UNION officials will be meeting managers on Monday in a bid to keep Ribena and Lucozade in the Forest of Dean.

GlaxoSmithKline says there has been widespread interest in buying the iconic brands, said to be worth £766 million.

But a possible sale puts a question mark over more than 400 jobs at the Coleford plant, which makes and bottles the drinks.

Civic leaders and traders say it would be a disaster for the Forest if Ribena or Lucozade moved out.

Union Unite and bosses are due to discuss the strategic review which GSK claim is designed to ensure continued growth.

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