Safety

Friday, June 13, 2025 trampoline tornado accident child safety weather gloucestershire inquest anchoring tragedy

A three-year-old girl, Felicity Keepin from Gloucestershire, tragically lost her life when a mini-tornado swept a trampoline she was playing on into the air, throwing her a considerable distance. The devastating incident … Read More

Friday, June 13, 2025 gloucestershire metoffice thunderstorms weatherwarning stormalert rainfall lightning weatherupdate severeweather safety

The Met Office has issued a thunderstorm warning for Gloucestershire, signaling potentially severe weather conditions that may disrupt daily life in the area. Residents are advised to prepare for heavy rainfall, frequent … Read More

Thursday, June 12, 2025 education specialneeds traffic safety southgloucestershire carefarm animalcare roadconditions disability community

Residents near Peopleton Brook Farm in South Gloucestershire have raised alarms about the safety risks on Mill Lane, a narrow country road leading to the animal care college. This lane’s limited width and lack of passing … Read More

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 play children health outdoors safety wellbeing community education urbanplanning policy

Activists and experts are calling for the removal of obstacles that prevent children from playing outdoors, aiming to improve their physical and mental health. One key proposal is to ban the ubiquitous “no ball … Read More

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 bristol airport parking rogue holidaymakers enforcement police travel safety vehicle

Holidaymakers at Bristol Airport were left stranded and frustrated after unofficial parking firms failed to return their vehicles promptly. Following numerous complaints about damage, unauthorized use, and excessive mileage … Read More

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 missingchild brockworth police search urgent safety alert pyjamas community concern

A child was reported missing in Brockworth, last seen wearing pyjamas. Authorities are actively searching the area and urging anyone with information to come forward. Police have expressed increasing concern for the …

Monday, June 9, 2025 missing gloucester police vulnerable search sighting minicooper safety public appeal

Gloucestershire Police have released new images of Lewis, a 37-year-old vulnerable man missing from Gloucester, in hopes of locating him. Lewis was last captured on camera entering a shop on London Road, Gloucester, at around … Read More

Monday, June 9, 2025 investment nhs gloucester healthcare gplistings hospital modernsation infrastructure safety education

Gloucester MP Alex McIntyre has welcomed a significant government investment aimed at revitalising health services and expanding GP appointments across the city. The £102 million fund targets 1,000 GP surgeries nationwide, … Read More

Sunday, June 8, 2025 missing gloucester minicooper vulnerable police search lost welfare disappearance safety

Gloucestershire Police are seeking public assistance in locating Lewis, a vulnerable 37-year-old man from Gloucester who has been missing since May 25. Authorities believe he may be driving a grey Mini Cooper and have issued … Read More

Saturday, June 7, 2025 holidaylet planning forestofdean tourism conservation wyevalley safety parking community development

Next week, the Forest of Dean District Council will consider retrospective planning permission to formally change the use of a stone outbuilding into a holiday let. Located at Bourne End on High Beech Road in The Pludds near … Read More

Saturday, June 7, 2025 gloucester antisocial community safety support engagement addiction homelessness police citycouncil

Gloucester City Council is set to launch a dedicated team this month to tackle anti-social behaviour in the city centre. The City Centre Engagement Team, a pioneering two-year pilot project, focuses on addressing street-based … Read More

Saturday, June 7, 2025 missing search vulnerable man tattoo lewis urgent authorities community safety

An urgent search is currently underway to locate Lewis, a vulnerable man who has not been seen for two weeks. Concerned parties and local authorities are actively seeking his whereabouts, emphasizing the importance of … Read More

Thursday, June 5, 2025 sunflowers festival m5 safety charity noise wildlife security community licensing

The Sunflowers Festival, a charity music event, has been granted approval to take place near Churchdown from October 3 to 5, stirring both excitement and concern in the community. The festival, organized by Monkey Bar Events … Read More

Thursday, June 5, 2025 festival charity safety m5 churchdown music community security noise environment

The Sunflowers Festival, a three-day charity music event scheduled for October 3 to 5 near Churchdown, has been granted approval by Tewkesbury Borough Council. Monkey Bar Events Ltd received a premises licence to host the … Read More

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 burglary cotswolds gloucestershire police theft investigation silverware todenham forensics safety

Between 11:45 pm on Tuesday, May 27, and 8:00 am on Wednesday, May 28, a burglary occurred at a private residence in the village of Todenham, located in the Cotswolds. The perpetrators gained access by forcing the back door … Read More

Monday, June 2, 2025 gloucester quedgeley police arrest assault custody incident safety threat response

On Monday afternoon, June 2, a significant police presence was reported in the Quedgeley area of Gloucester following an assault incident. Witnesses observed around ten police vehicles converging near the southern part of the … Read More

Monday, June 2, 2025 gloucestershire aviation airport staverton fees flightschools sale management safety lease

Gloucestershire Airport’s managing director, Jason Ivey, has firmly denied claims that the airport is being deliberately run down to facilitate housing development. The Staverton airport—jointly owned by Cheltenham Borough … Read More

Sunday, June 1, 2025 elmspark policing crime development funding commissioner gloucestershire safety planning legal

There are growing concerns that the 10,000 future residents of the new Elms Park development near Uckington will face increased risks of crime unless £1.5 million is secured to build a dedicated police station. … Read More

Saturday, May 31, 2025 castlecombe wiltshire drones privacy tourism overtourism community cotswolds parishcouncil safety

The idyllic village of Castle Combe in Wiltshire, famed as the UK’s “most beautiful village,” faces an unexpected modern challenge: invasive drone activity disrupting the peace and privacy of its residents. … Read More

Thursday, May 29, 2025 tewkesbury childsafety police strangerdanger gloucestershire investigation community alert safety neighbor

In a disturbing incident in Tewkesbury, a woman in a silver car repeatedly asked a 13-year-old girl walking on Station Street if she wanted a lift home. The event occurred on Monday, May 19, at approximately 3:25 pm, between … Read More

Thursday, May 29, 2025 pedestrian van collision gloucestershire nailbridge accident emergency traffic safety investigation

A pedestrian was hit by a van on a Gloucestershire A-road close to Nailbridge. The collision occurred earlier today, causing delays as emergency services responded to the scene. Authorities are currently investigating the …

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 cheeserolling cooper'shill safety ambulance injuries emergency tradition hospital tewkesbury event

Two participants at the traditional Cheese Rolling event on Cooper’s Hill near Brockworth were injured and taken to hospital on Bank Holiday Monday. The event, a popular and long-standing local tradition, had been … Read More

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 gloucester stabbing police arrest emergency injuries hospitals investigation safety crime

Three individuals were stabbed early Wednesday morning in Gloucester’s Bedford Street, prompting an immediate emergency response. At approximately 7:40 am on May 28, Gloucestershire Police and emergency services … Read More

Monday, May 26, 2025 pressurewashing driveway patio cleaning moss weeds equipment maintenance safety property

Over time, driveways and patios accumulate dirt, moss, weeds, and stains, diminishing their appearance and potentially damaging the surfaces. Pressure washing stands out as the most efficient and powerful method to restore … Read More