Coronavirus LIVE Updates: The latest news from across Gloucestershire on Monday, July 6
6th July 2020
The latest important news and updates from across Gloucestershire as the coronavirus crisis continues.
Council considers proposals for Marketing Gloucester
6th July 2020
A small 'place marketing' team within Gloucester City Council and a steering board to work alongside it are among the recommendations of a report into The Future Marketing of Gloucester.
Lloyds boss to step down
6th July 2020
The chief executive of Lloyds Banking Group will step down next year after a decade in charge.
Staycations boost Gloucestershire motor dealership as demand for motorhomes accelerates
6th July 2020
The 102-year-old Warners Motor Group in Gloucestershire has seen soaring demand for motorhome rentals as holidaymakers plan UK trips because of restrictions on overseas travel.
New Co-op food store opens after £320,000 makeover
6th July 2020
A new Co-op Midcounties Food Market store has opened its doors in the Cotswolds with hundreds of products from local producers on the shelves.
Curtain goes up on £1.57billion package for arts and culture
6th July 2020
Cultural venues across the UK are to receive £1.57billion in support from the Government to help them weather the ongoing impact of closure during the coronavirus pandemic.
Gloucestershire fishery handed £41,000 by government scheme
6th July 2020
Gloucestershire fishery Severn & Wye Smokery has been awarded £41,000 under a government scheme to encourage the sale and consumption of locally-caught seafood.
Tourism minister visits the Cotswolds
6th July 2020
Tourism in the Cotswolds received a welcome boost at the weekend, thanks to a visit by tourism minister Nigel Huddleston MP.
Housebuilder’s volumes fall by a third, but order book grows
6th July 2020
In it's latest trading statement, Barratt Developments revealed that its completion volumes had significantly fallen due to the coronavirus crisis.
Boohoo vows to cut ties to 'unacceptable' suppliers
6th July 2020
Online fast fashion giant Boohoo has said it is ending relationships with any supplier found to be acting outside its code of conduct.
Bonuses for businesses to take on young trainees
6th July 2020
Bonuses of £1,000 will be paid to businesses which take on young trainees as part of the Government's plans to lift the ailing economy.
Man dies following serious road traffic collision on M5 Southbound
6th July 2020
A man has died following a single vehicle collision.
More than 130 jobs lost as Norville Group goes into administration
6th July 2020
The Norville Group has entered administration - just days after the company's optician practices were sold.
Stroud extends free parking to help recovery
4th July 2020
The return of parking charges in Stroud town centre has been put back until July 21 to help traders recover from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Gloucester Cathedral's liberty bells celebrate US friendship
4th July 2020
US Army soldiers serving with NATO in Gloucester have marked Independence Day as the Cathedral’s bells chimed the America national anthem.
Bella Italia and Cafe Rouge closures cost 1,900 jobs
3rd July 2020
Cheltenham's Promenade and Gloucester Quays are both on a list of closures as the owner of restaurant chains Cafe Rouge and Bella Italia has gone into administration.
Medical group appoints new chief executive and chief commercial officer
3rd July 2020
Bourton-on-the-Water based Summit Medical Group has strengthened of their senior leadership team with two key appointments.
Peel says Intu collapse will not hurt finances
3rd July 2020
The Peel Group - operators of Gloucester Quays - said the collapse of Intu Properties into administration will have no bearing on its financial health.
Cheltenham clears space for outdoor dining
3rd July 2020
Shoppers and outside diners will find more space on one Cheltenham street after work to enable safe social distancing as further lockdown restrictions are introduced from this weekend.
Councils say £500m help not enough
3rd July 2020
The Government has announced a £500million coronavirus cash injection for councils in England - but councils say it is not enough.
Cathedral welcomes US soldiers to mark Independence Day
3rd July 2020
Gloucester Cathedral will tomorrow welcome soldiers from NATO's Allied Rapid Reaction Corps to mark US Independence Day.
Gloucestershire's Highways Team wins national award
3rd July 2020
Gloucestershire County Council's Highways Team has won a national award for the way it works in partnership to deliver the county's highway services.
WHSmith jobs at risk
3rd July 2020
WHSmith is the latest in a long line of retailers to announce possible job cuts following the coronavirus crisis.
Clearer figures published on Gloucestershire COVID cases
3rd July 2020
Gloucestershire County Council is releasing fresh figures to provide a clearer pickier of confirmed COVID-10 cases.
Council lead action to combat anti-social behaviour in Cheltenham's green spaces
3rd July 2020
Littering, public drinking, urinating, drug use, noise and vandalism in Cheltenham's green spaces has become an increasing problem as lockdown eases.
Gloucester Cathedral prepares to welcome visitors from Monday
3rd July 2020
Gloucester Cathedral is set to re-open its doors to general visitors on Monday. People will be able to visit from 10am-5pm, Monday to Saturday and 11.30am-5pm on Sundays.
County council awarded more than £300k for emergency active travel
3rd July 2020
Gloucestershire County Council will be given more money than previously allocated by Government to help make it easier to walk and cycle during COVID-19 restrictions.
Safer taxi journeys set to be approved
3rd July 2020
Travelling in Cheltenham licensed taxis or private hire vehicles is set to become safer as the authority's cabinet is expected to approve a new policy on partition screens in the vehicles.
Council calls to give funds to businesses in 'missing middle'
3rd July 2020
Cotswold District Council has called on the Government to let it use unspent business support funding on the 'missing middle' of businesses.
Ex-rugby player died after fall from table
3rd July 2020
A company director died after a freak accident when he climbed onto a banqueting table which collapsed, an inquest heard yesterday.
Four men arrested on suspicion of shoplifting after being stopped by police officer
3rd July 2020
Four men are in police custody today (July 3) after being arrested on suspicion of shoplifting offences last night.
Gloucestershire MP proposes building changes
3rd July 2020
Cotswold MP Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown has introduced a private members bill into the House of Commons which could revolutionise the planning process and house building.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates: The latest news from across Gloucestershire on Friday, July 3
2nd July 2020
The latest important news and updates from across Gloucestershire as the coronavirus crisis continues.
BBC cutting 450 jobs in regions
2nd July 2020
Local television and radio presenters are among those affected after the BBC announced plans to make 450 staff working on its regional programmes in England redundant.
Airbus cannot rule out further job cuts
2nd July 2020
The chairman of Airbus UK has said further job losses cannot be ruled out after the announcement of 1,700 redundancies.
BPE signs up new head of employment
2nd July 2020
BPE Solicitors has recruited Nick Rowe as head of its employment team.
In Pictures: Demolition makes way for new Lidl and nearly 130 homes
2nd July 2020
A former metal factory off Dudbridge Road in Stroud is currently being demolished.
Elderly shopkeeper robbed in Cheltenham
2nd July 2020
Police are appealing for witnesses after an incident at a shop in Cheltenham over the weekend which involved an 88-year-old man and a teenager.
Five Valleys shopping centre strengthens management team
2nd July 2020
Stroud's Five Valleys shopping centre has strengthened the centre management team.
Prezzo look to put new owners on the menu
2nd July 2020
Prezzo has become the latest restaurant chain to look at a potential sale as it looks to survive the coronavirus pandemic.
Council 'swats' fly-tipper with £400 fine
2nd July 2020
Last week, Cotswold District Council issued a £400 fixed penalty notice to an individual following an investigation of a fly-tip found near Northleach.
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