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Concern over winter ice rink damaging park grass
Concerns have been raised over the environmental impact that a temporary ice rink could be having on a popular park. The winter attraction at Imperial Gardens in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, provides a huge boost to the local economy throughout the Christmas period. Speaking at a planning committee meeting, Cheltenham borough councillor Glenn Andrews raised fears that with each passing year that the rink is installed, soil compaction and sunlight deprivation are slowly killing the grass underneath. However, the committee voted to allow the installation and operation of the rink for up to 75 days a year, from November to January, for the next three years. During the meeting on 22 May, Andrews said he was worried that after another three winters, the council may have to completely redo the gardens. "Every time I go into Imperial Gardens... the re-turfing isn't taking as well. That is fairly obvious," he said. "I do worry about soil compaction. We've got three whole years, and winter is the time when traditionally those gardens would regenerate. "I think on ecological grounds I'm against this." According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, head of planning Chris Gomm said he was not aware that soil compaction was an issue assessed by the case officer. "The condition that requires the land to be reinstated to its former condition would also apply to the flowerbeds and the grass, to make sure they are healthy post deconstruction," he said. Councillor Frank Allen added the economic benefit it brings to the town outweighed any potential ecological issues. "The ice rink is one of our best features in the winter. We would do well to keep on preserving that," he said. Follow BBC Gloucestershire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Town ice rink set to return for festive season Christmas ice rink leads to £74k council shortfall Cheltenham Borough Council Local Democracy Reporting Service
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3 days ago
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Man charged with murder as victim named
A man has been charged with one count of murder and two counts of attempted murder after allegedly stabbing three people. Kane Kotwica, 39, of Longford in Gloucestershire, appeared at Cheltenham Magistrates' Court earlier where he was remanded into custody to next appear at Bristol Crown Court on 2 June. Officers were called to a property in Bedford Street in Gloucester at about 07:40 BST on Wednesday following reports a number of people had been injured. One of the three men taken to hospital for treatment died from his injuries at about 12:00. He has now been named by police as 53-year-old Matthew Cainey from Gloucester. Gloucestershire Police said Mr Cainey's family are being supported by specially-trained officers. The two other victims' injuries are not thought to be life-threatening, police added. Follow BBC Gloucestershire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Gloucestershire Police
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6 days ago
- Automotive
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Five-day repair works planned for canal bridge
Motorists are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys and expect delays as work to repair a canal bridge begins. Resurfacing works at the Netheridge swing bridge, which goes over the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal, will begin later and is expected to last until 1 June. Gloucestershire County Council said the bridge will be locked and non operational for river traffic during the work. To minimise disruption, traffic management and lane closures will be in place for the duration, it added. More news stories for Gloucestershire Listen to the latest news for Gloucestershire This bridge carries Gloucester's South West Bypass, completed in May 2007 following the construction of Two Mile Cut which bypasses the former Two Mile Bend. Follow BBC Gloucestershire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Road to close for months for work on new cycleway Gloucestershire Councty Council
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6 days ago
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Thieves drive off with stolen digger and roller
Thieves are thought to have driven off in a digger, excavator, roller and other vehicles after they were stolen from premises in Gloucestershire, police have said. The six high value vehicles were stolen over the course of two nights. The offenders were believed to have forced entry to the premises on the A38 Bristol Road in Cambridge, near Berkeley, Gloucestershire, at about 22:00 BST on Saturday and again at 21:45 BST on Sunday, officers said. While there, they stole £250,000 worth of machinery, including a Machine Kobtoa excavator, digger and roller, which they drove off with in convoy. Gloucestershire Police urged witnesses to come forward, or anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage. Information can be shared with police via an online form, or anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers. Follow BBC Gloucestershire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Gloucestershire Police online form Crimestoppers
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7 days ago
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Roads closed by police after serious crash
Police have closed a number of roads after a serious crash involved three vehicles. Emergency services were called to the B4226 Speech House Road at 12:05 BST. Gloucestershire Police closed the road at the Speech House Hotel and Fancy Road. The roads are expected to remain closed for a number of hours as emergency services remain at the scene, with motorists asked to plan their route in advance and avoid the area. Witnesses to the crash have been asked to contact police via an online form, quoting incident 157 of 26 May. Follow BBC Gloucestershire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Gloucestershire Police online form
