GFM News

A man wanted in connection with an alleged shooting in Matson was arrested in the early hours of this morning.  Police today issued the following statement: Brett Ireson was arrested in Churchdown in the early hours of today, Wednesday, July 21. Responding to information from the public, armed police officers attended an address in Sandfield […]

Gloucestershire County Council’s archaeology team has discovered a 19th century gravestone while working on the Gloucester Linkages scheme. The gravestone was found down a well and is thought to have come from the burial ground of the Independent Chapel which stood on the west side of Southgate Street. The discovery comes just weeks after workers […]

An information service for families with a disabled child has lots of great ideas for things to do over the summer holidays. The Key, an information service provided by GUiDE and PALS and funded by Gloucestershire County Council, is offering families who have a disabled child, leisure passes for free and discounted activities. The leisure […]

At just after 9am on Saturday, July 17, police received a report of a serious assault at a house in Belgrove Terrace in Gloucester. The assault is believed to have taken place between 7.30am and 9am on that morning. The victim, a 19-year-old man from Gloucester, suffered a stab wound to the leg and facial […]

At around 3.15am on Saturday, July 17, police received a report of a serious assault outside a house in Pitt Street, Gloucester. A 43-year-old man from Gloucester had suffered serious head injuries and was taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, where his condition is described as stable. Three women were arrested in connection with the incident […]

Anyone over the age of 9 years will be able to learn new skills or brush up on old ones at any of three summer cycling courses starting at the end of July. Gloucestershire’s Road Safety Partnership has organised the courses at three locations. The courses take place over 3 days between 10am and 12 […]

Police are offering a large reward for information leading to the arrest of Brett Ireson, who is wanted in connection with a shooting in Matson last week. A £2500 reward is available for information directly leading to his arrest and another £2500 for information directly leading to the recovery of the firearm used. Officers investigating […]

Gloucestershire Police are asking Birmingham residents to help trace a missing train enthusiast who may have travelled to the area. Peter Luker, 70, was last seen at his home address in the Hester’s Way area of Cheltenham at around 9.50am on Tuesday July 6, and was reported missing by his wife at 3.45pm. After an […]

12/07/2010 – The following school has reported as being closed :- Cheltenham – Gloucester Road Primary School * New entry * , NOTE – Due to a burst pipe and flooding, the water supply to the school has been turned off. As such the school will close at 11.30am today, Monday 12 Jul 10. Parents […]

POLICE have launched a crackdown after £32,000 worth of bikes were stolen in the last two months. The spate of thefts have taken place in Gloucester city centre and the Barton Street area over May and June.  The Gate streets were hardest hit in the centre of Gloucester while Bruton Way and Weston Road were the […]