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Berkeley Castle filming resumes for Wolf Hall sequel
WEBJan 31, 2024 — The Severnside town of Berkeley is firmly in the limelight this week with the return of film crews and a star-studded Holywood cast as filming for the hotly anticipated sequel to the BBC drama Wolf Hall resumes. Behind a cloak of secrecy, the castle, which remains closed to the public until March, is reported to be using the 12th century venue for interior and exterior scenes - with the final ...
American Golf to open concession store in Gloucester
WEBAug 20, 2024 — American Golf is joining forces with the UK’s largest outdoor retailer, GO Outdoors Ltd. In a series of expansion plans, American Golf is opening its first 3,000 sq ft concession at the GO Outdoors store in Barton Street, Gloucester, this Thursday, August 22. The store was formerly home to B&Q. Along with an extended range of top golf brands, employees from American Golf's recently closed ...
VIDEO: New Community Diagnostic Centre opens
WEBBy David Wood | 6th February 2024. Gloucestershire's brand-new diagnostic centre has opened its doors and is welcoming patients for diagnostic tests. The new £15m facility at Quayside in Gloucester will offer more than 80,000 extra diagnostic appointments each year, allowing patients across Gloucestershire to access potentially lifesaving ...
NHS clinic converts for social housing boost
WEBJul 29, 2024 — An independent housing association with a century-long history of work in Gloucester has just handed over the keys for 25 accessible social rent homes in the city centre. In the wake of a redevelopment of a former NHS mental health facility at 18 Denmark Road, 25 accessible apartments for social rent have been created by Gloucester City Homes (GCH).
EXCLUSIVE: Vision revealed for former Chambers pub in Gloucester
WEBMar 4, 2024 — The prime venue in Kings Square has sat empty since the Chambers shut but is a key part of the £200million regeneration of the Kings Quarter. It wants a business to transform the site into a venue which sits well alongside its Forum development and the new university campus being built in the former Debenhams.
Over £400k made available for community groups
WEBAug 30, 2024 — Gloucestershire County Council is inviting groups to apply for a share of £400k from its Thriving Communities Grant. The Thriving Communities Grant programme aims to invest in Gloucestershire’s communities to help local organisations with projects that help people to stay well, and support them to live independently for as long as possible.
Stroud Library has a temporary new home
WEBFeb 14, 2024 — A pop up library has opened in Five Valleys Shopping Centre following the sudden closure of Stroud Library. The town's library closed with immediate effect following the discovery of RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) in the building. Engineers confirmed there is no imminent risk to public safety. The closure is a purely precautionary measure which will allow the county council to ...
Gloucestershire has a new High Sheriff
WEBBy David Wood | 19th April 2024. Mark Hurrell has been installed as the new High Sheriff following his public declaration at Gloucester's Cathedral on Sunday. The role, which is largely ceremonial, has been in existence for over a thousand years and is a Crown appointment. Mark appeared on Punchline's Business Breakfast Briefers show this morning.
Gloucester start-up Tallow+ Ash receives £250,000 investment
WEBJun 6, 2023 — Gloucester start-up wins £250,000 investment. Gloucester start-up Tallow+ Ash entered The Next Unicorn crowdcube funding initiative that initially saw 780 businesses apply, shortlisted to a final 20 and then the final five. The campaign is backed by Brewdog co-founder, James Watt. Last week, the five businesses flew to Las Vegas for the finals ...