Road improvements completed in Coleford
14th October 2020
A main route through Coleford has recently been resurfaced by Gloucestershire County Council's highways team.
Attention land owners - council launches 'Call for Sites'
14th October 2020
Cotswold District Council is looking for sites to help with a variety of accommodation and community needs.
Cheltenham launches drive to meet demand
14th October 2020
Cheltenham is targeting one of the hardest-hit sectors of the economy with the launch of a new initiative to support the recovery of the town's tourism market.
FSB: More support needed to create jobs
14th October 2020
The Government needs to build on its Kickstart and Job Entry Targeted Support Initiatives to provide fresh help to enable job creation, according the Federation for Small Businesses.
Christmas comes early to retail figures
14th October 2020
The countdown to Christmas may have started after retail sales in September saw the largest monthly growth for almost 11 years.
Have your say on A417 proposals
13th October 2020
Highways England has today (13th October) launched a consultation on its updated designs for the A417 ‘missing link’.
Business leaders react to Covid three tier system
13th October 2020
Following the prime minister’s announcement yesterday (12th October) of a three tier Covid alert system across England, business leaders have had their say on how it will impact business.
Call for Stow Fair to be cancelled due to rising Covid-19 cases
13th October 2020
The next travellers’ horse fair in Stow-on-the-Wold is scheduled to take place on 22nd October, and with cases of Covid-19 rising across the UK, local Lib Dem councillors are calling for the event to be cancelled.
Lidl to scrap online delivery plans
13th October 2020
Discount supermarket Lidl is scrapping its plans to move into into online grocery deliveries in the UK.
Harvester and Toby Carvery owner plans job cuts
13th October 2020
Pub and restaurant group Mitchells & Butlers is said to have begun redundancy consultations with staff as it deals with the impact of coronavirus.
New road surface for Ruardean High Street
13th October 2020
Resurfacing work will start on Ruardean High Street on Thursday (15th October), with a road closure in place.
Suppliers to big name fashion retailers involved in money laundering
13th October 2020
A number of clothing manufacturers supplying big name fashion brands are involved in money laundering and VAT fraud, according to a BBC investigation.
Update on Gloucestershire's mobile testing unit locations for October 2020
13th October 2020
An important part of minimising and managing any future spread of Covid-19 is the speed at which people can be tested and isolation measures put in place, should an outbreak occur.
Win a copy of Dale Vince's new book 'Manifesto'
13th October 2020
Leading green energy industrialist Dale Vince, the founder of Ecotricity and chairman of Forest Green Rovers, spent part of lockdown writing his first book which is due out on November 26.
Enchanted light trail planned for Cotswold Farm Park
13th October 2020
This winter, you will be able to see Cotswold Farm Park in a whole new light as Adam Henson announces a new light trail.
Savills Cirencester appoints graduate surveyor to team
13th October 2020
Savills appoints graduate surveyor Georgie Mason to its rural management team in Cirencester.
Unemployment hits three year high
13th October 2020
More than 1.5 million people were unemployed by the end of August, the highest number since early 2017, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Bars and restaurants at breaking point
13th October 2020
Bars and restaurants across much of England are facing a huge blow from the latest round of coronavirus restrictions, the hospitality industry has warned.
Nearly £4 million to support arts and culture in Gloucestershire
13th October 2020
Ten county-based arts organisations are benefitting from a share of £257 million as part of a vital financial boost from the Government's £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund announced yesterday
81-year-old's 'well being' walks during shielding turns into 15-mile walk for hospice
13th October 2020
An 81-year-old man who took up walking to boost his well being while he was shielding during the Coronavirus pandemic will be walking 15 miles along the Cotswold Way this weekend, to raise funds for a local hospice.
Three tier Covid alert levels to be introduced from Wednesday
12th October 2020
The prime minister has set out more detail of the three tier alert measures to be introduced across England from Wednesday.
New Gloucester Primark store target of suspected arson
12th October 2020
Officers are appealing for witnesses to a suspected arson which took place at the old BHS site in Gloucester.
Gloucestershire housing association reports steady growth
12th October 2020
Newent-based Two Rivers Housing Group has reported steady growth in its annual financial statements.
Union: GE job losses due to lack of support
12th October 2020
The announcement that GE Aviation is to make 142 workers redundant at its Bishop’s Cleeve factory is the latest blow to the region’s aerospace sector.
Hair salons in crisis as clients embrace the natural look
12th October 2020
Hair salons have seen a huge fall in customers in recent months, according to the latest figures from the National Hair and Beauty Federation.
Three tier lockdown to be announced today
12th October 2020
The prime minister is to announce a three-tier lockdown system in the House of Commons today (Mon 12th October), with a news briefing at 6pm.
Serious collision in the Cotswolds
12th October 2020
Four people have been taken to hospital following a two-vehicle collision in the Cotswolds and police are appealing for witnesses.
Insurer offers mental health support for Gloucester employees during pandemic
12th October 2020
As continued lockdown restrictions put the topic of mental health even more firmly in the spotlight, one Brockworth-based employer is going the extra mile to support its employees.
New industrial units for Cheltenham's Enterprise Centre
12th October 2020
Three new light industrial units have now been fully let at Enterprise Way in Cheltenham.
Tewkesbury confirms 2030 carbon neutral plan
12th October 2020
Tewkesbury Borough Council has produced a 10-year action plan with the aim of becoming carbon neutral by 2030.
'The Folk' set to stage two special events in Gloucester
12th October 2020
Two special events are being lined up this autumn at The Folk of Gloucester, the historic Tudor building in Westgate Street.
Poundland snaps up frozen food specialist
12th October 2020
Discount retailer, Poundland, has acquired frozen food specialist Fulton Foods, as it looks to expand its food range.
Queen’s birthday honours celebrates great and good of county
12th October 2020
Familiar Gloucestershire names, along with some who are less well-known, have been celebrated in the 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
Ten charities to receive share of £500,000 as part of Movement for Good awards
12th October 2020
Ten charitable causes from across the UK have each been selected for a £50,000 gift, as part of Ecclesiastical Insurance’s Movement for Good awards.
Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey visits Cheltenham
12th October 2020
Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey visited Cheltenham on Friday as part of his national listening tour.
Three year ban from Stroud retail premises for local shoplifter
12th October 2020
A three year criminal behaviour order has been made against a Stroud woman who has been caught shoplifting a dozen times this year.
Punchline Magazine: The Big Green Issue - October 2020
10th October 2020
Gloucestershire is going green and we feel this is the perfect time to celebrate that in the Green Issue of the Punchline magazine.
Punchline Talks: Jason Pullen, managing director at Lifestyle Outlets
10th October 2020
Punchline kicks off its latest video series, Punchline Talks, where we chat with the figureheads of the Gloucestershire business community.
Punchline Talks: Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats
10th October 2020
In the second instalment of Punchline Talks, Punchline editor Mark Owen chats to the leader of the Liberal Democrats as he visits businesses in Cheltenham.
Chancellor extends support scheme for lockdown closures
10th October 2020
Employees at businesses legally required to shut down by increased coronavirus restrictions will have two-thirds of their wages paid by an extension to the Job Support Scheme.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates: The latest news from across Gloucestershire on Friday, October 9
9th October 2020
The latest important news and updates from across Gloucestershire as the coronavirus crisis continues.
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