Locals Rally to Protect Beloved Cobbler as Tesco Withdraws Timpson Plan Wednesday, November 19, 2025 community business local bishopscleeve cobbler tesco petition shops planning smallbiz Plans for Tesco to introduce a Timpson branch in Bishop’s Cleeve have been withdrawn following a strong community campaign to protect the local cobbler, Macdonald. Alan Macdonald, owner of the cobbler shop that has … Read More
Another Coffee Shop Closes in Cheltenham Town Centre Wednesday, November 19, 2025 cheltenham coffee cafeclosure sohocoffee starbucks restaurants highstreet shops economy towncentre Cheltenham town centre has seen yet another coffee shop closure, with Soho Coffee announcing the temporary shutdown of its Cambray Place branch. The café, situated near John Lewis and just off the High Street, is now closed … Read More
Council to Auction Leases in Effort to Revive Empty City Centre Shops Sunday, September 21, 2025 gloucester council auction leases highstreet retail vacancy revitalisation business shops Gloucester City Council has launched an innovative initiative, the High Street Rental Auction, designed to combat the rising number of empty shops in the city centre. The scheme aims to attract new tenants by auctioning off … Read More
Underage Sales Sting Uncovers Vape, Alcohol, Knives, and Corrosive Substances Wednesday, September 3, 2025 underage vapes alcohol knives corrosive shops sting illegal sales protection A recent enforcement operation targeting retail outlets has exposed concerning breaches of age-restriction laws. Over the course of a sting operation, 48 stores were tested for the illegal sale of age-restricted items. … Read More
Expansion Approved: Cotswolds Designer Outlet to Add Up to 25 New Shops Saturday, August 23, 2025 cotswolds designer outlet expansion shops carpark m5 retail development shopping The Cotswolds Designer Outlet is set to expand, following a recent decision regarding its car park that clears the way for phase two of the development. This next phase could introduce up to 25 new shops, significantly … Read More
Cotswolds Village Overwhelmed by Tourists Who Treat It Like a Theme Park Saturday, August 23, 2025 cotswolds tourism village residents disruption community visitors shops peace behavior In the heart of the Cotswolds, a once peaceful village is struggling under the weight of overwhelming tourism. Locals express frustration as the influx of visitors changes the atmosphere, with many treating the village more … Read More