'Ridiculous' name change scrapped for historic Stroud school Wednesday, June 17, 2026 marling stroud school education merger heritage petition trust community identity Marling School, a cherished historic institution in Stroud, will keep its original name following strong community opposition to a proposed rebranding. Founded in 1887 and named after Sir Samuel Marling, an important … Read More
Cheltenham Hospital Trust Fined £300,000 After Patient Dies from Hospital-Acquired Bacterial Infection Tuesday, June 16, 2026 cheltenham hospital infection care trust gloucestershire pseudomonas pcrq patientsafety healthcare A serious failure in patient care at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been condemned as “unacceptable” after Dr. Christopher Elliot, a cancer patient, died from a bacterial infection contracted … Read More
Cancer Patient Dies After 'Lethal' Bacteria Found in Hospital Shower, Trust Fined £300,000 Tuesday, June 16, 2026 infection sepsis hospital safety bacteria chemotherapy neutropenia leukaemia trust failure A hospital trust has been fined £300,000 after a patient contracted a deadly infection from bacteria found in the shower head of his hospital room, a court ruled. Dr Chris Elliot, 59, was admitted to Cheltenham General … Read More
Imam Sentenced to Six Years for Sexual Assault of Young Girls During Quran Lessons in Cheltenham Friday, June 5, 2026 imam sexualassault cheltenham quran abuse conviction crownprosecution trust victims justice A volunteer imam in Cheltenham has been sentenced to six years in prison after being found guilty of sexually assaulting two young girls aged five and seven. Shah Masukur Rashid, 45, was convicted at Gloucester Crown Court … Read More
Brewery Arts in Cirencester Receives £90,000 Grant to Secure Its Future Thursday, May 14, 2026 grant charity arts cirencester craft community funding heritage creativity trust New Brewery Arts, a beloved arts centre in Cirencester, is celebrating a significant boost after receiving a £90,000 grant from The Julia Rausing Trust. This charitable trust, established to honor Julia Rausing’s legacy, … Read More
Parents and Pupils Reject Proposed Name Change for Historic Marling School in Stroud Wednesday, May 13, 2026 marling stroud school education namechange merger petition heritage community trust The proposed renaming of Marling School, Stroud’s oldest secondary school, has sparked strong opposition from parents and pupils alike. Established in 1887 and named after Sir Samuel Marling, who generously donated £10,000 … Read More