Cheltenham MP Alex Chalk has praised local hospitals for tackling the NHS crisis ‘head-on’. Today the organisation which represents NHS bodies said the country was running out of hospital beds. But in Parliament yesterday, Conservative Mr Chalk said: “The calibre of local trust leadership can play a huge role. In Gloucestershire, new trust leadership has tackled […]
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Gloucestershire hospitals among the worst in the country for cancer care
Gloucestershire hospitals are among the worst in the country for cancer care. Their most recent CQC (Care Quality Commissions) report rates said that they: ‘require improvement’. National cancer care targets expect patients to be treated within 62 days of an urgent referral. The average Gloucestershire Hospital’s NHS Foundation Trust achieved was only 71.6% within […]
Travel warning issued as fog is slow to clear
Commuters have been warned again today that heavy fog is likely to cause travel disruption across the county. Heavy fog patches that formed last night have been slow to thin this morning, with full visibility not expected until 11am. Drivers are encouraged to drive with caution until then. The warning covers the entirety of Gloucestershire […]
UPDATE: Missing Tewkesbury Teenager Found
A teenage girl who went missing in Tewkesbury has been found. 15-year-old Rebecca Walker had not been seen since January 6th 2018. A tweet by Gloucestershire Police has confirmed that Miss Walker has been found. The Tewkesbury teenager who was reported missing on 6 January has been located. Gloucestershire Constabulary would like to thank members […]
UPDATE: Police hunting for Chelsea Court rapist
A woman was raped in the Southgate Street area of Gloucester on Tuesday night. The attack happened in Chelsea Court at around 7.30 and police are appealing for witnesses to come forward. The woman was taken to hospital where she received treatment for facial injuries. The offender is described as being of mixed heritage, in […]
Cheltenham Festivals – what to see in 2018
At the heart of the Cotswolds, Cheltenham is the cultural centre, where festivals and events alike are a huge part of the town. Parklife has composed a selection of some of the best to come in 2018 – and there’s something for everyone. Cheltenham Festival and Gold Cup Held annually in spring, this event sees […]
Best wildlife photos of the year on display in Gloucester
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition will be opening this Tuesday at the “Nature in Art” building just outside Gloucester. The showcase runs from the 16th January to the 11th March 2018 and will show off the best of wildlife in photography with beautiful colours, strong composition and nature at its best. This is the […]
American war planes land in Gloucestershire
The arrival of a huge US Air Force managed to touch down safely after several passes from either end. It is understood that three of the B52 bombers from Minot Air Force Base were based at the Cotswold airbase in September will be at RAF Fairford for a three week exercise. B52s were based at the Cotswold airbase […]
Former model chooses gender of her baby
A former model Danielle Lloyd is travelling over to Cyprus to choose the gender of her baby because the treatment is illegal in the UK. She defends herself to the BBC 5 presenter Emma Barnett against the public, saying “if I’m able to do it, why should I feel like I can’t?” She continues, “It’s just […]
D-Day looms for threatened Forest of Dean hospitals
Health chiefs will make a final decision later this month on whether to close two community hospitals in Gloucestershire. Yesterday NHS Gloucestershire revealed the results from a 12-week consultation exercise, into the possible closure of the two small hospitals in the Forest of Dean, Lydney and Dilke. The HOLD (Hands off Lydney and Dilke) campaign […]