Gloucester’s popular city centre shopping destination will be a focal point this winter for the launch of the city’s NEW Community Awards! The Community Awards have been developed to recognize and reward inspiring individuals who have made positive contributions to...
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Care home turns cupcakes to cash for children’s charity
Residents of a Gloucester care home have helped provide day trips, medical equipment and support for children by baking cakes. The Knoll Care Home in Tuffley held their own Great British Bake Off in support of Sunny Day’s Children’s Fund. Staff and residents made...
Carers recognised for long standing dedication to fostering
Foster carers Judy and Steve Hutchinson from Hucclecote are being recognised by Gloucestershire County Council for their dedication to the young people in their care. Judy and Steve have been fostering for the county council for over 23 years and in that time they...
Cathedral Quarter Story Survey
Cathedral Quarter Team are after your input! Tell us a story and help inform the future of Westgate Street Go to surveymonkey.co.uk/r/CathedralQuarterStory or scan the QR code
CCTV appeal after motorbike destroyed in arson attack
CCTV images have been released of a man police want to speak to in connection with an arson incident in Gloucester in which a motorbike was set alight. It happened in Barton Street just before 1am on Saturday 2 July. A first attempt was made to set light to the Kimco...
CCTV images released of man linked to robbery of disabled woman in mobility scooter
CCTV images have been released of a man officers want to speak to about an incident in which a disabled woman in a mobility scooter was robbed. The woman was returning home when she was attacked in Sherborne Street in Gloucester between 7pm and 8pm on Sunday 26 June....
CCTV released in connection with sexual assault in Gloucester
Officers investigating a sexual assault in Gloucester have issued CCTV images in hope of tracing the offender. The incident happened at around 2am on Saturday 2 July at the junction of Market Parade and Clarence Street. The victim, a 19-year-old woman, was walking...
CCTV released of suspicious car after stabbing in Gloucester
Police investigating a serious assault where a man was stabbed in Gloucester, have released CCTV images of a suspicious vehicle. Officers are eager to speak to the occupants of a silver Vauxhall Meriva, registration KF57 AJO, which is believed to have been involved in...
City Council approves local lottery
Following cabinet approval, Gloucester City Council is looking to introduce a lottery for local residents in an aim to raise money for charities and good causes. The £1 game could also see winners receive up to £25,000 as part of the weekly held draw. The city council...
Clive Walford to stand in Longlevens by-election
Former Gloucester Rugby player Clive Walford will be the Conservative candidate in the Longlevens by-election caused by the sad death of Councillor Jim Porter. Clive lives in Estcourt Close and has lived in the Longlevens area for 36 years. He worked for 31 years in...
Come and Enjoy Gloucester Folk Trail 2023
Come and enjoy Gloucester Folk Trail this February. Gloucester’s folk-tastic event returns next weekend with new venues and more workshops. For 2023 the festival sees the return of The Folk of Gloucester, plus new business Mister’s Café, The Pelican Inn, Dean’s Walk...
Come and help plant seeds to restore a meadow
Residents are invited to a free event at Horsbere Brook in Barnwood on Monday 15th August. The meadow at Horsbere will be restored thanks to special seed planting events which are taking place over the summer. The next session, which is free to attend, takes place...
Commissioner’s new plan will build on lessons of first term
Gloucestershire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Martin Surl will underline the importance of local policing in his next Police and Crime Plan. It is, he will say, ‘the golden thread’ that links police with local communities and makes policing in the UK unique to other...
Community comes together to beat knife crime
Following last December’s Safer Gloucester led ‘Community Conversation’ event at Gloucester Guildhall, residents are being asked to join in the conversation about community safety in the city. At the event at the Guildhall, local residents, community groups and...
Council sends clear message against fraud
Gloucestershire County Council is supporting residents who have been approached by neighbours asking them to commit parking fraud. Residents in the Westgate area of Gloucester city centre have come forward in support of the restricted permits for parking in their...
Council supports flood scheme for more affordable insurance
Gloucestershire County Council is supporting a government scheme which will help owners with property at risk of flooding to buy insurance at reasonable and affordable prices. The government has agreed a scheme called ‘Flood Re’ with the Association of British...
COVID19 Advice for Gloucester Businesses
BID members will, no doubt, already be aware of the many websites that are currently offering business advice and support, but the following links might be of special interest…. If you've not seen, we've set up the website www.SupportGloucester.uk to provide...
CPOs at work in Gloucester
On a daily basis the CPOs are dealing with a wide range of issues from lost children to fly-tipping and shoplifters to street drinkers. We are getting feedback from shops to say their stock loss has reduced and the prolific shoplifters are very frustrated at being...
Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Trophy Tour is coming to Gloucestershire following historic win
The Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Trophy will visit Cheltenham and Gloucester this weekend as part of its tour of Great Britain and everyone is invited along. Following Great Britain’s historic win against Belgium in the 2015 Davis Cup final, when Team GB hoisted the...
Deal signed to bring new urban village to Gloucester creating hundreds of new affordable homes
Rooftop Housing Association and Gloucester City Council have signed a deal that will see a new urban village created, bringing up to 300 new homes to Gloucester city centre. The homes will be built on derelict land at St Oswald’s Park, the site of the former...