M5 Updates: Traffic Remains Held Following Multi-Vehicle Crash Tuesday, March 17, 2026 m5 traffic crash accident delay roadclosure emergency vehicles disruption recovery Traffic on the M5 is currently at a standstill following a multi-vehicle crash that has caused significant disruption. Authorities have had to stop traffic on two separate occasions while emergency services attend the scene …
Stroud Boy Pioneers UK Trial of Revolutionary Exoskeleton to Aid Walking Tuesday, March 17, 2026 cerebralpalsy bionics exoskeleton mobility technology disability stroud fundraising healthcare recovery Asger Marsh, a 7-year-old boy from Stroud living with cerebral palsy, has become the first person in the UK to trial the innovative Agilik bionic exoskeleton—a device designed to enhance mobility and improve walking ability. … Read More
Countryfile Star Michaela Strachan Shares Inspiring Health Update After Tumultuous Journey Sunday, March 15, 2026 michaelastrachan countryfile springwatch breastcancer recovery healthupdate dancingonice injury uktour resilience Michaela Strachan, beloved former presenter of Countryfile and current Springwatch star, has shared a heartfelt update on her health following a challenging journey marked by cancer treatment and a significant injury. Now 59, … Read More
Victim of Tewkesbury Woman’s Decades-Long Abuse Shares Heartbreaking Statement Thursday, March 12, 2026 slavery abuse imprisonment justice trauma recovery sentencing exploitation gloucestershire humanrights A woman subjected to modern-day slavery by a Gloucestershire mother has courageously shared her harrowing experience after enduring nearly 25 years of captivity and abuse. Amanda Wixon, 56, from Tewkesbury, appeared at … Read More
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