Coronavirus LIVE Updates: The latest news from across Gloucestershire on Wednesday, September 22
22nd September 2021
The ongoing coronavirus situation is constantly changing with announcements being made about businesses and services.
Gloucestershire company director jailed for £250,000 VAT fraud
22nd September 2021
A Tetbury company director who lied about supplying windows for new build houses has been jailed for two years for a £251,000 VAT fraud.
St. Modwen Park Gloucester welcomes five new tenants
22nd September 2021
St. Modwen Logistics has revealed the addition of five new occupiers to its business park in Gloucester.
Construction award for BPE solicitor
22nd September 2021
A solicitor in the construction and engineering team at Cheltenham-based BPE has been highly commended in recent awards.
Arrest made after man assaulted in pub attack dies
22nd September 2021
An arrest has been made following the death of a man who sustained serious injuries after being assaulted outside a Cotswold pub last month.
Cheltenham BID appoints new chief executive
22nd September 2021
The board of Cheltenham Business Improvement District (BID) has announced the appointment of Heath Gunter as their new chief executive.
Taxman's 'lucrative' stamp duty income
22nd September 2021
The Treasury has taken in a ‘lucrative’ £7.6 billion in Stamp Duty this year despite the Covid tax holiday.
Pret A Manger expands to transport hubs
22nd September 2021
Pret A Manger – with a store in Cheltenham - is planning 200 new shops away from commercial centres.
Covid loans that won't be repaid
22nd September 2021
The Treasury is expecting a default on nearly £21 billion of government-backed Covid loans.
Gloucester insurance broker set for growth following MBO
21st September 2021
Investment by JMG group has facilitated a management buyout at Gloucester-based Brunsdon Insurance by North West insurance broker, Butterworth Spengler, for an undisclosed sum.
Consultation launched for 376,000 sq ft expansion of Gloucestershire business park
21st September 2021
Developers heading up the expansion of Brockeridge Business Park at Junction 1 of the M50 are launching a public consultation for the project.
Cheltenham pursues climate ambition and improved accessibility for taxis
21st September 2021
Cheltenham Borough Council pledged today (September 21) to bring its wheelchair accessible vehicle policy for taxis in line with its 2030 climate ambition.
Gloucestershire Day backing local business
21st September 2021
Today is Gloucestershire Day - the start of a month-long campaign that backs local business as they continue on their road to recovery.
More shops to close if rates not reduced
21st September 2021
More than four fifths of retailers say more stores will close if business rates are not reduced.
County shoppers donate over 15,000 meals
21st September 2021
Generous Tesco shoppers in Gloucestershire donated 15,430 meals to children and families over the summer.
Former manager ordered to pay back almost £6k after defrauding Cheltenham business
21st September 2021
A former branch manager of a Cheltenham company has been ordered to pay back all the money he gained from fraudulently selling its scrap metal.
Hospice managers to walk over hot coals
21st September 2021
Managers at Longfield Community Hospice will show their commitment to patients, families and carers by taking part in their first ever firewalk next week.
DIY boom boosts B&Q profits
21st September 2021
B&Q group rode the DIY boom in the first half of the year, smashing the £7 billion pound sales mark.
Hundreds speeding during safety campaign week
21st September 2021
Hundreds of speeding motorists were caught by police officers in Gloucestershire last week, during a national campaign to make the roads safer.
Council grant helps with restoration of historic almshouses
21st September 2021
A council grant has helped with the modernisation of four historic almshouses in the Forest of Dean.
Trial date set for woman accused of filming inside Gloucester hospital during pandemic
21st September 2021
A Stroud woman is to stand trial in January accused of using threatening words or behaviour likely to cause harassment while live video streaming from Gloucestershire Royal Hospital.
EDF takes on customers as supplier goes bust
21st September 2021
EDF – with a major base in Gloucester - has taken over nearly a quarter of a million customers left without a supplier after Utility Point ceased trading.
National Express to take over Stagecoach
21st September 2021
National Express is set to take over Stagecoach – currently experiencing cancelled services in Gloucestershire because of a shortage of drivers.
All electric unmanned lifting craft
21st September 2021
All electric heavy lifting aircraft planned by BAE Systems and Malloy Aeronautics.
Man jailed after defrauding Gloucestershire firm out of almost £750k
20th September 2021
A 53-year-old man who defrauded his employers out of almost three quarters of a million pounds and gambled it all away has been jailed for three years.
How did county’s universities get on in Times rankings?
20th September 2021
Gloucestershire’s three universities have been ranked in The Times’ rankings published yesterday (September 19) – and it seems there is still work to do.
Police carry out simultaneous drugs warrants in Brockworth
20th September 2021
Officers from the Tewkesbury Neighbourhood Policing Team executed two simultaneous drugs warrants on Friday, September 17.
Young Gloucestershire mother gifted life to five others following sudden death
20th September 2021
Young Gloucestershire mother Faye Rathbone, 33, helped to save the lives of five people through the gift of Organ Donation when she died suddenly.
Chopping board celebrates 50 years of The Cotswold Way
20th September 2021
In celebration of 50 years of The Cotswold Way, Chipping Campden-based Robert Welch has developed a limited-edition oak pebble chopping board, in collaboration with Cotswolds National Landscape.
New role for Cheltenham MP
20th September 2021
Cheltenham MP Alex Chalk has been promoted to the role of Solicitor General for England and Wales in the cabinet reshuffle.
Post Office demands fee rise from banks
20th September 2021
The Post Office is demanding more money from banks to provide vital cash services, especially in areas where banks have pulled out altogether.
Gap fashion to sell through rival Next
20th September 2021
Troubled fashion brand Gap is to partner with rival Next to keep a presence in the UK.
Tens of thousands raised by Ride for Ryder
20th September 2021
Fundraisers at Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice say their first post-pandemic fundraising event was a huge success, after over 250 cyclists took to two wheels.
BREAKING NEWS: Another big name to leave Gloucester Quays
17th September 2021
Sports brand Nike has confirmed plans to close its Factory Store at Gloucester Quays as early as next month.
VIDEO: Second helping of Gloucester's £3.5m Food Dock development
17th September 2021
Last week www.Punchline-Gloucester.com reported that building works were progressing on Gloucester's latest culinary destination and now we return for an extended tour.
Retail sales down for fourth month
17th September 2021
Retail sales fell for the fourth month in a row after a gloomy summer for sales.
Superdry turning a corner following pandemic loss
17th September 2021
Cheltenham-based fashion brand is turning a corner following a difficult year of trading.
Find out about the new Ocean railway bridge
17th September 2021
Cotswold Canals Connected is hosting an information event so people can find out more about the work to replace the railway bridge at Stonehouse Ocean.
Missing tax billions caused by fraud
17th September 2021
Taxpayers handed over more than £633 billion to the exchequer but where did the missing billions go?
Hostile battle between green energy rivals
17th September 2021
Gloucestershire-based Ecotricity is engaged in a hostile and increasingly vitriolic takeover battle.
Perfect storm of economic woes
17th September 2021
A perfect storm of economic conditions is brewing which is sounding alarm bells among trend watchers in the business community.
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