A police officer lost his job after driving 134 mph during a car chase. His actions led to his resignation and barring. Officer Faces Trouble for 134 MPH Chase in Gloucestershire M5 Pursuit A police officer lost his job due to misconduct. Andrew Wood drove 134 mph while pursuing a car, a pursuit he wasn’t…
Plans to turn farmland into salt marsh, to offset fish deaths at Hinkley Point C, are paused amid farmer opposition. Farmland Salt Marsh Plan Paused After Farmer Opposition to EDF Energy A plan to flood farmland for salt marshes is paused. Farmers are very happy about this news. EDF wanted to create salt marshes to…
Police seek Derek Johnson, 58, for alleged sex offences. Believed to be in Wales, but may be anywhere in the UK. Man Wanted for Sex Offences May Be in Wales Police Urge Caution Police need help finding Derek Johnson. They want him for sex offenses. He might be in Wales right now, but he could…
Residents want access to closer recycling centers to avoid long trips due to county border rules, citing cost and environmental concerns. Gloucestershire Residents Demand Right to Use Nearest Recycling Tip Gloucestershire people want easier tip access. They ask for the “right to use the nearest tip.” Some residents drive farther than needed, and border residents…
Residents want access to closer recycling centers to avoid long trips due to county border rules, citing cost and environmental concerns. Gloucestershire Residents Demand Right to Use Nearest Recycling Tip Gloucestershire people want easier tip access. They ask for the “right to use the nearest tip.” Some residents drive farther than needed, and border residents…
Gloucestershire Constabulary may cut a third of PCSOs due to a £12.3 million funding gap, sparking crime concerns. Gloucestershire Faces Potential PCSO Cuts Amid Funding Shortfall Gloucestershire Constabulary has money problems. They face a £12.3 million funding gap, and police and community officers (PCSOs) may get cut. The police force might cut up to a…
A man suffered serious injuries after falling over a six-foot wall at a Stroud car dealership in 2022. Man Falls Over Wall at Car Dealership, Suffers Serious Injuries A man fell at a car dealership. It happened at Autodeals in Stroud on February 2, 2022. He opened a car boot, then fell over a six-foot…
Public asked for feedback on Gloucestershire council changes. Over 1600 protest splitting the county into east and west. Public asked for feedback on Gloucestershire council changes. Over 1600 protest splitting the county into east and west. Gloucestershire Council Shake Up Public Input Urged Amid Split Concerns Gloucestershire Council Shake Up Public Input Urged Amid Split…
Huge bridge components for the A417 road project will be delivered, expecting police road closures and travel delays. A417 Bridge Parts Arrive Causing Road Closures Over Two Weeks Big bridge parts are coming near Air Balloon. Deliveries run from February 25 to March 10. They happen between 2 PM and 3 PM each day. Police…
Wotton and Stroud residents face higher council tax, with town councils citing limited income and vital community services. Towns Explain Higher Council Tax Than District Council Charges Two towns in Gloucestershire have rising taxes. Residents in Wotton and Stroud will pay more, as their parish council tax is higher than district tax. Wotton’s average bill…