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A 42-year-old man who fled from a psychiatric hospital has admitted stabbing his parents to death. William Warrington, from St Georges’ Street, Cheltenham, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of his father Clive, 67, and mother Valerie, 73, by reason of diminished responsibility. The parents, who were divorced, were found dead at two separate properties, in […]
After another entertaining season of Britain’s most loved food show, fans await eagerly for the final taking place this evening on Channel 4. Over the last nine weeks, nine contestants have been eliminated and it is finally time for Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith to decide this year’s winners. However, who will be presented with […]
Independent climate activists have returned to Cheltenham Promenade to hold a climate vigil during COP-27. They previously did this for COP-26 last year. The idea is to hold a vigil for the environment to raise awareness about climate change and our dying planet. Protests have taken place all over the UK throughout the UN Climate […]
Farmers keeping birds in the UK now must shut all their birds indoors until further notice due to the increase of avian flu cases. This is in addition to the strict biosecurity measures introduced by the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) in October 2022. These measures come in as the wild bird risk in Great […]
People in Cheltenham are preparing to cheer local hero Eric Dier as he prepares for his second World Cup for England next week. Gareth Southgate announced his 26-man squad for the tournament recently. With familiar faces such as Captain Harry Kane and young talents such as Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham. Included in the list […]
The local council are aiming to improve safety, security, and health by reducing the risk of death, injury or illness arising from transport on the roads. Gloucestershire County Council are meeting up this week to discuss road safety. The proposed plans are to adopt a new road safety policy after an increase in local demands […]
The Emergency Services were called to Cheltenham this morning with a report of Arson. A resident reported that a car had been set on fire on St. Phillip’s Street with the rear passenger door open. Police are appealing for witnesses and would like to speak to a man seen in the area at the time […]
Accidents on UK’s roads are still at worrying levels, and residents across several cities are calling for stricter rules to create safer journeys for everyone. Road Safety Week 14-20 November is now being held across the UK. The campaign aims to raise awareness about road accidents and the safety measures that could be taken to […]
Gloucestershire’s e-scooter trial with Zwings will be extended for another two years, following a positive 12-month initial test period. The scooters were part of a national trial by the Department for Transport supported by Gloucestershire County Council. E-scooters ‘have the potential to help with reducing carbon emissions, lowering pollution levels… and lowering congestion’, according to […]
The Autumn Statement is expected to see a rise in tax rates, pensions, and energy bills. Jeremy Hunt is expected to deliver his budget to Parliament this Thursday. The Economic Times is predicting £21 billion worth of tax rises, in an attempt to get inflation down. This comes just days after Mr Hunt admitted that […]