Laughter Over Repainting of Redundant Road Marking Sparks ‘Waste of Money’ Concerns Thursday, July 9, 2026 roadwork markings waste utility fairford repainting budget regulation council street Residents of Fairford in the Cotswolds were left amused—and frustrated—after the word ‘KEEP’ was freshly painted in bold yellow letters on the road outside the long-closed Coln House School on Horcott Road. The partial … Read More
5 Energy Experts Agree: Never Leave Your Gaming Console on Standby Sunday, January 25, 2026 gaming standby electricity energy savings playstation xbox appliances utility bills As the cost-of-living crisis continues to strain household budgets, finding ways to cut down on expenses, especially utility bills, has become essential. One commonly overlooked source of unnecessary energy consumption is … Read More
Live Update: Power Outage Affects Hundreds of Cheltenham Homes Thursday, September 4, 2025 cheltenham poweroutage electricity blackout hospital emergency utility restoration localnews infrastructure A significant power outage has left hundreds of homes near Cheltenham General Hospital without electricity. Emergency services and utility providers are currently investigating the cause and working to restore power as …
A-road Closed Near Gloucester After Car Brings Down Power Line Overnight Tuesday, August 12, 2025 gloucester powerline caraccident roadclosure emergency repairs traffic utility infrastructure publicsafety An A-road near Gloucester remains closed as emergency crews work to repair a power line knocked down by a car overnight. The incident caused disruptions to both traffic and local power supply, prompting immediate response …
You Break It, You Pay: Crackdown on Utility Firms Damaging Gloucestershire Roads Friday, August 8, 2025 gloucestershire roads utility damage repairs crackdown streets localgovernment infrastructure accountability Gloucestershire authorities are taking a firm stance against utility companies responsible for damaging roads and leaving behind unsightly repairs. In recent months, residents and officials have voiced frustration over the … Read More
Massive Power Outage Affects Over 8,000 Homes in Gloucester Monday, July 7, 2025 power outage gloucester electricity blackout homes businesses disruption restoration utility A major power outage has left more than 8,000 homes and businesses in Gloucester without electricity. The incident has caused significant disruption across the area, impacting both residential neighborhoods and commercial … Read More