Punchline Articles http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles.php Punchline Gloucester Magazine en-gb Are you a new, recently established or expanding business? If so, you could be eligible for a grant. http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2010/areyouanewrecentlyestablishedorexpandingbusinessifsoyoucouldbeeligibleforagrant http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2010/areyouanewrecentlyestablishedorexpandingbusinessifsoyoucouldbeeligibleforagrant Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 Gloucester City Council is actively encouraging a thriving local economy and, as a part of this, is looking to support new business start-ups and the development of businesses in their infancy. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Carrie appointed to Law Society Children Panel as Rowbis Family Law department expands http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2010/carrieappointedtolawsocietychildrenpanelasrowbisfamilylawdepartmentexpands http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2010/carrieappointedtolawsocietychildrenpanelasrowbisfamilylawdepartmentexpands Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 Carrie Shepherd, a solicitor at Rowbis in Gloucester, has been appointed to the Children Panel, an elite panel of solicitors accredited by the Law Society to represent children in court proceedings. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Lee Sharpe kicks off the launch of NLFA Education http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2010/leesharpekicksoffthelaunchofnlfaeducation http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2010/leesharpekicksoffthelaunchofnlfaeducation Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 Former Manchester United and England player Lee Sharpe helped kick off NLFA Education Ltd, a company set up to provide specifically designed educational courses, using football as a vehicle for delivery. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Triangle wins government funding to extend apprenticeships scheme http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2010/trianglewinsgovernmentfundingtoextendapprenticeshipsscheme http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2010/trianglewinsgovernmentfundingtoextendapprenticeshipsscheme Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () In Memoriam http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2010/inmemoriam http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2010/inmemoriam Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 With all the sadness and trauma going on in the world at the moment, it is worth reflecting on the death of a very important person, which almost went unnoticed last week. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Gloucester business hit by telephone line failure for the second time http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2010/gloucesterbusinesshitbytelephonelinefailureforthesecondtime http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2010/gloucesterbusinesshitbytelephonelinefailureforthesecondtime Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 Gillman’s, the Gloucester based appliance specialists, have been 'incommunicado' since Tuesday morning this week due to a BT telephone line failure. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Day in the life http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles//dayinthelife http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles//dayinthelife Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 Up at around 7 and have a quick breakfast and check my e mails before heading off for work. I live south of Bristol so I try to avoid the early rush hour and get in to work by about 9.30. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Simon scores a hole-in-one at FSB Regional Golf Day http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles//simonscoresaholeinoneatfsbregionalgolfday http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles//simonscoresaholeinoneatfsbregionalgolfday Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 Chartered surveyor Simon McKeag was the star of the show at the FSB regional golf day, scoring a phenomenal hole-in-one at the international class Players Course near Chipping Sodbury. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () An Efficient Body Encourages a Healthy Business http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles//anefficientbodyencouragesahealthybusiness http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles//anefficientbodyencouragesahealthybusiness Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 Consider having the choice between two almost identical candidates for one job - same qualifications, same experience, same skills. The only difference between each is that one had a poor record of health and the other was fighting fit – which candidate would you employ? jess@moosepartnership.co.uk (By Simon Grodentz of GFitnesss, personal trainer ) GiN is a real tonic for business http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles//ginisarealtonicforbusiness http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles//ginisarealtonicforbusiness Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 Gloucestershire Independent Networking Group, better known as GiN, has recently hit the one-year milestone and has had plenty to celebrate. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Tycoon turns to traditional Gloucester decorators to brighten up £9 million home http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles//tycoonturnstotraditionalgloucesterdecoratorstobrightenup9millionhome http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles//tycoonturnstotraditionalgloucesterdecoratorstobrightenup9millionhome Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 When international tycoon and famous yachtsman Peter de Savary wanted experts to redecorate his multi million pound Cotswolds mansion he turned to traditional Gloucester decorators Green and Parry. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Giggle Group executive pens Beckham’s comic strip biography http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2010/gigglegroupexecutivepensbeckhamscomicstripbiography http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2010/gigglegroupexecutivepensbeckhamscomicstripbiography Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 A comic strip or ‘graphic’ biography of David Beckham, written by Gloucester animation and film production company executive Pete Rogers, is set to become a Christmas bestseller. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Gloucester city centre bucks the trend http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/gloucestercitycentrebucksthetrend http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/gloucestercitycentrebucksthetrend Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 In spite of the projected downturn of business in the city centre due to the knock on effect of Gloucester Quays – quite the opposite is happening. It actually appears the Quays may be helping to attract new shoppers to the city as a whole - benefitting everyone. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Day in the life http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/dayinthelife http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/dayinthelife Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 Colin Badcock is the general manager of the Ramada Gloucester, Bowden Hall Hotel, Gloucester’s ‘newest’ 4 star hotel at Upton St Leonards. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk (Colin Badcock) City’s regeneration powers on again thanks to GHURC http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/citysregenerationpowersonagainthankstoghurc http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/citysregenerationpowersonagainthankstoghurc Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 Over £84 million of private investment was attracted into Gloucester during 2009/10, reported Greg Smith, Chair of Gloucester Heritage Urban Regeneration Company (GHURC) at its AGM on Nov 10. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () ‘We liked it so much we bought the company’ http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/welikeditsomuchweboughtthecompany http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/welikeditsomuchweboughtthecompany Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 When business partners Dan Whitelock and Chris Nyland had some stationery produced by Printing.com in Quedgeley earlier this year they – Victor Kiam style - ‘liked it so much they bought the company’. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Tycoon turns to traditional Gloucester decorators to brighten up £9 million home http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/tycoonturnstotraditionalgloucesterdecoratorstobrightenup9millionhome http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/tycoonturnstotraditionalgloucesterdecoratorstobrightenup9millionhome Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 When international tycoon and famous yachtsman Peter de Savary wanted experts to redecorate his multi million pound Cotswolds mansion he turned to traditional Gloucester decorators Green and Parry. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Hospitality at Cherry and Whites’ home is sheer magic http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/hospitalityatcherryandwhiteshomeissheermagic http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/hospitalityatcherryandwhiteshomeissheermagic Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 Gloucester Rugby Club has long been recognised as one of the most impressive conference and corporate event venues in the south west. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Giggle Group executive pens Beckham’s comic strip biography http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/gigglegroupexecutivepensbeckhamscomicstripbiography http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/gigglegroupexecutivepensbeckhamscomicstripbiography Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 A comic strip or ‘graphic’ biography of David Beckham, written by Gloucester animation and film production company executive Pete Rogers, is set to become a Christmas bestseller. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () For she’s a brolly good fellow Designer umbrellas take off http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/forshesabrollygoodfellowdesignerumbrellastakeoff http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/forshesabrollygoodfellowdesignerumbrellastakeoff Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 With rain sweeping across The United Kingdom everyone will be getting out their umbrellas to shelter from the wet.  But nothing ruins an expensive look faster than a bargain-basement umbrella in the rain. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Brian breaks the mould with new concept picture framing shop and art gallery http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/brianbreaksthemouldwithnewconceptpictureframingshopandartgallery http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/brianbreaksthemouldwithnewconceptpictureframingshopandartgallery Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 Mark Lester, child star of the film Oliver, officially opened Cornerhouse Art, a groundbreaking new look Cornerhouse Art picture framing shop and gallery in Gloucester’s refurbished Kimbrose Triangle on November 11. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () An Efficient Body Encourages a Healthy Business http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/anefficientbodyencouragesahealthybusiness http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/anefficientbodyencouragesahealthybusiness Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 Consider having the choice between two almost identical candidates for one job - same qualifications, same experience, same skills. The only difference between each is that one had a poor record of health and the other was fighting fit – which candidate would you employ? jess@moosepartnership.co.uk (Simon Grodentz of GFitnesss, personal trainer) How we rode out the recession http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/howwerodeouttherecession http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/howwerodeouttherecession Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 2007 was a great year. We moved to new premises to accommodate our expanding team, implemented a new IT system, launched a new website, spent heavily on marketing material, updated our phone system and ticked off most of the items on the wish list we drew up when we first started in 1999. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk (Mike Goode of GB Solutions) Riding on the crest of the recession http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/ridingonthecrestoftherecession http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/ridingonthecrestoftherecession Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 While some companies have been keeping their heads above water in spite of the current recession, Digital Telecom Ltd have been thriving - because of it. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Pensions minister grilled during lunch http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/pensionsministergrilledduringlunch http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/pensionsministergrilledduringlunch Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 Pensions Minister Steve Webb visited Gloucester recently to meet the business community over lunch at the city’s historic New Inn and talk about the government’s plans fro the ageing community. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () County libraries provide free business information service http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/countylibrariesprovidefreebusinessinformationservice http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/countylibrariesprovidefreebusinessinformationservice Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 Gloucestershire Libraries’ ‘Ask Us’ information and reference service is one of the best kept secrets in the county business world. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Business Boffins: Avoid the pitfalls of the Office Christmas Party http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/businessboffinsavoidthepitfallsoftheofficechristmasparty http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/businessboffinsavoidthepitfallsoftheofficechristmasparty Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 It’s a sign of the times that Employment Tribunal claims arising from incidents at the annual Christmas party appear to have increased in recent years. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () St Aldate’s Street up for sale in real life Monopoly game http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/staldatesstreetupforsaleinreallifemonopolygame http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/staldatesstreetupforsaleinreallifemonopolygame Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 Fancy taking part in a real life game of Monopoly? If so - and if you have a million or so of disposable income - you can bid for what is practically an entire street in Gloucester city centre and a prime chunk of its history. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Installing a husband http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/installingahusband http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/installingahusband Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 Dear Tech support, Last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband 1.0 and noticed a distinct slow down in overall system performance, particularly in the flower and jewelry applications, which operated flawlessly under Boyfriend 5.0. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Southgate Street to be torn up after resurfacing work is completed http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/southgatestreettobetornupafterresurfacingworkiscompleted http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/southgatestreettobetornupafterresurfacingworkiscompleted Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 In the run up to the festive season, traders in Southgate Street were beginning to feel upbeat as the resurfacing works that have afflicted their business for the last few months appeared to be nearing completion. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Robin has LED in his Pencil http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2010/robinhasledinhispencil http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2010/robinhasledinhispencil Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 Gloucester IT and business consultant Robin Cook is now marketing a revolutionary digital pen and notebook designed to take the drudgery out of transcribing handwritten notes into a computer. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () English Heritage boost Gloucesters regeneration http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2010/englishheritageboostgloucestersregeneration http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2010/englishheritageboostgloucestersregeneration Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 English Heritage is going ahead with works to bring the North Range of Gloucester's historic Blackfriars' Priory back into public use. Work is scheduled to begin in August. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Severn Signs are on the 'UP' http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2010/severnsignsareontheup http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2010/severnsignsareontheup Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 Business is very much on the 'Up' at Severn Signs as the company was chosen to create a colourful 'wrap' on a Land Rover and trailer promoting the Disney smash hit animation 'Up'. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () SCS create 'light fantastic' http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2010/scscreatelightfantastic http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2010/scscreatelightfantastic Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 When international interior designers Fox Linton wanted to do the 'light fantastic' on the refurbishment of the exclusive Barnsley House hotel, near Cirencester, they turned to Gloucester electrical engineers, SCS Installations, for inspiration. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Giggle Group produces video clips for BBC LIFE series http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2010/gigglegroupproducesvideoclipsforbbclifeseries http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2010/gigglegroupproducesvideoclipsforbbclifeseries Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 Giggle Group, the Gloucester-based animation and film production company, has been commissioned to produce 24 animated titles sequences for 12 new web commercials promoting the BBC's Natural History Unit's LIFE series. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Are traffic wardens driving away visitors? http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2010/aretrafficwardensdrivingawayvisitors http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2010/aretrafficwardensdrivingawayvisitors Sun, 19 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 'Trigger happy' traffic wardens in Gloucester have been slapping parking tickets on windscreens at the dropping off of a pensioner or the picking up of a baby buggy, says city trader Darren Payne jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Green kitchen technology at your disposal http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2010/greenkitchentechnologyatyourdisposal http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2010/greenkitchentechnologyatyourdisposal Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000 The next big thing in the ecology-conscious housewife's kitchen is going to be the built-in waste disposal unit, says Robert Gillman MD of Gillman's, the Gloucester-based appliance specialists. