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Boards approve merger of Sovereign and Network Homes Image

Boards approve merger of Sovereign and Network Homes

Sovereign Housing Association - which has 255 homes in Gloucester and 2,200 homes in South Gloucestershire - is to merge with Network Homes.

Primark extends click and collect trial Image

Primark extends click and collect trial

Value fashion retailer, Primark, is extending its click and collect trial to include womenswear for the first time.

VIDEO: Iconic Municipal Offices up for sale Image

VIDEO: Iconic Municipal Offices up for sale

Cheltenham’s iconic Municipal Offices is up for sale and Punchline-Gloucester.com got an exclusive behind the scenes tour.

Going DEEP: Forest of Dean's £100m subsea project Image

Going DEEP: Forest of Dean's £100m subsea project

One small plunge for mankind... and 100 jobs for the county.

Moog's new £40m Tewkesbury base completed Image

Moog's new £40m Tewkesbury base completed

The development of a £40 million aerospace manufacturing and design facility for Moog Inc. has reached practical completion.

Major road in Gloucester closed Image

Major road in Gloucester closed

Part of the A417 in Gloucester will close for resurfacing tonight (September 7), meaning a big diversion for drivers.

Men’s retailer to leave the Brewery Quarter  Image

Men’s retailer to leave the Brewery Quarter

After five years in Cheltenham, menswear fashion retailer, Luke, will be closing its doors at the end of September.

Brits are most likely to say 'we don't live to work' Image

Brits are most likely to say 'we don't live to work'

People in the UK are among the least likely to say work should always come first, according to a new survey.

Cotswold jeweller assaulted and strangled wife Image

Cotswold jeweller assaulted and strangled wife

Assault followed question over payments for escort services.

UK house prices fall for fifth month Image

UK house prices fall for fifth month

Record-high property prices were seen last summer now in sharp contrast to August fall.

Sales rise for lingerie retailer Image

Sales rise for lingerie retailer

Underwear specialist, Ann Summers, hit over £100m turnover last year.

First thoroughbred census in the UK Image

First thoroughbred census in the UK

The first-ever thoroughbred census is being led by the Horse Welfare Board with Hartpury University.

Empty business to be transformed back into historic home Image

Empty business to be transformed back into historic home

The former dentist surgery has sat empty for three years.

Alex Brown appointed Gloucester Rugby CEO Image

Alex Brown appointed Gloucester Rugby CEO

Gloucester Rugby have announced the appointment of Alex Brown as chief executive officer following an interim period in the role.

Plugging a hole for A40 EV drivers? Image

Plugging a hole for A40 EV drivers?

Fuel stop makes bid to banish EV range anxiety.

Safran appoints chief sustainability officer Image

Safran appoints chief sustainability officer

Nathalie Stubler has been appointed Safran chief sustainability officer and member of the group’s executive committee.

Wilko latest: county escapes the axe Image

Wilko latest: county escapes the axe

Cheltenham, Stroud and Gloucester stores look set to survive in B&M deal.

British Chambers of Commerce calls for better SME finance support Image

British Chambers of Commerce calls for better SME finance support

A BCC report shows many SMEs are put off seeking finance options.

Former River Island boss moves to John Lewis Image

Former River Island boss moves to John Lewis

The former CEO of River Island is the newest member of the John Lewis Partnership board.

Government announces new welfare reforms 'to help thousands into work' Image

Government announces new welfare reforms 'to help thousands into work'

Disabled people and those with health conditions are being helped back to work.

RDA named as Cornbury House Horse Trials official charity Image

RDA named as Cornbury House Horse Trials official charity

The Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) has been announced as Cornbury House Horse Trials’ official charity for 2023.

A profit bump in the night? The rise of Hallowe'en Image

A profit bump in the night? The rise of Hallowe'en

We spell out the tricks and treats for county business.

Gloucestershire businesses join charity for St Modwen clean-up Image

Gloucestershire businesses join charity for St Modwen clean-up

Two major county employers joined Life’s a Beach charity for a collaborative litter clean-up around St Modwen Business Park in Gloucester.

Specsavers celebrates 30 years in Gloucestershire town  Image

Specsavers celebrates 30 years in Gloucestershire town

Specsavers has just celebrated 30 years in Stroud, ahead of a big move next month.

'Deam Team' raises £1,800 for charity at Run Cheltenham Image

'Deam Team' raises £1,800 for charity at Run Cheltenham

Cheltenham-based actor Ian Deam has raised £1,800 for Lilian Faithfull Care after completing the 10k race at Run Cheltenham on Sunday.

No-go on hotel's al fresco vision Image

No-go on hotel's al fresco vision

Planners refuse 'discordant' details on £2m project.

Mitie acquires principal contractor JCA Engineering Image

Mitie acquires principal contractor JCA Engineering

Mitie Group plc has announced the acquisition of leading critical environment project designer and principal contractor JCA Engineering.

Hotel manager ordered to repay stolen money Image

Hotel manager ordered to repay stolen money

A Cotswolds hotel manager stole more than £11,000 from her employers.

The Brewery Quarter celebrates Cheltenham Food and Drink Week Image

The Brewery Quarter celebrates Cheltenham Food and Drink Week

From 18-24 September join the festivities at The Brewery Quarter, celebrating Cheltenham’s Food and Drink Week!

Shopping centre adds offices to its portfolio Image

Shopping centre adds offices to its portfolio

Two new units could bring 18 jobs.

NHS trust could face homicide charges Image

NHS trust could face homicide charges

An NHS trust could face a homicide charge after the death of a patient.

Bank staff expected to go into the office Image

Bank staff expected to go into the office

Staff working for Lloyds Banking Group are now required to work in the office for at least two days a week.

Health and beauty spending boosts sales Image

Health and beauty spending boosts sales

Retail sales in August were up, as customers splashed out on self-care, according to new figures.

Ryanair flying high with record passengers Image

Ryanair flying high with record passengers

Despite the air traffic control fiasco and high temperatures in Europe, the airline sector has enjoyed a good summer.

GWAAC goes green in Air Ambulance Week Image

GWAAC goes green in Air Ambulance Week

Help raise awareness of the lifesaving work of all 21 air ambulance charities across the UK.


New sensory garden will support learning Image

New sensory garden will support learning

A Gloucester-based non-profit making organisation has a new garden for people with special needs and learning difficulties.

Appeal for Newent residents to report theft attempts Image

Appeal for Newent residents to report theft attempts

Police are appealing for people in Newent to report any suspicious activity.

New Pride bus takes main stage  Image

New Pride bus takes main stage

Stagecoach West shows support for the Gloucester Pride community.

New iPhone set to have new charger Image

New iPhone set to have new charger

Apple's newest iPhone looks set to feature a USB-C charge point when it is unveiled next week.

Scary happenings at Dobbies Cirencester Image

Scary happenings at Dobbies Cirencester

Dobbies Cirencester has launched its children Halloween event,

Brand bonaza as Gloucester Quays announces eight new deals Image

Brand bonaza as Gloucester Quays announces eight new deals

They include three new openings by global companies

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