Ian Mean: Concentrate economic firepower on twin targets
30th June 2020
The Government has been urged to concentrate on replacing lost jobs and helping people find work and training as the look to repair an economy ravaged by coronavirus.
Cheltenham law firm announces new head of its private client team
30th June 2020
Cheltenham solicitors Lodders has appointed a new head of its private client practice.
Woman cycles more than 1,000 miles for charity in June
30th June 2020
A mum who has been juggling work with home schooling her three children has also found the time to cycle more than 1,000 miles for MNDA in June.
New Look issues ultimatum to landlords
30th June 2020
Fashion retailer New Look has issued an ultimatum to landlords, as it seeks to move to turnover-based rents as the coronavirus crisis continues.
Steam railway signals a return
30th June 2020
The Dean Forest Railway will be steaming again for passengers from August 1.
Cheltenham MP driving domestic abuse legislation
30th June 2020
Domestic abuse legislation is being introduced by Cheltenham MP Alex Chalk to give victims greater protection and provide courts with greater power.
Future Fund extended to cover more start-ups
30th June 2020
The £500million Future Fund designed to help UK start-ups has been extended to cover UK firms which shifted headquarter abroad to access funding.
Police appeal for witnesses after man is assaulted in Lydney
30th June 2020
Officers from Gloucestershire Constabulary are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was assaulted while walking on Naas Lane in Lydney.
Verge cutting will close major road for three days
30th June 2020
Teams from Cotswold District Council and Gloucestershire County Council will work to cut grass and clear litter on the A40 this week, closing the road for three days.
Charity warns research investment could halve due to coronavirus
30th June 2020
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is among those calling for government action to support charity research in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.
Fund provides £200m backing for innovation
29th June 2020
Businesses struggling to bring innovative ideas and projects to fruition due to the coronavirus pandemic will be helped by a new £200million government fund.
Cheltenham firm signs online security partnership
29th June 2020
IT solutions company Bamboo has signed a deal with international cybersecurity company Stealthcare.
Cheltenham active transport plan steps up a gear
29th June 2020
Work could begin before Christmas on the second part of a scheme designed to increase walking and cycling in Cheltenham as part of a major transport scheme.
Johnson plans to build economy out of trouble
29th June 2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said any return to austerity would be a mistake, pledging an investment in infrastructure to help the economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
Gloucester surprised by London Irish response to new coach
29th June 2020
Gloucester Rugby say they are "surprised and disappointed" by the reaction of Premiership rivals London Irish to the appointment of George Skivington as head coach at Kingsholm.
£23bn late payment crisis deepens through lockdown
29th June 2020
The Federation of Small Businesses is calling on policymakers and big corporations to bring a debilitating late payment crisis to an end.
Councils share £3.3m with Gloucestershire small businesses
29th June 2020
More than 300 businesses across Gloucestershire have shared a £3.34million handout from councils.
Officers appeal for witnesses after woman hit by car in Gloucester
29th June 2020
Police officers from Gloucestershire Constabulary are appealing for witnesses after a woman was hit by a car on Falkner Street in Gloucester.
Life in lockdown in Gloucestershire: Share your stories
29th June 2020
Have you kept a diary of life during lockdown? Do you have memories to share with future generations? Gloucestershire Archives wants to hear about your experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Former hotel call centre and laundry could be transformed into flats
29th June 2020
A vacant Cheltenham town centre industrial unit has been earmarked for conversion into apartments.
Cheltenham Music Festival moves online
29th June 2020
With Cheltenham Music Festival forced to cancel this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, it has instead curated a digital celebration, highlighting what is unique and innovative about the festival.
CBI survey sees activity fall at record level
29th June 2020
Activity in the private sector fell at a new record pace for the second month in a row according to the Confederation of British Industries.
Gloucestershire housing association scoops gold Investors in People award
29th June 2020
Two Rivers Housing has been awarded the 'We invest in people' gold accreditation from Investors in People.
Psychiatrist likely to lose job after drink-driving conviction
29th June 2020
A psychiatrist has been told she is likely to lose her job after being handed a suspended jail sentence for a second drink-driving conviction.
Gloucester developer calls for Tidal Lagoon decision
26th June 2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been urged to give the green light for the £1.3billion Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon - but Gloucester MP Richard Graham says the project is unlikely to go ahead.
Landlords counting the cost of unpaid rent
26th June 2020
Less than 20 per cent of the country’s quarterly commercial rent bill was paid on time this week as businesses battle the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Taste of Asia to launch charity dining pop-up in Cirencester tonight
26th June 2020
Renowned chef and culinary presenter Pamela Chen will kick start a series of culinary pop-up events at Cirencester's Somewhere Else pub tonight.
Teenager found with drugs worth £4,000 in his underwear
26th June 2020
Undercover police officers found a teenage drug dealer had more than £4,000 of heroin and cocaine hidden in his underwear when they arrested him in Cheltenham.
Warning after burglaries reported at building sites across Gloucestershire
26th June 2020
Gloucestershire Constabulary is warning local contractors to be alert following burglaries at building sites in the county.
More than 1,550 free laptops and tablets for vulnerable children
26th June 2020
A stack of laptops and tablets will be making their way to 1,558 vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people in Gloucestershire.
Cheltenham's Everyman looks to online magic ahead of theatre plan
26th June 2020
The Everyman Theatre has headed online to ensure the show must go on and unveiled the first of next year's shows - as the Government outlined a five-stage plan for the return of the performing arts.
R&D programmes handed major funding
26th June 2020
The Government has unveiled more than £400million in funding for seven research and innovation projects across the country.
Hampers taking Gloucestershire produce around the globe
26th June 2020
Business West is leading a coronavirus bounce-back campaign to encourage UK food and drink producers to break into overseas markets.
TikTok launches business advertising tools
26th June 2020
Video-sharing social network platform TikTok has announced the launch of 'TikTok for Business'.
Glevum ramps up operations post-lockdown
26th June 2020
Gloucestershire-based window, door and conservatory company Glevum is gearing up to meet pent-up demand for its services, following the return to work on construction sites and homes.
Lorry drivers asked to be alert following three reports of fuel siphoning
26th June 2020
Police are asking lorry drivers to please be alert when leaving vehicles unoccupied or parked up.
Gallagher raises more than £10,000 for Leckhampton hospice
26th June 2020
Quedgeley based UK employee benefits consulting specialist Gallagher has raised vital funds for the Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice.
Driver jailed as police find drugs haul in car
26th June 2020
Police who stopped a driver for erratic driving found him under the influence of crack cocaine and with almost £50,000 of drugs in the car.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates: The latest news from across Gloucestershire on Friday, June 26
25th June 2020
The latest important news and updates from across Gloucestershire as the coronavirus crisis continues.
Firm announces plans to create £2.5 million-plus flagship site in Gloucester
25th June 2020
With 95 employees across Gloucestershire, the largest UK owned salvage and vehicle recycling company SYNETIQ has announced its intention to expand its Gloucester site.
What £39.5m transformation of Gloucestershire hospitals could look like
25th June 2020
Artist's impressions have been revealed of plans for a £39.5 million transformation of the county's hospitals.
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