Cheltenham Burglar Sentenced for Three-County Crime Spree Thursday, March 26, 2026 burglary crime cheltenham sentencing westmercia worcestershire herefordshire gloucestershire justice policing A notorious burglar from Cheltenham has been sentenced to three years in prison after admitting to a string of break-ins across three counties. Christopher Brown, 23, of Denman Avenue, pleaded guilty to multiple burglaries … Read More
Shoplifter Banned from Nearly All Shops in Cirencester and Fairford for Five Years Tuesday, March 24, 2026 shoplifting cirencester fairford court cbo retail theft sentencing policing crime Ben Daye of The Beeches has been banned from entering almost every retail shop in Cirencester and nearby Fairford for the next five years following a series of shoplifting offences. Daye appeared at Cheltenham Magistrates’ … Read More
Police Urged to Address Traffic Chaos in Cotswolds Village Near RAF Fairford Tuesday, March 24, 2026 raf fairford marstonmeysey planespotting traffic parking policing wiltshire aviation community Residents of Marston Meysey, a quiet village bordering RAF Fairford, have called for urgent police intervention amid escalating traffic chaos caused by plane spotters flocking to the area. The village, home to around 200 … Read More
Gloucester Officer Speaks Out After Viral Arrest Video Sparks Backlash Friday, March 20, 2026 police arrest useofforce gloucestershire transparency assault socialmedia accountability officersafety policing A Gloucestershire police officer has responded to public criticism following a viral video showing him using force during an arrest. The initial clip, widely shared on social media last month, was posted without sound and … Read More
Media's 'Central Role' in Major Incidents Highlighted as New Police-Media Charter Launched Tuesday, March 17, 2026 policing media charter journalism publicinterest transparency trust police communication incidents A senior policing official has affirmed that the media plays a “central role” during major incidents, coinciding with the release of a new charter aimed at redefining the relationship between police forces and … Read More
Media Plays Central Role During Major Incidents, New Charter Emphasizes Tuesday, March 17, 2026 policing media charter journalism communication trust incidents collaboration public police A senior police official has highlighted the crucial role the media plays during major incidents, as a newly released charter signals the most significant shift in police-journalist relations in decades. After more than two … Read More