Gloucester Council Approves Tax Increase Amid Financial Struggles Saturday, February 28, 2026 gloucester council tax hike budget recovery funding services governance finance Gloucester residents will see a rise in council tax payments starting this April, as councillors have approved a 2.99% increase despite ongoing financial challenges. The decision comes after the Government pledged a £15.5 … Read More
Mum 'Nearly Overdosed Every Day' After Weight-Loss Surgery Wednesday, February 25, 2026 addiction codeine recovery opioid weightloss surgery mentalhealth parenting overdose stigma Abby House, a 36-year-old mother from Gloucester, shares her harrowing journey into codeine addiction following weight-loss surgery. After undergoing a gastric sleeve procedure in 2021, Abby was prescribed codeine for … Read More
Dad Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries After Falling Three Storeys from Ladder Wednesday, February 25, 2026 accident injury recovery braininjury laddersafety fundraising family support bristol rehabilitation Scott Blankley, a 47-year-old father of two and director of a construction company, suffered life-threatening injuries after falling three storeys from a ladder at his home in Bristol. Scott was painting the roof of an … Read More
Government Provides £15.5m Loan to Rescue Gloucester City Council from Financial Crisis Tuesday, February 24, 2026 gloucester council bailout loan funding localgovernment overspend recovery finance budget Gloucester City Council is set to receive a crucial £15.5 million loan from the Government after Labour ministers approved the financial rescue package for the struggling authority. This intervention is part of a broader … Read More
Burnt-Out Executive Finds Solace and Renewal Through Gardening in the Cotswolds Saturday, February 21, 2026 burnout gardening wellbeing mentalhealth depression outdoor nature herbs compost recovery Kathy Slack was once a high-flying advertising executive leading a glamorous jet-setting life. But by her mid-30s, she found herself overwhelmed by burnout, anxiety, and depression. Seeking balance, she and her husband moved … Read More
Dr Jack Mosley Reveals Two Simple Techniques to Help You Fall Back Asleep Friday, February 20, 2026 sleep insomnia weightloss breathing mindfulness fasting diet health recovery routine A good night’s sleep plays a crucial role in maintaining both physical and mental health. Yet, many people experience difficulty falling asleep or find themselves waking up in the middle of the night, unable to get back to … Read More