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Crack Easter recycling – waste and recycling collections for 2025
There are minimal changes to waste and recycling collections over the Easter bank holiday.
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Cheltenham Licensing Sub-Committee revokes private hire driver’s licence due to safety concerns
A private hire driver licensed by Cheltenham Borough Council has had their licence revoked following a unanimous decision by the Miscellaneous Licensing Sub-Committee on 2 April 2025.
Gloucestershire local elections 2025: Full list of candidates for County Council polls
Voters head to the polls on May 1 to elect their Gloucestershire County Council representatives
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Gloucestershire CCC vice captain James Bracey signs three-year contract extension keeping him with the club until 2028
Gloucestershire have been given a boost ahead of the 2025 season with the news that vice-captain James Bracey has signed a three-year contract extension, keeping him at the Seat Unique Stadium until the end of the 2028 season.
Pupils in red raise £868 for Midlands Air Ambulance with cakes and courage
Ashley Manor Prep proves little people can make a big difference with dress up days and sweet fundraising flair
Salvation Army installs lifesaving defibrillator to bring hope to Cheltenham
A 24 hour public AED outside the church could be the difference between life and death thanks to a mission of care and action
Two men steal £3,000 of cigarettes and vapes from off-licence
The pair forced their way into the Cheltenham store
Gloucestershire death notices and funeral announcements as tributes paid
People from Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Tewkesbury, Forest of Dean and Cotswolds are being remembered
Arson investigation after 'explosion' heard at block of flats
A lit firework was found
Woman arrested after handing herself into police
She was arrested yesterday evening
Hospitals warning over rise in diarrhoea and sickness bug in Gloucestershire
Fears of highly contagious winter illnesses
Loud explosion heard as fire breaks out at Cheltenham flats
Smoke was seen pouring from the building after the explosion
Cigarettes and flatbed lorry reported stolen in latest crime round-up
Details of the incidents can be found on the Your Community Alerts Gloucestershire website
Latest pictures of huge 350-home estate on A46 ahead of key milestone
The development is transforming the landscape near a beauty spot
Train services blocked due to emergency incident at Cheltenham Spa
Passengers face delays of up to two hours
Helping Charlton Kings residents prepare for flash flooding
The team will be visiting properties in Charlton Kings on Thursday 3 April to share information with residents about what they can do to prepare for flash flooding.
Nigel Farage challenged to public debate in Gloucestershire as Tories blast 'clearly wrong' propaganda sent to postal voters
Finance chief Lynden Stowe has offered to brief the Reform UK leader of the reality of Gloucestershire County Council's finances
'Shocking' annexe plans for Cheltenham home garden approved despite flood fears
Borough planners have approved the plans for 103 Shurdington Road despite concerns from neighbours
'Overbearing' Cheltenham hotel extension approved despite privacy and noise concerns
Moorcourt Drive residents fear their “peaceful and special place to live” will be changed forever
Drones being flown repeatedly over homes at random times spark concern in village
Latest police alerts after number of crimes and anti-social behaviour across the county