World-class brand line-up revealed for The Orchard at the 2020 Cheltenham Festival
17th February 2020
A host of world-class brands have teamed up with Cheltenham Racecourse as part of a unique themed area at The Festival next month.
'Every crime matters' - Gloucestershire's PCC welcomes move to debunk myth about shoplifting
17th February 2020
Retailers across Gloucestershire have been assured that shoplifting incidents will be treated as seriously as ever, by the county’s police and crime commissioner.
Cheltenham-based architects helping boost the rural economy thanks to new legislation
17th February 2020
A change in legislation has helped a Cheltenham-based architect help deliver a more prosperous rural economy as old farm buildings can now be put back into use.
Gloucestershire County Council receives accolade for LGBT+ inclusivity programme
17th February 2020
The staff network set up by Gloucestershire County Council for LGBT+ inclusion in its workforce has been recognised and celebrated by leading lesbian, gay, bi and trans equality charity Stonewall.
Marketing Gloucester to ‘cease trading immediately’ with loss of seven jobs
14th February 2020
Marketing Gloucester has been declared insolvent by its board and the company has closed after the financial and management crisis that has blighted the company that was set up to make Gloucester look good.
Gloucestershire 'needs a new criminal justice centre to replace "substandard" court facilities'
14th February 2020
A report commissioned by Gloucestershire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has laid bare the “demeaning”, “inaccessible” and “substandard” court facilities in the county.
Highflyers to build 30-plus-room accommodation in the Cotswolds
14th February 2020
Highflyers from Gloucestershire are hoping new accommodation for 30-plus in the Cotswolds will fill the vacuum left by the sale to Dyson of their former home.
New chairman takes the helm of Gloucestershire charity
14th February 2020
An experienced charity CEO has taken over the reins as chair of the board of trustees at medical charity, Cobalt.
Gloucester Cathedral to host poignant art display in memory of loved ones lost
14th February 2020
You can dedicate a beautiful forget-me-not in memory of a loved one, as part of a stunning new art installation at Gloucester Cathedral.
Meatball sandwich man jailed again for harassing staff at Cheltenham shop
14th February 2020
A man who was jailed for posting a meatball sandwich through a Cheltenham hair salon letterbox has been sent to prison again - for breaching a restraining order by sending another note to the staff.
Wotton’s Chamber members pledge to tackle plastic pollution
14th February 2020
The Wotton-under-Edge Chamber of Trade has launched its Plastic Pledge, at a celebratory event hosted by the 1st Wotton-under-Edge Brownies.
Cheltenham pub company that turned over £70k in 2009 was sold for £26million a decade later
14th February 2020
The company set up by two Cheltenham businessmen to run a single town-centre bar a decade ago was sold last year for a staggering £26million.
Thousands of shopworkers assaulted every month
14th February 2020
Research by shopworkers’ union USDAW suggests 100,000 retail workers have been assaulted in just eight months.
Resurfacing work to take place on roundabout next to busy Stonehouse industrial estates
14th February 2020
A roundabout next to one of Gloucestershire’s busiest business parks will be under five-way traffic lights next week during overnight resurfacing work.
BREAKING NEWS: Sajid Javid resigns as chancellor of the exchequer
13th February 2020
The chancellor has quit his post just four weeks ahead of when he was due to deliver his first budget.
Bishop's Cleeve site with planning for 215 homes and a business park goes up for sale
13th February 2020
It was refused planning permission twice, a decision overturned on appeal, but it looks like the 33 acres of Gloucestershire will be developed by someone other than Gladman.
Defence technology firm makes multi-million pound investment in new Tewkesbury HQ
13th February 2020
A defence and cyber security business is set to combine all 350 of its staff in a new single headquarters in Tewkesbury.
Former leader Paul James standing down from Gloucester City Council cabinet
13th February 2020
Former council leader Paul James has announced he is standing down from his role on Gloucester City Council’s cabinet.
Police appeal after teen is robbed at Llanthony Secunda Priory
13th February 2020
Police have issued an appeal for witnesses to a robbery that took place at the Llanthony Secunda Priory in Gloucester last week.