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Gloucester Shines With Christmas Light Switch-on Parade http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2010/gloucestershineswithchristmaslightswitchonparade http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2010/gloucestershineswithchristmaslightswitchonparade Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +0000 Gloucester sparkled on Sunday as the city’s Christmas lights were switched on with a fantastic illuminated parade through the main streets. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk (Marketing Gloucester) Leon rises to the challenge of cooking for three celebrity chefs http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/leonrisestothechallengeofcookingforthreecelebritychefs http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/leonrisestothechallengeofcookingforthreecelebritychefs Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000 Cotswolds88 Hotel chef Leon Rooke faced one of the greatest trials of his career when he had to cook for not just one but three celebrity chefs and food writers. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Cotswolds88 Hotel appoint Alastair as new General Manager http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/cotswolds88hotelappointalastairasnewgeneralmanager http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/cotswolds88hotelappointalastairasnewgeneralmanager Sun, 02 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Cotswolds88 Hotel in Painswick has appointed Alastair Black as its new General Manager. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Colin is back in action for London Marathon http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/colinisbackinactionforlondonmarathon http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/colinisbackinactionforlondonmarathon Mon, 03 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Only eight months after breaking his back in a horrific motorcycle accident, Gloucester property lettings agency boss Colin Poole is in training for the 2011 London Marathon. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Rowbis solicitors forsee divorce upsurge caused by public spending cuts http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/rowbissolicitorsforseedivorceupsurgecausedbypublicspendingcuts http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/rowbissolicitorsforseedivorceupsurgecausedbypublicspendingcuts Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 As government spending cuts begin to add to the effect of the recession, one of the main victims could be the holy state of matrimony, says solicitor Penelope Leather of the Gloucester firm Rowbis. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Campaign launched to save annual Cheese Rolling tradition http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/campaignlaunchedtosaveannualcheeserollingtradition http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/campaignlaunchedtosaveannualcheeserollingtradition Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0000 A ‘Save the Cheese Roll’ campaign to ensure the survival of the ancient cheese rolling tradition at Coopers Hill, near Gloucester, has been launched. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () ‘Zero tolerance’ – another offender prosecuted http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/zerotoleranceanotheroffenderprosecuted http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/zerotoleranceanotheroffenderprosecuted Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Dumping rubbish at the Abbeydale Community Centre has cost a local man £300. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Gloucester - the face of tourism http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/gloucesterthefaceoftourism http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/gloucesterthefaceoftourism Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Three members of staff from Gloucester’s award winning Tourist Information Centre are being featured in a national campaign poster to promote British tourism. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () E- Citizen’s Panel http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/ecitizenspanel http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/ecitizenspanel Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Gloucester City Council is continuing to find more cost effective ways of delivering its services and as part of that review we are looking at new and better ways to listen to residents and respond to local need. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Punchline tackles Da Vinci Code http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/punchlinetacklesdavincicode http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/winter2010/punchlinetacklesdavincicode Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Conspiracy theorist fans of the Da Vinci Code might read some secret meaning into these sunlight patterns discovered outside Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () HR Champions clock up ten years in business http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/hrchampionsclockuptenyearsinbusiness http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/hrchampionsclockuptenyearsinbusiness Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000 A 10th anniversary should be seen as a significant achievement for any business; today it’s a particular triumph considering the unsettled economy we have experienced in recent years. What makes HR Champions 10th anniversary even more of an accomplishment is that at inception, the concept of an HR Consultancy was practically unheard of, particularly within Gloucestershire. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Council of war http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/councilofwar http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/councilofwar Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Expressing yourself clearly is the golden rule of good communication as is made abundantly clear by these extracts from letters of complaints written to local authorities: jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () A trio of new staff join city letting agents http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/atrioofnewstaffjoincitylettingagents http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/atrioofnewstaffjoincitylettingagents Sun, 17 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000 As the lettings industry continues to thrive Gloucester-based property rental specialist Surelet has welcomed three new staff. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Brunsdon wraps up major financial services award http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/brunsdonwrapsupmajorfinancialservicesaward http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/brunsdonwrapsupmajorfinancialservicesaward Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Brunsdon, the Gloucester-based insurance and financial services broker, has picked up a major award from Standard Life. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Cameron backs Prospect Training Services’ Work Programme http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/cameronbacksprospecttrainingservicesworkprogramme http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/cameronbacksprospecttrainingservicesworkprogramme Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Prime Minister David Cameron met students at Prospect Training Services, in Gloucester this month as he launched a fresh drive to get people into work. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () The way we were http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/thewaywewere http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/thewaywewere Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Walking around Gloucester, it is all too easy to overlook just how sweeping, changes to the city and its infrastructure have been over the last few years. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Gloucester electrical engineers at a premium http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/gloucesterelectricalengineersatapremium http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/gloucesterelectricalengineersatapremium Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Is the experienced commercial and industrial electrical engineer becoming an endangered species? That is certainly the experience of Martyn Pinnell, MD of SCS Electrical Installations Ltd of Gloucester. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () GHURC – looking back on five years of growth in the city http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/ghurclookingbackonfiveyearsofgrowthinthecity http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/ghurclookingbackonfiveyearsofgrowthinthecity Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000 As the curtain falls on the GHURC - in its present form at least - it would seem an opportune time to reflect on the company’s achievements over its five years of existence. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Development interest for Gloucester’s King’s Quarter http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/developmentinterestforgloucesterskingsquarter http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/developmentinterestforgloucesterskingsquarter Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Gloucester City Council has entered into exclusive negotiations with a major developer for the King’s Quarter site in Gloucester. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Abolition of the Default Retirement Age http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/abolitionofthedefaultretirementage http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/abolitionofthedefaultretirementage Sat, 30 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Whilst recent media coverage regarding the abolition of the Default Retirement Age (DRA) from 1st October 2011 has clearly laid out dates and timescales, less has been discussed regarding the practical management of staff without the DRA. This quarter, I’ve set out my top tips as the Do and Don’ts of managing staff without having retirement as a reason to dismiss. Starting with the Don’ts… jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Empty property tax change gives little relief to small businesses http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/emptypropertytaxchangegiveslittlerelieftosmallbusinesses http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/emptypropertytaxchangegiveslittlerelieftosmallbusinesses Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Landlords with empty properties could soon have to pay thousands extra in business rates following changes to the exemption from paying empty property rates that come into force from 1 April this year. Small businesses are likely to be hardest hit. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Allcooper – a safe pair of hands locally for all your security and fire safety needs http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/allcooperasafepairofhandslocallyforallyoursecurityandfiresafetyneeds http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/allcooperasafepairofhandslocallyforallyoursecurityandfiresafetyneeds Mon, 02 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000 From quiet beginnings in 1987, Gloucester-based Allcooper has grown to become one of the leading independent security and fire specialists in the UK, with thousands of satisfied customers across Europe. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Smith and Choyce have nailed the market in industrial units http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/smithandchoycehavenailedthemarketinindustrialunits http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/smithandchoycehavenailedthemarketinindustrialunits Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000 One of the prime firms in the industrial units lettings business in Gloucester is Smith and Choyce, with around 40 units on two sites straddling Barton Street. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Win a three day cruise for two worth £420 http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/winathreedaycruisefortwoworth420 http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/winathreedaycruisefortwoworth420 Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Win a fantastic weekend cruise for two, featuring full board accommodation in a twin en-suite cabin aboard the luxury four-star Hotelboat Edward Elgar, operated by English Holiday Cruises Ltd. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () The ‘new’ New County Hotel means business http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/thenewnewcountyhotelmeansbusiness http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/thenewnewcountyhotelmeansbusiness Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000 The arrival of the newly refurbished New County Hotel has been welcomed with open arms by the Gloucester business community. Punchline’s Hannah Bennett visits the hotel and speaks to Project Manager Aileen McDonald to find out more. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Gloucester FSB members come to the fore http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/gloucesterfsbmemberscometothefore http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/gloucesterfsbmemberscometothefore Sat, 07 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Gloucester’s business community is coming to the ‘fore’ on Tuesday, June 21, with a social golf day organised by the city branch of the Federation of Small Businesses. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Southcot backs up your precious memories for less than £1 a week http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/southcotbacksupyourpreciousmemoriesforlessthan1aweek http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/southcotbacksupyourpreciousmemoriesforlessthan1aweek Sun, 08 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Charlie Markwick’s new computer back up service may well be the best thing since sliced bread as it costs less than the price of a loaf every week to give you peace of mind. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Vroom to manoeuvre at JDR Karting http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/vroomtomanoeuvreatjdrkarting http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/vroomtomanoeuvreatjdrkarting Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000 The high speed thrills of motorsport, combined with a safe, comfortable environment is making indoor karting one of the emerging corporate hospitality events of choice in Gloucester, says JDR Karting boss Richard Gittings. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () The Vikings are coming http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/thevikingsarecoming http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/thevikingsarecoming Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Their ancestors may have arrived in longships and plundered our shores as ruthless warriors and traders, but today’s helmeted Norwegians come in peace aboard their huge Honda Goldwing motorcycles. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Major report destroyed by apprentice http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/majorreportdestroyedbyapprentice http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/majorreportdestroyedbyapprentice Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000 The new apprentice stood before the paper shredder looking confused. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Quays offer secure car parking from £15 a week http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/quaysoffersecurecarparkingfrom15aweek http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/quaysoffersecurecarparkingfrom15aweek Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000 City centre companies with staff car parking problems could do worse than check out the contract parking opportunities at Gloucester Quays. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () The Fredericks Foundation – great when the bank says no http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/thefredericksfoundationgreatwhenthebanksaysno http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/thefredericksfoundationgreatwhenthebanksaysno Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000 T-shirt trader Mark Dwyer is one of the 60 percent of small businesses who are still having trouble wresting cash from the clammy clutches of the High Street banks. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () County’s biggest PV solar power system by Glevum Heating for Heritage and Wise http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/countysbiggestpvsolarpowersystembyglevumheatingforheritageandwise http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/countysbiggestpvsolarpowersystembyglevumheatingforheritageandwise Sat, 14 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000 When Gloucester furniture store Heritage and Wise wanted to reduce their carbon footprint as well as their fuel bills, they turned to hi-tech Glevum Heating for a solution. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Pub tenant landlords want to pull pints but not their punches http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/pubtenantlandlordswanttopullpintsbutnottheirpunches http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/pubtenantlandlordswanttopullpintsbutnottheirpunches Sun, 15 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Almost seven in 10 tenanted pubs think a new Code of Practice brought in to give them a fairer deal will not improve their relationships with the Pub Companies that own them. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () On your Marks, get set….. http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/onyourmarksgetset http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/onyourmarksgetset Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000 The recent announcement that Marks and Spencer is to move its Northgate and Southgate operations into the former Woolworths building in Eastgate was greeted with enthusiasm around the city. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Stanley Court, Waterwells Business Park, Gloucester http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/stanleycourtwaterwellsbusinessparkgloucester http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/stanleycourtwaterwellsbusinessparkgloucester Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Glenmore Commercial Estates have completed the first phase of their new Stanley Court business development which is located just 1 mile from Junction 12 of the M5 at the western end of the successful and popular Waterwells Business Park. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Neil Draper retires after a long and successful Property Management career http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/neildraperretiresafteralongandsuccessfulpropertymanagementcareer http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/neildraperretiresafteralongandsuccessfulpropertymanagementcareer Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Neil Draper, General Manager of The Eastgate Shopping Centre is retiring at the end of July following a long and successful career in property and retail management. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Small Businesses Say They Would Take On More Staff If NICs Were Reduced http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/smallbusinessessaytheywouldtakeonmorestaffifnicswerereduced http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/smallbusinessessaytheywouldtakeonmorestaffifnicswerereduced Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Small firms would employ new staff if the Government reduced National Insurance Contributions (NICs), new figures from the FSB confirm. They have called for the Government to re-focus its policy for the smallest firms. