Police have issued an appeal for information to help trace missing Gloucester woman Manuela Demuth. Manuela, also known as Isla, is 45 years old and from Abbeymead. She is believed to be very vulnerable and was last seen in Gloucester this morning. Manuela is...
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Archaeological dig begins at Gloucester Bus Station
Gloucester’s new bus station hub is continuing to take shape this month as demolition of buildings has been completed and the archaeological dig begins. Gloucester City Council is currently on schedule for the build of its new bus station hub in the city centre. Since...
Archaeological dig has started at the Fleece Hotel
The Fleece Hotel in Gloucester is undergoing its first ever archaeological dig. With help from funding from GFirst LEP, Gloucester City Council is taking steps to discover the history of the hotel and what is lying undiscovered beneath its grounds. For the first time...
Art In the City
Are you a budding artist? If you are then this will be the event for you! Art in the city is a painting competition for artists all over Gloucester to showcase their talent. All mediums are allowed, from oils, watercolours and pastels to acrylics, pencil and...
Artists of all Abilities Invited for Exciting City Centre Plein Air Fiesta!
A call-out is being made for artists of all abilities to join us for a creative day, ‘Plein Air painting competition and exhibition, with prizes! Are you a local budding artist and are you free on Saturday 17th August? If you are, then this will be the event for you!...
Attempted robbery on vulnerable man in Gloucester
Two men attempted to rob a vulnerable man at knifepoint in Gloucester on Sunday. A 29-year-old man was crossing Painswick Road at the traffic lights when he was approached by two men. One of the men was white, around six foot two, of a muscular, skinny build and in...
Bank holiday waste collection in Gloucester
Gloucester City Council is reminding residents that refuse and recycling collections due on Monday 29th August will be taking place as usual. Dawn Fearn, recycling and waste manager, said: “Our waste service provider, Amey, will be working normal hours during...
BBC’s political reporter elects to join police commissioner’s team
BBC Political reporter Chris Brierley is being lined-up to the new position of Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner for Gloucestershire. It is hoped that Mr. Brierley, 36, who joined BBC Radio Gloucestershire in 2005 and has also worked for BBC 5Live, BBC West’s...
Be careful: a new COVID-19 variant is spreading in some parts of England
The areas in which the new COVID-19 variant is spreading fastest are: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council Given the increased risk of transmitting COVID-19, you should take particular caution when meeting anyone outside your...
Beautiful Gardens Across Gloucester Praised
This Summer Gloucester City Homes (GCH) hosted its eleventh Annual Garden Competition. During July, all tenants were welcomed to enter the competition which celebrates the hard work and effort that has been put into maintaining gardens across the City. The competition...
Bishop of Gloucester visits GCHQ
The Right Revd Rachel Treweek, Bishop of Gloucester has made her first visit to GCHQ to learn more about the work of the organisation and to give a talk on leadership and diversity. The visit included a tour of the building and Bishop Rachel had the opportunity to...
Blue water warning for Severn Trent customers
Severn Trent customers have been asked to look out for an illegal fitting on their toilets that could lead to their water turning bright blue. Customers should check to see whether their toilets feature an illegal inlet valve that, when combined with a blue toilet...
Body found by officers searching for missing teenager
Officers searching for missing 18-year-old, Edward Dinsmore, have found a body. The body of a man was found at around 8.15am today in Quedgeley. His next of kin have been informed. Formal identification has not yet taken place. The death is not being treated as...
BREAKING: Murder enquiry launched after three-month-old baby dies
A man and a woman have been rearrested on suspicion of murder after a baby boy died, police have said. The three-month-old was seriously injured in an incident in Gloucester on Saturday and had been in a critical but stable condition. He died on Sunday night....
Bright Nights returns to brighten up Easter break
Bright Nights, the illuminating family festival brightening up the dark nights, returns this Easter. The popular programme organised by Gloucester City Council working with Gloucester BID and partners across the city is set to entertain over the Easter break....
Burglar sentenced after being witnessed by neighbour
A burglar has been sentenced after a neighbour witnessed him committing the crime. Robert Mayer, aged 41, of Quay Street in Gloucester, was sentenced to three years and three months in prison after appearing at Gloucester Crown Court. He pleaded guilty to burglary,...
Burglar sentenced after DNA found in elderly man’s home
A man has been sentenced to six years in prison for a robbery and two burglaries in Stroud. Kevin McLarnon, aged 39, of Nouncells Cross in Stroud appeared at Gloucester Crown on Thursday 21 July to be sentenced after pleading guilty to the offences at a previous...
Business in Focus – No.76 Coffee & Confectionery
Nestled along London Road leading out of Gloucester city centre and just a short stroll from Gloucester Royal Hospital, you’ll find a gorgeous coffee shop at no. 76. Operated by Gloucester Charities Trust, the coffee shop is for the community, with income generated...
Call to Nominate Inspirational Women in Gloucester
In celebration of International Women’s Day, on the 8th of March, the Museum of Gloucester is launching a new initiative to showcase the contributions of local Gloucester women in everyday life. The project will feature portraits of 100 heroic women taken by 100 women...
Calling City Centre Retailers: Visit Gloucester
Visit Gloucester are excited to announce their Summer Campaign, My Gloucester Passport, all the details of the campaign can be found in the attached sponsorship pack. Gloucester Summer Passport Sponsorship Pack Participants will receive a passport, this a loyalty...