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
Mapped: The Gloucestershire areas earmarked for 43,000 new homes amid plans for new towns and green belt development Tuesday, December 2, 2025 gloucestershire housing development greenbelt newtowns planning consultation transport employment community Residents in Gloucestershire are being invited to provide feedback on an ambitious strategic plan that could see over 43,000 new homes built across Gloucester, Cheltenham, and Tewkesbury over the next two decades. The … Read More
Plans for 280 Homes and New Hotel Proposed on Newent Outskirts Monday, December 1, 2025 development newent housing sustainable affordable renewable community planning green employment A new proposal to develop up to 280 homes alongside a hotel is under consideration on the outskirts of Newent, Gloucestershire. The site, located south of Ross Road at Conigree Court, aims to create an innovative and … Read More
Gloucestershire Café Closes Amid Rising Costs and Unforeseen Challenges Thursday, November 27, 2025 cafe closure hospitality smallbusiness gloucestershire costs employment community struggles independent Nicole Jones, the owner of Vintage Birdcage Cakery in Charfield, Gloucestershire, has announced the heartbreaking closure of her café after nearly three years of operation. Despite her passion and dedication, a series of … Read More
Illegal Worker Arrested During Joint Home Office and Police Operation Tuesday, October 28, 2025 immigration arrest police homeoffice employment illegalworker kingstreet stroud lawenforcement raid During a coordinated operation between the Home Office and local police, an Iraqi man was arrested at Stroud Barbers on King Street for illegally working in the UK. Authorities confirmed that the individual did not have the …
Huge M5 Improvements 'At Risk' Over £70m Shortfall as Gloucestershire Urged to Back 'Vital' Scheme Wednesday, October 8, 2025 m5 gloucestershire infrastructure funding transport junction10 housing employment traffic safety Gloucestershire faces a funding shortfall of over £70 million that threatens critical improvements to the M5 near junction 10. Local authorities and stakeholders are urging the community to support the proposed upgrade, which … Read More