Two Fatal House Fires Near Stroud Confirmed as Unrelated by Fire Officer Wednesday, January 14, 2026 fire stroud housefire gloucestershire chalford brimscombe investigation emergency safety tragedy Two recent fatal house fires near Stroud, occurring just weeks and a few miles apart, have been confirmed as unrelated by emergency services. The first tragedy struck on Boxing Day in Brimscombe, where Nu Shearman, 38, and … Read More
Driving Instructor Reveals Crucial Following Distance to Keep in Icy Conditions Wednesday, January 14, 2026 driving safety icy winter distance highwaycode snow weather stopping roads This winter, many parts of the UK have faced snowy and icy conditions, with more severe weather, including a ‘Beast from the East’ blizzard, on the horizon. As temperatures drop and roads become hazardous, … Read More
Road Closures Continue Following Fatal Chalford House Fire Wednesday, January 14, 2026 chalford fire stroud gloucestershire investigation emergency poweroutage safety homefire tragedy A devastating fire broke out at a home on Cirencester Road near Stroud late Monday evening, January 12, leaving a man dead and disrupting the local community. Around 20 homes lost power as emergency services responded swiftly … Read More
Everything You Need to Know About the Red Alert for Flooding in Gloucestershire Wednesday, January 14, 2026 gloucestershire flooding redalert environmentagency rivers floodwarning emergency rainfall safety evacuation Gloucestershire has been placed under a red flood alert due to rapidly rising river levels, signaling an imminent threat of severe flooding. This alert represents the highest level of flood warning, indicating a serious and … Read More
Man Found Dead in Chalford House Fire Tragedy Tuesday, January 13, 2026 fire chalford tragedy stroud gloucestershire investigation emergency safety evacuation community Tragedy struck the Chalford community near Stroud when a house fire claimed the life of a man on Monday night, January 12. Emergency services were alerted at around 10:20 pm to a blaze on Cirencester Road. Firefighters and … Read More
Gloucestershire Driving Instructor Shares Simple Steering Tip to Avoid Potholes Tuesday, January 13, 2026 potholes driving instructor steering safety gloucestershire motoring repairs roads technique Potholes are a persistent headache for drivers, often resulting in costly repairs to tyres, suspension, and steering systems. According to the RAC, the average cost of pothole-related damage is around £320 per incident, with … Read More