By Megan Griffiths Gloucestershire Police have launched their annual anti-drink and drug driving campaign, warning drivers to not get behind the wheel after drinking too much this Christmas. Gloucestershire Constabulary’s new campaign, launched this week, aims to educate drivers of the dangers and consequences they could face for driving whilst under the influence of alcohol […]
Crime
Will the New App “Flare” Help Women Feel Safe?
The newly released app “Flare” allows woman to anonymously report when and where they have felt vulnerable. The app aims to not only inform authorities of the extent of sexual harassment, but to also help woman feel more comfortable in areas where they have felt unsafe. Flare was released yesterday, November 25th, but there is […]
The Ripper: a review
Let’s play a game, close your eyes and imagine. Its 2am, you just ended your night out and are walking home. The street is poorly light and you are alone but it’s okay because you can already see your home in the distance. You hear steps behind you. Suddenly a sharp pain in the back […]
Runner spits in woman’s face after road rage incident
Police are appealing for information after a woman was spat in the face by a runner in Brockworth. The incident took place on Ermin Street on Sunday 10 January in the morning. The victim had been driving down the road when a female runner stepped in front of the car as she was crossing the […]
Update: Covid-19 rule breaking
Scientists have warned of more lockdown rule-breakers as the Covid 19 vaccination rate increases. The news comes after a group of eight were arrested at Stonehenge yesterday, after they travelled to the tourist hotspot from London. The Government advisory body SAGE has warned that if people start abandoning the rules early, positive effects of the […]
Scam Calls from fake police officers disturb Gloucestershire
Police are warning Gloucestershire residents to be on their guard after a series of incidents of fraudsters claiming to be police officers. Reports come from around the county, including the Forest of Dean, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury and Stroud. Six incidents took place in Stroud on 15th January; fortunately the victims did not reveal any personal […]
Police issue warning after teenage girl stalked by ‘aggressive’ stranger in Cotswolds
Police have issued a warning to stay safe to residents in the Cotswolds after reports of a suspicious incident where a teenage girl was approached by a stranger in a car. The 18-year-old girl had been taking a walk down the Chipping Campden area shortly before 9pm, when a black car, possibly a Volkswagen, slowly […]
Criminal justice watchdogs warn of ‘grave concerns’ over backlog of 54,000 crown court cases due to covid-19
Four criminal justice watchdogs have concerns over the “unprecedented and very serious” court case backlog in England and Wales, due to the covid-19 pandemic. In a joint report, inspectorates for policing, prisons, probation, and prosecutions claim that “unprecedented and very serious court backlogs constitute the greatest risk to criminal justice and the ripple effects across […]
Park Life’s final bulletin of 2020: Jack and Ulani
We’ve been bringing you news for the last few weeks here at Park Life. With Christmas just around the corner we’ve produced a special extended bulletin to round-up the year and give you all the news from today. Jack Shute and Ulani Seaman host the final show, listen below!
Is stalking awareness in Gloucestershire moving forward?
The father of a girl who was stabbed to death by an ex-partner has called for a stalking specialist to enter No.10. Nick Gazzard, is one of the founders of the Hollie Gazzard Trust, created after his daughter Hollie was murdered following persistent stalking and harassment from her ex. He thinks it’s important to increase awareness […]