"Independence Day" welcomed by Gloucestershire business
24th June 2020
July 4 has been heralded as "Independence Day" for many small businesses which will be able to reopen after more than three months.
Which businesses can reopen on July 4?
24th June 2020
Businesses across England are working through new guidance from the Government which will enable them to reopen on July 4.
New 'reserve and collect' library service to be launched
24th June 2020
A new service is set to become available for users of Gloucestershire libraries enabling them to collect items.
Lockdown demand lifts wine and cooking sales
24th June 2020
Online wine specialist Naked Wines has seen an 81 per cent surge in revenue during lockdown as home cooking sales surge.
Data protection fears over reopening guideline
24th June 2020
Hospitality businesses have been warned they face a privacy minefield after being instructed to record customers contact details when they reopen next month.
Officers appeal for witnesses following an incident of indecent exposure
24th June 2020
Officers are appealing for witnesses following a report of a suspected indecent exposure in Stroud.
Warning to stay away from Gloucestershire reservoir
24th June 2020
We might be in the middle of a heatwave, but the Environment Agency has said that this doesn't give sunbathers, picnickers and swimmers the go ahead to access Dowdeswell reservoir.
JD Sports buys back Go Outdoors in pre-pack deal
24th June 2020
It’s only a couple of days since we reported that camping and hiking specialist, Go Outdoors, was going into administration. Now owner JD Sports has already bought it back.
Pubs get opening time as two-metre rule relaxed
23rd June 2020
Pubs, restaurants and hotels are among the businesses which will be allowed to reopen in England from July 4 after a relaxation of the two-metre social distancing restrictions.
Gloucester to Bristol train services set to double
23rd June 2020
Leaders of the Western Gateway partnership have welcomed a decision which will see train services between Gloucester and Bristol double under plans to extend the scope of the Metrowest 2 services.
Paul James retires from Gloucester City Council
23rd June 2020
Former Gloucester City Council leader Paul James is stepping down as a councillor - leaving a minority Conservative administration.
St James's Place funds continue to rise
23rd June 2020
Positive net inflows helped St James's Place increase its year-on-year funds under management in May to more than £112billion.
Work set to resume at King's Walk and King's Square
23rd June 2020
Gloucester city leaders have praised partners' commitment to the £95m regeneration of Gloucester's King's Quarter as safe progress continues during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Unpaid energy bills can be chased again
23rd June 2020
Energy regulator Ofgem has given the green light for unpaid bills to be pursued - but have urged suppliers to avoid aggressive collection tactics.
Judge praises victim's courage after jailing attacker
23rd June 2020
A judge praised a teenager for his courage in detaining the man who stabbed him and his friend after a nightclub confrontation in Gloucester.
Downton reinforces expertise with multiple contract extensions
23rd June 2020
Gloucestershire logistics firm CM Downton has secured four new contract extensions, cementing its position as a key player in the distribution of paper, cardboard and sustainable packaging products.
Council announces new drop-in service for young people who need someone to talk to
23rd June 2020
Together with its health partners, Gloucestershire County Council is launching a new anonymous, one-to-one telephone/online chat drop-in service for children and young people.
County lines drug dealers caught red-handed five days after release
23rd June 2020
The two drug dealers arrested in a Gloucester house were still wearing the prison clothes they had been released in just five days earlier.
MoD plan to release Tewkesbury land for housing
23rd June 2020
Plans to build a garden town for Tewkesbury have received a boost by Ministry of Defence plans for its site at Ashchurch.
Canalside cafe won’t reopen after lockdown
23rd June 2020
With news expected today that social distancing is to be adjusted to one metre, one Gloucestershire cafe has still decided to call it a day.
Temporary relaxation of A-board rules
23rd June 2020
Businesses in Cheltenham which are disadvantaged by their location will be allowed to benefit from additional A-board advertising, as part of recovery from the effects of the lockdown.
World first pop-up EV charging unit trial paves way for wider roll-out
23rd June 2020
A successful six-month trial to test the world's first pop-up electric vehicle (EV) charge point in a residential street in Oxford has paved the way for a wider roll-out, say its designers.
Eviction suspension extended ahead of rent day
22nd June 2020
The extension of a suspension on eviction for retailers unable to pay their rent has been welcomed by trade bodies - but the Government has been urged to go further to support high street businesses
Gloucestershire law firm among Europe's finest
22nd June 2020
Wynne-Jones IP has been named among Europe's leading patent law firms.
Chancellor urged to continue support through recovery
22nd June 2020
The Federation of Small Businesses has written to the Chancellor outlining the measures it says are needed for its members to bounce back from recession.
Warning to motorists after £20,000 worth of tools stolen from van
22nd June 2020
Gloucestershire Constabulary is asking motorists to please be vigilant following a spate of nearly 50 vehicle breaks since April.
Outdoor retailer to call in the administrators
22nd June 2020
The owner of camping and hiking specialist retailer Go Outdoors is set to call in administrators as the coronavirus pandemic continues to pile pressure on the high street.
Plans for 165 student flats at Hartpury recommended for refusal
22nd June 2020
Hartpury College and University have been dealt a blow for plans for for further student accommodation next to the main campus.
New Stroud boutique set for July opening
22nd June 2020
The team behind one of Notting Hill's best-known independent fashion boutiques are counting down to opening their new Stroud store next month.
Royal recognition for Chambers' virus response
22nd June 2020
Chambers of Commerce throughout the South West have been praised by the Queen in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Cheltenham prioritises walking and cycling as high street reopens
22nd June 2020
Cheltenham Borough Council has put forward ambitious proposals to increase walking and cycling in the town to create space for social distancing.
Coronavirus: 63 per cent of shoppers feel comfortable visiting retail stores
22nd June 2020
New research conducted by the British Retail Consortium and Opinium has found that the public are becoming increasingly comfortable shopping in retail stores as lockdown eases.
Drug dealer jailed for more than four years
22nd June 2020
A Cheltenham drug dealer has been jailed.
First teams complete cycling challenge for Ben
22nd June 2020
Teams of cyclists from Gloucester and South Wales were the first to complete a virtual bike ride to Istanbul, in memory of 22-year-old Ben Brown.
Government to stand guard against foreign takeovers
22nd June 2020
The Government is due to introduce fresh measures to make foreign takeovers of public health businesses more difficult.
"Unbeatable" Cheltenham will have cyber hub by 2023
19th June 2020
Cheltenham will have its centre of excellence for cyber security and innovation in three years, vowed one of the driving forces behind the project.
Superdry ends Chinese partnership to stand alone
19th June 2020
Superdry has ended its joint venture in China with Trendy International as it looks to take control of its brand.
College seeks Gloucestershire employers for Cyber Degree Apprenticeship candidates
19th June 2020
Gloucestershire College has more than 20 outstanding candidates who are looking for an employer to start their cyber career.
Interactive trails coming to Cheltenham this summer
19th June 2020
Two new free trails will be run by Cheltenham BID throughout the summer – a Monster Hero Safari trail and an enhanced Augmented Reality (AR) version of the Hidden Cheltenham Trail.
BAE Systems remains committed to apprentice scheme
19th June 2020
BAE Systems is pressing ahead with plans to recruit its latest batch of 800 apprentices, despite the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Versarien appoints new chairman
19th June 2020
Versarien has appointed James Stewart CBE as its non-executive chairman with immediate effect.
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