No Panic for Gloucester History Festival’s Spring Weekend Despite City Council’s Finance Woes Wednesday, December 10, 2025 gloucester history festival blackfriars priory englishheritage citycouncil finance heritage venue Gloucester History Festival’s eagerly anticipated spring weekend remains on track despite the City Council’s recent financial challenges. Last week, the council announced it will be giving up its lease on Blackfriars Priory— … Read More
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
Family of Derek Davies Speak of 'Trauma and Torment' Following Care Home Death Tuesday, December 9, 2025 derekdavies carehome medicationerror manslaughter wilfulneglect gloucester trial familygrief patientsafety justice The family of Derek Davies, a 75-year-old resident at Wheatridge Court nursing home in Gloucester, have described enduring a “permanent state of torment” since his tragic death nearly four years ago. Mr. Davies … Read More
Gloucester Carer Cleared of Manslaughter in Elderly Care Home Resident’s Death Tuesday, December 9, 2025 gloucester manslaughter carehome medicationerror wheatridgecourt morphine therapeuticerror wilfulneglect legalverdict careworker A Gloucester woman, Jane Barnard, has been acquitted of manslaughter following the death of Derek Davies, a 75-year-old resident at the care home where she worked. Barnard, 66, from Longlevens, faced trial at Gloucester Crown … Read More
New market, food hall and cultural venue planned for Gloucester’s Eastgate Shopping Centre Tuesday, December 9, 2025 gloucester redevelopment market foodhall culture greyfriars eastgate regeneration levellingup community Gloucester City Council has unveiled ambitious plans for a new market, food hall, and cultural venue as part of the £13.8 million Greyfriars Quarter redevelopment at Eastgate Shopping Centre. The council’s cabinet meeting on … Read More