Tewkesbury man wanted after violent kebab row found working on Danish pig farm
2nd January 2020
The 30-year-old Romanian who fled British justice in April has been found working on a Danish pig farm.
Cheltenham Racecourse sponsors local triple jumper
2nd January 2020
A Gloucestershire triple jump champion is leaping into 2020 alongside the Home of Jump Racing.
Food industry expert is named as chair of governing council at Gloucestershire University
2nd January 2020
An expert in the food industry with a CV that takes in stints at Sainsbury’s, Diageo and restaurant chain Wendy’s is the new chair of the governing council of the Royal Agricultural University.
Gloucester businessman uses vast experience in insurance industry to launch new venture
2nd January 2020
Rob Cockle has launched Business Insurance Partnership - what he is calling a "local broker plus" operation.
Shock Christmas Day closure announced by restaurant voted third best in Gloucester
2nd January 2020
So Thai at Bearland made the shock announcement that it was closing for good on Christmas Day.
Law firm ready for the new decade after appointing new head of technology
2nd January 2020
A leading law firm with a Cheltenham base have ensured that they are set up for the new decade with the appointment of a new head of technology.
Gloucestershire wine business uncorks £8m investment
2nd January 2020
A Cheltenham-based wine brand developer and distributor has received an £8m investment from BGF.
A tree-mendous way to keep the Festive spirit alive and raise thousands for Gloucestershire charity
2nd January 2020
Longfield Care Hospice will be collecting Christmas Trees next week and hope to raise more than £25,000 for charity in the process.
OPEN AGAIN: Boots Corner closure scrapped by Gloucestershire County Council
20th December 2019
Gloucestershire County Council has ignored the pleas from Cheltenham Borough Council to keep Boots Corner closed to traffic.
Contractor chosen to lead multi-million pound regeneration of Gloucester's King's Square
20th December 2019
Gloucester City Council have chosen A preferred contractor for the multi-million pound regeneration of Gloucester’s King’s Square.
Gloucestershire business helps Rolls Royce develop first all-electric aeroplane
20th December 2019
Gloucestershire Airport was the scene of an unveiling that could revolutionise the world of aerospace engineering.
Gloucester-based manufacturer reports 150 per cent rise in profits
20th December 2019
A Gloucester-based family-founded business who are the UK’s largest kitchen worktop e-retailer has reported a 150 per cent increase in profits in the past year.
College rewards students and Gloucestershire companies in 2019 awards ceremony
20th December 2019
The achievements of students were rewarded at Cirencester College’s annual awards ceremony – with two local employers also recognised for their support of graduating students.
Forest of Dean anti-littering campaign receives Lucozade Ribena boost
20th December 2019
Lucozade Ribena Suntory is funding an additional two years of Love Your Forest - the Forest of Dean's anti-litter campaign.
City council finally admits £54 million spent
20th December 2019
We suggested as much in our previous article, but Gloucester City Council has finally admitted it is the buyer that spent £54 million on a business park.
Estate agent reveals the foundations on which it built a growing business
20th December 2019
It was seen as something of a gamble when Naylor Powell decided to move from their city centre offices into Gloucester Docks just over a decade ago.
Charity celebrates raising more than £2m in 2019
20th December 2019
Patients with cancer, heart conditions and in critical care are just some of the thousands of people whose lives have been touched by an unprecedented number of donations.
Price of an average Cheltenham houses rose by £25 PER DAY over the course of the last decade
20th December 2019
The average price of a Cheltenham house has risen by nearly £25 per day over the last decade, a report into pricing data by real estate experts has revealed.
Some of the best Gloucestershire business stories from 2019
20th December 2019
Our mission – if it is not too obvious to say so – is to tell the stories of Gloucestershire businesses, and this year there have been some exceptional tales.
County Council puts 1.99 per cent increase in council tax bills forward for public consultation
20th December 2019
A draft budget for the 2020/21 financial year was approved by Gloucestershire County Council’s cabinet earlier today and will now go forward to a period of public consultation.
