Beechwood Shopping Centre: A Look Back Before John Lewis Took Over Saturday, December 27, 2025 beechwood shopping shoppingcentre retail closure johnlewis history transformation nostalgia commerce Once a bustling hub of local commerce, Beechwood Shopping Centre held a special place in the hearts of shoppers before its closure in February 2016. For years, it served as a convenient and familiar destination for residents … Read More
Gloucester’s Griggs Timber Company to Close, Putting Jobs at Risk Just Before Christmas Wednesday, December 24, 2025 gloucester griggs timber closure jobs kellaway housing market history employment Just days before Christmas, employees at Gloucester’s Griggs Timber Company have been informed that their jobs are at risk as the business prepares to close after more than 100 years in operation. The timber merchant, … Read More
Gloucester’s Griggs Timber Company to Close After Over a Century, Staff to Lose Jobs Before Christmas Wednesday, December 24, 2025 gloucester griggs timber closure jobs losses kellaway history housing employment Gloucester faces the loss of a historic timber merchant as Griggs Timber Company announces closure just days before Christmas. The company, located on Bristol Road and operating for more than 100 years, will cease operations … Read More
Gloucester’s Griggs Timber Company to Close After Over a Century, Employees Face Job Loss Ahead of Christmas Wednesday, December 24, 2025 gloucester griggs timber closure jobs kellaway employment heritage housing business Griggs Timber Company, a historic timber merchant based in Gloucester, has announced it will close just days before Christmas, putting around 24 employees at risk of losing their jobs after more than 100 years in operation. … Read More
M4 Overnight Closures Scheduled in January for Badminton Road Bridge Work Thursday, December 18, 2025 m4 badminton southgloucestershire bridge closure construction diversion motorway infrastructure nationalhighways sport A key stretch of the M4 between Bristol and Bath will experience overnight closures for a week in January to facilitate ongoing construction on the new A432 Badminton Road Bridge in South Gloucestershire. From Monday, January … Read More
M48 Severn Bridge Closed to Traffic Amid High Winds Thursday, December 18, 2025 severn bridge m48 closure traffic winds weather safety transport delay The M48 Severn Bridge has been closed to all traffic due to dangerous high wind conditions. Authorities made the decision to shut down the busy route to ensure public safety as gusts reached levels that pose significant risks … Read More