Tag Archives: Cheltenham

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 …

School may be out, but mobile speed camera enforcers don’t take the half-term off. So if you want to avoid a fine, or ‘detention’ at a speed awareness course, keep an eye on that speedometer. Speed limits are there to keep road users as safe as possible and in the …

We are well into autumn and we’ve experienced weather and flood warnings already, so driving carefully is vital when the weather can suddenly turn. Speed limits are there for a reason and in the locations below, there is going to be extra enforcement this month with mobile speed cameras in …

A 40-year-old man whose careless driving caused a pensioner’s death in the Cotswolds has avoided jail after an unusual plea for mercy – from the victim’s own family. The district judge who sentenced Richard Allison commented on how uncommon it was for grieving relatives of a crash victim not to …