Competition: Win a group visit to Escape Rooms Cheltenham
13th February 2020
We are exclusively offering a free visit for one of our Punchline readers and their family and friends to Escape Rooms Cheltenham.
New manager appointed ahead of Civic Trust takeover of Folk of Gloucester Museum
13th February 2020
A new guiding hand has been put in place ahead of the takeover of The Folk of Gloucester Museum
New railway station ready to serve trains from Gloucestershire
13th February 2020
Northbound trains leaving Gloucestershire are about to either pass through, or stop at a new station.
Flurry of deals sees businesses flock to refurbished Cheltenham offices
13th February 2020
A £1 million refurbishment coupled with a prime location has proved a winning formula for those marketing a stately regency Cheltenham office block.
Jobs at risk at Müller's Gloucestershire dairy as part of £100million cost-cutting exercise
12th February 2020
Jobs could be at risk at Müller’s giant Severnside Dairy in Stonehouse after the firm announced that it is proposing to relocate part of its operations to other UK sites.
Gloucester City Council set to write off more than £100,000 in unpaid Debenhams business rates
12th February 2020
Gloucester City Council is set to write off a £100,000 plus debt in unpaid business rates owed by department store giants Debenhams.
The future of Gloucester city centre
12th February 2020
Property experts from Gloucester gathered this morning at one of the city’s oldest buildings to discuss the conundrum facing many urban centres – the future of its high street.
... And the national award for Best Use of Concrete Paving Slabs goes to... A Gloucestershire firm
12th February 2020
A Gloucestershire company is celebrating a double win at national awards celebrating the UK’s driveway and garden product manufacturing industry.
Blushes to open in Cirencester
12th February 2020
One of Gloucestershire’s longest-established hair and beauty destinations, Blushes Hair & Beauty, will open its fourth salon in April.
It is scaffolding – but is it art?
12th February 2020
I think it is fair to say we can all take tradesmen for granted – and then something suddenly turns our heads and leaves you in awe.
'Power up the South West through Budget' says CBI
12th February 2020
Bold action on skills, net zero, innovation and infrastructure can kick-start a new decade of growth and investment in the South West, said the CBI today after it sent a letter to the Chancellor Sajid Javid, outlining its key Budget asks for the region.
New escape room will lock up your team
12th February 2020
Business teams, community organisations and groups of friends and family will be locked up until they find the clues to enable them to escape captivity.
Global music stars to appear at Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2020
12th February 2020
The Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2020 returns in May with a broad spectrum of world-class contemporary jazz, blues, soul, R&B and pop.
Teen jailed for eight months after attacking a cyclist
12th February 2020
A 19-year-old Chippenham man has been jailed after attacking a cyclist in Gloucester and stamping on his head.
Cheltenham man caused terrror in town centre pharmacy while demanding drugs
12th February 2020
A Cheltenham man caused terror when he produced a knife and assaulted one of the staff.
Police appeal after 71-year-old man suffers head injuries in Matson
12th February 2020
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was found with serious head injuries in Gloucester on Monday night.
An apology to Paul James
11th February 2020
Punchline would like to apologise to Paul James and his family for certain comments in its recent article about Marketing Gloucester.
Tributes paid to Gloucester businessman who was 'an institution in his own right'
11th February 2020
A businessman with a “heart of gold” who was an “institution in his own right” is how Paul Baldwin will be remembered by two of his colleagues.
Work complete on first phase of giant new Gloucester business park
11th February 2020
The first phase of a giant new business park for Gloucestershire has been completed with the opening being marked by it securing its first new tenant
Contractor named for £50 million new village development
11th February 2020
London firms behind a 125-luxury home development destined for the Cotswolds have named the contractor which will make their dream a reality.
Donation keeps wheels moving for county cycling scheme
11th February 2020
Gloucestershire’s inclusive cycling scheme, Wheels for All, has gained a brand new Tomcat Dragon Trike, thanks to a generous local donation in tribute to a dearly loved father.
Airport expansion won’t go ahead
11th February 2020
Plans to expand Bristol airport have been rejected, following protests that it would worsen the climate emergency, damage the health of local people, and harm wildlife.
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