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
Concerns Rise Over New Eastgate Shopping Centre Venue Impacting Gloucester Guildhall Tuesday, December 23, 2025 gloucester guildhall culture entertainment council venue funding arts greyfriars market Concerns are mounting over the potential impact of a new entertainment venue planned for Eastgate Shopping Centre on the financially struggling Gloucester Guildhall. The ambitious £13.8 million Greyfriars Quarter … Read More
I Ditched the South-West's Most Overcrowded Christmas Market for a Better One Nearby Wednesday, December 10, 2025 bristol christmas market festive holiday culture saunas streetart dining accommodation Every year, it seems like most of Britain converges on just one or two Christmas markets, notably Bath and Birmingham, often at the cost of comfort and joy. But if you want a festive experience that combines holiday spirit … 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
Woman Discovers the UK's Most Magical Hidden Gem Christmas Market Monday, October 27, 2025 christmas market holiday festive uk hiddengem shopping seasonal travel events A passionate Christmas fan has uncovered what she calls the most magical Christmas market in the UK—a true hidden gem that promises an unforgettable festive experience. Open for bookings from November 12 through December 14, … Read More
Controversial Plans to Expand WW2 Village into Large Market Town Spark Concern Tuesday, October 21, 2025 development village expansion market homes residents community planning infrastructure ww2 The quiet village, originally established on a World War II site, faces a dramatic transformation. What was once a small community of roughly 1,200 homes is proposed to expand into a bustling market town with around 3,400 new … Read More