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Local Case Studies Needed For Data Protection Review http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/localcasestudiesneededfordataprotectionreview http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/spring2011/localcasestudiesneededfordataprotectionreview Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Data Protection legislation is currently being reviewed at EU level. The FSB wants to make sure that any revised regime takes account of the interest of local small businesses. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Regeneration Roundup http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/regenerationroundup http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/regenerationroundup Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 As summer gets into its stride – fingers crossed - there are also hopes of a sunnier economic climate smiling over the city centre in the near future. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Aggressive customers on the rise as businesses go the extra mile http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/aggressivecustomersontheriseasbusinessesgotheextramile http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/aggressivecustomersontheriseasbusinessesgotheextramile Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 One UK worker is attacked or threatened each minute of the shopping day, according to recent statistics from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Maggie’s burgers are fresh from the farm http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/maggiesburgersarefreshfromthefarm http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/maggiesburgersarefreshfromthefarm Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Maggie Cullimore and her family have become a familiar sight at Gloucester’s city centre Friday farmers’ market over the last five years with their mouth watering home grown organic hamburgers and lamburgers. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Focusing on the important things in life http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/focusingontheimportantthingsinlife http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/focusingontheimportantthingsinlife Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 It came as no surprise to the Punchline team when administrators Ernst and Young announced a closing down sale at the stricken Focus DIY store on Eastern Avenue, now threatened with closure. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () GHURC and MGL – working together for Gloucester http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/ghurcandmglworkingtogetherforgloucester http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/ghurcandmglworkingtogetherforgloucester Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Gloucester’s Heritage Urban Regeneration Company and Marketing Gloucester Ltd the tourism, marketing and event team are now working closely together to create new opportunities and to tell the wider world about the great things our city has to offer. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () The Jellicoe Plan – a lesson for the future from the past http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/thejellicoeplanalessonforthefuturefromthepast http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/thejellicoeplanalessonforthefuturefromthepast Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 It was 1961 - the Beatles were still honing their skills in Hamburg strip joints, John F Kennedy was inaugurated as 35th President of the United States - and in Gloucester, Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe, unveiled his blueprint for the city’s future. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () They gave us sunshine http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/theygaveussunshine http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/theygaveussunshine Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Gloucester’s popular Morecombe and Wise tribute act ‘The Sunshine Boys’ have been split up by the retirement of ‘Eric’ Neil Draper Manager of Eastgate Shopping Centre. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Avian Pooh warning http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/avianpoohwarning http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/avianpoohwarning Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Gloucester was bracing itself for an outbreak of Avian Pooh, after a visitor to Punchline Towers the other day, returned to her car, only to find THIS on the windscreen. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Explaining the Tesco theory of relativity http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/explainingthetescotheoryofrelativity http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/explainingthetescotheoryofrelativity Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 When Tesco announced its plan to triple the size of its Gloucester outlet, much was made of the prospect of 160 new jobs, with the city fathers metaphorically throwing their hats in the air with joy. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () The rise and rise of Tesco http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/theriseandriseoftesco http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/theriseandriseoftesco Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Since the announcement of the new store, Tesco, has also revealed its intentions of opening three new express stores, in and around Gloucester - Painswick Road, Matson, Station Road and Cheltenham Road, Churchdown. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () The Vikings were here http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/thevikingswerehere http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/thevikingswerehere Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Their ancestors may have arrived in longships and plundered our shores as ruthless warriors and traders, but today’s helmeted Norwegians came in peace aboard their huge Honda Goldwing motorcycles. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Go West young man - promoting trade in the Westgate Quarter http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/gowestyoungmanpromotingtradeinthewestgatequarter http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/gowestyoungmanpromotingtradeinthewestgatequarter Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Ivan Taylor, owner of Truscott Jewellers, is also chairman of The Westgate Association, the body pledged to promote the interests of this historic quarter with its vibrant shops and buzzing cafe culture. Here he pleads his case. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () The Fredericks Foundation – great when the bank says no http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/thefredericksfoundationgreatwhenthebanksaysno http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/thefredericksfoundationgreatwhenthebanksaysno Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 T-shirt trader Mark Dwyer is one of the 60 per cent of small businesses who are still having trouble wresting cash from the clammy clutches of the High Street banks. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Community rallies for stricken charity http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/communityralliesforstrickencharity http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/communityralliesforstrickencharity Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 The Gloucester community rallied round to help after the city branch of the FSB launched a campaign to help mend the damage wreaked on the Pied Piper children’s charity by burglars. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Worcester Street’s summer of discontent drags on into autumn http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/worcesterstreetssummerofdiscontentdragsonintoautumn http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/worcesterstreetssummerofdiscontentdragsonintoautumn Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Roadworks misery for traders in Gloucester’s Worcester Street continues through the summer as Severn Trent lag months behind schedule on a major sewer replacement scheme. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () KM Reprographic – an original approach to copying http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/kmreprographicanoriginalapproachtocopying http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/kmreprographicanoriginalapproachtocopying Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 For builders, architects, conveyancing solicitors and even private house owners, there is only one place in Gloucester to go to when drawing up detailed property site plans – KM Reprographics in Stroud Road. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () We're all bankers now http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/wereallbankersnow http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/wereallbankersnow Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Many within the Gloucestershire business community are worried that the big players are now being supported, financially at least, by the little guys. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Digital Telecom comes to the rescue for children’s charity http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/digitaltelecomcomestotherescueforchildrenscharity http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/digitaltelecomcomestotherescueforchildrenscharity Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 When Cheltenham based children’s charity Wellchild decided to upgrade their unsupported and increasingly unreliable telephone system they turned to Gloucester phone specialists Digital Telecom. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () ETS launches Summer Soccer Camps http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/etslaunchessummersoccercamps http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/etslaunchessummersoccercamps Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Education Through Sport (ETS), which counts former England and Manchester United star Lee Sharpe as a special ambassador, is holding a series of Summer Football Camps at Severn Vale School in Gloucester for 7-14 year olds from August 1-26. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () SureLet is fastest growing franchise network in the West says Colin http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/sureletisfastestgrowingfranchisenetworkinthewestsayscolin http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/sureletisfastestgrowingfranchisenetworkinthewestsayscolin Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000 SureLet, the Gloucester based lettings agency franchisor, is the fastest growing franchise chain in the West, reckons MD Colin Poole. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Brunsdon team conquers Three Peaks http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/brunsdonteamconquersthreepeaks http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/brunsdonteamconquersthreepeaks Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 An intrepid team from Brunsdon, the Gloucester-based insurance and financial services broker, and supported by Gloucester Rugby Community Department, has just completed the daunting Three Peaks Challenge, scaling the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales within 24 hours. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Top Tips on New Employee Probationary Periods http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/toptipsonnewemployeeprobationaryperiods http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/toptipsonnewemployeeprobationaryperiods Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Recent employment figures suggest that following a period of streamlining during the recession, businesses are beginning to take on new staff. At HR Champions we have seen evidence of this and as a result, an increase in the number of support enquiries regarding probationary periods. Here are our top tips. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Cordial AV on the move http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/cordialavonthemove http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/cordialavonthemove Sat, 02 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 After nearly five years at Morelands Trading Estate, Gloucester video production company Cordial AV has undergone a change of scenery with a move to new premises in the leafy suburb of Hucclecote. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Hallmark Hotels reopens at Robinswood after stunning £3 million refurbishment http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/hallmarkhotelsreopensatrobinswoodafterstunning3millionrefurbishment http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/hallmarkhotelsreopensatrobinswoodafterstunning3millionrefurbishment Sun, 03 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 More than 60 VIPs and guests turned out for the re-opening of Hallmark Gloucester Hotel - formerly Ramada - at Robinswood on Thursday night, after a recently completed £3 million refurbishment. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Golf bandit wins FSB longest drive http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/golfbanditwinsfsblongestdrive http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/golfbanditwinsfsblongestdrive Sun, 03 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Mark Owen Chairman of the FSB Gloucester branch strongly denied being a pirate and bandit after a blazing display of golf magic to win the longest drive with a whopping 280 yard screamer on the 12th tee. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Owen is first apprentice to qualify in South West Apprenticeship Company scheme http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/owenisfirstapprenticetoqualifyinsouthwestapprenticeshipcompanyscheme http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/owenisfirstapprenticetoqualifyinsouthwestapprenticeshipcompanyscheme Mon, 04 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Owen Pitts of Cheltenham has become the first young person to successfully complete an Intermediate and Advanced Apprenticeship through SWAC (the South West Apprenticeship Company). jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Government minister to support Gloucestershire apprenticeship seminar http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/governmentministertosupportgloucestershireapprenticeshipseminar http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/governmentministertosupportgloucestershireapprenticeshipseminar Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Education, is the main speaker at an apprenticeships seminar, in Gloucestershire, organised by the Federation of Small Businesses on July 15. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () High Court ruling will create legal chaos says city solicitor http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/highcourtrulingwillcreatelegalchaossayscitysolicitor http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/highcourtrulingwillcreatelegalchaossayscitysolicitor Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 A controversial new High Court ruling on police bail procedures will cause chaos unless it is overturned by the Court of Appeal or emergency legislation, says Gloucester solicitor Jon Holmes. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Dealing with awkward customers http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/dealingwithawkwardcustomers http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/dealingwithawkwardcustomers Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000 In this issue of Punchline you can read a comprehensive feature on the increase in customer aggression experienced by businesses, especially in the retail sector. To complement this we have welcomed Derek Martin, Glevum Security’s HR and Training Manager, to step onto the Punchline Soapbox to explain how his company trains staff who deal with the public how to cope with awkward customers in a positive way. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Gloucester company appointed sole UK distributor for GPS-based car mileage logging system http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/gloucestercompanyappointedsoleukdistributorforgpsbasedcarmileageloggingsystem http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/gloucestercompanyappointedsoleukdistributorforgpsbasedcarmileageloggingsystem Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Gloucester company DME Solutions has been appointed the sole UK distributor for a high-tech tool that will allow car business users to keep perfect track of their mileage claims. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Grotesco - every little hurts http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/grotescoeverylittlehurts http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/grotescoeverylittlehurts Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Supermarket giant Tesco recently announced plans to build a monster 113,000 sq ft store on the St Oswald’s site - a development that could reduce the city centre to a virtual ghost town. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Cotswolds88 Hotel Wins Top Hotel Restaurant Award http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/cotswolds88hotelwinstophotelrestaurantaward http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/summer2011/cotswolds88hotelwinstophotelrestaurantaward Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000 Staff at Painswick’s Cotswolds88 Hotel are celebrating after winning the Hotel Restaurant of the Year title in the annual Cotswold Life Food and Drink Awards this month. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk (George Henderson) 9 ways to take better photos on your smart phone http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/autumn2011/9waystotakebetterphotosonyoursmartphone http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/autumn2011/9waystotakebetterphotosonyoursmartphone Sat, 04 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 Punchline believes that a good photo is a good photo, regardless of the device used to take it. Smart phones offer a great introduction to photography as well as a handy option for professionals when out and about. Obviously smart phones come with inherent strengths and weaknesses but with a little know how, there are ways to optimise your phone to take wow factor photography. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Comical Exam Answers http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/autumn2011/comicalexamanswers http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/autumn2011/comicalexamanswers Mon, 06 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 Everyone has taken exams - We all know that exams are not a favoured topic among all walks of life. Punchline has found some humorous examples of people who have clearly not revised their exams... jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Retire with Dignity http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/autumn2011/retirewithdignity http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/autumn2011/retirewithdignity Thu, 09 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 If you have reached the stage of the following photograph - You know your time is up, retire with dignity (for your own sake) jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Friday Feeling Stupidity http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/autumn2011/fridayfeelingstupidity http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/autumn2011/fridayfeelingstupidity Sun, 12 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 It may be Friday... but please, try to avoid any acts of stupidity like those shown in the following photographs. