Cheltenham Pensioners Trapped by Broken Lifts During Heatwave at Robert Harvey House Wednesday, July 15, 2026 cheltenham pensions flats heatwave lifts repairs council elderly accessibility isolation During a recent heatwave, elderly tenants at Robert Harvey House, a five-storey retirement apartment block in Cheltenham, found themselves forced to stay home or use the stairs due to both lifts breaking down. The block, … Read More
Cheltenham Pensioners Left Using Stairs Amid Lift Failures During Heatwave Wednesday, July 15, 2026 cheltenham pensioners heatwave lifts failures council repairs flats intercom accessibility Elderly residents at Robert Harvey House, a five-storey retirement housing complex in Cheltenham, have been forced to rely solely on the stairs during a recent heatwave after both lifts in the building broke down. The … Read More
A48 Closed Due to Unsafe Railway Crossing – Latest Updates Thursday, July 2, 2026 a48 roadclosure railway traffic diversion safety council transport emergency repairs The A48 has been closed following concerns over the safety of a railway crossing, according to the local council. Officials described the crossing as “unsafe,” prompting an immediate closure to protect drivers and … Read More
Cost of Reopening Black Bridge in Wye Valley Soars to Over £3 Million Tuesday, June 30, 2026 blackbridge wyevalley footbridge infrastructure gloucestershire repairs budget publicsafety walkways council Reopening the Black Bridge, a key footbridge in the Wye Valley near Lydbrook, is set to cost more than £3 million, according to Gloucestershire County Council. Also known as Stowfield Viaduct, this historic structure serves … Read More
Black Bridge Reopening in Wye Valley to Cost Over £3 Million, Council Prioritizes Other Projects Tuesday, June 30, 2026 blackbridge wyevalley lydbrook footbridge council repairs cost forestry walkway infrastructure Reopening the Black Bridge, a crucial footbridge on the Wye Valley Walk near Lydbrook in the Forest of Dean, will cost more than £3 million, Gloucestershire County Council has revealed. This former railway bridge, also known … Read More
Disruption Fears as Motorists Face Lengthy 40-Mile Diversion for A40 Over Bridge Repairs Thursday, June 25, 2026 a40 overbridge gloucester nationalhighways roadworks diversion traffic infrastructure repairs transportation sport Significant disruption is anticipated as National Highways commences crucial repair work on the A40 Over Bridge near Gloucester, imposing a lengthy 40-mile diversion for motorists. The bridge, a critical link for Gloucester, … Read More