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BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Three Gloucestershire community projects to share £800k
Three community projects are set to share more than £800,000 from homebuilding levies in Gloucestershire. Tewkesbury Borough Council is allocating £804,251 to projects in Tewkesbury, Cheltenham and Gloucester, following a decision made at a joint investment comes from Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) payments collected across the three council areas between January 2019 and February 2025. CIL charges are imposed by local authorities on developers carrying out new building projects to help fund surrounding Richard Stanley, leader of Tewkesbury Borough Council, said the investment reflected a "strong commitment" to "long-term community wellbeing". The levies are used to address the increased demand on local services and amenities created by new housing and other developments. The first project to receive funds will be the Blackbridge Community Sports Hub in Podsmead, Gloucester. A total of £534,251 will go towards funding phase two of the scheme, with planned improvements to the grass pitches, sustainable drainage, and Sarah Sawyer, cabinet member for planning at Gloucester City Council, said the state-of-the-art facility would "open up many more opportunities, especially for young people". In Tewkesbury, £120,000 will be allocated towards a new footbridge over the River will replace the Legion Footbridge, which closed in April 2020 due to safety final project to benefit will be £150,000 towards the shared waste and recycling depot for Cheltenham and Tewkesbury.
BBC News
6 days ago
- Climate
- BBC News
River Severn weir now visible due to low water levels
Concerns have been raised about the state of a weir that helps to control water levels on the River Weir was built in 1871 to raise the level of the water through Gloucester docks, so barges from Sharpness could navigate their way to mills in nearby top of the weir has been exposed due to low river levels caused by this summer's long spell of dry weather, and it appears to have partially Canal and River Trust said it is "monitoring the condition of the weir" but added it did not think there was any risk to vessels on the river. Laurence Buckland has farmed the nearby fields for 30 years and said with levels so low "you can see the whole weir now from the bottom side"."Over the last 12 months you could see it deteriorating and in the last few weeks it's gone downhill big time," he Laurence fears boat owners could be impacted if repair work is not carried out soon."Those people who go from Gloucester Docks on narrow boats up to Tewkesbury for their leisure holidays, they wouldn't being able to go if the weir totally collapses. "The more the weir disappears the more the level will drop at Gloucester Docks and up through to Tewkesbury," he said."The concrete is corroding, there's a big hole [one side] and there's another big piece of concrete that's probably going to wash away very shortly as well." In a statement the Canal and River Trust said: "We've been monitoring the condition of the weir on a regular basis over the past couple of years following some recent deterioration of the concrete spillway."It was rebuilt in the 1970s and the new upstream weir crest continues to control water levels as designed."As it stands there's currently no risk to navigation on the River Severn, Gloucester Docks or the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal."We're currently reviewing if any works are required before the winter and will be working with partners and neighbours to ensure the impact of any work is minimised if required."
BBC News
6 days ago
- BBC News
Man befriended and raped woman with learning disabilities
A man who befriended a woman with significant learning difficulties before raping her multiple times has been Steele met the woman in 2023 and visited her regularly, telling her neighbours he was helping with chores and keeping her company. A neighbour later found the woman distressed and crying in her flat and she disclosed Steele had raped 60, from Tewkesbury, was found guilty four counts of rape by a jury at Gloucester Crown Court in June and sentenced to eight years in prison on 11 July. Det Con Jon Furse, from Gloucestershire Police, praised the victim for her bravery and encouraged anyone who had been assaulted to report it to police. "Our specially-trained officers will listen and you will be believed and supported every step of the way," Mr Furst added. A month after befriending the woman, Steele showed her pornography on his phone and a video of him masturbating, the court heard. The woman did not want to see it, did not like it, and told Steele to raped the woman in her bedroom a few days later. He went on to rape her in her home a further three times over the next 10 days. After being charged, Steele failed to appear at a court hearing and a judge had to issue a warrant for his denied any wrongdoing but after his trial a jury took just 34 minutes to unanimously find him guilty of all well as being sentenced to eight years in prison, Steele will be placed on the Sex Offenders' Register for Steele, Judge Rupert Lowe said: "You conceived that this vulnerable woman might be an outlet for your sexual frustrations."You showed her sexual video material on your phone but she didn't want to see it."You were not to be deterred by her lack of enthusiasm for this and you got her into her own bedroom... and had sexual intercourse without her consent which is an offence of rape."
Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gloucestershire in Pictures: RIAT and 2000trees
People have been looking to the skies over Gloucestershire as the Royal International Air Tattoo returned to the county. And while the crowds were arriving at Fairford, the clean-up was finishing at Cheltenham after the 2000trees festival. There was also the opening of a new shopping centre in Tewkesbury and new adventures for some penguins in the county. Look up: A multitude of aircraft have been entertaining the crowds at the Royal International Air Tattoo, including this - the Spanish Air & Space Force Eurofighter C.16 Typhoon. Heat haze: It was a hot weekend for all the music fans who headed to Upcote Farm in Cheltenham for the 2000trees festival. To the horizon: Weather watcher 'Stormin' took this photograph, which has a mystical feel, on an early morning trip out in Colesbourne. To the skies: The Royal International Air Tattoo is taking place this weekend at RAF Fairford. The event is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year - and the Red Arrows will be flying each day this weekend. Festival time: Gloucestershire took on Sussex Sharks at the College Ground in Cheltenham on Thursday as the county cricket side made its annual pilgrimage to the area, whose name it bears. Welcome aboard: Four new Humboldt penguin chicks at Birdland have entered an exciting new phase, as they have begun exploring their surroundings and meeting the rest of the colony at the park in Bourton-on-the-Water. Look at that view: A walk up Crickley Hill at Birdlip was rewarded with views for miles on a clear, sunny day. Shop till you drop: A brand new outlet centre has opened in Tewkesbury this week just off Junction 9 of the M5. They started building the Cotswold Design Outlet in 2023 - and it has now opened to the public. All things bright and beautiful: This was too good to miss off the list of highlights this week. The colourful image of a bee enjoying a visit to a bloom was taken in Framilode by weather watcher 'Spacewalker'. Crisp views: Weather watcher 'Andy B' took this image of a sunny morning with great views in Cam. Follow BBC Gloucestershire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. More Gloucestershire galleries Gloucestershire in pictures: Sunny skies and lavender Gloucestershire in pics: Sculptures and celebrations Gloucestershire in Pictures: Swimming and new art Gloucestershire in pictures: Sunny starts and pigeons Gloucestershire in Pictures: Wychwood and cheese rolling Gloucestershire in pics: Pies and record breakers Gloucestershire in pics: Water, water everywhere Gloucestershire in pics: Jazz fever in Cheltenham Gloucestershire in Pictures: Keeping it cool Gloucestershire in Pictures: A tryfest at Kingsholm Gloucestershire in pics: Narrowboats and bluebells Gloucestershire in Pictures: Pelicans and dancing Gloucestershire in pics: Blossom and community Gloucestershire in pics: Derby delight and sunsets Gloucestershire in pics: EMF, penguins and rugby Gloucestershire in pics: Loud outfits and stunning sunsets Gloucestershire in pics: Pancakes and rugby wins Gloucestershire in Pictures: Spring sunshine and stadium renaming Gloucestershire in pictures: Wildlife and history Gloucestershire in pictures: Celebs and canines Gloucestershire in pictures: Candlemas and frosts Gloucestershire in pics: Wolf moon and pine martens Gloucestershire in pics: Snow and sunrises Gloucestershire in pictures: Pink skies and frosty mornings Gloucestershire in pics: Festive spirit spreading Gloucestershire in pics: Decorations fit for a King Gloucestershire in pictures: Snow and winter walks Gloucestershire in pics: Winter walks and sunrises Gloucestershire in pictures: Sunsets and fireworks Gloucestershire in pics: Pink skies and autumn trees Gloucestershire in pictures: Floods and rugby Gloucestershire in pictures: Super moons and epic challenges Gloucestershire in pictures: Medals and rainbow clouds Gloucestershire in pictures: Stars and soap boxes Gloucestershire in pictures: Rowing records and fantasy characters Gloucestershire in pictures: Farm fun and public art
BBC News
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Gloucestershire in Pictures: RIAT, 2000trees and penguins
People have been looking to the skies over Gloucestershire as the Royal International Air Tattoo returned to the while the crowds were arriving at Fairford, the clean-up was finishing at Cheltenham after the 2000trees was also the opening of a new shopping centre in Tewkesbury and new adventures for some penguins in the county. Heat haze: It was a hot weekend for all the music fans who headed to Upcote Farm in Cheltenham for the 2000trees festival. To the horizon: Weather watcher 'Stormin' took this photograph, which has a mystical feel, on an early morning trip out in Colesbourne. To the skies: The Royal International Air Tattoo is taking place this weekend at RAF Fairford. The event is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year - and the Red Arrows will be flying each day this weekend. Festival time: Gloucestershire took on Sussex Sharks at the College Ground in Cheltenham on Thursday as the county cricket side made its annual pilgrimage to the area, whose name it bears. Welcome aboard: Four new Humboldt penguin chicks at Birdland have entered an exciting new phase, as they have begun exploring their surroundings and meeting the rest of the colony at the park in Bourton-on-the-Water. Look at that view: A walk up Crickley Hill at Birdlip was rewarded with views for miles on a clear, sunny day. Shop till you drop: A brand new outlet centre has opened in Tewkesbury this week just off Junction 9 of the M5. They started building the Cotswold Design Outlet in 2023 - and it has now opened to the public. All things bright and beautiful: This was too good to miss off the list of highlights this week. The colourful image of a bee enjoying a visit to a bloom was taken in Framilode by weather watcher 'Spacewalker'. Crisp views: Weather watcher 'Andy B' took this image of a sunny morning with great views in Cam.
