Gloucestershire to Become a Single Unitary Authority as Six District Councils Set for Dissolution Thursday, July 16, 2026 gloucestershire unitary council reorganisation localgovernment democracy services elections finance governance A significant reorganisation of local government in Gloucestershire has been confirmed, with ministers deciding to replace the existing county and six district and borough councils with a single unitary authority. This … Read More
Dearly-Loved Wife and Mum Among This Week's Gloucestershire Funeral Notices Saturday, June 27, 2026 funerals tributes gloucestershire obituaries memorials remembrance family mourning donations services Announcing the passing of a loved one through local media is a time-honoured tradition, and we are privileged to be entrusted with these important announcements. Every funeral notice published in our newspaper and on our … Read More
Concerns Rise Over Increased Travel for Midwives in Gloucestershire’s New 24/7 Maternity Callout Service Plan Wednesday, May 27, 2026 maternity midwives gloucestershire childbirth healthcare homebirths travel safety nhs services Plans to reshape maternity services across Gloucestershire have sparked concerns over increased travel demands on midwives. Hospital leaders are working to safely reopen the maternity unit at Cheltenham General Hospital and … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Midwives’ Travel Demands in New 24/7 Maternity Callout Service Plan Wednesday, May 27, 2026 midwives maternity gloucestershire healthcare travel safety birthcentre cheltenham staffing services New proposals to revamp maternity services in Gloucestershire could require midwives to travel extensively across the county, according to recent discussions among health and local government officials. The Gloucestershire … Read More
Top 20 Motorway Service Stations Ranked: Two Standouts on the M5 Tuesday, May 19, 2026 motorways services rankings gloucester tebay evcharging roadtrips facilities travel drivers The nation’s top 20 motorway service stations have been ranked, highlighting standout stops on the M5 and M6. In a survey of drivers, travellers rated service stations on factors including food quality, cleanliness, toilets, … Read More
Motorists Praise Gloucester Services as UK’s Best Motorway Stop—Thanks to Its Charming Duck Pond Saturday, May 16, 2026 gloucester motorway services duckpond localproduce sustainability accessibility awards travel hospitality Gloucester Services, located on the M5 between Junctions 12 and 11A, has once again been hailed as the nation’s top motorway service area, boasting an impressive customer approval rating of 85%. The accolade comes from … Read More