Woes not ho-ho-hos for Bonmarche this Christmas
14th December 2018
It won’t be a merry Christmas at womenswear chain Bonmarche, which says current trading conditions are worse than during the recession, as it blamed Brexit uncertainty for its falling sales.
Why are people spending less this Christmas?
14th December 2018
There are discounts galore on the high street, and online retailers have also started discounting, but consumers are spending less on Christmas this year.
Three-quarters of plumbers have bad knees
14th December 2018
Nearly 75 per cent of working plumbers experience problems with their knees, yet only 41 per cent have discussed the issue with their GP.
UK workers earning a third less than in 2008
14th December 2018
Wages in some parts of the UK are worth a third less than a decade ago, according to a report.
230 home development given go ahead
13th December 2018
Outline permission for 230 new homes in Newent have been given the go-ahead by planners.
Business expert: Annual leave - use it or lose it?
13th December 2018
For many businesses, 31st December marks the end of the annual leave year, which can lead to problems if people haven’t used up all of their allocation.
Charity makes huge leap towards breast equipment appeal target
13th December 2018
Local medical charity Cobalt was thrilled to raise over £56,000 in one week towards providing equipment that will help detect breast cancer at an earlier stage.
Stroud Christmas Markets 2018 - dates revealed
13th December 2018
Dates have been released for this year’s Stroud Christmas markets.
Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust's income on the rise
13th December 2018
Conservation charity the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, better known to us here in Gloucestershire simply as ’Slimbridge' increased its income by seven per cent last year.
Date revealed for new Cheltenham coffee house opening
13th December 2018
It has been one of Cheltenham's worst kept secrets that a new café could open on its High Street - but now we can confirm it and reveal the opening dates.
Third Severn Crossing is essential says council chief
13th December 2018
A councillor is calling for a fresh look at plans for a third crossing over the River Severn.
A fifth of FTSE 100 companies could lose bosses to retirement soon
13th December 2018
The number of FTSE 100 company bosses approaching retirement age has doubled in the past 20 years, according to new research..
Police chief says public safety would be greater if he took control of county fire service
13th December 2018
The county's Police and Crime Commissioner has stepped up his campaign to explain why he believes he should take over governance of the fire service.
Council to ask county council to change recycling centre opening hours
13th December 2018
Cotswold District Council wants to restore the opening hours which were cut at a popular county council run recycling centre.
Engineering group wins university contract
13th December 2018
Western Thermal Limited, the specialist thermal engineers, have won a £180,000 contract with Coventry University.
Council unveils plans for £23m health centre and car park
12th December 2018
County councillors are being asked to agree £23.5m funding to redevelop part of Gloucester's Quayside area.
Pub sale blamed on "social media harassment"
12th December 2018
A renowned foodie pub has been placed on the market because the owners claim they have been the target of a hostile social media campaign.
Former hospital site will be cleared to make way for car parking
12th December 2018
A former hospital building in Cirencester is being demolished to make way for new car parking spaces.
Housing organisation supports Christmas toy appeal
12th December 2018
Two Rivers Housing has made sure around 250 Gloucestershire children and teenagers will wake up to presents on Christmas Day, by supporting the Salvation Army Christmas Toy Appeal.
Dixons Carphone posts £440m loss
12th December 2018
Electronics giant Dixons Carphone has seen shares fall by 14 per cent, after recording a huge loss in the first half of the year.
Council appoint new leader
12th December 2018
Cllr Tony Berry is the new leader of Cotswold District Council.
Slowest broadband speeds in UK close to GCHQ
12th December 2018
The UK's slowest broadband speeds are here in Gloucestershire – just a stone’s throw from among the fastest in the land at GCHQ.
‘Long eye of the law’ speed camera catches 1,000 offenders in a month
12th December 2018
Christened ‘the long eye of the law’ a long-range mobile camera being used by Gloucestershire Police is having an impact – but where is it?
Fall in Superdry profits blamed on weather
12th December 2018
Cheltenham-based clothing brand Superdry has reported a 49 per cent fall in underlying profits before tax for the 26 weeks to the end of October.
Rape and sexual violence campaign launched in Gloucestershire
12th December 2018
A campaign to tackle rape and sexual violence myths and offer support and information has been launched by Gloucestershire Constabulary.
Announcement on future of Cavendish House
11th December 2018
After weeks of speculation which has seen closure for some of its namesakes a decision has been reached on the future of the House of Fraser store in Cheltenham.
Plans to increase parking charges come under attack
11th December 2018
Gloucestershire County Council's plans to increase on-street parking permit charges for residents have been criticised as "unfair and wrong."
Two die in road collision in the Cotswolds
11th December 2018
Two men died and two other men suffered serious injuries in a road collision near Church Westcote in the North Cotswolds.
Superdry strategy gets another dressing down from Julian Dunkerton
11th December 2018
Co-founder of world-wide fashion brand Superdry, Julian Dunkerton, has fired another missive at the firm as he continues his bid to return to the business.
Business leaders attack Brexit vote delay
11th December 2018
The Prime Minister's last-minute decision to delay the House of Commons vote on the Brexit agreement has come under fire from the region's business leaders.
Pictures from Ricky Tomlinson’s Gloucestershire show
11th December 2018
With his great mate and comedian warming the room nicely for him, actor, author and activist Ricky Tomlinson was the headline draw at the Cheltenham Regency Hotel.
Insurance brokers recognised at national awards
11th December 2018
Cheltenham based Lansdown Insurance Brokers were awarded a "Highly Commended" in the Insurance Services Provider of the Year category at the Property Management Awards.
Ho, ho, ho! Stagecoach West launches Christmas Santa Bus for charity
11th December 2018
Santa is set to tour the region in style on a vintage Routemaster double decker bus to help raise money for deserving local charities.
260 plus apprenticeships in Gloucestershire up for grabs
11th December 2018
The latest edition of business magazine Punchline has a special Christmas present inside – the whereabouts of 260 apprenticeships in Gloucestershire in 2019.
Almost 200 jobs at risk as Gloucestershire factory faces closure
10th December 2018
A global engineering firm is proposing to close its Gloucestershire manufacturing centre with the loss of 185 jobs.
Police sell £18,500 of designer trainers which belonged to criminal
10th December 2018
Police are to sell £18,500 worth of designer trainers which belonged to a convicted criminal so the proceedings can go towards fighting crime.
Business expert: Detailed preparation for sale
10th December 2018
Even if your business is in good shape, are you emotionally prepared for the sale of the business?
Actor helps spread a little Christmas magic in Cotswolds
10th December 2018
Retailers and organisers of a Cotswold town's Christmas lights switch on got the added boost to draw the crowds - thanks to a well-known actor lending a hand.
MP claims protests over Post Office transfer are "scaremongering"
10th December 2018
Gloucester MP Richard Graham says the proposed move of the city's main Post Office to WH Smith will result in better services.
Street drinking and homelessness concern Cotswold town’s traders
10th December 2018
Traders have singled out street drinking and homelessness as of the highest concern when listing issues to tackle to make their town a better for business.
Confidence falls among small firms says FSB
10th December 2018
Confidence among small firms in the South West “has fallen once again”, according to the latest quarterly report from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
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