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () The world's worst parents http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/autumn2011/theworldsworstparents http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/autumn2011/theworldsworstparents Tue, 21 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 The title says it all - The world's worst parents - Why would you have children if you were prone to these acts of stupidity?! jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Tech Buzz - Phones as thin as paper? http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/autumn2011/techbuzzphonesasthinaspaper http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/autumn2011/techbuzzphonesasthinaspaper Thu, 30 Jul 2015 00:00:00 +0000 Phones as thin as paper? Yes that's right - Geek & Tech bloggers are hailing 2013 as the 'year of the bendy phone'. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Adverts we'll never see again http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/autumn2011/advertswellneverseeagain http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/autumn2011/advertswellneverseeagain Sun, 09 Aug 2015 00:00:00 +0000 jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () How did they get there? http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/autumn2011/howdidtheygetthere http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/autumn2011/howdidtheygetthere Mon, 05 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0000 jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Business Boffin - Marcus Gomery http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/autumn2011/businessboffinmarcusgomery http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/autumn2011/businessboffinmarcusgomery Wed, 07 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0000 One financial services company which is showing the way forward is Brunsdon, the Gloucester based insurance and financial services brokers, which has trebled its business in the last six years and has set itself a target to double that in the next three. How do they do it? – Punchline talks to Marcus Gomery, MD of Brunsdon Financial Services Ltd. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Why I Fired My Secretary http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/autumn2011/whyifiredmysecretary http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/autumn2011/whyifiredmysecretary Sat, 10 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0000 Two weeks ago was my 35th birthday... jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Origins of the Air Balloon http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/autumn2011/originsoftheairballoon http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/autumn2011/originsoftheairballoon Mon, 12 Dec 2016 00:00:00 +0000 The Air Balloon roundabout on Crickley Hill has been much in the news with proposals to introduce a no right turn for vehicles as they come down the hill, approaching from the Cirencester direction. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Don't let Blackfriars Priory become Johnny-No-Mates http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/dontletblackfriarspriorybecomejohnnynomates http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/dontletblackfriarspriorybecomejohnnynomates Wed, 15 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000 A new group is being set up to celebrate one of the city’s hidden gems, Blackfriars Priory. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Keep the fire in your heart - not your kitchen http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/keepthefireinyourheartnotyourkitchen http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/keepthefireinyourheartnotyourkitchen Fri, 17 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service is offering vital tips to ensure people stay safe in their homes this Valentine’s Day. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Clydesdale Bank hosts ‘Meet the Team’ event in Cheltenham http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/clydesdalebankhostsmeettheteameventincheltenham http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/clydesdalebankhostsmeettheteameventincheltenham Sun, 19 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Business leaders and local professionals from across Gloucestershire had the chance to meet some new faces when Clydesdale Bank hosted a networking event in Cheltenham. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Raising awareness of violence against women http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/raisingawarenessofviolenceagainstwomen http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/raisingawarenessofviolenceagainstwomen Sat, 25 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Gloucestershire Police is backing a live event in Gloucester later this week aiming to raise awareness of violence against women and girls. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Gloucester Round Table Seeks New Blood http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/gloucesterroundtableseeksnewblood http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/gloucesterroundtableseeksnewblood Wed, 20 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Gloucester Round Table is now actively seeking new male members, aged 18 – 45, to join our longstanding group. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () 'High Noon' showdown for Bishops Cleeve housing battle http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/highnoonshowdownforbishopscleevehousingbattle http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/highnoonshowdownforbishopscleevehousingbattle Mon, 25 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000 They’re off - the legal battle between two large property deceloopers and Tewkesnury Borough Council got under way yesterday at Birmingham’s High Court. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Horse sense http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/horsesense http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/horsesense Tue, 26 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000 As the great horsemeat scandal gallops, along bringing more and more supermarket chains into the fray, Punchline sees the affair, not unlike the Great Fire of London, as a blessing in disguise. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Republic out – Dunelm on the up http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/republicoutdunelmontheup http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/republicoutdunelmontheup Wed, 27 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000 The collapse of fashion chain Republic this week comes as yet another body blow to both Gloucester and Cheltenham but it’s not all doom and gloom. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Renishaw helps iron out problems with wonder material graphene http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/renishawhelpsironoutproblemswithwondermaterialgraphene http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/renishawhelpsironoutproblemswithwondermaterialgraphene Thu, 28 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Renishaw and its inVia Raman microscope are playing a key role in groundbreaking international research into problems with the new wonder material graphene - which may revolutionise the future of electronics. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Jailbreak – it’s official http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/jailbreakitsofficial http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/jailbreakitsofficial Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Gloucester prison experienced the biggest break out in its 222 year history this week as the last of its 330 inmates were re-assigned to other prisons, more than a month before it is officially due to close. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Listers promote social media http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/listerspromotesocialmedia http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/listerspromotesocialmedia Tue, 04 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Following on from the positive impact social media has had on its own business and with a desire to drive business growth in the region, Lister Communications teamed up with Jo Dodds and Space 2UK to offer two interactive social media sessions to local businesses, one at Forest Green Rovers Football Club and the other at Gloucester Rugby Club. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Richard Briers – the face that launched a million home composters http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/richardbriersthefacethatlaunchedamillionhomecomposters http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/richardbriersthefacethatlaunchedamillionhomecomposters Tue, 04 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Briers – the face that launched a million home composters Actor Richard Briers - known to millions for his role in TV's The Good Life in the 1970s - has died at the age of 79. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Wind turbines - fancy one in your backyard http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/windturbinesfancyoneinyourbackyard http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/windturbinesfancyoneinyourbackyard Wed, 05 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Gloucestershire based energy company Generate Green Ltd is offering landowners the chance to have one or more 55kWp wind turbines installed on their land in exchange for a rent or share in the profits. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () University and County Council help graduates find work http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/universityandcountycouncilhelpgraduatesfindwork http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/universityandcountycouncilhelpgraduatesfindwork Wed, 05 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000 The University of Gloucestershire and Gloucestershire County Council are working in partnership to encourage more students to find work in Gloucestershire after they graduate. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () South West trains are going off the rails http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/southwesttrainsaregoingofftherails http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/southwesttrainsaregoingofftherails Thu, 06 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Rail travellers in the South West are among the most disgruntled in the country, according to the latest Which survey, with only two train companies in the UK providing a worse service than First Great Western. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Prison closure is harsh sentence for small businesses http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/prisonclosureisharshsentenceforsmallbusinesses http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/prisonclosureisharshsentenceforsmallbusinesses Wed, 12 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000 The departure of 330 inmates and more than 200 staff at Gloucester Prison could come as a death sentence to small businesses in the bottom end of Westgate Street. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Burger King sold to McDonald’s in latest tweet-hack attack http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/burgerkingsoldtomcdonaldsinlatesttweethackattack http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/burgerkingsoldtomcdonaldsinlatesttweethackattack Fri, 14 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Twitter is up the creek again, this time hackers laying an hour’s siege on Burger Kings account – another hit to the social network’ s credibility. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () 4G auction delivers hope to businesses http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/4gauctiondelivershopetobusinesses http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/4gauctiondelivershopetobusinesses Sat, 15 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Telecoms regulator Ofcom has raised £2.34 bn from the auction of 4G mobile spectrum to a number of bidders - a mobile network evolution that will not go unnoticed by many businesses. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Thumbs down for Tesco http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/thumbsdownfortesco http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/thumbsdownfortesco Sun, 16 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000 As if we needed confirmation, consumer watchdog Which now tells us that Tesco has come out bottom of the hap in a poll on customer satisfaction with the nine major supermarket chains. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Air Balloon traffic plan crashes http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/airballoontrafficplancrashes http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/airballoontrafficplancrashes Thu, 20 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000 At long last common sense has prevailed over the bonkers Highways Agency plan to prevent traffic coming down from Birdlip on the A417 from turning right at the Air Balloon roundabout. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Cheap potatoes have had their chips http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/cheappotatoeshavehadtheirchips http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/cheappotatoeshavehadtheirchips Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000 The old saying ‘as cheap as chips’ is about to be re written as prolonged wet weather is about to send the price of the humble spud through the roof – and the news just had to break in the middle of National Chip Week. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Jet Age Museum’s Meteor milestone http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/jetagemuseumsmeteormilestone http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/jetagemuseumsmeteormilestone Wed, 26 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Volunteers from the Jet Age Museum will be celebrating the 70th birthday of that grand old lady of the airways, the Gloster Meteor, next Sunday, March 3. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Keep Ecclesiastical in Gloucester http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/keepecclesiasticalingloucester http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/keepecclesiasticalingloucester Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000 The collapse this week of the Ecclesiastical Insurance company’s plan to move from its Brunswick Road headquarters to a new building in the Docks came as a disappointment – but not a body blow to the city. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () £30 million Ashchurch retail scheme no competition for the Quays http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/30millionashchurchretailschemenocompetitionforthequays http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/30millionashchurchretailschemenocompetitionforthequays Sun, 30 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +0000 News that developers Robert Hitchins is planning a £30 million retail centre at the Ashchurch junction of the M5 near Tewkesbury, creating 1,000 jobs in the county, initially sounded warning bells over the impact this might have on Gloucester Quays. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Tewkesbury reaps the legal whirlwind http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/tewkesburyreapsthelegalwhirlwind http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/tewkesburyreapsthelegalwhirlwind Wed, 02 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Tewkesbury Borough Council this week lost its last chance saloon legal shootout to stave off two building developments that will see nearly 1,000 new houses on the edge of Bishops Cleeve. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Cheltenham MP says Coalition must not spend aid money on defence http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/cheltenhammpsayscoalitionmustnotspendaidmoneyondefence http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/cheltenhammpsayscoalitionmustnotspendaidmoneyondefence Thu, 03 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Cheltenham MP Martin Horwood, has taken a stand against Prime Minister David Cameron’s suggestion that some of Britain’s £10 billion foreign aid budget should be diverted to offset defence cuts. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Creed Charity Quiz Raises Money for Sue Ryder Big Wigs Campaign http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/creedcharityquizraisesmoneyforsueryderbigwigscampaign http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/creedcharityquizraisesmoneyforsueryderbigwigscampaign Thu, 03 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Creed Foodservice has raised over £1,000 for Sue Ryder Care after taking part in the charity’s ‘Big Wigs’ Business challenge. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Primark dominates High Street clothing market http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/primarkdominateshighstreetclothingmarket http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/primarkdominateshighstreetclothingmarket Fri, 04 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Primark sales have risen by 23 per cent in recent months, according to its owner Associated British Foods and as a result, its half year results will be ahead of expectations. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Cheltenham Waitrose pilots ‘drive-thru’ service http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/cheltenhamwaitrosepilotsdrivethruservice http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/cheltenhamwaitrosepilotsdrivethruservice Sat, 12 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Cheltenham Waitrose customers are to be used as ‘guinea pigs’, testing a new ‘drive-thru’ service offered by owners John Lewis Partnership to boost multichannel convenience. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () ‘Yahoo’ from cloud to clutter http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/yahoofromcloudtoclutter http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/yahoofromcloudtoclutter Thu, 17 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Amongst the current climate of cloud culture, the internet giant Yahoo is bucking the trend, banning staff from working remotely. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Thorntons sells its soul to the devil - Tesco http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/thorntonssellsitssoultothedeviltesco http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/thorntonssellsitssoultothedeviltesco Fri, 18 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Chocolate retailer Thorntons, is hoping to reverse falling sales by closing unprofitable stores and selling direct to supermarkets. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Jatech win Salesforce CRM software accreditation http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/jatechwinsalesforcecrmsoftwareaccreditation http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/jatechwinsalesforcecrmsoftwareaccreditation Sat, 19 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Jatech, the Stonehouse based software development company, has won accreditation from the US Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software giant Salesforce.com. