Late pay, no pay, then 125 workers lose jobs
THE collapse of a modular accommodation manufacturer, Lightspeed in Stonehouse, has thrown 125 people out of work.The firm, based at the Stroudwater Business Park off Oldends Lane, has ceased trading...
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Charity walkers net £1k for fund
SPONSORED walkers were really buzzing on their charity hike to and from Chalford.Around 30 people joined the five-mile effort out to Bourne's Green, Oakridge, Bisley and back, mum Emma Cooper said.Miss...
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Asking price rise signals 'some life' in the market
County agents say there are encouraging signs in the market but warned sellers against overpricing after a property website revealed asking prices have risen by more than £8,000 in October.It is the...
View ArticleNew survey to give buyers more details
Buyers who are considering purchasing older properties or undertaking renovation projects can now access greater information about the overall condition of the property through a new survey.The RICS...
View ArticleHouse-builder's plans for homes a boost for county
The Gloucestershire housing market has been given a boost after a leading house-builder confirmed plans to open 10 new developments over the next 12 months.David Wilson Homes will start work on the...
View ArticleThere are huge differences in house price rises across the UK, writes Nigel...
The average house price in the UK has crept up by less than one per cent so far this year, which is by most measures a flat-lining property market.But such a weak national 'average' masks huge...
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Gloucester Rugby: Koree Britton eyes breakthrough
INTIMIDATING hardly covers it where debuts in deepest, murkiest France for front-rowers are concerned.Scrummaging is almost a national pastime across The Channel – but unfazed Koree Britton admitted he...
View ArticleChild trapped by dishwasher in Churchdown
A child had to be rescued by firefighters after getting their leg stuck between a kitchen plinth and dishwasher in Churchdown.A crew from Gloucester North Fire Station was called out at 4.18pm...
View ArticleBadger cull to be discussed by county council on Monday
The badger cull will be discussed at an extraordinary meeting of Gloucestershire County council on Monday morning.Chairman of the council Tony Hicks decided to call the meeting after receiving requests...
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Gloucester Rugby: Davies hails Matt Cox as Hazell heir apparent
NATURAL forager Matt Cox has all the attributes to become Gloucester's long-term openside flanker successor to Andy Hazell, believes Nigel Davies.Cherry and Whites boss Davies has told Cox he wants him...
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Mixed views on Cheltenham Promenade's paving revamp
NEW pavements in Cheltenham town centre have received a mixed reaction as traders and shoppers have called them a "big improvement" and "really dangerous".Gloucestershire County Council has been...
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Paddy Power and William Hill bet on Cheltenham for success
BETTING shops have been taking a gamble on Cheltenham.The town centre has seen the opening of Paddy Power in the last few weeks while William Hill opened the doors to its new premises yesterday.Channel...
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Naas Lane and Kingsway link road nearing completion
The long-awaited link road between Naas Lane and Kingsway is nearing completion at last - much to the delight of fed-up residents. Issues concerning adoption of the drainage system and balancing ponds...
View ArticleGloucester Rugby: Cowan lined up for full debut against Bordeaux
WORLD Cup winner Jimmy Cowan will offer ideal breakdown grit against technical-minded Bordeaux, believes Nigel Davies. Gloucester boss Davies expects a strong tackle-area contest with French Top 14...
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Mutant rats resistant to poison at large in Gloucestershire
Mutant rats in Gloucestershire are becoming increasingly resistant to common poisons, a university has discovered. Scientists at Huddersfield University say that about 75 per cent of rats in the west...
View ArticlePlans to revamp Cheltenham's Royal Well will be revealed on Monday
PLANS to revamp the Royal Well part of Cheltenham's town centre will be made public on Monday. Cheltenham Borough Council is starting a six week consultation on Monday over proposals to revamp the...
View ArticleRam-raiders could have stayed at county hotels
BANK robbers who made off with around £100,000 in cash from HSBC on Olympus Park in Gloucester may have stayed at hotels in the area prior to the raid, say police. Officers are calling on hoteliers to...
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Efit released of man after attempted abduction in Gloucestershire
Police today released an efit image of a man wanted in connection with an alleged attempted abduction in Gloucestershire. The incident happened at around 8.30pm on Sunday October 14 on Whitminster Lane...
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Gloucestershire badger cull: NFU chief defends plan to clear 'filthy disease'
Given the passionate objections of some sections of society to the proposed badger cull, it's no surprise that National Farmers Union (NFU) chairman Charles Mann won't be drawn on when the shooting...
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Met Office severe weather warning for Gloucestershire - heavy rain
Gloucestershire is under a Met Office severe weather warning for heavy rain tonight. The Yellow Warning of Rain was issued at 9.40pm tonight and remains in place until 6am tomorrow morning. The Met...
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