Extra cash for care providers to help prevent spread of COVID-19
11th June 2020
Gloucestershire County Council has received £7.7million from the government to help tackle the spread of coronavirus in care homes and to protect those who receive care at home.
Financial services firm achieves silver Investors in People accreditation
11th June 2020
County based Cirencester Friendly has been awarded a silver accreditation by Investors in People.
Sales and profits up at B&M
11th June 2020
Discount retailer B&M has seen a rise in full-year profits, thanks to a steady sales growth, and strong sales at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Loan shark warning during pandemic
11th June 2020
During Scams Awareness Month, everyone needs to be on the lookout for victims of loan sharks, who can have a detrimental impact on their victims financially, physically and emotionally.
Broadband provider creating 10,000 new jobs
11th June 2020
Broadband infrastructure provider CityFibre says it will aim to attract more women and people from ethnic minority backgrounds among 10,000 news jobs.
Cotswold young people set to benefit from funding
11th June 2020
Young people in the Cotswolds are set to benefit from a range of new opportunities and activities over the next three years, thanks to the National Lottery.
£375k boost for county mental health services
11th June 2020
Gloucestershire County Council and Gloucestershire's NHS have secured £375,000 in extra funding to help prevent suicide and improve the positive mental wellbeing of people in the county.
Government urged to rethink quarantine rules
11th June 2020
Business West has joined bodies representing business, education and employment in calling for a rethink in the Government's quarantine rules for travellers arriving in the UK.
Calls to relax two-metre guideline to help business
11th June 2020
Small businesses, pubs and Conservative backbench MPs have all called for the Government to relax the two-metre guideline for social distancing.
Cheltenham landlady jailed for stealing £70k from Christmas club
10th June 2020
A pub landlady who stole almost £70,000 from a Christmas savings club she ran for friends and customers has been jailed for almost two years.
Another three Debenhams stores to go
10th June 2020
Debenhams has announced that three more stores won’t reopen after lockdown restrictions are eased next week.
BPE clean up with successful fundraising
10th June 2020
BPE Solicitors advised specialist cleaning company REACT on a fundraising process which raised the company £1.25million.
Cheltenham Borough Council applauded for fast-tracking changes
10th June 2020
Cheltenham Borough Council has been applauded for its decision to accelerate applications for temporary changes to use for businesses.
Mitsubishi Motors UK appoints new sales and marketing director
10th June 2020
Mitsubishi Motors UK, which has its headquarters in Cirencester, has appointed David Rodriguez as its new sales and marketing director.
Hovis sale set to make some dough
10th June 2020
Hovis will be up for sale later this year, as shareholders try to cash in on its improved financial performance during lockdown.
New concept store for homeware retailer
10th June 2020
Homeware retailer Dunelm has opened its first high street store, bringing together bestsellers from its usual out-of-town stores.
Government emergency loans soar to nearly £35billion
10th June 2020
Bounce back loans account for the biggest chunk of the growing cost of emergency government help during the coronavirus pandemic.
Report says Leyhill Prison "on the up"
10th June 2020
Leyhill Prison has been handed a positive verdict in an annual report, despite concerns over some of its facilities.
Do you have a property for let?
10th June 2020
Tewkesbury Borough Council is looking to team up with local landlords to help those struggling with accommodation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gloucestershire OPCC supports Neighbourhood Watch Week
10th June 2020
Neighbourhood Watch, the community support network says it's seen a surge in neighbourliness during the COVID-19 crisis.
Shops prepare for Monday trading
10th June 2020
Retailers are preparing to reopen their doors from Monday after the Government confirmed the next phased of relaxed lockdown restrictions.
Gloucester mobility service turns 30
10th June 2020
Shopmobility is celebrating its 30th birthday with a virtual look back at its history.
Housing market returns to pre-pandemic levels
10th June 2020
Property sales have bounced back close to pre-lockdown levels in most parts of England according to the website Zoopla.
Roads closed after fatal collision near Stroud
10th June 2020
Gloucestershire police are investigating a fatal single vehicle collision which happened on the A46 Bath Road in Barton End early this morning.
Fashion retailer sees huge online sales surge
10th June 2020
Online sales at fashion retailer Zara were up 95 per cent in April, as stores across Europe were closed during the coronavirus lockdown.
Landlord insists he is ready to open as pubs stay shut
10th June 2020
Gloucestershire publican Rob Collins believes he should be able to open his doors after after making changes to make his premises COVID-19 compliant systems to open now.
Route to Junction 10 upgrade reaches key landmark
9th June 2020
Plans for the long-awaited upgrade of Junction 10 of the M5 are set to take a major step forward with Gloucestershire County Council's cabinet asked to agree a contract for the scheme.
Gloucester History Festival handed £40,000 grant
9th June 2020
Gloucester History Festival has been awarded £40,000 from Historic England's COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund.
Help at hand to help Gloucestershire businesses Start and Grow
9th June 2020
Having supported more than 600 ambitious businesses across Gloucestershire get off the ground since 2017, Start and Grow Enterprise has launched the second phase of its support programme.
Gloucestershire housebuilder opens COVID-19 secure marketing suites
9th June 2020
A Barnwood-based housebuilder has reopened the doors of its show homes and marketing suites across the South West in response to a phenomenal demand for new homes.
TV extra jailed for leading 'remorseless' attack
9th June 2020
A TV film extra who led an armed gang attack on a man in his own home has been jailed for nine years.
Gloucestershire canal towpath set for major upgrade
9th June 2020
A towpath running alongside one of Gloucestershire's canals is in line for a major upgrade, to encourage sustainable travel and improve accessibility.
Cheltenham gears up for more cycling and walking
9th June 2020
Cyclists and pedestrians have been placed at the heart of proposals for the future of transport in Cheltenham which will be considered by Gloucestershire County Council next week.
Prolific shoplifter banned from city centre after prison
9th June 2020
A prolific shoplifter has been sentenced to one year and four months in prison and banned from Gloucester city centre after pleading guilty to 12 offences.
Cheltenham fast tracking applications for business changes
9th June 2020
Cheltenham Borough Council is to become one of the first local authorities to accelerate applications for temporary changes to the use in a bid to help businesses recover from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Thousands log in for virtual Cheltenham Science Festival
9th June 2020
More than 40,000 people logged on to the Cheltenham Science Festival @ Home, enjoying free virtual events exploring the wonders of everyday science.
Advice for businesses reopening in Tewkesbury
9th June 2020
As many non-essential retail stores prepare to open their doors next week, Tewkesbury Borough Council is on hand to support local businesses with preparations to reopen safely.
Gap set to offer big discounts when it reopens
9th June 2020
Fashion retailer Gap is preparing to reopen all of its English stores next week.
Discretionary grants applications open across Gloucestershire
9th June 2020
Businesses across the county can now apply for funding under the Government's business support grant scheme.
New fund to tackle the plastics problem
9th June 2020
Businesses in Gloucestershire can apply for a share in a fund to explore new ideas and innovations to bring change to the UK’s plastics manufacturing and consumption patterns.
Council cabinet recognises staff response to COVID-19
9th June 2020
Gloucestershire County Council has seen many changes and increased demand for services over the past few months.
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