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Gloucester Rugby is one of the top 10 most-loved sports teams in the UK

One of only two rugby clubs to feature in the top 10, Gloucester Rugby has been named as one of the UK’s most-loved sports teams.

The proposed route for Gloucestershire’s new ‘cycle spine’ has been revealed

Stretching from Bishop’s Cleeve to Stroud, a map of the proposed route for a new 26-mile ‘cycle spine’ in Gloucestershire has been...

A new wildlife haven is being created in Bishop's Cleeve

The Grangefield in Bishop's Cleeve is being transformed into a haven for local wildlife, with a new wildflower meadow and orchard...

The International Centre for Birds of Prey is closing after 55 years

One of Gloucestershire’s best-loved attractions, the International Centre for Birds of Prey in Newent, is closing its doors to the...

The Boodles Gold Cup is going on tour in Cheltenham for the first time ever

Cheltenham Racecourse is giving local people the chance to have their picture taken with the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup – an...

Here’s where you can see the Flying Scotsman in Gloucestershire

The legendary locomotive is steaming through the county on Saturday 19 February 2022, giving Gloucestershire train buffs the...

The Tour of Britain is coming to Gloucestershire for a full day in 2022

Britain’s most prestigious cycle race is coming to Gloucestershire in 2022, with the county hosting a full day of racing for the...

Here’s how you can help Westonbirt Arboretum to plant new trees in 2022

With important conservation and community projects underway, nature lovers can make 2022 the year they support one of...

Local producers take pride of place at Cheltenham racecourse restaurant

This year’s Cheltenham Festival will see the launch of a new restaurant concept at Gloucestershire’s premier racecourse, with the...

Gloucestershire woman smashes Atlantic rowing world record

A Gloucestershire woman is rowing her way into the record books after beating the record for rowing the Atlantic Ocean by a...

The Strongman Champions League is coming to Gloucester for the first time in 2022

This August 2022, Gloucester is set to host the UK round of the Strongman Champions League, bringing some of the world’s strongest...

Sandford Parks Lido in Cheltenham is reopening in March

Grab your swimming costumes and trunks because Cheltenham’s Sandford Parks Lido has announced its official opening date for the...

Flight Club reveals when it is opening at Cheltenham’s Brewery Quarter

Social darts venue, Flight Club, reveals when its first Gloucestershire venue will open at The Brewery Quarter in Cheltenham - and...

A new family activity trail is launching at Beechenhurst in the Forest of Dean

Adventurous families can enjoy an action-packed winter’s day out in the Forest of Dean, as Forestry England unveils a brand-new...

Work begins on new £7 million Gloucestershire leisure park

Contractors have begun to clear a site in Gloucestershire for a new family leisure park which will create new jobs and a training...

Royal Three Counties Show is set to return bigger and better in 2022

Celebrating 100 years of the Royal Three Counties Show, the 2022 event promises to be bigger and better than ever.

A new woodland with over 1,000 trees is being planted in Stroud

More than 1,000 trees are being planted at Salmon Springs in Stroud, to help restore woodland habitats in the area.

Brio Retirement Living asks Gloucestershire children to design Christmas decorations for its garden

Imaginative kids are being called on to help Brio Retirement Living create a beautiful elf and fairy garden this Christmas – with...

Slimbridge Wetland Centre’s first Bewick’s swan of the year has arrived

Winter is officially here, with the arrival of the first Bewick’s swan of the 2021 season at Slimbridge Wetland Centre.

Can you help one million trees be planted in Gloucestershire?

As part of an ambitious project, Gloucestershire County Council is aiming to plant one million trees to combat the effects of...

Gloucestershire receives £12.8million to improve walking and cycling routes

Sustainable and active travel in Gloucestershire will be improved with a £12.8million cash injection from the government’s...

Winter Glow is hosting dog-friendly light trail sessions

The highly anticipated Christmas event at Three Counties Showground is inviting dog owners to bring their four-legged friends for...

Gloucester’s Over Farm set to launch new Countryside Adventure attraction

The home of PYO, Spookyard and Frightmare, Over Farm in Gloucester is set to open a new Countryside Adventure attraction – with...

Hartpury women's rugby team reveals new sponsor

Elite women's rugby team Gloucester-Hartpury is celebrating revealing a new signing - its latest sponsor.

SGGLA 2021 votes are counted in run up to awards night

The public has spoken and the winners for the fourth annual SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards have been chosen – with just a...

Gloucester Rugby is giving away free pints

The Cherry and Whites have their first home game of the season tonight (Friday 24 September 2021) where fans will be able to get...

Gloucestershire hill named the UK’s ‘fastest mountain to climb’

A county hill has been named the ‘fastest mountain to climb’ in the UK, based on data from running app, Strava.

Frightmare is back bigger and better for Halloween 2021

Frightmare at Over Farm in Gloucester will put your courage and bravery to the test with more spine-tingling attractions than ever...

Last chance to vote for your favourites in SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2021

There are just a few days left to show your support for the best local restaurants, pubs, hotels, venues, attractions and...

Gloucester’s first electric and solar powered boat hire service launches

Primarily powered by solar panels, this all-electric fleet of boats is a great way to explore Gloucester’s heritage.