Four Badgers Illegally Shot Dead in Tewkesbury Woodland Thursday, April 2, 2026 badgers wildlife gloucestershire illegal persecution protection crime police conservation law Four badgers were found shot dead in a woodland area near Tewkesbury, sparking concern among local wildlife groups and law enforcement. Gloucestershire Police were alerted on Saturday, March 21, after three dead badgers were … Read More
Man Ordered to Demolish Illegal Flats Built in Gloucester Barn Following Planning Appeal Rejection Wednesday, February 25, 2026 gloucester planning enforcement illegal flats barn appeal gypsy regulations demolition Sean Gorman, a resident of Severnside Farm in Walham, Gloucester, has been ordered to dismantle flats he constructed illegally within a barn on his agricultural land. Gloucester City Council found that the buildings violated … Read More
Thousands of Illegal Cigarettes Seized as Gloucester Shop Faces Three-Month Closure Wednesday, February 11, 2026 gloucester illegal cigarettes tobacco closure police tradingstandards enforcement crime shop Nearly 2,000 packs of illegal cigarettes were confiscated from Too Late Mini Market on Barton Street, Gloucester, which has now been ordered to close for three months. The closure began on January 27 and restricts access … Read More
Teen Arrested in Cheltenham for Drug Dealing and Riding Illegal High-Speed E-Bike Saturday, November 8, 2025 cheltenham police ebike speeding illegal drugs arrest safety gloucestershire law Police in Cheltenham have arrested an 18-year-old male suspected of drug dealing and riding an illegal electric bike capable of dangerous speeds. Plainclothes officers spotted the young man speeding on a Surron e-bike around … Read More
Hare Coursing Suspects Flee, Abandon Car as Police Arrive Friday, October 31, 2025 harecoursing police seizure wildlife illegal hunting crime vehicle lawenforcement rural Local police made a significant breakthrough in their ongoing crackdown on hare coursing when suspects abandoned their vehicle upon noticing officers approaching. This incident marks the third vehicle connected to hare …
Cheltenham Company Faces Charges Over Illegal Storage of Explosives Wednesday, October 29, 2025 cheltenham explosives illegal storage magistrates investigation publicsafety hazardous regulations adjourned A Cheltenham-based company is under investigation for allegedly storing thousands of kilograms of explosives illegally. Authorities have taken the matter seriously due to the potential risks posed by improper handling and … Read More