Shire Hall Pays Tribute to Beloved Labour Stalwart Brian Oosthuysen Wednesday, July 16, 2025 brianoosthuysen labrour gloucestershire community activism education peace justice apartheid tribute Shire Hall fell silent on July 16 as the community honored Brian Oosthuysen, a much-loved Labour stalwart who passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 13 at the age of 87. A former Archway School teacher and dedicated … Read More
‘Predatory’ rapist jailed for multiple attacks on victim Thursday, July 10, 2025 rape sexualassault predatory conviction sentencing victimprotection justice hereford worcester abuse Lukasz Szwagulinski, 36, of Whitecross Road in Hereford, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for committing multiple sexual offences against one woman. Convicted at Worcester Crown Court on July 9, he was found guilty … Read More
Vandal Damages Disabled Person’s Wheelchair in Tewkesbury Pub Wednesday, July 9, 2025 vandalism wheelchair disability tewkesbury gloucestershire police cctv pub assault justice A vulnerable disabled individual was left stranded after their electric wheelchair was deliberately damaged inside a pub on Barton Street in Tewkesbury. The incident, which occurred between 4:30 pm and 5:00 pm on Sunday, 25 … Read More
Serious Criminals Could Face Trial Without Juries in Major Court Reform Proposal Wednesday, July 9, 2025 justice courts backlog jury reform leveson trial magistrates sentencing legal The UK’s legal system is buckling under an enormous backlog of cases, with tens of thousands waiting years before trials can begin. In response, a high-profile former judge has proposed a bold overhaul: ending jury trials for … Read More
Woman Endures Months of Suffering After Man Brutally Assaults Her Tuesday, June 24, 2025 assault abuse violence trauma gloucester cheltenham sentencing eardrum domestic justice Redwan Karim of Regent Street, Gloucester, has been sentenced after violently assaulting a woman in a series of brutal attacks that caused her severe physical and psychological harm. On July 30, 2024, Karim visited the victim … Read More
Moped-Riding Burglar Jailed After Terrorizing Cheltenham Neighborhood Thursday, June 5, 2025 burglary moped crime cheltenham justice cctv arrest victimimpact assault conviction Jason Potter, a 34-year-old former Winchcombe Street resident in Cheltenham, has been sentenced to six years in prison following a destructive crime spree across the town. He was convicted of eight residential burglaries, an … Read More