Narrow decision on plan to reinstate railway
By Gavin McEwan – Local Democracy Reporter Herefordshire chiefs have narrowly voted to move forward...
New Crimewatch appeal to focus on the murder of Melanie Hall
The detective leading the investigation into the murder of 25-year-old Melanie Hall will appear on BBC One’s Crimewatch Live as the 30th anniversary of...
Alabaré mourns passing of Brigadier Simon Firth CBE
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter South West homelessness charity Alabaré has paid tribute...
Bananarama announced as Sunday headliners for Lakefest 2026
Lakefest has today announced that pop icons Bananarama will headline Sunday night at next year’s...
Pet owner’s 24h ordeal to get missing dog back after it was taken 30 miles away
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter A Gloucestershire woman “had to jump through hoops”...
Renewed calls for bypass divides councillors
By Twm Owen – Local Democracy Reporter Renewed calls for a new road to bypass...
Packaging firm and local charity join forces to spread festive cheer
A Wiltshire packaging manufacturer has teamed up once again with a local charity group to...
Former student police officer convicted of sexual assaults against two women
A 36-year-old man has been found guilty of raping one women and sexually assaulting another....
Police issue wanted appeal for 25-year-old Kieron Gibbons
Police are appealing for information to help locate wanted man Kieron Gibbons. Gibbons, aged 25...
Campaigners back call to reopen Hereford–Ross–Gloucester rail line
By Gavin McEwan – Local Democracy Reporter A national campaign group has voiced support for...
The Charlatans announced as third headliner for Lakefest 2026
Lakefest has confirmed its third major headliner for 2026 — and as many fans had...
Appeal after serious collision in Worcestershire
Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious crash on the A456 Bewdley bypass on...
Old park and ride site at Worcester’s Sixways to be redeveloped
By Phil Wilkinson Jones – Local Democracy Reporter Cabinet has given the go-ahead for an...
Homes plan for former GP surgery
By Phil Wikinson Jones- Local Democracy Reporter Plans to build three houses in the grounds...
Man charged with murder in Birmingham
A man has been charged with murder after a 76-year-old man died in Birmingham. Alvin...
Appeal to locate wanted man Tommy Gatt
Police are appealing for information to help locate wanted man Tommy Gatt. Gatt, aged 26...
Wiltshire and Gloucester Law Centres merge to form new regional hub
Two long-standing community law centres have joined forces to expand access to justice across southern...
Man jailed for three years for assaulting man in unprovoked attack
A man who assaulted another man in an unprovoked attack in Cheltenham has been jailed...
Drivers warned of overnight closures on A417 for ‘Missing Link’ works
Motorists in Gloucestershire are being urged to plan ahead as overnight road closures are set...
Train Tribute Marks Red Roses’ historic World Cup triumph
England’s women’s rugby team are being honoured with a special tribute on a Great Western...