Risk of Death from Illegal Fireworks Storage Leads to £25k Fine for Cheltenham Firm Wednesday, May 27, 2026 fireworks explosives cheltenham storage safety regulations fine legal risk tradingstandards A Cheltenham-based fireworks company, Platinum Home Cinema Ltd., along with its director Chase Gardiner, have been fined over £25,000 following court proceedings that revealed the illegal storage of more than 1,200kg of … Read More
'Risk of death' from illegally stored fireworks as Cheltenham firm hit with £25k fine Wednesday, May 27, 2026 fireworks explosives cheltenham storage safety fines regulations tradingstandards court legal A Cheltenham-based fireworks company, Platinum Home Cinema Ltd., and its director, Chase Gardiner, have been fined a total of £25,820.30 following a court ruling that the firm’s illegal storage of over 1,200kg of explosives … Read More
Gloucester Councillor Denies Abuse Allegations in Bar Incident Friday, May 8, 2026 gloucester councillor harassment trial publicorder abuse magistrates chambers bar legal Alastair Chambers, a Gloucester councillor, has denied accusations that he verbally abused a bar owner during an incident outside Butlers Venue Bar in Gloucester. The alleged altercation occurred on October 5, 2025, involving … Read More
‘Shabby’ Streets in Cheltenham Town Centre Spark Legal Threat Against Council Tuesday, May 5, 2026 cheltenham highways council legal maintenance pavement civicsociety asphalt heritage repairs Gloucestershire County Council faces potential legal action over the deteriorating condition of Cheltenham’s town centre streets. The Cheltenham Civic Society has raised the alarm about the poor state of crucial public … Read More
'Shabby' and 'Unloved' Condition of Cheltenham Town Centre Streets Could Lead to Court Action Tuesday, May 5, 2026 cheltenham civic highways asphalt paving countycouncil legal section56 promenade strand Gloucestershire County Council faces potential legal action over the worsening condition of streets in Cheltenham town centre. The Civic Society has expressed frustration over the persistent presence of the so-called “tarmac … Read More
Superdry Co-Founder James Holder Denies Rape Allegations, Claims Encounter Was Consensual Wednesday, April 29, 2026 superdry jamesholder rapetrial consent gloucestercourt fashion allegations sexualassault legal trial James Holder, co-founder of the fashion brand Superdry, has denied raping a woman after a night out in Cheltenham, insisting their encounter was consensual. The 54-year-old businessman testified at Gloucester Crown Court, … Read More