Tag Archives: Cheltenham

Royal Mail has apologised after an “irreplaceable” diamond ring seemingly went missing in the post. Its Cheltenham owner says she and her husband are devastated that it has happened. Rachel Murray lives with her spouse, Patrick Cooper, in the Fairview part of the town. She said: “The ring is essentially …

The nation’s posties are among the most trusted and well-liked of public professions, delivering our correspondences whatever the weather. Across Gloucestershire there is a mixture of jobs going at the Royal Mail, that could set you off down the county’s urban and rural roads – or fixing the vehicles that …

A young mum was alarmed when her little boy found a knife seemingly dumped or even hidden in Cheltenham town centre. The 27-year-old was walking with her six-year-old son at the lower end of the High Street when the boy went behind one of the trees in Poole way. The …

Major routes across Gloucestershire will be under the watchful eyes of mobile speed cameras over the next week. Officers will be monitoring the A40 Golden Valley where there has been a number of crashes over the past few months. Police will also be keeping an eye on the B4008 Bristol …

A former Royal Mail employee who stole 23 packages containing sportswear from the Gloucester depot of Parcel Force has been jailed. Alan Orzechowski, 27, of Clement Street, Gloucester,was taking high value clothing and selling it to order – he even sent out messages on his mobile phone advertising what he …

A former Royal Mail employee stole 23 packages containing sportswear from the Gloucester depot of Parcel Force. Alan Orzechowski, 26, of Clement Street, Gloucester, was warned by the presiding judge at Cheltenham Magistrates Court yesterday (Sept 29) that he faces a custodial sentence because of the breach of public trust …

There are far fewer cars on the roads, but that can mean speeders will stand out even more. Mobile speed cameras are being deployed around the county this week in a bid to reduce the risk of collisions and injuries. Law-flouting drivers risk fines, points and prosecution depending on their …

Two Royal Mail workers at the Cheltenham delivery office have tested positive for Covid-19. Royal Mail confirmed today (October 28) that both workers were recuperating at home. They also explained that an intensive deep clean of the site had been done as well as additional cleaning of key touch points. …

This is our live news blog for Gloucestershire on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. We’ll bring you the latest news from our team of journalists. With the Gloucestershire Live office closed, we are continuing to cover the news while working from home and obeying all Government requirements. We will continue to …

Royal Mail has come under fire for a mix-up involving its Cheltenham delivery office. The Swindon Road site’s customer service point has changed its opening hours because of the coronavirus pandemic. It has greatly reduced the time it is open. Whereas before the crisis it was open seven days a …