02 October 2026

• Company fined after worker dies in first-floor fall
  W G Carter Limited, of Appleton, was fined £120,000 following the death of Richard "Felix" Roper.
• Why is Gloucester City Council still leaderless?
  The big questions that need answering as the council carries on without a figurehead.
• First Restore Britain councillor in the West
  Michael Rees says he objected to the direction the party had taken since his election last year.
• Villagers question how safe they are days on from RAF Fairford incident
  Villagers living near RAF Fairford question how safe they are a few days on from incident.
• Why are we seeing more roadworks on major roads?
  There are simultaneous roadworks on several key routes, including the M4, M5, A350 and A36.