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Anti-social bikers have been targeted in a police operation to keep public areas safe. The strategy named “Operation Endurance” was re-launched after a surge in reports of anti-social behaviour involving bikes and scooters, including one report of an elderly woman being knocked over. Police will be conducting high visibility patrols in hotspot locations, including areas […]
A crash involving two cars has resulted in the offending car fleeing the scene. The incident happened early afternoon on Saturday 19 November on Wendling Road. The driver, who was driving a beige Renault Clio, with registration AY59 ZBR, allegedly spoke to the other driver and said they would pull up around the corner but […]
Police are aware of drivers returning to the busy roads now that lock-down has come to an end. The Camera Enforcement Team (CET) have been placing Mobile Speed Detection Vans at numerous locations to remind drivers about their behaviour and to discourage those who drive at excessive speeds. Cameras are being placed on Evesham Road, […]
By Dylan Robertson A 24-year-old has died after a crash on the A44 near Chipping Norton. The crash happened on Cross Hands hill, which is on the border between Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire, it occurred on Sunday morning at 7:50am, and involved a silver Audi TT. The man has not yet been identified, but his family have […]
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 […]
By Jemima Wittich Stroud MP, Siobhan Baillie has spoken out about the shocking discovery that was found outside the front of her constituency office. A police investigation has been launched after a box of faeces was found outside the Conservative MP’s office. Ms Baillie posted a statement on Twitter criticising the act, claiming that incidents […]
Prince Harry has requested a judicial review to the decision made by the Home Office to permit the Sussex’s to personally fund the British police to act as security and protection during a future visit to the UK. Having not being entitled to police security which is automatically granted to other members of the royal […]