Fly-tipping is increasingly affecting play parks, country lanes, and housing estates across South Gloucestershire, with councillors urging the government to change the law to better address the issue. Illegal dumping of …
Gloucestershire County Council is poised to take over the delivery of the Honeybourne Line Cycle Link, a vital £2.43 million project designed to enhance walking and cycling connections in Cheltenham. The initiative aims to …
Hepatitis is a common liver infection affecting millions worldwide, yet it is often misunderstood. Many people mistakenly believe it spreads through everyday social contact like sharing utensils, hugging, or kissing, or that …
Bognor Regis, recently voted the UK’s least appealing seaside town, is now grappling with a new challenge: a persistent and unpleasant odour that has left many residents feeling unwell. The strong smell, reminiscent of gas or …
With summer holidays fast approaching, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a crucial reminder for travellers to review their vaccination status, especially the MMR vaccine that protects against measles, mumps, …
Supermarkets including Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Aldi, and Lidl could face financial penalties if they fail to promote healthier food choices, following a bold new initiative by the UK Government to tackle obesity. …
In a groundbreaking effort to reduce cervical cancer cases, women over the age of 25 in England who frequently miss cervical screening appointments will soon be offered the option to perform self-administered human …
The UK government has announced a £1 billion investment to establish a new national biosecurity centre aimed at tackling animal disease outbreaks and mitigating the threat of future pandemics. This initiative is part of the …
Gloucester is poised to embrace a comprehensive Urban Greening Strategy aimed at increasing greenery to combat climate change and its related challenges, such as extreme weather events like flooding and heatwaves. The …
New data from the British Heart Foundation (BHF) reveals a troubling reversal in the UK’s heart health. For the first time in decades, cardiovascular disease deaths are increasing among adults under 65, reversing years of …
The iconic Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling event, a highlight of the county’s calendar held annually near Brockworth, has been officially declared ‘unsafe’ for 2025. Scheduled for Bank Holiday Monday, May 26, this …
Under the new leadership of Gloucestershire County Council’s Liberal Democrat head Lisa Spivey, immediate action is underway to improve the county’s roads, care system, and overall appearance. During the council meeting on …
Nicolas Royal, owner of the mobile food business Grill and Go, has been refused a street-trading licence by South Gloucestershire Council after failing to comply with key legal requirements. Royal intended to operate across …
Gloucester has made significant strides in improving its air quality, leading to the planned removal of pollution monitoring restrictions in key areas. The city previously designated three Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) …
A concerning health issue has emerged at the Battledown Centre for Children and Families in Cheltenham, where several children have been diagnosed with elevated levels of lead in their blood. The affected children, who attend …