Owners of empty Gloucestershire homes could be hit with 300 per cent increase in council tax bill
20th December 2019
Stroud District Council is taking action to tackle the housing shortage by forcing owners of properties that have been left empty for long periods to pay a 300 per cent increase on their council tax bills.
Hundreds attend Cheltenham charity carol concert
20th December 2019
An estimated 500 guests gathered at Cheltenham’s Christ Church for an uplifting evening of festive music - raising thousands of pounds for a much-loved charity.
Cheltenham Cyber Central plans to be revealed as public consultation starts
19th December 2019
The good folk of Gloucestershire will get their first glimpse of the masterplan for the proposed Cyber Central development in Cheltenham early in the New Year.
Forest Green Rovers to move out of home of 130 years as stadium plans are approved
19th December 2019
Forest Green Rovers should be playing in their state-of-the-art wooden stadium near to junction 13 of the M5 motorway by the middle of the next decade.
The missing piece to your Christmas list?
19th December 2019
If you are still puzzled about what to get to complete your Christmas present list we could hold the missing pieces you need for the big day right here at Punchline.
Are you looking to promote your business in 2020?
19th December 2019
The past year has been a record-breaker for Punchline-Gloucester.com.
Be part of Punchline's biggest edition in 2020 - The Annual
19th December 2019
The first edition of Punchline in 2020 will be our biggest edition of the year.
An important update about our Punchline Daily email newsletter
19th December 2019
If you are a regular reader of our daily email newsletter bringing you all the most important business stories direct to your in-box, then we have an update for you.
Hundreds of apprenticeships and brimming full of news and views
19th December 2019
If you have not got your hands on a hard copy of the most recent Punchline business magazine and can not wait any longer, think of this as an early Christmas present.
Record-breaking figures for Gloucester Quays' Christmas market
19th December 2019
The Victorian Christmas Market at Gloucester Quays has been announced as a record-breaker with more than half-a-million visitors leading to record footfall and sales figures.
College staff and pupils smash target for food bank donations
19th December 2019
Challenged to collect 500 items for food banks, students, parents and staff at South Gloucestershire and Stroud College’s Berkeley Green UTC smashed their target.
Gloucester City confirm start date for construction work at new stadium
19th December 2019
Work will begin on Gloucester City Football Club’s new stadium in the first week of 2020.
Woman faces court after 'fatal attraction' obsession with Gloucestershire school headteacher
19th December 2019
A Gloucestershire school headmaster has told of his seven month 'nightmare ordeal' being stalked by the mother of one of his pupils after she became obsessed with him.
Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all – from Punchline
19th December 2019
As many begin the grand depart for Christmas holidays we here at Punchline wanted to wish everyone – working or not – the very, very best.
University name innovation centre in honour of Gloucestershire businessman
19th December 2019
A centre for rural innovation at the Royal Agricultural University has been named in honour of agriculturalist, businessman and philanthropist John Oldacre.
Leading lawyer joins board of Severn Glocon
19th December 2019
As we sign-off on 2019 a little something caught our eye we thought worthy of mention.
Milestone School reaches fundraising target
19th December 2019
The Chamwell Centre Charity has reached its fundraising target of £5.1 million needed to complete the building of the centre at The Milestone School.
Split in half: Report recommends changes after criticising Marketing Gloucester and City Council
18th December 2019
An independent review in to Marketing Gloucester has called for the organisation to be split in two with Gloucester City Council assuming responsibility for the city’s events programme.
It's decision day (again) for Forest Green Rovers' stadium plans
18th December 2019
Just six months after seeing their plans for a new 5,000 seat stadium rejected by Stroud District Council, Forest Green Rovers will try again for a second time tonight.
Pair who founded Cotswolds food company are named as Food Heroes in industry awards
18th December 2019
The founders of a Cotswolds company that produce organic and plant-based food have been named Food Heroes at a prestigious national industry awards ceremony.
Management buyout of well-known Gloucestershire business
18th December 2019
A Gloucester-based glazing specialist has been purchased by its current management team.
Copyright 2020 Moose Partnership Ltd. All rights reserved. Reproduction of any content is strictly forbidden without prior permission.
