New Build Back Better market town funds
15th November 2021
The second round of funding from Gloucestershire County Council’s Build Back Better – Market Towns fund has just been made available.
Work begins on state-of-the-art nursery school in Cheltenham
15th November 2021
Construction work has begun at Cheltenham College Prep School to build a brand new, purpose-built Nursery School.
Further £4.8 million for care sector to prevent Covid spread this winter
15th November 2021
Gloucestershire County Council has said it will use additional government funding to ensure county care providers have the support they need to keep vulnerable people safe this winter.
Leisure centre revamp at forefront of council's decarbonisation plans
15th November 2021
Works are due to get underway at Cirencester's Everyone Active leisure centre in the next few weeks.
Charities share £15,000 donation
15th November 2021
Stratford Food Bank, NetworkFour and Cheltenham Open Door have each been given a £5,000 boost thanks to donations made to them by the Lodders Charitable Foundation (LCF).
Saddle up, Deliveroo is riding into Cirencester
15th November 2021
The bike delivery food service Deliveroo is coming to Cirencester.
Coleford pensioner death caused by asbestos-related lung cancer
15th November 2021
Washing her husband's dusty work clothes once a week for more than thirty years could have caused the asbestos-related lung cancer.
Co-op removes plastic packaging from its Christmas wrapping paper range
15th November 2021
Retailer Co-op has announced the launch of its plastic-free Christmas wrapping paper range.
Living wage goes up
15th November 2021
More than 300,000 people who work for employers signed up to the so-called Living Wage will get a pay rise.
Man charged with the rape of an elderly woman in Gloucester
15th November 2021
He is due to appear in court later today (November 15).
New directory for remote workers could boost Forest of Dean business
15th November 2021
The directory will include businesses that welcome remote workers into their premises.
Covid-19 vaccine drop-ins
15th November 2021
NHS leaders in Gloucestershire are encouraging people who are eligible for a Covid-19 booster to get jabbed at a drop-in clinic this month.
Managed pubs and restaurants show sales growth
15th November 2021
Sales at Britain’s leading managed restaurant, pub and bar groups are up 3 per cent on pre-Covid levels.
Gloucester construction firm appoints next generation of managing directors
12th November 2021
Bristol Road-based E G Carter & Co Ltd has revealed that Joshua and Sam Carter will become managing directors of the fourth-generation family business on January 1, 2022.
'Proud moment' as Gloucester's ProCook floats on stock market
12th November 2021
ProCook – the Gloucester-based kitchenware company that started on a kitchen table at home – today floats on the stock exchange, valued at £158 million.
Brewery Quarter footfall figures show promise
12th November 2021
Footfall at Cheltenham's Brewery Quarter has made a strong recovery from the pandemic with many venues showing higher levels than in 2019.
How inclusive is your business?
12th November 2021
A brand new series of inclusivity in the workplace webinars launches in Gloucestershire this month.
Housing association to make 92 new affordable homes available in Newent
12th November 2021
Gloucestershire-based Two Rivers Housing has agreed a contract to provide 92 new affordable homes on a site in Newent, just off the B4216.
Don't miss CGT's landlords evening conference
12th November 2021
CGT Lettings is holding a conference to help landlords and potential landlords understand their responsibilities.
Investors lose taste for meat subsitute
12th November 2021
Wall Street appears to have lost its taste for the meat-substitute Beyond Meat.
B&M warns of 'uncertain' second half despite revenues passing £2bn
12th November 2021
Discount retailer B&M has revealed a 1.2 per cent year-on-year increase in first half revenues, but warns of a challenging second half as profits dipped.
Johnson Matthey drops electric car battery plans
12th November 2021
Johnson Matthey, the UK chemicals and sustainable technologies firm, has pulled out of developing electric car batteries.
The Works pays more to stock up for Christmas
12th November 2021
Discount retailer The Works has experienced supply chain issues and had to pay over the odds to ensure enough stock for Christmas.
BAE Systems swoops on battle simulation firm
12th November 2021
BAE Systems has struck a deal to buy an American battle simulation company.
Stroud couple pull on the harp strings
12th November 2021
A labour of love has turned into a flourishing business – in a tale that’s guaranteed to pull on the harp strings.
Gloucestershire food producer wins £10,000 investment
12th November 2021
Gloucester-based, Wholly Gelato, has been awarded a £10,000 investment into its gelato business after being named the winner of The Midcounties Co-operative's Food Glorious Food competition.
Council appoints new director of Safeguarding and Care
12th November 2021
Ann James has been appointed Gloucestershire County Council's new director of Safeguarding and Care for Children's Services.
Cheltenham firm launches £3m crowdfunding campaign
11th November 2021
Cheltenham-based Renewable Heat Holdings Limited (RHHL), an owner-operator of ground source heat pump systems, hopes to raise a total of £3 million in crowdfunding.
Cirencester Friendly strengthens senior management
11th November 2021
Insurance firm Cirencester Friendly has announced a key appointment to its growing Senior Management Team.
VIDEOS: Gloucester Rugby legend awarded testimonial year
11th November 2021
Gloucester Rugby legend Billy Twelvetrees has been awarded a testimonial year by the club after 10 years of sterling service.
Former Royal Mail employee sentenced for stealing parcels
11th November 2021
A former Royal Mail employee has been sentenced for stealing parcels containing designer sportswear.
Topping out ceremony for new Cheltenham school
11th November 2021
Ten lucky pupils got to take part in a topping out ceremony for the new school at Leckhampton in Cheltenham.
Gloucester landlord fined almost £30,000 for health and safety failings
11th November 2021
Gloucester City Council is reminding private landlords of their responsibilities to maintain their properties after one landlord was fined almost £30,000.
Ted Baker back to growth but not to profit
11th November 2021
Luxury clothing retailer Ted Baker – with a store at Gloucester Quays and an outlet at Cheltenham John Lewis – has returned to growth but not to profit.
Pets at Home boss hints at staffing struggles as more than 1,000 vacancies remain unfilled
11th November 2021
Director of people partnering at Pets at Home, Jane Beresford revealed that the group currently has more than 1,000 vacancies available.
Stay away older drinkers give Wetherspoons a headache
11th November 2021
Older customers are still staying away from the pub, which has hit sales at the Wetherspoons chain with several pubs across Gloucestershire.
Sixth person pleads guilty in courier fraud conspiracy
11th November 2021
The investigation is led by Gloucestershire Constabulary's Serious and Organised Crime Unit.
Police investigate serious sexual assault in Gloucester
11th November 2021
An elderly woman was raped at her home in the early hours.
Economy slows in third quarter
11th November 2021
The economy slowed in the third quarter as consumer spending weakened and supply chain issues continued.
ITV revenue soars 28% on strong advertising
11th November 2021
ITV saw its revenue soar by 28% for the nine months to the end of September.
Punchline Talks – November 12 line-up revealed
11th November 2021
Each Friday, Punchline editor Mark Owen is joined by leading Gloucestershire business figures.
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