Gloucester Quays reports strong sales increases beating national averages driven by strategic events, new tenants, and commitment from existing brands. Gloucester Quays Defies Retail Trends and Achieves Record Growth Gloucester Quays had a great Christmas. Sales beat the national average by almost seven percent. Black Friday happened on payday. Retailers also had early offers in…
The Salvation Army in Gloucester provides meals and bedding to the homeless as winter temperatures drop. Free Meals and Sleeping Bags as Crisis Deepens for Gloucester’s Homeless Gloucester: The Salvation Army is stepping up to help the homeless. They’re offering free hot meals and sleeping bags as winter gets colder. In 2024, they served nearly…
Carl Ashworth, 35, from Gloucester, turns personal loss into a thriving smoked meat take-away business. Gloucester Man Opens Smoked Meat Take-Away Inspired by Father’s Legacy Gloucester: A local man found his passion for cooking as a teen. At 14, Carl Ashworth started washing dishes at a pub. After an accident, chefs taught him how to…
Dr Foster’s pub in Gloucester has thrived since reopening, receiving rave reviews and plans for menu expansion and events. Dr Foster Reviews First Six Months of Reopened Pub Amid Rave Tripadvisor Feedback Gloucester: Dr Foster’s pub has been open for six months. It recently underwent a major refurbishment. The pub is now a popular spot…
PETA’s new billboard in Gloucester encourages dairy farmers to switch to vegan farming PETA’s Shocking Billboard Urges Farmers to Ditch Dairy and Moove On Gloucester: A new billboard by PETA is stirring up conversation. It tells dairy farmers to “moove on” and embrace vegan farming. This comes after Gloucestershire County Council retracted advice for residents…
Gloucestershire is set to resurface five extra roads with a £1m boost, improving local travel and safety for residents. Full list of extra roads being resurfaced under £1m boost – is one near you Gloucestershire: The county is getting an extra £1 million for road resurfacing. Five roads are prioritized for immediate work. This funding…
The former Dobbies site near Gloucester will reopen with a carvery and fun activities for families Family Favourites Returning to Former Dobbies Near M5 Gloucester: Great news for the former Dobbies site! The British Garden Centre company has taken over. This follows the closure announcement last month. Staff and customers are relieved to hear the…
Gloucester City Council faces pressure to phase out glyphosate, a weedkiller linked to cancer risks, amid growing public concern. Calls for Gloucester City Council to Stop Using Controversial Weedkiller Glyphosate Gloucester: There are growing calls for Gloucester City Council to stop using glyphosate. This weedkiller has been linked to cancer. It’s a common herbicide used…
Wood Vets in Quedgeley has reopened following a nine-month renovation, enhancing care for pets. Gloucester Vets Reopens After Major Transformation with New Facilities and Equipment Gloucester: Wood Vets has reopened after a big makeover. It took nine months to finish. They now have ten consultation rooms and four operating theatres. The interior got a complete…
Gloucester’s MP Alex McIntyre clashes with former MP Richard Graham over plans to divide the county into ‘rich’ and ‘poor’ councils Gloucester MP Disagrees with Predecessor on County Split Proposal Gloucester: So, there’s some serious back-and-forth happening in Gloucester. The current Labour MP, Alex McIntyre, and his Conservative predecessor, Richard Graham, are not seeing eye…
Authorities are looking into a tragic crash on the A40 that left one man dead and led to two arrests for dangerous driving Investigations Ongoing After A40 Fatal Crash Near GCHQ With Two Arrests Cheltenham: A tragic incident unfolded on the A40 near GCHQ, where a man lost his life in a car crash. It…
A Gloucester resident is struggling with a mouse infestation, claiming the rodents are affecting his mental health and living conditions. Gloucester Man Troubled by Mice ‘Smiling’ at Him in Infested Home Gloucester: A man named Ray Farthing is having a tough time at home. He’s dealing with a mouse problem that’s really getting under his…
Exciting news for Gloucester as an additional £3 million could boost a new special school project aimed at supporting local children Hopes Extra £3million for New School in Gloucester Gets Green Light Gloucester: There’s some great news brewing for the city! An extra £3 million might be added to the budget for a new special…
The old cinema in Gloucester has been transformed into a state-of-the-art storage facility, breathing new life into the community. Old Gloucester Cinema Finds New Purpose as Modern Storage Facility Gloucester: The old cinema at the Peel Centre has been given a fresh start. After sitting empty for a decade, it’s now a modern storage facility.…
Gloucester’s council leaders face skepticism over their plans due to funding issues, raising questions about the feasibility of their ambitious goals. Doubt Cast Over Lib Dems’ Ambition to Revive City as Funding Concerns Arise Gloucester: There’s a bit of a stir going on with the local council. The Liberal Democrats are trying to breathe new…
What a match! Gloucester-Hartpury narrowly defeated Trailfinders 33-31 in a thrilling encounter that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Gloucester-Hartpury Edge Trailfinders in Nail-Biting Women’s Rugby Clash Gloucester: Gloucester-Hartpury had a real nail-biter against Trailfinders at Kingsholm. They managed to scrape through with a 33-31 win, but it wasn’t easy! Things started off…
Catch up on the latest rugby action, from thrilling Championship matches to grassroots league excitement across the country Rugby Round-Up: From Championship Highlights to Grassroots Action Hartpury: What a match! Hartpury took down Cornish Pirates with a solid 34-10 victory. They really capitalized on the Pirates’ early mistakes. Hooker Ethan Hunt kicked things off with…
A lengthy Gloucester City Council meeting devolved into chaos, with members bickering instead of focusing on the budget. City Council Meeting Turns into Playground of Bickering and Nastiness Gloucester: So, there was this city council meeting that turned into a total circus. It was supposed to be about the budget, but instead, it felt like…
Residents are worried that rising parking fees will drive shoppers away from Gloucester’s city centre, impacting local businesses. Fears Gloucester Parking Charge Hike Will Kill Off City Centre Gloucester: There’s a lot of chatter about the city council’s plan to hike parking fees and council tax again. Starting in April, the council wants to raise…
Exciting news for Gloucester as a new carvery will open at the former Dobbies site, creating jobs and a fresh dining experience for locals. Carvery Near M5 Set to Open at Dobbies Replacement in Gloucester Gloucester: So, guess what? The old Dobbies site off the M5 is getting a makeover! British Garden Centres is taking…
