A primary school teacher in Gloucestershire has been permanently banned from teaching after driving to work with a blood alcohol level nearly four times the legal limit. The incident occurred on July 11, 2024, at St Mary’s …
Christopher Webb, 38, from Tilesford near Pershore, Worcestershire, has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison for attempting sexual activity with a child. Webb was convicted at Worcester Crown Court for causing …
A private music teacher from Dursley, Gloucestershire, has been formally charged with multiple sexual offences involving children. Philip Anderson, aged 48, is accused of six counts of sexually assaulting a girl under the age …
A 33-year-old man has admitted to stalking a teenage girl who was repeatedly approached while waiting for a bus to college. Dariusz Sicinski, from Cheltenham, appeared at Swindon Magistrates’ Court last Wednesday and pleaded …
The foster carer of a woman held in servitude for 25 years by Amanda Wixon has urged a formal inquiry into how authorities failed to intervene sooner. Amanda Wixon, a 56-year-old mother of ten from Tewkesbury, was sentenced …
Partou Barnwood Day Nursery in Gloucester has successfully turned around its operations following a temporary closure due to safeguarding concerns. After being closed for two weeks in October 2025 amid a police investigation, …
Louis Stockton, a former teacher at Cheltenham Ladies’ College in Gloucestershire, has been banned from teaching indefinitely following inappropriate conduct involving a former pupil. Stockton worked at the prestigious girls' …
Louis Stockton, a former teacher at Cheltenham Ladies' College in Gloucestershire, has been banned from teaching indefinitely after breaching professional boundaries with a former pupil. Stockton worked at the prestigious …
A former teacher at Cheltenham Ladies’ College in Gloucestershire, Louis Stockton, has been banned from teaching indefinitely after engaging in inappropriate contact with a former pupil shortly after she started university. …
Natasha Crabbe, a dedicated gymnastics coach from the Forest of Dean Gymnastics Club in Lydney, Gloucestershire, has been shortlisted for a coveted award at the British Gymnastics Awards. This recognition celebrates her …
Over 100 individuals were arrested across the South West, including ten in Gloucestershire, during a large-scale police operation targeting drug trafficking and child criminal exploitation. Last week’s Operation Scorpion, led …
Gloucestershire County Council has made a firm commitment to ensure that the voices and needs of young people are carefully considered in all decisions affecting their lives. This pledge reflects the council’s dedication to …
The government has launched a new pilot program that leverages NHS numbers to help professionals identify and safeguard children who may be at risk of harm. By integrating NHS numbers into the identification process, …
Holy Apostles Pre-School in Cheltenham has been rated Good in all areas by Ofsted, following an inspection that highlighted the setting’s welcoming atmosphere, personalised curriculum, and enthusiastic children. Located …
Busy Bees Playgroup in Brockworth, Gloucester, has once again earned a ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted, recognized for providing a safe, nurturing environment where children eagerly engage in learning and play. Located within …