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () £5 million football stadium on hold over planning impasse http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/5millionfootballstadiumonholdoverplanningimpasse http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/5millionfootballstadiumonholdoverplanningimpasse Sun, 20 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 The impasse over Gloucester City Council’s planners refusal to give the go ahead for a new football stadium for Gloucester City FC has put the whole project on hold. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Gloucester Quays annual footfall up by more than a million http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/gloucesterquaysannualfootfallupbymorethanamillion http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/gloucesterquaysannualfootfallupbymorethanamillion Mon, 21 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 As Gloucester emerges from one of the gloomiest winters in history for the city’s retail industry, Gloucester Quays Designer Outlet has never looked better. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Gloucestershire business students shine in national competition http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/gloucestershirebusinessstudentsshineinnationalcompetition http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/gloucestershirebusinessstudentsshineinnationalcompetition Wed, 23 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Two teams from the University Gloucestershire are through to the semi-finals of a national business competition. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Quays food and craft market returns http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/quaysfoodandcraftmarketreturns http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/quaysfoodandcraftmarketreturns Thu, 24 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Back this weekend is Gloucester Quays' Orchard Street Food & Craft Market. This is a bustling street markets with an emphasis on high quality goods and produce which takes place on the first weekend of every month from this Saturday. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Allcooper introduce new engineer training facility http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/allcooperintroducenewengineertrainingfacility http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/allcooperintroducenewengineertrainingfacility Fri, 25 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Members of the Installations team at security company Allcooper have been busy making changes over the past few months, helping transform their old engineers’ room into a brand new training facility at the firm’s headquarters in Gloucester. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Premiere performer urges others to go green http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/premiereperformerurgesotherstogogreen http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/premiereperformerurgesotherstogogreen Fri, 25 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 An environmentally-friendly Gloucester company is marking UK Climate Week (March 4-10) by urging other businesses and organisations to follow its example and go green. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Farewell Severn FM http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/farewellsevernfm http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/farewellsevernfm Sun, 27 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Barry Kirby, one of the driving forces behind Severn FM community radio for Gloucestershire explains why the station is to close tomorrow after 18 months on the air. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Zombie businesses: What can be done? http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/zombiebusinesseswhatcanbedone http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/zombiebusinesseswhatcanbedone Mon, 28 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 The growing number of ‘zombie’ businesses is arguably threatening the financial security of others. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Tall ships ahoy – with Peel on board http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/tallshipsahoywithpeelonboard http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/tallshipsahoywithpeelonboard Tue, 29 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 This year’s Tall Ships Festival from May 24-27 promises to be better than the previous three thanks to the fact that Peel Holdings is now on board. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Gloucester Skillsfest returns http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/gloucesterskillsfestreturns http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/gloucesterskillsfestreturns Wed, 30 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Gloucestershire Skillsfest 2013, the county’s biggest apprenticeship and careers event returns tomorrow (Tuesday, March 5). jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Major plans to redevelop Baker’s Quay http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/majorplanstoredevelopbakersquay http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/majorplanstoredevelopbakersquay Thu, 01 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000 An 80-bed Premier Inn hotel, a Costa Drive Thru and a Brewers Fayre family restaurant are all set to transform the derelict Bakers Quay at Gloucester Docks. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Multi-million pound plan to end Barnwood traffic chaos http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/multimillionpoundplantoendbarnwoodtrafficchaos http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/multimillionpoundplantoendbarnwoodtrafficchaos Thu, 01 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Rush hour traffic gridlock at Barnwood could become a thing of the past if a county council appeal for government cash is successful. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Kingsholm stadium on top of the rugby world cup? http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/kingsholmstadiumontopoftherugbyworldcup http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/kingsholmstadiumontopoftherugbyworldcup Fri, 02 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Gloucester’s Kingsholm rugby stadium has been named as the only club venue to host England’s Rugby World Cup games in 2015. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Managing traffic and parking during race week http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/managingtrafficandparkingduringraceweek http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/managingtrafficandparkingduringraceweek Sun, 04 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000 To make sure that traffic flows smoothly in and around Cheltenham during the 2013 racing festival, from March 12-15, Cheltenham Borough Council and Gloucestershire County Council are working closely together. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () BBC Wildlife Artist comes to Nature in Art http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/bbcwildlifeartistcomestonatureinart http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/bbcwildlifeartistcomestonatureinart Mon, 05 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Dr Jeremy Paul, three times winner of the prestigious BBC Wildlife Artist of the Year, will be the artist in residence at Nature in Art between March 26 and March 31. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Renishaw takes over world class research base http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/renishawtakesoverworldclassresearchbase http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/renishawtakesoverworldclassresearchbase Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000 The biggest new laser research and development facility built in York, UK, in the last five years has been acquired by international engineering business Renishaw in a multi-million pound deal. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Relive history over a pint with double headed weekend of fun in Gloucester http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/relivehistoryoverapintwithdoubleheadedweekendoffuningloucester http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/relivehistoryoverapintwithdoubleheadedweekendoffuningloucester Thu, 08 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Gloucester is in for a busy fun packed weekend from March 22-24 with TWO great standout events for the city. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Small businesses must be at the heart of the Chancellor's Budget, says FSB http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/smallbusinessesmustbeattheheartofthechancellorsbudgetsaysfsb http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/smallbusinessesmustbeattheheartofthechancellorsbudgetsaysfsb Sat, 10 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000 When Chancellor George Osborne delivers his budget speech on March 20, he must improve access to finance, simplify the tax system and make business rates relief permanent says the FSB. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Skillsfest Resounding Success http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/skillsfestresoundingsuccess http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/skillsfestresoundingsuccess Mon, 12 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Hundreds of people showed their support for skills at the county’s biggest apprenticeship and careers event, Gloucestershire Skillsfest 2013, at Gloucester Rugby Club. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Gloucestershire Police Feed http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/gloucestershirepolicefeed http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/february2013/gloucestershirepolicefeed Wed, 21 Apr 2021 00:00:00 +0000 A daily round up of news, crime and goings on from Gloucestershire constabulary jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () I gave you one job... http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/igaveyouonejob http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/igaveyouonejob Sat, 04 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000 The classic scenario of delegating one job to a colleague and they make a pigs ear out of it. Here is a collection of people who had one chance to do their job properly, but failed miserable. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Gloucestershire Accountant squawks at Price of Parrots http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/gloucestershireaccountantsquawksatpriceofparrots http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/gloucestershireaccountantsquawksatpriceofparrots Sun, 05 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000 An accountant goes into a pet shop in Cheltenham to buy a parrot. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Cheltenham solicitor cut short http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/cheltenhamsolicitorcutshort http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/cheltenhamsolicitorcutshort Mon, 06 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000 A Cheltenham solicitor was traveling back home after a busy meeting in London. Before boarding the train at Paddington he needed to use the bathroom... jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () How to stop burglars targeting your home http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/howtostopburglarstargetingyourhome http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/howtostopburglarstargetingyourhome Mon, 06 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Mark Baker, director of Glevum Security in Gloucester, outlines some of the ways to make sure your home does not become a magnet for burglars. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () I don't like Mondays http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/idontlikemondays http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/idontlikemondays Tue, 07 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Tell me why I don’t like Mondays... The following collection features people that have made the grueling journey into work but... tailed off - got side tracked by a comfy looking cupboard or desk. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Can you spot the 10 mistakes? http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/canyouspotthe10mistakes http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/canyouspotthe10mistakes Thu, 09 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Punchline came across an advert for graphic designers. Can you spot the 10 mistakes? jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Senior management interview http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/seniormanagementinterview http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/seniormanagementinterview Fri, 10 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000 A Stroud Businessman had been interviewing people for a senior management position... jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Zurich to reinvent online image – should you do the same? http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/zurichtoreinventonlineimageshouldyoudothesame http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/zurichtoreinventonlineimageshouldyoudothesame Sat, 11 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Issy Phillips from Moose Marketing and PR assesses the importance of a business’s online presence in a diminishing market and looks at how even conservative corporate players, like Bishop’s Cleeve based Zurich, are re-evaluating their online image to better target potential customers. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () In pursuit of trivia http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/inpursuitoftrivia http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/inpursuitoftrivia Mon, 13 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000 A collection of trivial facts that you probably don't know ... jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () The shepherd story http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/theshepherdstory http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/theshepherdstory Wed, 15 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000 A shepherd was tending his flock in a field, when a new sports car screeched to a stop on the road nearby in a cloud of dust. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Punchline's illusion http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/punchlinesillusion http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/punchlinesillusion Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Follow the instructions for a cool trick on the eyes. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Gloucester man in benefits scam http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/gloucestermaninbenefitsscam http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/gloucestermaninbenefitsscam Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000 An unemployed young Gloucester man walked into his local Jobcentre to sign on. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Getting the lowdown on Gloucestershire potholes http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/gettingthelowdownongloucestershirepotholes http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/gettingthelowdownongloucestershirepotholes Sat, 25 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Gloucestershire County Council plan to send extra Highways teams out onto the roads over the next six months treating a further 15,000 potholes was welcomed by everyone who uses county roads. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () How to nurture a baby... http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/howtonurtureababy http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/howtonurtureababy Mon, 27 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Punchline has uncovered a collection of pictures to guide fledgling mothers through the early years, nurturing 'our darling little cherubs'. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () The Silent Treatment http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/thesilenttreatment http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/thesilenttreatment Wed, 29 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000 A Cheltenham accountant and his wife were having some problems at home and were giving each other the silent treatment... jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () The Devoted Wife http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/thedevotedwife http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/thedevotedwife Fri, 01 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 A devoted wife had spent her lifetime taking care of her husband an ex-marketing manager from Cheltenham jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Trains signs are plumb loco http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/trainssignsareplumbloco http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/trainssignsareplumbloco Mon, 04 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 For those of you that plan to use the delights of the Great British railway to escape Gloucestershire for a break, here are a few things to remember. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () What a woman wants... http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/whatawomanwants http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/whatawomanwants Fri, 08 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 What desirable features do women look for in a man? jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () No accounting for Love http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/noaccountingforlove http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/noaccountingforlove Sun, 10 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Sharp practice by a Cheltenham account could land him in hot water jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Risqué behavior in Cheltenham restaurant http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/risqubehaviorincheltenhamrestaurant http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/risqubehaviorincheltenhamrestaurant Mon, 11 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 A man and a woman were having a quiet, romantic dinner in a fine restaurant. They were gazing lovingly at each other and holding hands. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () 8 ways to reuse your ancient computer monitor http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/8waystoreuseyourancientcomputermonitor http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/8waystoreuseyourancientcomputermonitor Tue, 12 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 What to do with the old, cavernous, monster of a computer monitor hogging all the room in your garage/loft? Simple - Reinvent - like the following examples. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Divine Inspiration http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/divineinspiration http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/divineinspiration Thu, 14 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 In a convent in the Cotswolds, the 98-year-old Mother Superior lay dying. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () TK Maxx is out of the mix in Gloucester – but is that bad? http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/tkmaxxisoutofthemixingloucesterbutisthatbad http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/tkmaxxisoutofthemixingloucesterbutisthatbad Sat, 16 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 News that TK Maxx is pulling out of its plans to move into the old Marks and Spencer store in Northgate Street came as a bombshell this week. