boots Corner closure fiasco. Gloucestershire County Council’s ongoing consultation on the lower speed … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Cheltenham’s Proposed Blanket 20mph Speed Limit, Echoing Boots Corner Controversy Thursday, June 25, 2026 cheltenham speedlimit transportpolicy publicconsultation roadsafety civicsociety trafficmanagement gloucestershire urbanplanning communityengagement sport Plans to introduce a “blanket 20mph speed limit” across Cheltenham town centre are drawing criticism amid fears of stirring controversy similar to the backlash experienced over the cancelled Boots Corner closure. … Read More
Man Seriously Injured in Cotswolds Collision Wednesday, June 24, 2026 cotswolds crash injury gloucestershire accident emergency police hospital traffic investigation A man in his 40s sustained serious injuries in a two-vehicle collision at a notorious accident blackspot in the Cotswolds. Gloucestershire Police responded to the incident at around 8:10 pm on Tuesday, June 23. The crash … Read More
Hottest Places in Gloucestershire: Town-by-Town Heatwave Forecast Wednesday, June 24, 2026 gloucestershire heatwave temperatures forecast climate weather health cheltenham gloucester cirencester As the heatwave sweeps across the UK, Gloucestershire is set to experience soaring temperatures, with some towns coming close to the 40°C mark. Residents are encouraged to prepare for the intense heat as forecasts predict the … Read More
Woman Posing as Sex Worker Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter of Two Men She Drugged Wednesday, June 24, 2026 manslaughter poisoning drugs sexwork theft investigation thamesvalley oxfordshire gloucestershire criminaljustice Adina Mihai, 31, and Madalin Dumitru, 30, have pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of two men whom they drugged after posing as sex workers. Between August 2024 and July 2025, the pair arranged meetings with men seeking sexual … Read More
'A Postcode Lottery': Concerns Grow Over Rural Gloucestershire Being Left Behind in Road Safety Scheme Wednesday, June 24, 2026 gloucestershire roadsafety communityspeedwatch 20mph conservative libdem rural funding speeding village Calls are mounting to restore funding for the community speed watch scheme in Gloucestershire after it was quietly cut earlier this year to support the rollout of 20mph speed limits across the county. The controversy arises … Read More