Drivers on the M50 motorway are being warned to expect disruptions as a major maintenance project starts to address persistent flooding issues. National Highways is launching a comprehensive scheme that focuses on cleaning, …
On July 13, during one of the hottest days of the year, a group of people became trapped in a lift at Gloucester’s Eastgate Shopping Centre after the lift automatically stopped working due to overheating. A security guard was …
A 16-year-old girl was reportedly strangled by a stranger while walking along a cycle path in Coleford, Forest of Dean. The incident occurred on the evening of Saturday, 31 May, near the Texaco garage on Old Station Way. The …
Residents near the A48 railway bridge at Jordan Hill have voiced urgent concerns about the safety of this low clearance structure, describing it as a “fatality waiting to happen.” A public meeting held on July 15 at …
A councillor’s repeated warnings about the safety of key Gloucester buildings have been labeled ‘incorrect’ and ‘scaremongering’ by Gloucester City Council, sparking a tense debate over public safety standards. Alastair …
Drinking water directly from bathroom taps in the UK may seem convenient but poses potential health risks. Unlike kitchen taps, which are connected to the main drinking water supply and frequently used, bathroom taps often …
On Saturday, July 12, RNLI lifeguards at Perranporth beach in Cornwall carried out a dramatic rescue operation after a sudden rip current swept 10 swimmers out to sea. The lifeguard team had been monitoring several rapidly …
As the UK continues to experience intense heatwaves, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued an urgent alert for individuals on certain medications or with specific health conditions. …
Residents in Gloucestershire have been urged to keep their windows and doors closed as a significant fire sends dense black smoke billowing across the skyline. The blaze erupted on Monday afternoon, July 14, in a shed near …
Jo Frost, best known as the TV Supernanny, has candidly shared her struggle with anaphylaxis, a serious and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. In a heartfelt Instagram video, the 54-year-old emphasized the …
The Tewkesbury Medieval Festival returns this weekend, Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13, promising a thrilling step back into history—despite the soaring temperatures. Organisers have confirmed that the annual free event …
The mayor of Cheltenham, Councillor David Willingham, has voiced serious concerns about the dangers posed by improperly parked electric scooters in the town. Reports have surfaced of Voi e-scooters being abandoned in public …
A 23-year-old man has been reported missing for more than a week, prompting growing concerns among his family, friends, and the local community. Authorities have launched a search operation and are appealing for any …
A hazardous railway crossing in Oxfordshire has been shut down after disturbing incidents of people taking selfies and dancing on the tracks. The Wantage Road pedestrian level crossing in Grove was closed by Network Rail …
Growing concerns have emerged in Gloucestershire over children risking their safety by climbing fences to access artificial pitches at local sports centres. Quedgeley Town Council has issued an urgent warning following …