“Nuisance” Cheltenham Flat Declared No-Go Zone as Authorities Enforce Closure Order Tuesday, May 12, 2026 cheltenham closure nuisance flat antisocialbehaviour police safety magistrates law property Cheltenham authorities have enforced a closure order on a flat in Monks Croft, officially shutting down the property to prevent any unauthorized access. The order was granted by Cheltenham Magistrates' Court after determining … 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
Gloucester City Council Leader Alastair Chambers Faces Harassment Charges Tuesday, May 5, 2026 gloucester councillor harassment charges court publicorderact politics localgovernment alastairchambers magistrates Alastair Chambers, the group leader of the Community Independents at Gloucester City Council, is set to appear in court this week following charges of harassment. Chambers, aged 45 and representing Matson, Robinswood, and … Read More
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
Biker Faces Court After High-Speed Police Chase in Cirencester Sunday, August 17, 2025 biker police chase cirencester court magistrates traffic speeding criminal law A motorcyclist who sped away from police in Cirencester is scheduled to appear at the magistrates' court shortly. Authorities pursued the biker after spotting him riding at high speed, prompting a chase through the town. The …
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