Gloucester’s Friendship Cafe to Close Amid Rising Costs and Funding Shortfall Wednesday, December 10, 2025 gloucester cafe community funding closure charity costs support chequersbridge friendshipcafe A beloved community hub in Gloucester is set to close its coffee shop in the coming weeks, leaving many locals saddened. The Friendship Cafe, located at Chequers Bridge Community Centre on Painswick Road, announced its … Read More
Gloucester’s Friendship Cafe to Close Amid Rising Costs and Funding Challenges Wednesday, December 10, 2025 gloucester cafe community closure funding costs charity chequersbridge friendship councillor The Friendship Cafe, a cherished community spot at Chequers Bridge Community Centre in Gloucester, has announced it will be closing its coffee shop in the coming weeks. The closure comes as a result of escalating operational … Read More
Ex-Gloucester MP Richard Graham Sells City Home but Remains Committed to Gloucestershire Wednesday, December 10, 2025 richardgraham gloucestershire gloucester politics retirement homesale localmp conservative community sport Richard Graham, former Conservative MP for Gloucester, is selling his spacious city centre home but will continue to live in Gloucestershire. Having represented Gloucester at Westminster from 2010 until his retirement in July … Read More
Cotswolds Pubs Triumph in 2025 Awards for Sunday Lunch and Accommodation Excellence Wednesday, December 10, 2025 cotswolds pubawards lambinn fivealls culinaryexcellence accommodation hospitality michelin sundaylunch brakspear Two renowned Cotswolds pubs have been honored in the prestigious Cotswolds Awards 2025, showcasing their top-tier food and hospitality offerings. The Lamb at Great Rissington proudly claimed the Best Sunday Lunch award, while … Read More
Cotswolds Pubs Earn Top Honors for Sunday Lunch and Accommodation in 2025 Awards Wednesday, December 10, 2025 cotswolds awards pub sundaylunch accommodation hospitality brakspear culinary hotels dining Two standout pubs in the Cotswolds have been recognized for excellence in the prestigious Cotswolds Awards 2025. The Lamb in Great Rissington was awarded Best Sunday Lunch, while The Five Alls in Filkins, near Lechlade, … Read More
'No panic' for Gloucester History Festival's spring weekend despite City Council's financial challenges Wednesday, December 10, 2025 gloucester history festival blackfriars priory englishheritage citycouncil heritage venue community Gloucester History Festival’s eagerly anticipated spring weekend remains on course despite the City Council’s ongoing financial difficulties. Last week, the council announced it would be giving up its lease of Blackfriars … Read More