Gloucestershire project calls on employers to help children read
15th October 2020
One in five children currently leaves primary school unable to read well and many will never catch up. That’s why Gloucestershire project Read with me is asking local businesses to o give an hour a week to hear children read.
Council reins in plans for Stow Horse Fair
15th October 2020
Gloucestershire County Council has used powers available under Covid-19 regulations to stop next week's Stow Horse Fair from going ahead.
Asda teams up with The Entertainer
15th October 2020
Supermarket giant Asda has teamed up with the UK's largest independent toy retailer The Entertainer to take over the toy selection at some of its stores.
Debenhams unveils new toy concession
15th October 2020
High street retailer Debenhams has launched Toys at Debenhams concessions across up to 100 of its stores.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates: The latest news from across Gloucestershire on Friday, October 16
14th October 2020
The latest important news and updates from across Gloucestershire as the coronavirus crisis continues.
Have your say on M5 Junction 10 improvements
14th October 2020
Gloucestershire County Council has launched a consultation on its plans to change the M5 Junction 10 so that road users can join and leave the M5 in all directions.
Young unemployment rising fastest in Gloucestershire
14th October 2020
The rise in unemployment among young people across Gloucestershire outstripped the increase in total number of job seekers over the last three months according to the latest data.
Travel company crowned Business of the Year at annual Soldiering On Awards
14th October 2020
Cheltenham based Tribal Tracks has been announced as the winner of the Business of the Year: Start Up award in the 10th anniversary Soldiering On Awards 2020.
Delicatessen relocates to indoor market
14th October 2020
Stroud's Armadeli Delicatessen has opened in its new space at the Five Valleys indoor market.
The Cold War: Homeworkers turn heating on three weeks earlier than last year
14th October 2020
A mixture of cold weather and homeworking means 60 per cent of households have already turned their heating on.
Gaia opens at Gloucester Cathedral
14th October 2020
A striking artwork bringing the world down to size has opened to the public at Gloucester Cathedral.
Appeal following unprovoked assault on Cleeve Common
14th October 2020
Gloucestershire Constabulary are appealing for information following an unprovoked assault on Cleeve Common last month.
Two people assaulted in Gloucester last weekend
14th October 2020
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after two people were assaulted on Bristol Road, Gloucester last weekend.
Rise in house sales for Barratt
14th October 2020
Britain's biggest housebuilder Barratt Homes has reported a jump of nearly 17 per cent jump in forward sales for the past three months.
Police appeal for witnesses following collision in Plock Court, Gloucester
14th October 2020
Two men have been arrested.
Maternity brand strengthens partnership with Next
14th October 2020
Maternity and baby brand Mamas & Papas is to open two new concessions in Next stores.
Profits fall at Matalan
14th October 2020
Profits at value fashion retailer Matalan have plunged, after it carried out heavy discounting in a bid to clear spring stock following lockdown.
Road improvements completed in Coleford
14th October 2020
A main route through Coleford has recently been resurfaced by Gloucestershire County Council's highways team.
Attention land owners - council launches 'Call for Sites'
14th October 2020
Cotswold District Council is looking for sites to help with a variety of accommodation and community needs.
Cheltenham launches drive to meet demand
14th October 2020
Cheltenham is targeting one of the hardest-hit sectors of the economy with the launch of a new initiative to support the recovery of the town's tourism market.
FSB: More support needed to create jobs
14th October 2020
The Government needs to build on its Kickstart and Job Entry Targeted Support Initiatives to provide fresh help to enable job creation, according the Federation for Small Businesses.
Christmas comes early to retail figures
14th October 2020
The countdown to Christmas may have started after retail sales in September saw the largest monthly growth for almost 11 years.
Have your say on A417 proposals
13th October 2020
Highways England has today (13th October) launched a consultation on its updated designs for the A417 ‘missing link’.
Business leaders react to Covid three tier system
13th October 2020
Following the prime minister’s announcement yesterday (12th October) of a three tier Covid alert system across England, business leaders have had their say on how it will impact business.
Call for Stow Fair to be cancelled due to rising Covid-19 cases
13th October 2020
The next travellers’ horse fair in Stow-on-the-Wold is scheduled to take place on 22nd October, and with cases of Covid-19 rising across the UK, local Lib Dem councillors are calling for the event to be cancelled.
Lidl to scrap online delivery plans
13th October 2020
Discount supermarket Lidl is scrapping its plans to move into into online grocery deliveries in the UK.
Harvester and Toby Carvery owner plans job cuts
13th October 2020
Pub and restaurant group Mitchells & Butlers is said to have begun redundancy consultations with staff as it deals with the impact of coronavirus.
New road surface for Ruardean High Street
13th October 2020
Resurfacing work will start on Ruardean High Street on Thursday (15th October), with a road closure in place.
Suppliers to big name fashion retailers involved in money laundering
13th October 2020
A number of clothing manufacturers supplying big name fashion brands are involved in money laundering and VAT fraud, according to a BBC investigation.
Update on Gloucestershire's mobile testing unit locations for October 2020
13th October 2020
An important part of minimising and managing any future spread of Covid-19 is the speed at which people can be tested and isolation measures put in place, should an outbreak occur.
Win a copy of Dale Vince's new book 'Manifesto'
13th October 2020
Leading green energy industrialist Dale Vince, the founder of Ecotricity and chairman of Forest Green Rovers, spent part of lockdown writing his first book which is due out on November 26.
Enchanted light trail planned for Cotswold Farm Park
13th October 2020
This winter, you will be able to see Cotswold Farm Park in a whole new light as Adam Henson announces a new light trail.
Savills Cirencester appoints graduate surveyor to team
13th October 2020
Savills appoints graduate surveyor Georgie Mason to its rural management team in Cirencester.
Unemployment hits three year high
13th October 2020
More than 1.5 million people were unemployed by the end of August, the highest number since early 2017, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Bars and restaurants at breaking point
13th October 2020
Bars and restaurants across much of England are facing a huge blow from the latest round of coronavirus restrictions, the hospitality industry has warned.
Nearly £4 million to support arts and culture in Gloucestershire
13th October 2020
Ten county-based arts organisations are benefitting from a share of £257 million as part of a vital financial boost from the Government's £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund announced yesterday
81-year-old's 'well being' walks during shielding turns into 15-mile walk for hospice
13th October 2020
An 81-year-old man who took up walking to boost his well being while he was shielding during the Coronavirus pandemic will be walking 15 miles along the Cotswold Way this weekend, to raise funds for a local hospice.
Three tier Covid alert levels to be introduced from Wednesday
12th October 2020
The prime minister has set out more detail of the three tier alert measures to be introduced across England from Wednesday.
New Gloucester Primark store target of suspected arson
12th October 2020
Officers are appealing for witnesses to a suspected arson which took place at the old BHS site in Gloucester.
Gloucestershire housing association reports steady growth
12th October 2020
Newent-based Two Rivers Housing Group has reported steady growth in its annual financial statements.
Union: GE job losses due to lack of support
12th October 2020
The announcement that GE Aviation is to make 142 workers redundant at its Bishop’s Cleeve factory is the latest blow to the region’s aerospace sector.
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