£6.4 Million National Lottery Grant to Restore Stroudwater Canal Under M5 Wednesday, November 5, 2025 stroudwater canal restoration nationallottery heritage conservation wildlife community tourism volunteers The historic Stroudwater Canal is set for a major revival after receiving a generous £6.46 million grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. This funding will help restore critical sections of the canal, focusing on the … Read More
Gloucester Community Cafe Brings Joy to Thousands with Free Meals and Holiday Support Sunday, November 2, 2025 gloucester community charity foodbank volunteers christmas giveback cafe support vulnerable Gloucester Feed The Hungry, a dedicated community interest company (CIC) based in Gloucester, is making a remarkable difference by providing up to 1,200 free meals every week, operating a food bank, and coordinating a … Read More
'Bonkers' Move to Phase Out Fire Co-Responders Sparks Outcry Friday, October 17, 2025 fire coresponders community firstresponders rural emergency response healthcare volunteers safety A controversial decision to phase out fire co-responders has drawn sharp criticism from local officials and emergency service experts. The move, aimed at shifting more responsibility to community first responders in rural … Read More
'Bonkers' Decision to Phase Out Fire Co-Responders Faces Criticism Friday, October 17, 2025 fire coresponders community firstresponders rural emergency healthcare safety response volunteers The decision to phase out fire co-responders in rural parts of the county has sparked significant controversy. Critics argue that this move, labeled as “bonkers” by some, could jeopardize emergency response times … Read More
'We're Blown Away' - Incredible Team Raises Over £140,000 for Sue Ryder at Run Cheltenham 2025 Monday, September 29, 2025 sueryder fundraising charity runcheltenham volunteers community healthcare support marathon teamwork sport The spirit of generosity and determination shone brightly at Run Cheltenham 2025, where Team Sue Ryder achieved an extraordinary milestone. Thanks to the unwavering commitment of a remarkable group of runners and the hard … Read More
Cheltenham’s Live Aid-Inspired Festival Celebrated 40 Years Later by Local Heroes Sunday, September 28, 2025 cheltenham liveaid localaid charity community festival volunteers music fundraising anniversary Forty years ago, Cheltenham responded to the spirit of Live Aid with a remarkable local festival that showcased the town’s unity and compassion. In just five whirlwind weeks, a dedicated group of volunteers transformed a … Read More