Crackdown on Cosmetic Procedure ‘Cowboys’ Following Gloucestershire Mum’s Tragic Death Thursday, August 7, 2025 cosmetic procedures safety health regulation gloucestershire death enforcement unlicensed beauty In response to the tragic death of a Gloucestershire mother, officials are intensifying efforts to clamp down on unregulated and unsafe cosmetic procedures offered by unqualified practitioners, often referred to as ‘cowboys’. … Read More
Big Change for Cheltenham Taxi Riders as New Rule Takes Effect Wednesday, August 6, 2025 cheltenham taxi regulation transportation change passengers rule safety september ride sport Cheltenham residents and visitors should prepare for an important update to taxi regulations beginning Monday, September 1. The new rule introduces significant changes that will affect how taxis operate and how passengers …
Stroud Shop Selling Illegal Vapes and Tobacco Temporarily Shut Down Thursday, July 31, 2025 stroud vapes tobacco illegal regulation closure shops health investigation compliance Authorities have ordered The Green Shop in Stroud to close its doors for two months after discovering the store was selling illegal vapes and tobacco products. The investigation revealed that the shop had been offering … Read More
Shop Closed After Illegal Tobacco Discovered Hidden in Ceiling Tuesday, July 29, 2025 illegal tobacco concealed ceiling hydraulic smuggling enforcement investigation regulation crackdown A local shop was shut down following the discovery of a substantial stash of illegal tobacco concealed within a secret compartment in the ceiling. Authorities uncovered the hidden cache during a thorough inspection, revealing … Read More
Widower Battles Planning Refusal to Replace Leylandii Hedge with Fence Sunday, July 20, 2025 planning hedge leylandii fence appeal ledbury landscaping regulation screening council A widower is challenging a planning decision after being denied permission to replace his towering Leylandii hedge with a fence. Dr Mike Ralph, a retired engineer from New Street, Ledbury, sought approval last autumn to swap … Read More
Gloucestershire Faces Potential Flood of 20mph Speed Limit Requests from Local Communities Thursday, July 10, 2025 speed gloucestershire traffic road safety council regulation community workload transportation infrastructure sport Highways officials in Gloucestershire are bracing for a possible surge in applications to reduce speed limits to 20mph across towns and villages. The county’s new Liberal Democrat administration is exploring a … Read More