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Multiple improvements to the A435 at Charlton Hill are being planned by Gloucestershire County Council. The road, which has been prone to cracking and movement along the surface for numerous years, will be repaired over March to October 2023. During this time the road is closing for all, including pedestrians and cyclists and diversion routes […]
By Marina Shestakova Gloucestershire County Council joins 26 authorities across the nation to share the importance of fostering locally. The campaign will bring together the fostering community with football teams, carers, young people and families. On social media, councils from across the country are taking part in the #fosterwithyourcouncil2022 challenge, sharing little clips and YouTube […]
By Andy McCormick Photo by Ben Redondo Beck Plans for a brand-new four-star hotel at the Gloucester Docks to revitalise three vacant warehouse buildings have fallen through. Dowdeswell Group Limited originally had won a competitive bid where they acquired the HKP Warehouses. It had been expected they would follow through with this success as a […]
By Eve Perkins Inspiring the Forest is a project aimed at raising career aspirations amongst young people, parents and teachers across the Forest of Dean. It aims to create an awareness of the type of jobs available in the Forest and the skills required for those jobs. The event supporting Inspiring the Forest will take […]
By Jemima Wittich Stroud MP, Siobhan Baillie has spoken out about the shocking discovery that was found outside the front of her constituency office. A police investigation has been launched after a box of faeces was found outside the Conservative MP’s office. Ms Baillie posted a statement on Twitter criticising the act, claiming that incidents […]
Gloucester’s Louis Rees-Zammit has been recalled to the Wales squad ahead of their Friday night encounter with France. It’s been a rollercoaster couple of weeks for the 21 year-old who was left disheartened after his omission from the Wales squad to face England in the previous round of the Six Nations. However, his performances have […]
Gloucester City will be setting off for a long trip up to Durham today, as they prepare to face Spennymoor Town. City boss, Lee Mansell hopes his players can order a repeat of the last meeting between the two sides, in which Ollie Hulbert and Matt McClure were on target. The Tigers come off the […]
Gloucester City Queens will be looking to bounce back against Leicester Riders this weekend after their defeat to Caledonia Pride in Scotland. The defeat means the Queens are now sat in ninth position in the table as they approach the half way stage of the Championship season. The Queens will come with a boost though, […]
Morrisons has confirmed that sick pay will be cut for all unvaccinated workers that have to isolate due to Covid- 19. Unvaccinated workers who test negative, but still have to isolate, will receive statutory sick pay of £96.35 per week. Which is the minimum amount that an employer must provide as sick pay. If any […]
Two Gloucester Rugby stars have been named as part of England’s squad for this year’s Six Nations championships. Not one but two of Gloucester Rugby’s players have been chosen to be part of England’s Six Nations team this year. The Head Coach of England’s national rugby team, Eddie Jones, announced his team this morning with […]