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Haribo to launch Royal Jelly Babies? http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/haribotolaunchroyaljellybabies http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/haribotolaunchroyaljellybabies Sat, 16 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Summer 2013 could welcome the arrival of ‘Royal Jelly Babies’, the German confectionary giant Haribo tipping its hat to the arrival of the Duchess of Kent’s first born. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Cheltenham MP calls for value for money study on Trident replacement http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/cheltenhammpcallsforvalueformoneystudyontridentreplacement http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/cheltenhammpcallsforvalueformoneystudyontridentreplacement Sun, 17 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Cheltenham Lib Dem MP Martin Horwood set the cat among the pigeons this week with what was seen as an attempt to shoot down David Cameron’s plan to replace the Trident nuclear deterrent. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Greyfriars housing development gets green light - at last http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/greyfriarshousingdevelopmentgetsgreenlightatlast http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/greyfriarshousingdevelopmentgetsgreenlightatlast Mon, 18 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 The transformation of Gloucester's Greyfriars site can finally get going as developer Linden Homes and the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), have ironed out the legal nitty gritty that has dogged the multimillion-pound redevelopment. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Plan to reopen Bristol rail connection to Stonehouse http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/plantoreopenbristolrailconnectiontostonehouse http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/plantoreopenbristolrailconnectiontostonehouse Mon, 18 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Plans to reopen a former railway station in Stonehouse, providing a direct route to Bristol, could be a huge boost to the Stroud Valleys economy. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Thinking on your feet... http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/thinkingonyourfeet http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/thinkingonyourfeet Mon, 18 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 A man walks into his bedroom after work and is surprised to find his wife lying naked on the bed. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Showcase inspires way ahead for learning disability workers http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/showcaseinspireswayaheadforlearningdisabilityworkers http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/showcaseinspireswayaheadforlearningdisabilityworkers Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Employers and senior management from Gloucestershire companies attended a ‘Showcase’ this week to highlight the work of Forwards Works Clubs in getting adults with learning disabilities into work. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Co-op and Tesco go head to head in convenience store race http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/coopandtescogoheadtoheadinconveniencestorerace http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/coopandtescogoheadtoheadinconveniencestorerace Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 The battle for convenience store supremacy in Gloucester city centre came to a head this week with the Co-op beating Tesco to the draw, opening its Kings Walk/Eastgate Street store a week ahead. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () The Gloucestershire Pretzel Company http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/thegloucestershirepretzelcompany http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/thegloucestershirepretzelcompany Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 SME looks to increase profit margin... jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Bullfight Buffet http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/bullfightbuffet http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/bullfightbuffet Fri, 22 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 A Stroud web designer goes to Spain and attends a bullfight... jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Sporting dinner to help save Gloucester City FC http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/sportingdinnertohelpsavegloucestercityfc http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/sportingdinnertohelpsavegloucestercityfc Sat, 23 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 It is just less than a week now to the next Gloucester City Sporting Dinner - Thursday 11th April, at Hatton Court Hotel in support of the city’s beleaguered football club. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Texting: the parent trap http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/textingtheparenttrap http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/textingtheparenttrap Sat, 23 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 We all love our parents... but sometimes they don't always know when to draw the line. This collection demonstrates when simple texts go wrong. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Room service with a smile http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/roomservicewithasmile http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/roomservicewithasmile Sun, 24 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 A woman checked into a swanky Cotswolds hotel on her 70th birthday and after a while, in spite of the opulent surroundings, started to feel lonely. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Honest film trailers http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/honestfilmtrailers http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/honestfilmtrailers Mon, 25 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Producing a film trailer is an art - often making a film look better than it actually is. 'Screen Junkies' have produced a set of honest (and humorous) film trailers, the trailers that should have been - a must-see for any film buff! jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Ian’s David and Goliath Glosta Coffee campaign is inspired marketing ploy http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/iansdavidandgoliathglostacoffeecampaignisinspiredmarketingploy http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/iansdavidandgoliathglostacoffeecampaignisinspiredmarketingploy Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 We were delighted by the success of Café owner Ian Spencer’s broadside at the big coffee shop multiples with his Glosta Coffee campaign this month. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () New taxi driver http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/newtaxidriver http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/newtaxidriver Wed, 27 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Last Wednesday a passenger in a taxi heading to Cheltenham Train Station leaned over to ask the driver a question and gently tapped him on the shoulder to get his attention. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Missy the lost cat http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/missythelostcat http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/missythelostcat Fri, 29 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Shannon (the secretary) has lost her cat and has asked David (the graphic designer) to help with a lost poster. This is their email correspondence... jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Love Story http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/lovestory http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/lovestory Sat, 30 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Ed & Nancy met while on a singles cruise and Ed fell head over heels for her. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Gloucestershire police crack down on antisocial behaviour http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/gloucestershirepolicecrackdownonantisocialbehaviour http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/gloucestershirepolicecrackdownonantisocialbehaviour Sun, 31 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Now ‘under new management’ Gloucestershire police seem committed to cleaning up antisocial behaviour in our town and city centres. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Small town headlines: The hunt for the Chorley bum pincher http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/smalltownheadlinesthehuntforthechorleybumpincher http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/smalltownheadlinesthehuntforthechorleybumpincher Sun, 31 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Out in the backwoods and city suburbs, rudimental headlines take centre stage - A cat that looks like Hitler, an illusive bum pincher. Here is a collection of the finest small town headlines. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Margaret Thatcher dies http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/margaretthatcherdies http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/margaretthatcherdies Mon, 01 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Margaret Thatcher, the former ‘Iron Lady’ prime minister is reported to have suffered a stroke and died, aged 87, this morning. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () The Tie Salesman and the Taliban http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/thetiesalesmanandthetaliban http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/thetiesalesmanandthetaliban Mon, 01 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 A Taliban footsoldier, desperate for water, was plodding through the Afghan desert when he saw something far off in the distance. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Gloucestershire businesses learn of economic outlook http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/gloucestershirebusinesseslearnofeconomicoutlook http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/gloucestershirebusinesseslearnofeconomicoutlook Tue, 02 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Gloucestershire businesses have been provided with an update on the major issues affecting the UK and regional economies. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () The best of the worst warning signs http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/thebestoftheworstwarningsigns http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/thebestoftheworstwarningsigns Tue, 02 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Warning signs are serious business. Without all those grim safety reminders, you would likely end up maimed or on a one-way trip to the mortuary. Well, maybe some situations aren’t really all as dangerous as they would have us believe, but it does make you wonder where some of the inspiration came from… jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () You have the right to vote – use it http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/youhavetherighttovoteuseit http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/youhavetherighttovoteuseit Wed, 03 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 On May 2 we all have the chance to vote on who represents us on Gloucestershire County Council for the next four years. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Ryan air boss loses head over pint http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/ryanairbosslosesheadoverpint http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/ryanairbosslosesheadoverpint Wed, 03 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 A Ryanair executive called Joey arrived in a hotel in Cheltenham, he went to the bar and asked for a pint of draught Guinness. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Stormtroopers 365 http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/stormtroopers365 http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/stormtroopers365 Thu, 04 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Meet the guys from the Stormtroopers 365 series... they hate Luke Skywalker (that rebel scum) but they love getting themselves into all kinds of situations. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Gloucester Round Table Seeks Ideas for its Finishing School for Men http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/gloucesterroundtableseeksideasforitsfinishingschoolformen http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/gloucesterroundtableseeksideasforitsfinishingschoolformen Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Gloucester Round Table is on a mission to create the ultimate finishing school for men and is asking people in Gloucester for suggestions on things every man should know. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Going it alone http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/goingitalone http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/goingitalone Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 A Cheltenham solicitor decided to go out on her own. She was shrewd and diligent, so business kept coming in, and pretty soon she realized that she needed an in-house counsel. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () At the gym... http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/atthegym http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/atthegym Sat, 06 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 We've all been there, sweating away at the gym after 5 minutes on the treadmill (well, maybe that's just me) your face the colour of beetroot purple, furiously cursing that Twix you had at lunchtime which will take you the best part of 45 minutes to work off. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Ten F26-A formal complaint notices http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/tenf26aformalcomplaintnotices http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/tenf26aformalcomplaintnotices Mon, 08 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 David Thorne (the guy who brought us Missy the Missing cat) is back with hilarious copies of fellow employee Simon's complaint forms about his conduct in the office. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Tragedy dogs golfer’s poor round http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/tragedydogsgolferspoorround http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/tragedydogsgolferspoorround Tue, 09 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 After a particularly poor game of golf at a popular Gloucester course, a club member left the clubhouse and started to go home. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Ferrari GTO versus Honda moped http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/ferrarigtoversushondamoped http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/ferrarigtoversushondamoped Wed, 10 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 A well heeled young Cheltenham man splashed out on a new Ferrari, drove out of the showroom and pulls up at the traffic lights next to an elderly gent on a 50cc Honda moped. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Alex Ferguson Retirement Party shock http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/alexfergusonretirementpartyshock http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/alexfergusonretirementpartyshock Fri, 12 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Apparently, Alex Ferguson held a party last night for his players to celebrate his retirement. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Bordering on stupidity… http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/borderingonstupidity http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/borderingonstupidity Sun, 14 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 A dodgy Gloucester character on holiday in West Texas was driving along when a policeman pulled him over. He rolled down his window and said: “Is there a problem, Officer?” jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Gloucester celebrates record year for new businesses http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/gloucestercelebratesrecordyearfornewbusinesses http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/gloucestercelebratesrecordyearfornewbusinesses Mon, 15 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 2012 was actually a record year for company formation in Gloucester, according to the latest Duport Business Confidence Report. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Going through the paternal pain barrier http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/goingthroughthepaternalpainbarrier http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/goingthroughthepaternalpainbarrier Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 A married Gloucestershire couple went to the hospital to have their baby delivered. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Innovative Disability Employment Enterprise Launches in Gloucestershire http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/innovativedisabilityemploymententerpriselaunchesingloucestershire http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/innovativedisabilityemploymententerpriselaunchesingloucestershire Wed, 17 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 An environmentally friendly car valeting service, which offers the lifeline of work and training to disadvantaged people, has been launched in Gloucestershire. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Inflation peaks off the scale http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/inflationpeaksoffthescale http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/inflationpeaksoffthescale Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 A debt harried but pious Gloucestershire businessman climbs to the top of Mt. Snowdon to get close enough to talk to God. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Wychwood Festival offers package deals to businesses http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/wychwoodfestivalofferspackagedealstobusinesses http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/wychwoodfestivalofferspackagedealstobusinesses Fri, 19 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Organisers of this year’s Wychwood Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse are offering special discount package deals of up to 33 per cent, through Punchline jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () It’s a ‘schuh in’ at King’s Walk http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/itsaschuhinatkingswalk http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/itsaschuhinatkingswalk Sat, 20 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Smiles all round at King’s Walk shopping centre in Gloucester this week with the news that fashion footwear specialists Schuh will be moving into the ex-Profile unit. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Gloucestershire school fascinates http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/gloucestershireschoolfascinates http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/gloucestershireschoolfascinates Sat, 20 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 A Gloucestershire teacher asked the class to use the word 'fascinate' in a sentence. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Gloucester’s anti-gull campaign takes off http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/gloucestersantigullcampaigntakesoff http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/gloucestersantigullcampaigntakesoff Sun, 21 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 This year’s annual campaign to limit the problem caused by gulls in Gloucester has been unveiled by the City Council. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Gloucester MP moots new home for Tigers http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/gloucestermpmootsnewhomefortigers http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/gloucestermpmootsnewhomefortigers Sun, 21 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Six years after the floods put an end to Gloucester City football matches at Meadow Park, Gloucester MP Richard Graham has floated the idea of building a new stadium... jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () At deaths door http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/atdeathsdoor http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/atdeathsdoor Mon, 22 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 An accountant from Cheltenham was on his deathbed and gasped pitifully. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Sign of the times http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/signofthetimes http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/signofthetimes Tue, 23 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Punchline has discovered more genuine and ridiculous signs... jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Gloucester Heritage Days come out third most popular in England http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/gloucesterheritagedayscomeoutthirdmostpopularinengland http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/gloucesterheritagedayscomeoutthirdmostpopularinengland Thu, 25 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Gloucester has been named as having the third richest heritage in England, bested only by Oxford and Norwich. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Business Boffin - Mark Baker, Glevum Security on cutting down tell-tale signs for burglar http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/businessboffinmarkbakerglevumsecurityoncuttingdowntelltalesignsforburglar http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aafeatures/businessboffinmarkbakerglevumsecurityoncuttingdowntelltalesignsforburglar Thu, 25 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Mark Baker, co-director of Glevum Security of Gloucester gives some handy hints on how to cut down on the tell-tale signs that are likely to make a burglar’s eyes light up and some tips on how to make your home more secure if it is targeted. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Eighth Gloucester jobs fair – at Blackfriars http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/eighthgloucesterjobsfairatblackfriars http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/eighthgloucesterjobsfairatblackfriars Sat, 27 Nov 2021 00:00:00 +0000 The eighth Gloucester jobs fair will be held at Blackfriars Priory on Thursday, May 16, with Businesses looking to take on new staff being urged to sign up to attend. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () March freeze costs UK small businesses £174 million, says the FSB http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/marchfreezecostsuksmallbusinesses174millionsaysthefsb http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/marchfreezecostsuksmallbusinesses174millionsaysthefsb Thu, 02 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000 More than half of UK small firms have been badly hit financially by the recent prolonged cold weather costing them £174 million. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Minimum wage to rise http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/minimumwagetorise http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/minimumwagetorise Sat, 04 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000 The national minimum wage is to rise by 12p an hour to £6.31 for adults and by 5p to £5.03 for 18-to-20-year-olds from October, the government announced today. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Moose Marketing & PR are recruiting http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/moosemarketingampprarerecruiting http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/moosemarketingampprarerecruiting Sun, 05 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Join Moose - a fast-growing and dynamic Marketing and PR Agency in Gloucester - help develop our new concept in business to business publishing – both online and in print. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Wild Boar in Forest becoming bolder in search of food http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/wildboarinforestbecomingbolderinsearchoffood http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/wildboarinforestbecomingbolderinsearchoffood Mon, 06 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000 The protracted spell of cold weather has driven wild boar in the Forest of Dean to make increasingly bolder forays out of the forest in their search of food causing untold damage to grass verges, village greens and even domestic lawns. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Severn Trent sewage pumping station work disruption fears for Longlevens businesses http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/severntrentsewagepumpingstationworkdisruptionfearsforlonglevensbusinesses http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/severntrentsewagepumpingstationworkdisruptionfearsforlonglevensbusinesses Wed, 08 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Businesses in Longlevens fear that a Severn Trent operation to build a £2million sewage pumping station off Longford Lane from September, along with more than 2,700 metres of new sewer pipes could damage their business. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Rugby star Alex Cuthbert visits his former school in Newent http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/rugbystaralexcuthbertvisitshisformerschoolinnewent http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/rugbystaralexcuthbertvisitshisformerschoolinnewent Fri, 10 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Wales international rugby star Alex Cuthbert returned to his old School, Newent Community School and Sixth Form Centre, for a coaching session with pupils yesterday. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Cloud hangs over Gloucestershire tourist industry http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/cloudhangsovergloucestershiretouristindustry http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/cloudhangsovergloucestershiretouristindustry Sat, 11 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000 It looks as if the county’s tourist industry will be the major casualty of the growing rift between the county council and the economic partnership Gfirst. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Breaking news: UK unemployment rises to 7.9 per cent http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/breakingnewsukunemploymentrisesto79percent http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/breakingnewsukunemploymentrisesto79percent Wed, 15 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000 UK unemployment rose by 70,000 to 2.56 million between December and February, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has reported today, making the unemployment rate for the quarter 7.9 per cent. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Renishaw celebrates Chinese connection http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/renishawcelebrateschineseconnection http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/renishawcelebrateschineseconnection Fri, 17 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Renishaw is looking forward to welcoming China’s UK ambassador Liu Xiaoming to its Wotton-under-Edge premises following a positive initial meeting in London. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Wildflower ‘meadows’ are back in Gloucester this summer http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/wildflowermeadowsarebackingloucesterthissummer http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/wildflowermeadowsarebackingloucesterthissummer Sat, 18 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Visitors driving into Gloucester this summer will once again be greeted by colourful ‘meadows’ of wildflowers on roadside verges. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Seagulls – time for the gloves to come off http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/seagullstimefortheglovestocomeoff http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/seagullstimefortheglovestocomeoff Sat, 25 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Before he retired as Holy Father recently, one of the last official functions carried out by Pope Benedict XVI was the release of a white dove of peace to mark Holocaust Day – the bird was immediately attacked by a seagull and almost killed. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Mark knocks more than an hour off his marathon time http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/markknocksmorethananhouroffhismarathontime http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/markknocksmorethananhouroffhismarathontime Sun, 26 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Mark Owen, chairman of the Gloucester Branch of the FSB, ran his second London Marathon yesterday knocking more than an hour off his previous best two years ago. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Renishaw wins record breaking 16th Queen’s Award http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/renishawwinsrecordbreaking16thqueensaward http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/renishawwinsrecordbreaking16thqueensaward Mon, 27 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Management and staff at Renishaw, the Wotton-under-Edge specialist engineering firm are today celebrating their record breaking 16th Queen’s Award for Enterprise in its 40 year history. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Matson Big Green Spring Clean http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/matsonbiggreenspringclean http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/matsonbiggreenspringclean Tue, 28 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000 As part of the City Council Big City Clean campaign, officers will be working with volunteers to clean up part of Gloucester’s Matson area on Wednesday from 10am to 1pm. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Grade II listing for Bourton-on-the-Water Model Village http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/gradeiilistingforbourtononthewatermodelvillage http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/gradeiilistingforbourtononthewatermodelvillage Wed, 29 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000 The Bourton on the Water Model Village, one of the star tourist attractions in the Cotswolds, has been granted Grade II listed status. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Future of Lucozade and Ribena factory still unclear http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/futureoflucozadeandribenafactorystillunclear http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/futureoflucozadeandribenafactorystillunclear Thu, 30 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000 The 500 or so workers at Coleford’s Lucozade and Ribena factory are still on tenterhooks this week as the future of the plant hangs in the balance. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Royal Mail's 'stealth tax' on posting parcels http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/royalmailsstealthtaxonpostingparcels http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/royalmailsstealthtaxonpostingparcels Fri, 31 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0000 Royal Mail has been accused of implementing a ‘stealth tax’ on small businesses by increasing the cost of sending a parcel through the roof. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Hinkley hiccup – jobs cut on reactor site http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/hinkleyhiccupjobscutonreactorsite http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/hinkleyhiccupjobscutonreactorsite Sun, 09 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Hundreds of jobs have been axed at the massive Hinkley C nuclear reactor building site as French power company EDF revealed it is temporarily cutting the number of people working on the project. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () New Morrisons supermarket rises from the ashes of the Railway Triangle http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/newmorrisonssupermarketrisesfromtheashesoftherailwaytriangle http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/newmorrisonssupermarketrisesfromtheashesoftherailwaytriangle Mon, 10 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Barnwood Construction reported that, in spite one of the worst winters for many years, work on the £8 million contract to build a Morrisons supermarket on Gloucester’s Railway Triangle has successfully reached the half way point of the project. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Collapse of sale of Lloyds branches to Co-op may put Gloucester jobs at risk http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/collapseofsaleoflloydsbranchestocoopmayputgloucesterjobsatrisk http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/collapseofsaleoflloydsbranchestocoopmayputgloucesterjobsatrisk Tue, 11 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000 The collapse of the planned sale of 632 UK bank branches by Lloyds Banking Group to the Co-op group has put a question mark over the future of jobs at the bank’s Gloucester HQ. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Empty shops eyesore in Docks a blight for Tall Ships weekend http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/emptyshopseyesoreindocksablightfortallshipsweekend http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/emptyshopseyesoreindocksablightfortallshipsweekend Sat, 15 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000 With tens of thousands of visitors due to stream into Gloucester Docks for the Tall Ships Festival over the late May Bank Holiday weekend, Punchline would like to take developers Crest Nicholson to task for creating the eyesore of crudely boarded up empty shop units around Merchants Quay. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Marathon musings from Mr Moose http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/marathonmusingsfrommrmoose http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/marathonmusingsfrommrmoose Mon, 17 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Lining up with 37,000 runners for the Virgin London Marathon on a sunny but chilly Sunday is always going to be pretty special. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () David makes radio waves over ‘ludicrous’ licence laws http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/davidmakesradiowavesoverludicrouslicencelaws http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/davidmakesradiowavesoverludicrouslicencelaws Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Gloucester café owner David Purchase has launched a campaign against what he claims are unjust laws which demand he pays for up to three license fees to play a radio for customers. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Greggs struggles to earn a crust http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/greggsstrugglestoearnacrust http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/greggsstrugglestoearnacrust Sat, 22 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Greggs the biggest bakery chain in the UK has warned of lower than expected profits this year after reporting falling sales. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Stroud planners approve new ice cream parlour after 20 years http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/stroudplannersapprovenewicecreamparlourafter20years http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/stroudplannersapprovenewicecreamparlourafter20years Sun, 23 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Winstones Ice Cream company, which has been based on Rodborough Common for almost 90 years, has been given the go ahead to build a new ice cream parlour in place of its current sales kiosk. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () New hybrid grass could help prevent flooding http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/newhybridgrasscouldhelppreventflooding http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/newhybridgrasscouldhelppreventflooding Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000 A research team in Aberdeen has developed a hybrid grass which is claimed could help solve Gloucestershire’s perennial flooding problems. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Shaping the future - technology investment of small businesses http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/shapingthefuturetechnologyinvestmentofsmallbusinesses http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/shapingthefuturetechnologyinvestmentofsmallbusinesses Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000 The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and Intellect, the UK technology pressure group have produced a joint report which outlines how small firms have invested in technology and the benefits they have derived from doing so. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Sale of Gloucester nightspot – time for a new broom http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/saleofgloucesternightspottimeforanewbroom http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/saleofgloucesternightspottimeforanewbroom Tue, 25 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000 The appearance of three prominent Gloucester's nightspots on the market has been seen in some quarters as a sign of a downturn in Gloucester’s evening economy. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Coronation Street star William Roache arrested on suspicion of rape http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/coronationstreetstarwilliamroachearrestedonsuspicionofrape http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/coronationstreetstarwilliamroachearrestedonsuspicionofrape Tue, 25 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Coronation Street star William Roache has been arrested on suspicion of the rape of an under-age girl in the 1960s, the Press Association is reporting. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Tayntons host curry lunch http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/tayntonshostcurrylunch http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/tayntonshostcurrylunch Wed, 26 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000 More than 50 people turned out for the latest ‘Curry Club’ lunch organised by Tayntons Solicitors at Vinings Restaurant in Gloucester Docks. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Tomorrow’s election – the bigger picture http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/tomorrowselectionthebiggerpicture http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/tomorrowselectionthebiggerpicture Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Tomorrow, we all have the chance to vote on who represents us on 53 seats on Gloucestershire County Council for the next four years – but there’s more to it than that. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Nicki’s Taverna still open after fire ravages kitchens http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/nickistavernastillopenafterfireravageskitchens http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/nickistavernastillopenafterfireravageskitchens Sat, 29 Jan 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Nicki’s Taverna in Gloucester’s Westgate Street was temporarily closed yesterday after a fire broke out in its kitchen. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Ladies Lunch at Kingsholm http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/ladieslunchatkingsholm http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/ladieslunchatkingsholm Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 The quarterly Ladies Lunch event took place at Gloucester Rugby again this week. It saw lots of new and familiar faces in the audience as resident presenter Jill Douglas interviewed Debra Drew MD of Fabric Architecture. