Coronavirus LIVE Updates: The latest news from across Gloucestershire on Friday, June 5
5th June 2020
The latest important news and updates from across Gloucestershire as the coronavirus crisis continues.
Charity shops set to reopen from mid-June
5th June 2020
Charity shops set to reopen in Gloucestershire
Albanian man jailed after £84,000 cannabis factory raid
5th June 2020
An Albanian illegal immigrant who grew cannabis with a potential value of £84,000 in a 'fairly ordinary semi detached house' in the heart of Cheltenham was jailed today.
Changes to Cotswolds District Council's Cabinet announced
5th June 2020
The leader of Cotswold District Council has announced his new Cabinet for the coming year.
Supporting Gloucestershire's care homes in the battle against COVID-19
5th June 2020
Public services across the county have joined forces to help Gloucestershire's care homes in the fight against COVID-19.
Popular Stroud business relocates to Five Valleys
5th June 2020
The business has committed to the town centre for a further ten years with a brand-new lease.
Online sales soar - but it’s not enough
5th June 2020
UK retailers saw record online sales last month, but it wasn’t enough to offset the impact of closed high street stores.
OPS-BOX thinking outside the box for answers
5th June 2020
The business world - and beyond - has changed since Hayley Parker and Richard Neale launched OPS-BOX Group at the start of March and they have tailored their approach to match.
Zizzi and ASK up for sale as restaurants feel pinch
5th June 2020
The owners of Zizzi and ASK Italian have become the latest restaurant business to feel the financial effects of the coronavirus epidemic.
Light at the end of the tunnel for outdoor learning centre
5th June 2020
Outdoor learning beauty spot The Wilderness Centre has announced plans to reopen in July and is set for a record year in 2021 - if it can survive until then.
Contractor appointed to start West Cheltenham Transport Improvement Scheme
4th June 2020
Gloucestershire County Council has appointed the contractors to bring the first half of the West Cheltenham Transport Improvement Scheme to life.
Media company faces legal action by staff
4th June 2020
Journalists at Reach plc, parent company of gloucestershirelive.co.uk are considering legal action against the company.
Thousands of small companies in danger of going bust
4th June 2020
As we enter our 11th week of lockdown, thousands of Gloucestershire’s smallest companies find themselves at risk of going out of business.
Ribena owner invests £500,000 in hunt for new climate-resilient blackcurrant varieties
4th June 2020
The business has invested over half a million pounds in a five-year project to develop new varieties of climate-resilient blackcurrant.
Safran working to get new seats off the ground
4th June 2020
Safran has signed an exclusive partnership to bring new airline seat technology to the market.
New partnership for county company
4th June 2020
Gloucester-based CKF Systems has announced a brand new partnership with Global AGV, a leading supplier of Automated Guided Vehicles to the logistics industry.
Scheme ensures no point in crying over spilled beer
4th June 2020
A cross-industry platform has been created to helped brewers and pubs manage the disposal of the beer which is unsellable after spending weeks sat in cellars.
Fashion retailer in urgent talks with landlords
4th June 2020
Fashion chain New Look has started crunch talks with landlords in response to the coronavirus crisis.
Come fly with Weird Fish and new fundraising T-shirts
4th June 2020
Cheltenham-based casual clothing brand, Weird Fish, has launched its latest range of T-shirts for the RSPB.
New appeal after teenage girl was grabbed by man in Stroud
4th June 2020
Police officers investigating an incident where a teenage girl was grabbed by an unknown man in Stroud have issued a renewed appeal.
Free advice for businesses
4th June 2020
Free advice for businesses now available from Gloucestershire Trading Standards
Gloucestershire charities scoop share of £1million fund
4th June 2020
Fourteen Gloucestershire charities have received donations of £1,000, as part of the Movement for Good awards.
Fundraising challenge continues - For Ben
4th June 2020
It’s been over two weeks since teams set off on a virtual walk or run to Istanbul, in memory of 22-year-old Ben Brown.
Gloucester 10k goes ahead - virtually
4th June 2020
Gloucester 10k, due to take place in July, has had to be cancelled, but organisers are hoping runners will sign up for a virtual race.
Man collapsed after pleading not guilty
4th June 2020
A 62-year-old man on hunger strike in prison collapsed yesterday (June 3).
New man steps up to pilot Raytheon
3rd June 2020
Raytheon UK has appointed a new chief executive and managing director.
All systems go for new £4.9m medical centre
3rd June 2020
Work on a new medical centre in Stroud town centre could get underway later in the year following the exchange of contracts between two GP surgeries and the developer.
Planning for Recovery: Expert advice to get on the right track
3rd June 2020
An expert panel from Ops-Box Group, Hughes Paddison and Harper Sheldon gave advice to businesses on planning for recovery after the coronavirus pandemic in an online session.
Fresh £8.9m bid for canal restoration funding
3rd June 2020
A bid for £8.9million to complete the restoration of the Stroudwater Canal has been submitted to the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
David Humphreys leaving Gloucester Rugby
3rd June 2020
David Humphreys is leaving as director of rugby at Gloucester after six seasons.
Cheltenham hospital becomes minor injury unit in virus changes
3rd June 2020
Temporary changes to services at Gloucestershire Royal and Cheltenham General Hospitals will help ensure better and safer care for patients during the next phase of the coronavirus pandemic, according to clinicians.
Warning over dangers of taking the plunge
3rd June 2020
Swimmers have been issued a clear warning not to cool off in open water during the hot weather.
Mayor of Cheltenham to continue for another year
3rd June 2020
Mayor of Cheltenham Cllr Roger Whyborn and deputy mayor Cllr Sandra Holliday will continue in their roles for another year.
Visitors welcome back at Slimbridge from next week
3rd June 2020
Slimbridge Wetland Centre will be reopening on Wednesday, June 10, but everyone must book their place in advance.
Tributes pour in as paraglider killed in crash named
3rd June 2020
Paragliding fanatic Wayne Seeley was named today as the man who crashed to his death near his Cotswolds home yesterday.
Council facing £2.5m coronavirus shortfall
3rd June 2020
Cotswold District Council says it is facing a shortfall of £2.5 million, due to additional costs and loss of income caused by the coronavirus pandemic - unless it can secure further government funding.
Millions of households facing lockdown energy bill shock
3rd June 2020
Almost 14 million households are heading for a £288 million energy bill shock, as months of increased power use during lockdown is belatedly added to bills.
Industry targets plan to get cars on the road
3rd June 2020
The Government is believed to be in talks with representatives of the UK automotive industry over a package to stimulate the coronavirus-hit market.
New coronavirus testing centre for Gloucester
2nd June 2020
Gloucester will have a new COVID-19 testing centre from later this week.
VIDEO: Major milestone reached for Hinkley Point C nuclear power project
2nd June 2020
Workers building the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station have completed the 49,000-tonne base for the station's second reactor on schedule.
Cheltenham Science Festival looks to the stars
2nd June 2020
Professor Brian Cox is among the big names appearing on the opening day of the Cheltenham Science Festival which starts today.
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