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Backlash over 375-home plan for Newent Image

Backlash over 375-home plan for Newent

A petition against the plans by Robert Hitchins has gathered more than 200 signatures

Toys R Us to return to Gloucestershire Image

Toys R Us to return to Gloucestershire

Five years after going into administration, Toys R Us is to make a comeback this summer.

Forest of Dean District Council new cabinet appointed Image

Forest of Dean District Council new cabinet appointed

Forest of Dean District Council's new leader has appointed his cabinet

Tesco garage in Cotswolds to be replaced with houses Image

Tesco garage in Cotswolds to be replaced with houses

Newland Homes has been given the final nod for the development

New travel agent to open in Cheltenham Image

New travel agent to open in Cheltenham

The UK’s biggest travel agent is set to open a new shop in Cheltenham.

Concern over factory expansion plans Image

Concern over factory expansion plans

Residents living close to a factory in Gloucester say they haven’t been consulted on expansion plans.

Lido hit by a fresh setback Image

Lido hit by a fresh setback

A major effort to open Stroud’s ageing Lido has been hit by a growth of green algae.

Experienced prime residential agent joins Savills Image

Experienced prime residential agent joins Savills

Savills has appointed Plum Fenton to join its team of prime residential experts in the Cotswolds.

CBI to cut jobs as it fights for survival Image

CBI to cut jobs as it fights for survival

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) is set to cut jobs following the fallout from allegations of rape and sexual assault against staff.

That's a Lotto cash: winning ticket is somewhere in Stroud Image

That's a Lotto cash: winning ticket is somewhere in Stroud

Winner of £3.5m so far hasn't come forward.

How Sarah took Mex to the max Image

How Sarah took Mex to the max

From shoestring to salsa: the recipe for success in Cirencester.

Pandemic book boom continues Image

Pandemic book boom continues

Harry Potter publisher, Bloomsbury, has reported its best ever financial results.

Happy holidays for the caravan sector? Image

Happy holidays for the caravan sector?

Farm's storage bid comes amid surge in staycation demand.

Blackfinch Property completes its largest loan to date Image

Blackfinch Property completes its largest loan to date

Gloucester-based Blackfinch Property has completed its largest loan to date.

Cheltenham's Ontic has a new COO Image

Cheltenham's Ontic has a new COO

Brian lands leading role for day-to-day ops.

VIDEO: Dave's cruising at 100 tiles an hour! Image

VIDEO: Dave's cruising at 100 tiles an hour!

Here's a retirement hobby to set pulses racing.

Special report: coach crisis looms for the Cotswolds' Venice Image

Special report: coach crisis looms for the Cotswolds' Venice

Council leader wades into 'you-can't-park-here' tourism row.

Airbnb data shared with HMRC Image

Airbnb data shared with HMRC

Airbnb has been forced to share users’ income details with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

Gloucester’s nightlife wins international award Image

Gloucester’s nightlife wins international award

Gloucester has joined vibrant night-time destinations around the world by winning the coveted Purple Flag.

Stroud estate agent awarded gold at British Property Awards  Image

Stroud estate agent awarded gold at British Property Awards

Stroud-based estate agent, Whitaker Seager has won a British Property Award for the second successive year.

Diesel price cuts good news for businesses and families Image

Diesel price cuts good news for businesses and families

The rate at which the price of diesel has fallen has picked up pace, following Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) intervention, said the RAC.

Tesco Gloucester asks shoppers to support food allergies research Image

Tesco Gloucester asks shoppers to support food allergies research

Tesco continues to support and make donations to The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation from product sales.

WellChild lends helping hands at  Cotswold RDA garden make over  Image

WellChild lends helping hands at Cotswold RDA garden make over

The Cotswold RDA garden is a much needed flexible and sensory space for all.

Dr Martens profits fall Image

Dr Martens profits fall

British footwear icon, Dr Martens, has reported a slump in profits, despite hitting £1bn in sales for the first time.

Strong summer ahead for Homebase Image

Strong summer ahead for Homebase

DIY retailer, Homebase, has predicted a strong summer, after its best trading weekend since Easter 2022.

Gloucestershire Heritage Hub opens for careers day Image

Gloucestershire Heritage Hub opens for careers day

Looking for a career in heritage? Nick Barratt talks at Heritage Hub open day on Saturday 3 June.

Auto sales latest: who's buying, and how? Image

Auto sales latest: who's buying, and how?

Plate change fails to fend off dip in enquiries.

Landmark Forest of Dean warehouse on the market Image

Landmark Forest of Dean warehouse on the market

A landmark manufacturing and distribution warehouse in Cinderford is up for sale.

A cool spring for South West business confidence Image

A cool spring for South West business confidence

Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking has released its Business Barometer figures for May

Stroud businesses say no to KFC bid Image

Stroud businesses say no to KFC bid

Plan for KFC and third Costa raises green hackles.

Gloucester start-up founder aims to win big in Vegas Image

Gloucester start-up founder aims to win big in Vegas

Ciara McGurk will be pitching to a well-known entrepreneur for a share of £5million

Electric vehicles: who's top of the flops? Image

Electric vehicles: who's top of the flops?

Drop in used prices marks realignment of value.

Interest rate worries shrink mortgage options Image

Interest rate worries shrink mortgage options

Borrowing choices narrow for bricks and mortar as lenders pull deals.

WHSmith raises profit expectations Image

WHSmith raises profit expectations

WHSmith has raised its profit expectations for the full financial year, as it anticipates big demand over summer.

B&M sees sales rise but profits drop Image

B&M sees sales rise but profits drop

The brand's boss said it had weathered the difficult environment well

The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust celebrates amazing county volunteers Image

The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust celebrates amazing county volunteers

This Volunteers’ Week the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust is celebrating some of the amazing people who give up their time to support WWT’s work.

Big boost to childcare payments Image

Big boost to childcare payments

Low-income families will be able to access increased childcare support worth a total of £900 million from June 28.

FSB launches 'Sunshine List' of ideas as tourism season kicks off Image

FSB launches 'Sunshine List' of ideas as tourism season kicks off

Policymakers have a golden opportunity to help small firms make the most of the tourism season, says the FSB.

Superdry seeks Shopify's help to cut costs Image

Superdry seeks Shopify's help to cut costs

Superdry is in talks to outsource the operation of its e-commerce business to US giant Shopify, according to reports.

New leader and administration for council Image

New leader and administration for council

A new leader and administration has been appointed for Forest of Dean District Council, following the elections on May 4.

Stroud’s business heritage celebrated at Stroud Brewery  Image

Stroud’s business heritage celebrated at Stroud Brewery

Stroud Brewery is holding a special exhibition this week (until June 4) of old photos of Stroud businesses from years gone by.

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