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Emma and team to cycle to Edinburgh for local Gloucester charity ‘Increase the Peace’ http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/emmaandteamtocycletoedinburghforlocalgloucestercharityincreasethepeace http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/emmaandteamtocycletoedinburghforlocalgloucestercharityincreasethepeace Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Amateur cyclist and charity fundraiser Emma Bowden and her fellow team of eight embark today on a gruelling four day 440 mile bike ride to Edinburgh to raise funds for local charity ‘Increase the Peace’. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Biz+ stationery in the fast lane http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/bizstationeryinthefastlane http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/bizstationeryinthefastlane Thu, 03 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Gloucester businessman Richard Dorman is not noted for being stationary but is now heavily into stationery. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Rugby World Cup jamboree http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/rugbyworldcupjamboree http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/rugbyworldcupjamboree Sat, 05 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 OK, everyone knows it now – rugby’s coming ‘Holm’, with Gloucester’s Kingsholm Stadium rubber stamped as an official 2015 World Cup venue. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Impasse at Shire Hall http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/impasseatshirehall http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/impasseatshirehall Sat, 05 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Collective spirits at Gloucester’s Shire Hall are probably numbed today as yesterday’s not unexpected fall of the Conservatives’ majority left the county council without an overall leading group. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Government grant for Gloucester city centre http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/governmentgrantforgloucestercitycentre http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/governmentgrantforgloucestercitycentre Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 The work done by Gloucester City Council to improve trade, business and the local economy has been recognised by the government. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Night market returns to Gloucester http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/nightmarketreturnstogloucester http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/nightmarketreturnstogloucester Mon, 07 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 The countdown to Gloucester’s next award winning night market has begun - with just over a week to go to the next event. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Sainsbury's profits rise again http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/sainsburysprofitsriseagain http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/sainsburysprofitsriseagain Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Sainsbury's seems to be holding up well against arch rivals Tesco with the announcement that has outperformed competitors and celebrated the 'milestone' of non-food sales reaching £1bn for the first time jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Plans for Porsche dealership in Tewkesbury show welcome confidence http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/plansforporschedealershipintewkesburyshowwelcomeconfidence http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/plansforporschedealershipintewkesburyshowwelcomeconfidence Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 A planning application by Dick Lovett, one of the south west’s foremost prestige car dealers, to open a Porsche dealership in Tewkesbury is one of the brightest pieces of news we’ve heard for some time. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Nike to close Gloucester Quays shop http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/niketoclosegloucesterquaysshop http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/niketoclosegloucesterquaysshop Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 News that Nike is to close its Gloucester Quays outlet at the end of the month comes as a blow to the shopping centre. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Queen announces immigration clamp down http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/queenannouncesimmigrationclampdown http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/queenannouncesimmigrationclampdown Thu, 10 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 The Queen’s Speech, made annually to mark the state opening of Parliament, normally an anodyne and innocuous formality, today included some seriously political issues such as a clamp down on immigration. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () The tall ships sneak preview http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/thetallshipssneakpreview http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/thetallshipssneakpreview Sat, 12 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 The Gloucester Tall Ships Festival 2013 promises to be a weekend spectacular for the whole family, with visitors flocking from across the South West for the fourth instalment of this very special celebration. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Speak up on new city plan http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/speakuponnewcityplan http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/speakuponnewcityplan Mon, 14 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 As from Monday, residents and business in Gloucester will be asked to give their views on the City Plan, which will guide development in Gloucester until 2031. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Mark brings the mix to martial arts http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/markbringsthemixtomartialarts http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/markbringsthemixtomartialarts Tue, 15 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Enterprising martial arts instructor, Mark Woodard, has transformed an empty unit on a Tewkesbury business park into a state of the art gym exclusively for martial art enthusiasts, and it’s the only one of its kind in the area. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () The Family Haven celebrates 25 years serving vulnerable families of Gloucestershire http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/thefamilyhavencelebrates25yearsservingvulnerablefamiliesofgloucestershire http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/thefamilyhavencelebrates25yearsservingvulnerablefamiliesofgloucestershire Wed, 16 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 This month marks The Family Haven’s 25 years of existence in providing support and help to vulnerable families with pre-school children in the Gloucestershire area, particularly the hard to reach and those living in unsuitable accommodation. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Richard puts an end to the ‘tracks of my tears’ at railway station http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/richardputsanendtothetracksofmytearsatrailwaystation http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/richardputsanendtothetracksofmytearsatrailwaystation Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Graham, MP for Gloucester, today opened passenger lifts at Gloucester Railway Station and other improvements to allow the elderly, disabled and parents with pushchairs access to Platform Four without have to cross the railway tracks in front of trains. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Jessops returns to King’s Walk http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/jessopsreturnstokingswalk http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/jessopsreturnstokingswalk Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Jessops photographic retailer is returning to Gloucester’s Kings’s Walk Shopping Centre four months after closing its doors. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Tuffley people power goes from pillar to post http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/tuffleypeoplepowergoesfrompillartopost http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/tuffleypeoplepowergoesfrompillartopost Sun, 27 Feb 2022 00:00:00 +0000 People power reigns supreme in Tuffley today where residents are celebrating the success of their community campaign to persuade Royal Mail to reinstate their Fox Elms Road postbox. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Pure Offices opening offers opportunities http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/pureofficesopeningoffersopportunities http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/pureofficesopeningoffersopportunities Wed, 02 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Clients, contractors and Pure Offices staff celebrated the opening of their latest purpose built serviced office centre at Cheltenham Office Park, Hatherley, next to Asda. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Estimated £10,000 of fake goods seized at Stow Fair http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/estimated10000offakegoodsseizedatstowfair http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/estimated10000offakegoodsseizedatstowfair Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000 A Gloucestershire County Council Trading Standards team swooped on Stow Fair and seized an estimated £10,000 of counterfeit items from traders. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Richard Snell wins community champion award http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/richardsnellwinscommunitychampionaward http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/richardsnellwinscommunitychampionaward Thu, 03 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Richard Snell of Lister Communications has won the inaugural Gloucester Rugby Club Community Champion Award 2013. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Gloucestershire Police Feed http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/gloucestershirepolicefeed http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/gloucestershirepolicefeed Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Daily Police updates from around Gloucestershire jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Growing Gloucestershire Conference offers insight to business growth http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/growinggloucestershireconferenceoffersinsighttobusinessgrowth http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/growinggloucestershireconferenceoffersinsighttobusinessgrowth Fri, 01 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000 This one day event on 12th June is a ‘must’ for businesses from all sectors of industry, promising to bring insight and ideas into ways to grow your business. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Renishaw extends German operation http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/renishawextendsgermanoperation http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/renishawextendsgermanoperation Sun, 03 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000 The German subsidiary of Wotton Under Edge engineering specialists Renishaw has acquired the business assets of LBC Laser Bearbeitungs Center GmbH, a pioneer in the field of additive manufacturing for tool and mould making in Kornwestheim, near Stuttgart. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Spring clean for Gloucester http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/springcleanforgloucester http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/springcleanforgloucester Mon, 04 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000 As part of Gloucester City Council’s ‘Big Clean’ campaign – residents and businesses are being urged to join forces to come out this weekend and clean up their patch in time for the forthcoming events in the City. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Bus fares frozen – for two and a half weeks http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/busfaresfrozenfortwoandahalfweeks http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/busfaresfrozenfortwoandahalfweeks Tue, 05 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Let’s face it – Stagecoach are always good for a laugh – even if it as the expense of commuters. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Latest unemployment figures shock http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/latestunemploymentfiguresshock http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/latestunemploymentfiguresshock Thu, 07 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Unemployment rates in the Forest of Dean are now lower than in Cheltenham and Gloucester, the Office of National Statistics confirmed this week. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Night market returns to King’s Square http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/nightmarketreturnstokingssquare http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/nightmarketreturnstokingssquare Fri, 08 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Tonight sees the return of the award winning and popular Night Market in Gloucester’s King’s Square. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Dell boy takes a dive http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/dellboytakesadive http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/dellboytakesadive Sun, 10 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000 News today that Dell Computers’ profits have slumped by 79 per cent probably won’t have fazed founder Michael Bell too much as he has an estimated wealth of $15.9 billion, making him the world’s 41st richest man. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Long Service Medals for Airport Fire Fighters http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/longservicemedalsforairportfirefighters http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/longservicemedalsforairportfirefighters Mon, 11 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Gloucestershire Airport decorated three members of its Airport Fire Service yesterday with Long Service and Good Conduct medals who, between them, have more than 70 years’ experience at the Airport. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Gloucester jobs fair best ever http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/gloucesterjobsfairbestever http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/gloucesterjobsfairbestever Tue, 12 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000 The latest jobs fair organised by Gloucester MP Richard Graham was held against the historic backdrop of Blackfriars Priory. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Another snub to Gloucester over Richard III http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/anothersnubtogloucesteroverrichardiii http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/anothersnubtogloucesteroverrichardiii Wed, 13 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Gloucester tried and failed to be the final resting place for Richard III, Duke of Gloucester, whose bones were recently unearthed in a Leicester car park. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Driving up donations with charity golf day http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/drivingupdonationswithcharitygolfday http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/drivingupdonationswithcharitygolfday Sun, 17 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Winston’s Wish, the charity for bereaved children, held its annual charity golf day for the 11th year running Brickhampton Court Golf Complex. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Night market the best so far http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/nightmarketthebestsofar http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/nightmarketthebestsofar Sun, 17 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Gloucester’s third annual Night Market in King’s Square on Friday was a resounding success and has been hailed as the best so far. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Jessops reopens in King’s Walk http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/jessopsreopensinkingswalk http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/jessopsreopensinkingswalk Mon, 18 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000 It was business as usual at Jessops in Gloucester’s Kings’s Walk Shopping Centre this morning as the photographic retailer is back trading, four months after closing its doors. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Asda squares up to competition from the Triangle http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/asdasquaresuptocompetitionfromthetriangle http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/asdasquaresuptocompetitionfromthetriangle Mon, 18 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000 The Gloucester branch of Asda is to undergo a major interior refit over the next eight weeks. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Reprieve for Nike’s Gloucester Quays shop http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/reprievefornikesgloucesterquaysshop http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/reprievefornikesgloucesterquaysshop Sat, 23 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Nike’s Gloucester store in Gloucester Quays has been given an 11the hour reprieve less than two weeks after the company announced its closure. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Bringing Southgate’s history to life http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/bringingsouthgateshistorytolife http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/bringingsouthgateshistorytolife Sun, 24 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000 The fascinating history of one of Gloucester’s central streets is the latest to be provided with an ‘interpretation board’ for visitors. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () ‘Cyber crime’ and fraud costing local firms £8 million http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/cybercrimeandfraudcostinglocalfirms8million http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/cybercrimeandfraudcostinglocalfirms8million Mon, 25 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000 More than 40 per cent of businesses have been the victims of online crime or fraud in the past 12 months, according to a new survey by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Meet Defence Procurement Minister in Gloucester http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/meetdefenceprocurementministeringloucester http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles/aanews/meetdefenceprocurementministeringloucester Wed, 27 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Gloucestershire businesses in the defence sector will have the opportunity to question the Government Minister for Defence Procurement and Exports, Phillip Dunne MP in Gloucester's Parliament Rooms, on Monday 10th June. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk () Severn Barrage – the never ending story http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles//severnbarragetheneverendingstory http://www.punchline-gloucester.co.uk/articles//severnbarragetheneverendingstory Sun, 03 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Punchline looks back at the history of doomed proposals to build a tidal barrage across the Severn Estuary and assesses the prospects of success for the scheme currently on the table. jess@moosepartnership.co.uk ()