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Actor Martin Clunes named Hartpury University's first chancellor

Naming its first ever chancellor, Hartpury University and Hartpury College has looked to an unexpected public figure, actor Martin...

New £9 million leisure centre in the Forest of Dean granted planning permission

A multi-million-pound project to build a new community, education and leisure centre in the Forest of Dean has been approved by...

Shania Twain is coming to a venue near Gloucestershire

Here's how you can catch country music icon, Shania Twain, when she performs at a venue near Gloucestershire on her UK tour — with...

Fire safety in your business — have you got it covered?

Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) works with businesses across the county every day, demonstrating to them how...

Cotswolds garden designer wins national designer of the year award

A marketing professional-turned-garden designer from Bourton-on-the-Water has taken home the prestigious Fresh Designer of the...

Sunday parking charges are being reintroduced in the Cotswolds

Cotswold District Council is set to increase the cost of car parking in towns and villages — and scrap free parking on Sundays —...

Gloucestershire brewery launches new non-alcoholic beer to support air ambulance charity

Gloucester Brewery has joined forces with the Great Western Air Ambulance to craft a new non-alcoholic IPA — with 10 per cent of...

Here's who's on the line-up for Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2024

From a Led Zeppelin legend to the artist behind the hottest song on the Saltburn soundtrack, Cheltenham Jazz Festival has revealed...

Virtual reality gaming centre launches first UK location in Gloucester

Experienced gamers or those seeking new thrills are now able to step into fully immersive virtual worlds at brand-new attraction...

Carpenter from Cheltenham wins national Apprentice of the Year

A carpenter from Gloucestershire has scooped Apprentice of the Year at the National Apprenticeship Awards in London — and hopes...

Planners agree to pause progress on Stroud Local Plan

After the viability of Stroud District Council's Local Plan came under scrutiny, planners have agreed to a 10-month pause to give...

Royal Three Counties Show returns for a spectacular weekend of family fun this June 2024

With more than 6,000 animals, hundreds of events and activities for visitors of all ages, an exhilarating programme of live...

Gloucester community projects receive £160,000 government funding

Nine community projects in Gloucester are being given a share of £160,000 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, including The Music...

Council set to introduce one hour of free parking across the Forest of Dean

A boost for residents and businesses, drivers can avoid paying for parking for up to an hour at car parks run by Forest of Dean...

Gloucestershire student selected by Porsche motorsport team

18-year-old James Wallis from The King's School Gloucester has completed a gruelling selection process to become Porsche's Carrera...

How a primary school event with a construction firm sparked a lifelong career for a Gloucestershire school girl

Gloucester-based construction company EG Carter is highlighting the inspiring journey of its management apprentice, Izzy Coopey,...

Brockworth-based national housing maintenance firm seeks 120 new apprentices

Opening applications for its 2024 apprenticeship scheme during National Apprenticeship Week, a leading UK housing maintenance...

Michelin star restaurant chef comes to the Cotswolds

Ollie Dabbous — the chef behind London's Michelin-starred HIDE restaurant — is coming to the Cotswolds in March 2024, with a...

Gloucester City Council allocates £6.3 million to The Forum and new City Campus

The city council has reallocated a share of Levelling Up funding secured in 2021 to the new University of Gloucestershire City...

Gloucestershire small business becomes most Googled laundry brand in the UK

Gloucester-based Tallow + Ash is going from strength to strength in its pursuit to 'revolutionise the boring laundry industry' —...

Everyman Theatre raises more than £20,000 for Gloucestershire children's charities

Audiences at Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre have helped raise a whopping £20,251 for children's charities Home-Start Stroud and...

Cotswolds university is offering the UK's first ever residential estate agency degree

An innovative new course from the Cirencester-based Royal Agricultural University offers aspiring estate agents an introduction to...

Prima Dental reveals new partnership with Gloucester-Hartpury RFC

Gloucester-based firm, Prima Dental, has partnered with Gloucester-Hartpury Women’s RFC in a new partnership deal to support the...

Horticultural heroes and gardening greats lead the line-up at RHS Malvern Spring Festival 2024

RHS Malvern Spring Festival, is back at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern from 9 to 12 May 2024, with the godfather of...

Award-winning Gloucestershire burger chef is judging the National Burger Awards

Burger Chef of the Year, Anthony 'Murf' Murphy from cult Cheltenham burger joint The Beefy Boys, has been asked to judge the...

Chedworth Roman Villa celebrates 100 years with the National Trust

Gloucestershire's iconic ancient site reopens this February 2024 with a special schedule of events in celebration of its centenary...

Hollie Gazzard Trust's founder appears on Loose Women

Nick Gazzard — the founder of SoGlos's Charity of the Year, the Hollie Gazzard Trust — appeared on Loose Women this February 2024...

The young Gloucester apprentice with eyes on a sky high future

Inspired by his Formula One engineer father and Royal Navy Falcons engineer grandfather, Lewis O’Brien is seeing his career...

Galactic-themed Laser Quest venue is opening in Gloucester

Sharp-shooting sci-fi fanatics are in for a treat this February half term, when the UK's leading laser tag experience, Laser...

Cheltenham Town FC boasts only solar-powered stadium in League One

Cheltenham Town Football Club is the first club in League One to power a stadium on solar energy, all thanks to an installation by...