Gloucestershire Police Budget Faces Toughest Year with Nearly 6% Tax Hike to Boost Neighbourhood Officers Monday, February 9, 2026 gloucestershire police policebudget taxincrease neighbourhoodpolicing funding precept crime publicsafety policing Gloucestershire taxpayers will see an increase in their council tax bills by nearly six percent from April, as the police budget rises to fund additional neighbourhood officers. Police and Crime Commissioner Chris Nelson has … Read More
Swans Spotted Swimming Along Flooded Road in Gloucestershire Sunday, February 8, 2026 swans flooding gloucestershire wildlife floodwaters ganderlane nature environment animals grief In Gloucestershire, severe flooding has transformed streets into waterways, leading to an unusual sight: swans swimming along the road. Residents witnessed the elegant birds gracefully paddling through the floodwaters as they …
The Gloucestershire Place Names That Trip Everyone Up Sunday, February 8, 2026 gloucestershire pronunciation placenames cotswolds villages localculture travel uk language geography Gloucestershire is full of charming villages and towns—each with its own unique character and, often, a name that leaves visitors scratching their heads. Ever driven past a sign for Southrop or Clifford’s Mesne and wondered … Read More
The Gloucestershire Place Names That Leave Locals Stumped Sunday, February 8, 2026 gloucestershire placenames pronunciation cotswolds villages localdialect riversevern cheltenham travel uk Have you ever driven through Gloucestershire and found yourself puzzled by road signs reading “Southrop” or “Cliffords Mesne”? You’re not alone—this county is full of place names that can trip up anyone unfamiliar with the … Read More
Heartfelt Tributes to 29 Individuals Remembered in Gloucestershire Death Notices Sunday, February 8, 2026 gloucestershire tributes remembrance deathnotices obituaries community sympathy loss mourning memorials This week, the Gloucestershire community comes together to honor and remember 29 individuals who have recently passed away. Each life celebrated through the death notices reflects stories of love, dedication, and cherished … Read More
M5 Closure Ends Following Gloucestershire Crash Saturday, February 7, 2026 m5 gloucestershire crash traffic motorway disruption accident lanes emergency reopened The M5 motorway has reopened after a crash near Gloucestershire forced lane closures and significant traffic delays. Emergency services responded quickly to the incident, which had caused disruption for several hours during …