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University of Gloucestershire professor recognised with international lifetime achievement award

A business professor from the University of Gloucestershire has received a prestigious lifetime achievement award for his...

Gloucester Docks gets £2 million boost for dredging ahead of 200th anniversary

After barges become stranded in Gloucester Docks, the Canal & River Trust is doubling its dredging budget to tackle a severe...

Gloucestershire College wins Educator of the Year at The National Cyber Awards 2026

Recognising its 'outstanding contribution' to developing the next generation of digital and cyber talent, Gloucestershire College...

£55 million Forest of Dean contracting firm becomes 100 per cent employee owned

A move which aims to secure the future independence of the largest division of the Forest of Dean's KW Bell Group, Bell...

Smiths expands waste management operations with Oxfordshire aquisition

One of Gloucestershire's biggest family businesses is expanding its waste management operations with the acquisition of an...

'Once-in-a-generation' electric flying taxis being built in Gloucestershire

A Bristol-headquartered aviation firm will soon be building zero emissions 'air taxis' in Gloucestershire, with the opening of a...

Gloucester City Council currently has no leader following no confidence vote

Gloucester city councillor Jeremy Hilton has been removed from his role as leader following a vote of no confidence – and the...

From the humble beginnings of a Gloucester garage, to 50 years in business – Elmbridge UK celebrates a milestone anniversary

Gloucestershire spray and coatings specialist, Elmbridge UK, celebrated 50 years in business in style this September 2026, with a...

Four country hotels in the Cotswolds acquired by growing luxury hotel group

Luxury country house hotel group, Hand Picked Hotels, has acquired four popular Cotswolds hotels this September 2026 – with a...

Designer Bella Freud launches debut beauty range with Cheltenham brand incubator

Renowned fashion designer Bella Freud is entering the beauty space for the first time with the launch of her debut collection at...

Opening date revealed for Gloucestershire's new David Lloyd Club

The official opening date for Gloucestershire's anticipated new David Lloyd Club in Bishop's Cleeve has been revealed.

Hollister is opening its first store in the south west

The first Hollister store in the south west is opening in Gloucestershire this autumn 2026, with the American lifestyle brand...

Top 50 UK law firm is expanding its tech start-up support to the south west

Providing £55,000 of funded legal support for start-ups using technology to do good, HCR Law is expanding its Impact55 programme...

Gloucestershire College is building the next generation of manufacturing talent with UWE Bristol

Gloucestershire College's new Manufacturing Engineer Degree Apprenticeship with UWE Bristol has been developed in direct response...

'Major milestone' for £500 million A417 scheme as missing link opens

A significant step forward for the major project to ease congestion on an important route through Gloucestershire, drivers have...

Hunter launches men’s grooming collection in partnership with Cheltenham-based company

British heritage brand Hunter is expanding beyond its famous wellington boots with its first men's grooming collection, developed...

Gloucester IT firm launches free calculator showing cost of business downtime

A county-based IT and cyber security specialist has launched a free online calculator to help businesses work out how much an IT...

Gloucestershire College expands computing courses for September 2026 as digital skills demand grows

Applications are open until Wednesday 30 September 2026 for computing courses at Gloucestershire College, giving students the...

New CEO joining Cheltenham BID this autumn pledges to help 'shape the town's future success'

Following the summer announcement that its current chief executive was stepping down, Cheltenham BID has now appointed its next...

Cotswold District Council approves plans for £7 million new Aldi store and Costa drive-thru

Plans for a new Aldi store and Costa Coffee drive-thru in Bourton-on-the-Water have been approved by Cotswold District Council in...

The Growth Hub appoints new advisor for the Forest of Dean with Silicon Valley experience – and launches exclusive coworking offer

Businesses in the Forest of Dean can gain fully funded, expert guidance from The Growth Hub Gloucestershire's newly appointed...

Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital named Hartpury University and Hartpury College's preferred medical partner

Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital has announced its new partnership with Hartpury University and Hartpury College, becoming the...

Meet the Judges event brings county business community together as part of Gloucestershire's leading business awards

Judging for the Gloucestershire Business Awards 2026 is in full swing, after the exclusive Meet the Judges event brought together...

Housing association reveals annual report and fresh commitment to investing in Gloucester

Affordable housing provider, Gloucester City Homes, has revealed improvements in everything from energy efficiency to customer...

Gloucestershire's local government reorganisation put on hold pending review

The replacement of Gloucestershire's county and district councils with a single unitary authority – which had been scheduled to...

Gloucestershire brewery teams up with social enterprise for new beer

Stroud Brewery has teamed up with Tap Social Movement to create a brand-new beer this Organic September, that gives ex-offenders a...

New CGI images of Gloucester's £13.8 million Greyfriars project revealed – as first plans are submitted

A major milestone has been reached in the £13.8 million reimagining of Gloucester's Greyfriars Quarter this September 2026, with...

Gloucester History Festival offers exclusive discount for Gloucestershire businesses

Businesses in Gloucestershire can get half price tickets for two of Gloucester History Festival's exciting events this September...

Lilian Faithfull Care reflects on 80 years of improving lives for older people in Gloucestershire

Charity Lilian Faithfull Care has been supporting and caring for older people in Gloucestershire since 1946. As it turns 80 years...

Gloucestershire private hospital launches multi-million-pound robotic joint replacement surgery

Bringing a range of benefits for patients including greater precision and the potential for faster recovery, Winfield Hospital in...