Reform UK Councillor Apologises for Controversial 'Racist' Comments Tuesday, January 20, 2026 reformuk councillor apology racism gloucestershire politics asylumseekers controversy standards speech Reform UK councillor Mark Howard has issued a formal apology following a controversy sparked by comments he made at a Gloucestershire County Council meeting last September. During a debate concerning the enforcement of … Read More
Northern Lights Spectacular Dazzle Gloucestershire Skies Tuesday, January 20, 2026 northernlights auroraborealis gloucestershire solaractivity nightsky naturalphenomenon astronomy lightshow solarstorm skywatching Residents of Gloucestershire were treated to an extraordinary natural light show as the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, illuminated the night sky. This stunning phenomenon occurs with increased solar activity, when … Read More
Gloucestershire Village to Feature on BBC Series Following Remarkable Discovery Tuesday, January 20, 2026 gloucestershire roman settlement archaeology riversevern bbc history discovery village excavation A quiet Gloucestershire village is poised to gain national attention after the discovery of an ancient Roman settlement on the banks of the River Severn. This remarkable archaeological find, uncovered during a recent dig, has … Read More
‘Appalling’ Cyber Security Training Completion Rate Sparks Alarm in Gloucestershire Tuesday, January 20, 2026 cybersecurity training gloucestershire councillors cybercrime gchq cyberattacks defense awareness cyberthreats Recent figures have revealed a troubling reality: only two of Gloucestershire’s 55 County Councillors have completed their assigned cyber security training. Shire Hall, which provides cyber security training to all its … Read More
Partial Closure of Noverton Lane in Cheltenham Scheduled for February Repairs Tuesday, January 20, 2026 cheltenham novertonlane roadclosure severntrent repairs prestbury emergencyworks gloucestershire trafficregulation infrastructure A section of Noverton Lane in Prestbury, Cheltenham, will be temporarily closed for emergency repair work next month. From February 2 to February 10, Severn Trent Water will carry out critical repairs to an underground … Read More
Man Steals Over £50,000 from Vulnerable Pensioner to Fund Lavish Lifestyle Monday, January 19, 2026 fraud abuse pensioner theft gloucestershire court sentencing financialcrime vulnerability justice A Gloucestershire man has been sentenced after stealing more than £50,000 from a vulnerable pensioner whose finances he was trusted to manage. Peter Bond, 75, of Stroud, abused the confidence placed in him by his partner’s … Read More