Three Reasons Behind Six-Month Suspension of Home Births in Gloucestershire Saturday, November 22, 2025 homebirths maternity gloucestershire safety midwives healthcare staffing review closures birthcenter Hospital leaders in Gloucestershire have announced a six-month suspension of home births, citing three primary reasons for the decision amid ongoing challenges in maternity services. Initially, home births were temporarily … Read More
Cheltenham Loses Fired Earth as Home Retailer Closes All UK Stores Saturday, November 8, 2025 cheltenham firedearth retail administration closures highstreet business ukstores insolvency shopping Cheltenham has bid farewell to another key retailer as Fired Earth, a well-known interior design specialist, has entered administration and will close all 20 of its UK showrooms, including the prominent Montpellier Walk … Read More
Map Reveals Permanent Bank Closures Across Gloucestershire Friday, November 7, 2025 banking closures gloucestershire cash atms bankinghubs digitalbanking link community finance Since February 2022, more than 2,200 bank branches across the UK have either shut their doors or been scheduled for closure, with 18 of these closures occurring in Gloucestershire alone. This marks an average of nearly 11 … Read More
Mapped: 24 NatWest, Lloyds, Halifax, Santander, and Barclays Branches Closing Permanently in November 2025 Wednesday, October 29, 2025 banking closures natwest lloyds halifax santander barclays branches digitalbanking accessibility In a significant shift for UK banking, NatWest, Lloyds, Halifax, Santander, and Barclays have announced the permanent closure of 24 branches across the country in November 2025. This move is expected to profoundly impact … Read More
Overnight Closures on A435 in Gloucestershire Monday, October 27, 2025 a435 gloucestershire cycleway roadworks closures infrastructure cycling transport safety detours Motorists traveling along the A435 in Gloucestershire should be prepared for overnight road closures as the ongoing cycleway scheme approaches its final stages. These closures are necessary to ensure the safe and efficient … Read More
‘Worrying Trend’ of Cheltenham Town Centre Cafe and Restaurant Closures Sparks Concern Wednesday, October 15, 2025 cheltenham cafes restaurants closures highstreet southwest economy hospitality community revitalization Cheltenham, known for its vibrant spa town atmosphere, is experiencing a noticeable increase in the closure of cafes and restaurants in its town centre. Although the high street continues to fare better than much of the South … Read More