Plans for an ambitious new scheme that will transform Gloucester city centre have been given the green light with the news that it will receive £11 million of Levelling Up Funding. The bold new vision for a vibrant garden quarter in the heart of the city proposed by...
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Green light for Elmbridge roundabout upgrade to start this summer
A key congestion hotspot is to be upgraded by Gloucestershire County Council thanks to £9m in government funding, approved today. Elmbridge Court roundabout is one of the busiest junctions in Gloucestershire and relieving congestion there will also boost economic...
Hartpury continue to make waves on water with fifth national rowing title
Hartpury’s momentum on the water is showing no sign of slowing after the rowers secured their fifth national title this season. The girls’ quad, made up of Freya Webb, Zoe Adamson, Rosie Gladding and Alex Watson, sailed to success in the British Rowing Junior...
Have your say on the council’s budget
Gloucester residents are being asked to have their say by taking part in the city council’s budget consultation. The consultation runs until Sunday, January 21, 2024, and residents have until then to submit their views on how Gloucester City Council should spend...
Heat Health Warning for Gloucestershire
Heatwave temperatures have today been forecast for almost all parts of England, including Gloucestershire. The Met Office has forecast heatwave conditions in the South West, South East, London, East of England, East Midlands, West Midlands and Yorkshire and the Humber...
Help serve up culture at city museum
Are you looking to expand your local catering business? Could you cook for the city’s hungry tourists? If the answer is yes, the city council could be looking for you. Following a review of the catering services provided at the Museum of Gloucester Café, Gloucester...
Historic site being made fit for a lady of Mercia
Philip Halling Important work is being done to repair parts of St Oswald’s Priory in time to commemorate 1,100 years since the death of Lady Aethelflaed of Mercia, founder of St Oswald’s Priory, in 2018. Five areas of stone which have been worn down to their...
Hop along to Gloucester’s Bunny Hop Trail!
Ten fluffy bunnies have hopped off around Gloucester, carrying with them a letter, find the bunnies, unscramble the word and be in with the chance of winning a £50 gift card. This Easter, collaborating with ten fantastic Gloucester businesses and venues, Gloucester...
Hospitality Sector Networking
📢 Calling all Hospitality Professionals - here is an early date for your 2025 diary....... 📅 The Federation of Small Businesses is delighted to be hosting an online networking session in January to bring together people from across the hospitality business community...
Hygiene and food preparation advice for residents in Gloucestershire following investigation into cases of E.coli O157
Residents in Gloucestershire are being reminded to take particular care with hygiene and food preparation practices as investigations continue into an increase in cases of E.coli O157 infection. Public Health England (PHE) is working closely with Environmental Health...
Improvements to be made to GL1 Leisure Centre with Government funding
Gloucester City Council has been awarded a share of a £60 million Government fund to make improvements to swimming pools at GL1 Leisure Centre. The council will receive a total of £432,500 to make improvements to GL1 that will ensure its long-term financial...
Improvements to Elmbridge roundabout starts in two weeks
Gloucestershire County Council is starting improvement work on Elmbridge roundabout on 22nd August, thanks to £9m government funding. Later this month, significant work will begin on the Elmbridge roundabout in Gloucester. The roundabout is one of the busiest...
Improvements to the Elmbridge roundabout are well underway
Gloucestershire County Council and its partners are now one week into the work on Elmbridge roundabout and crews are well on track. This week the initial works to the roundabout have seen crews start the digging through the centre of the roundabout. This essential...
Improving City Centre Appearance with Fix My Street
The appearance of a city centre reflects its vibrancy and community spirit, and everyone can play a role in its upkeep. One simple yet effective way to contribute is by using the app Fix My Street. This tool empowers citizens to report issues such as potholes,...
Interactive Archaeology 2
Gloucester’s History Brought to Life 30th July – 1st August Gloucester’s an ancient place, and wherever you go in the city centre you’re walking over some surprising archaeological remains; city walls, Roman buildings and even medieval churches survive beneath the...
Is your child starting secondary school next September? Apply for your place now
If your child will be starting school in September 2017, you can now apply for a secondary school place. Parents and carers of children making the step up to ‘big school’ next September have until midnight on 31st October to apply. You can apply online at...
Jail for illegal tobacco traders in Cheltenham and Gloucester
Three men were sentenced to prison yesterday and a fourth was given a community order for the sale and possession of illegal tobacco. Four defendants, Oscar Sorani, Sartip Mahmud, Shamal Ahmed Arif and Sermend Karim appeared at Gloucester Crown Court yesterday (13th...
Jail sentence for man who sold illegal tobacco at a Gloucester store
Farman Haiday was sentenced at Bristol Crown Court today for his involvement in the sale of illegal tobacco from General Store, Station Road, Gloucester between March and October 2011. Haiday, of Falkner Street, Gloucester, born on 27th April 1980 was the owner of...
Jewellery stolen in Whitminster burglary
Police are appealing for witnesses to a daytime burglary in Whitminster yesterday. The incident happened in Paynes Meadow between 11.30am and 2pm. Unknown offenders forced their way into a house and carried out an untidy search of the rooms before ripping out a wall...
Join GWAAC at Gloucester Brewery for Cheltenham Festival Races and help keep your local Air Ambulance Flying!
To celebrate Great Western Air Ambulance Charity’s (GWAAC) exciting collaboration with Gloucester Brewery on their new non-alcoholic IPA “Cheeky Chopper”, they’ll be getting together for the Cheltenham Festival Racing on 14 March. Come and watch the racing with GWAAC...