Gloucester monastery vandalism accused to appear in court
A MAN accused of vandalising an historic site will appear in court tomorrow. Lee Edwards, 19, of Matson Lane, Gloucester, has been charged with causing criminal damage by spraying paint on Greyfriars...
View ArticleKind-hearted police bring back Christmas cheer to Ledbury raid victim
Police helped bring back Christmas cheer to an elderly woman whose cash for presents was stolen while she watched TV.The West Mercia Police Community Fund has given £240 to the 92-year-old to replace...
View Article£3k mountain bikes ripped from roof rack
Two mountain bikes worth £3,000 were stolen from a town centre car park.They were attached to the roof rack of a silver Audi in Red Meadow car park, Kyrle Street, Ross-on-Wye when they were taken...
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Cheltenham Town: Pitch inspection planned at Morecambe
Cheltenham Town's match at Morecambe tomorrow evening is in major doubt due to the snow and freezing temperatures forecast. A pitch inspection will take place at the Shrimps' Globe Arena at 10am...
View ArticleOld mobile phones wanted for charity
MOBILES phones users can now recycle their old handsets for charity.The World Cancer Research Fund is accepting old mobile phones for its Recycle for Research scheme.The charity is taking in unwanted...
View ArticleGloucestershire towpath warning as snow descends
The Canal & River Trust – the new charity responsible for the nation's waterways - is asking people who enjoy its towpaths to take extra care as the cold and icy weather descends on...
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Top tips for driving in snow and icy weather
Motorists are being urged to take extra caution on the roads tomorrow, as the South West is set to see widespread snow and ice. Amber weather warnings are in place, with the Met Office predicting 10 to...
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Child benefits changes - explanations and possibilities
From this month changes have been made to child benefit. Brockworth resident Daniel Boden, a financial planner at English Mutual in Cheltenham, explains the changes, the repercussions and some of the...
View ArticleNew Cheltenham business park still needed, says chamber adviser
A CHELTENHAM firm is celebrating after bucking the trend and spending a six-figure sum expanding its site.The move by Adey Professional Heating Solutions has highlighted the need for firms to be in the...
View ArticleCitizen Editor: Bright future for prison once dust has settled
GLOUCESTER Prison's imminent closure was met with plenty of shock and dismay when it was announced this month.And, while we must not forget about the many dedicated and diligent staff whose futures...
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Rotting food mounts with no collection for seven weeks
ROTTING food is mounting up in a Benhall cul-de-sac.Residents say recycling and green waste collections have not been carried out in Sotherby Drive for seven weeks.They have lodged an official...
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Could Gloucester prison look like this?
THIS is what Gloucester prison could look like after the inmates have moved out.Leading city architect Jeff Roberts has drawn up this image of how the wings which have housed prisoners for around two...
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Festivals allowed to use gardens
CAMPAIGNERS who wanted to reduce the use of festival tents in Cheltenham's gardens say they had been dealt a vicious blow after a controversial application was approved.Cheltenham Borough Council's...
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Vicar's support for new edition
ABBEY vicar Canon Paul Williams thinks the Echo's decision to launch a new Tewkesbury edition is just divine.Commenting on the forthcoming extra coverage of the town and surrounding villages, he said:...
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Missing cat Dexter finds his own way to vet's surgery
MISSING cat Dexter disappeared for 10 days before being found waiting patiently for a veterinary surgery to open.Irene Jackson, of Coral Close, Tuffley, was devastated when her nine-month-old cat...
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Whitminster pupil tests Bishop of Gloucester on visit
A PUPIL tested the Bishop of Gloucester when he dropped by to tour Whitminster school.The youngster asked the Rt Rev Michael Perham, a question he'd never been asked before, teacher Lisa Hinkley...
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Double Bass player recognised as one of the top musicians in the country
LUCY Arthur has been hitting all the right notes to gain her national orchestra place.The double bass player has been awarded a place on the under-11's National Children's Orchestra.The 11-year-old,...
View ArticleCotswold District Council agrees to cheaper car park charges
CHEAPER car parking charges are being introduced to encourage drivers to stop clogging up residential streets.Cotswold District Council is making a raft of changes to tariffs in its car parks,...
View ArticleMilkman delivers... and thief grabs pints
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a series of milk thefts in Cheltenham town centre.Ten pints of milk and six litre bottles of milk were stolen from seven addresses between 4-8.30am on Monday in...
View ArticleClean up and use dog waste bins
DOG owners in Tewkesbury are being urged to use council bins to dispose of their pets' waste.A spokeswoman for the town council said: "Every year, we allocate money for the installation of dog bins...
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