Dec 2, 2024 · With TWO pivotal developments for Gloucestershire looking to be finally resolved, Christmas appears to be coming early for Ecotricity founder Dale Vince and fans of his football club, Forest Green Rovers. It's taken exactly five years of tantalising reveals, endless meeting and consultation setbacks, but the £100m project for a world-first all-wooden stadium for FGR, at Junction 13 of the M5 ...

Nov 18, 2024 · Battling tough financials and an 11,000 drop in attendance at this year's Gold Cup, Cheltenham Races' was hit by the televised news spectacle of THREE horse deaths in the afternoon's schedule of Sunday's November Meeting, triggering calls for the Jockey Club, which owns the venue, to keep a tighter rein on horse safety and welfare. The image of horseracing in Gloucestershire suffered a ...

Jan 9, 2025 · It was pencilled for this year, but a new rail option to give commuters and visitors on the southern border of the county faster connection to Gloucester is now set to arrive in early 2027 after a two-year delay on the long-promised £22m project. To be built by Network Rail just a few paces south of the original facility, which was closed in 1965 amid the infamous Beeching cuts, Charfield's ...

Jan 10, 2025 · The Gloucester Folk Trail is back for another packed year, taking place from February 14 to 16. Audiences can immerse themselves in the vibrant traditions of folk music, dance and arts, all set against the historic backdrop of Gloucester. Over three days, the city will come to life with live music performances, Morris dancing, workshops and craft activities, bringing together talented ...

Jan 8, 2025 · The Folk of Gloucester’s third wassailing event takes place on Saturday, January 18. Running from 10am to 4pm, there will be a packed programme of Morris dancing, music, food, drink, stalls and free children’s activities. The day will be topped off by the traditional Wassail ceremony with a log fire, apple tree blessing and wassail song.

Oct 31, 2024 · Lloyds Banking Group PLC (LBG) has told staff at its Barnwood site that they will need to relocate some 40 miles away to Bristol when their offices are sold off in a year's time. In a statement made by Accord, which is the trade union for LBG workers, it was confirmed that all staff will be relocated at Lloyds' newly refurbished Bristol Community office in Q4 2025.

Jan 10, 2025 · County bosses have pushed ahead with devolution proposals to delay the elections and become a unitary authority as quickly as possible despite widespread resistance.

Dec 18, 2024 · Gloucester Cathedral’s chief operating officer is stepping down from his role at Christmas. Theo Platt has been with the cathedral for 14 years – starting out as development and communications manager, becoming deputy COO in 2022, and chief operating officer last year. It means the cathedral is on the lookout for a new COO. The role has been advertised on the cathedral website with a ...

Jan 14, 2025 · The dream of a revitalised Podsmead, seven years in the making, now stands on the brink of realisation. Gloucester City Homes (GCH) has submitted a comprehensive planning application for the regeneration of the area, reflecting years of consultation and partnership with residents and Gloucester City Council. However, the scheme’s future hinges on Gloucester City Council’s approval – a ...

Jan 10, 2025 · A group of cross-party MPs and Peers from across Western England and South Wales have met to continue work to help drive investment and support the unique cross border working of the Western Gateway area. The newly reformed Western Gateway All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) met on Tuesday (January 7) to discuss how, together, MPs and peers can support efforts of businesses and local leaders ...