Smartwater, a new method of protecting household property, has been a key factor in reducing burglary rates in the St Paul’s area of Cheltenham, recent figures suggest. Gloucestershire Police have been giving out free Smartwater packs to residents in St Paul’s since March last year. Burglaries are down by 72% in the St Paul’s area […]
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Gloucester couple guilty of sexually abusing ten children
A couple from Gloucester who were friends of serial killers Fred and Rose West have been found guilty of sexually abusing ten children. David and Pauline Williams were put on trial at Exeter Crown court for a number of sexual related attacks on teenagers. The couple became close friends with the West’s whilst living in […]
Driver arrested for crashing into Cheltenham newsagents after high-speed police pursuit
A 19-year-old man was arrested last night after he drove through the window of a shop in Cheltenham trying to escape a police chase. The driver, who has not been named by police, was arrested on suspicion of driving offences, criminal damage and failing to stop in connection with the incident after he crashed into […]