Police feared for lives when Gloucester man started shooting at them through his letterbox
20th January 2020
Police feared for their lives when a man with an 'Aladdin's cave of weapons' in his Gloucester home started shooting at them - through his letterbox, a court heard.
Wetherspoons to celebrate Brexit by offering cheap drinks from European producers
20th January 2020
He may have been one of the most outspoken Brexiteers around, but now Tim Martin, the chairman of JD Wetherspoon is offering a hand of friendship to Europe.
Air ambulance has busiest year yet
20th January 2020
Sightings of a certain bright green helicopter in the skies above Gloucestershire are becoming a much more common occurrence.
A new Gloucestershire business was formed every two hours throughout 2019
20th January 2020
There were more than 4,000 new companies formed across the county in 2019, according to new research from the Centre for Entrepreneurs.
Seven-year catering contract revealed by college
20th January 2020
One of Gloucestershire’s biggest colleges has revealed details of a seven-year deal to provide its in-house catering services.
Don't miss Gloucestershire's biggest engineering apprenticeship recruitment event
20th January 2020
If you are considering a career in engineering, this event is not to be missed.
Tree-mendous effort by Cotswold Canal Trust volunteers
20th January 2020
Volunteers from the Cotswold Canals Trust donned their wellies and high-vis vests to aid an environmental scheme run by Gloucester City Council.
Former Mitchelin star restaurant chef jailed for drug dealing in Gloucester
20th January 2020
A former Michelin star restaurant chef and a teenager who was 'thrown from the frying pan into the fire' in the drugs world, have been jailed for dealing drugs in Gloucester.
Gloucestershire Young Carers sets itself a challenge to mark Young Carers Awareness Day
20th January 2020
A challenge to visit 30 of the county’s schools in one day is one that is being taken on by the staff of Gloucestershire Young Carers to mark Young Carers Awareness Day.
Gloucestershire barrister chosen to make presentation to World Congress on Family Law
20th January 2020
A solicitor from a Gloucestershire law firm has been invited to make a presentation at the World Congress on Family Law and Children’s Rights.
Entrepreneur who sold his company for £140 million has a new business
17th January 2020
An entrepreneur who created a successful financial advice website - and sold it for £140 million - has emerged with a new business venture.
Another big name to shut up shop on Cheltenham's Promenade
17th January 2020
Another big name is set to shut up shop and leave its prime position on Cheltenham’s promenade.
40-plus home development proposed
17th January 2020
A housing developer has plans to more than double the number of properties is building in a Gloucestershire village.
Man from Cheltenham escapes jail despite admitting to exporting elephant and walrus ivory
17th January 2020
A Cheltenham man who pled guilty to five charges of possession and exporting ivory from elephant and walrus tusks has escaped prison.
Gloucestershire College shortlisted for national award
17th January 2020
Gloucestershire College has announced that, for the third year running, it has been recognised in the national TES FE Awards.
Council staff volunteer to do their bit for the environment
17th January 2020
Caring staff members from Stroud District Council rolled up their sleeves and pulled on their wellies to help prevent flooding and improve the natural environment.
Safer streets in Gloucestershire if taser bid sparks approval
17th January 2020
Gloucestershire’s police could be better equipped if a funding bid for new tasers is granted by the government.
Panto raised record amount for charity - oh yes it did!
17th January 2020
The Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham is celebrating the end of another record-breaking pantomime season and raising over £10,000 for a local charity supporting young people with disabilities.
One of Gloucestershire's biggest employers raises £58k for charity
17th January 2020
A Cheltenham-based shower manufacturer has entered the new decade on a high, by donating £58,330 to Alzheimer's Research UK.
Period 10-bedroomed mansion (plus three cottages) for sale for £2.9 million
17th January 2020
A stunning 17th century farm house with views of the River Severn is on the market for close to £3 million.
Sales slump reported by Moss Bros
17th January 2020
Fashion retailer and suit hire specialists Moss Bros have reported a slump in sales.
