Jail threat for Linden teenage terror Chelsea O'Connor
TEENAGE tearaway Chelsea O'Connor could spend time behind bars for wreaking havoc in a sleepy Linden street.The 18-year-old, who has been described as a 'terror' by neighbours in St Paul's Road, now...
View ArticleCheltenham police assault: Woman, 20, given caution
A WOMAN has got off with a warning after she assaulted a police officer in Cheltenham High Street.The 20-year-old, from Bromyard, in Worcester, was arrested on suspicion of a public order offence and...
View ArticleNeil Bennett 'murder': Family's emotional tribute
The family of Neil Bennett, the victim of a fatal stabbing in Gloucester at the weekend, have paid an emotional tribute to him. The 50-year-old, originally from Tewkesbury, was stabbed twice at Park...
View ArticleMan charged with injuring police dog on Cheltenham night out
Three men have been charged with offences following an incident of disorder outside a Cheltenham nightclub.  Morgan Corran, 19, of Cold Pool Lane in Badgeworth, Cheltenham has been charged with assault...
View ArticleHelp for Heroes charity thief let off curfew for Ibiza holiday
HELP for Heroes charity thief Ashley Tonks is off to party capital Ibiza after his community service was scrapped.The 19-year-old, from Tuffley, was caught stealing cash after a charity collection day...
View ArticleTerry Taylor who was banned from whole of Gloucester is jailed
ALCOHOLIC Terry Taylor has been jailed for 12 weeks after breaching an anti-social behaviour order.The 48-year-old has previously been on a crime spree in Cheltenham.And before that, in a case heard in...
View ArticleTeen claims Stroud businessman groped him in pool changing...
A SECOND teenager has given evidence against a Stroud businessman accused of touching young boys.Stephen Read, 59, denies 15 charges of sexual abuse against four young boys between July 1997 and May...
View ArticleNuisance alcoholic Terry Taylor back in jail
NUISANCE alcoholic, Terry Taylor, has been jailed for 12 weeks after breaching an anti-social behaviour order.The 48-year-old has previously been banned from the city of Gloucester and barred from...
View ArticleFrom a life of crime to a life of grime with bike project
A LIFE of crime has become a life of grime for oily-handed offenders who are helping to repair bikes.Young offenders are turning their backs on their bad ways by volunteering at the Gloucestershire...
View ArticlePolice dog helps make scrap metal arrests
THREE men have been arrested on suspicion of a scrap metal burglary – and a police dog has been praised for helping to make the arrests.Three men were seen running from a disused building on Podsmead...
View ArticleTrial begins of pre-school boss Tracey Evans accused of fraud
THE manager of Innsworth pre-school went on a spending spree using company cash without her business partner's knowledge, a court heard.Tracey Evans, 52, of Thompson Way, Innsworth, denies fraud and...
View ArticleFinancial controller to pay back £9,500 of the £25,00...
FINANCIAL controller Noel Green, who stole nearly £25,000 from his Cheltenham employers, will have to pay back £9,500.The 63-year-old duped his bosses at electrical firm ILEC Ltd out of £24,600 by...
View ArticleCo-op store manager scarred for life after being glassed by care...
CO-OP store manager Kevin Allen was scarred for life when a man threw a glass into his face at a staff leaving party, a court heard today.Craig Johnstone, 26, hurled the glass at Mr Allen "from point...
View ArticleBail refused in cannabis case
A CHELTENHAM man who stands accused of dealing cannabis will await his next court date in prison.Tobias Slender is charged with possession with intent to supply the class B drug, following a police...
View ArticleGloucester Park 'murder': Four accused appear in court as family...
ON the same day the heartbroken family delivered a tribute to victim Neil Bennett, four people appeared in court charged with his murder.As those accused of killing the 50-year-old stood in the dock at...
View Article'Keep strong baby girl' message to woman accused of Neil Bennett...
ON the same day the heartbroken family delivered a tribute to victim Neil Bennett, four people appeared in court charged with his murder. As those accused of killing the 50-year-old stood in the dock...
View ArticleRapist on the run from life sentence
A rapist serving a life sentence has escaped from prison. Police are appealing for the public's help to trace Adam Mark, 37, who is serving a life sentence for abducting and raping a woman, as well as...
View ArticleHomeless man charged with assaulting police
A HOMELESS man has been charged with arson and two counts of assaulting a police officer after an incident in Eastern Avenue, Gloucester on Tuesday. Daniel Luke Impey, 23, of no fixed abode was charged...
View ArticlePolice investigate alleged Whaddon attack following car collision...
POLICE were last night investigating an altercation at an address in Whaddon following reports a disabled member of the public was assaulted.Christopher Carter-Stevens, 30, claims he was pushed and...
View ArticlePainswick postmistress accused of stealing mail
Painswick postmistress Karen Judd, 42, is to stand trial accused of six thefts from the mail. At Gloucester crown court today Ms Judd, of New Street, Painswick, appeared for a preliminary hearing and...
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