Attacker of man left with a bleed on the brain after unprovoked nightclub attack jailed
17th January 2020
A man who was punched in an unprovoked attack as he sat in a Gloucester night club suffered a bleed on the brain and could have died, a judge heard.
NASA Mars expert to return to his Gloucestershire school for anniversary celebrations
17th January 2020
A former pupil who now works in a leading role on NASA’s exploration of Mars will be the guest speaker at an event to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of a Gloucestershire School.
Cheltenham Aldi to be built before 6,000 square metre business park
16th January 2020
Developers have won their fight with Cheltenham Borough Council to allow a supermarket to be built on the site of a proposed business park.
Married couple used Gloucester business to hide heroin, cocaine and huge quantity of cash
16th January 2020
A husband and wife who used a Gloucester business to store class A drugs have been convicted as for drug dealing in the city.
Warning: Gloucestershire's mobile speed camera locations revealed
16th January 2020
The sites have been revealed by the county's Road Safety Mobile Camera Enforcement Unit which is committed to reducing risks to road users caused by vehicles travelling at excessive speeds.
Metals specialist bashes out increase in profits
16th January 2020
Profits are up more than 20 per cent at a Gloucester-based international metal recycling business.
Calling all runners: London Marathon spaces being offered by Gloucester charity
16th January 2020
A Gloucestershire charity who provide vital support to families of children and young adults with special educational needs and disabilities are looking to attract Marathon runners.
Hospice nurses take on China trek to raise vital funds
16th January 2020
Three hospice nurses are going on the adventure of a lifetime trekking along one of the Seven Wonders of the World to raise money.
Leading city architect welcomes Gloucester City Council plans to drive up architectural standards
16th January 2020
Steps taken by Gloucester City Council to improve the design of new buildings in the city have been given a ringing endorsement by one of the city’s leading architectural firms.
Primark shows no signs of a halt in expansion of retail space and revenues
16th January 2020
Sales at UK Primark stores were up by four per cent over the busy Christmas period.
We love to ride (and buy) our bicycles, according to latest Halfords sales figures
16th January 2020
If the latest trading update released by Halfords is anything to go by, we Brits love to ride our bicycles.
Law firm’s foundation hands Cheltenham charity £3,000
16th January 2020
A Cheltenham charity dedicated to providing support to the town’s most vulnerable, disadvantaged and lonely people, has been given a £3,000 boost.
Gloucestershire charities scoop share of £120,000 festive financial boost
16th January 2020
Ten charities based in Gloucestershire have won a £1,000 festive boost thanks to nominations from the public.
Council takes control of Marketing Gloucester budget and events including the Tall Ships
16th January 2020
Following two independent reports which highlighted failings in overseeing the work of its wholly owned company, Marketing Gloucester, the city council has decided to bring the business in-house.
Phil Vickery serves up feast to lucky auction winners - with guest waiters from Gloucester Rugby
16th January 2020
Staff from SN Engineering and Responsive Personnel were treated to a meal cooked by a World Cup winner and to service from two England internationals thanks to a successful auction bid.
Marketing Gloucester boss sacked
15th January 2020
The boss of Marketing Gloucester has been dismissed in the wake of a damning independent report into the publicly-funded city council-owned business.
Former Gloucester City Council offices WILL be turned into luxury hotel
15th January 2020
The council have revealed that they are in talks with a preferred bidder to take over Herbert, Phillpotts and Kimberley Warehouses at Gloucester Docks
Gloucestershire's incinerator is fully operational and burning 20 tonnes of waste each hour
15th January 2020
More than 500 tonnes of residual waste is being turned into electricity each day from the grandly-named Gloucestershire Energy from Waste Facility.
Report instigated by Police and Crime Commissioner points the way forward for tackling violent crime
15th January 2020
A research project instigated by Gloucestershire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has identified improvements that can be made to help prevent violent crime.
Gloucestershire council looking to raise funds by letting office space to county companies
15th January 2020
Office space for rent in Stroud District Council’s Ebley Mill offices are helping to provide extra funds towards the authority’s bid for self-sufficiency.
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