Zoe Gater

Originally from sunny Devon, Zoe graduated with a degree in journalism from the University of Gloucestershire, gaining experience as a sub-editor of an ezine; creating her own magazine; and writing for a number of publications and websites across the south west. Zoe joined the SoGlos team in 2021 and was recently promoted to staff writer.

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Food charity launching in Gloucester

Food charity FoodCycle is launching a new project in Gloucestershire to help nourish the hungry and lonely with delicious meals...
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Gloucestershire is getting new, environmentally friendly fire engines

Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service is set to acquire up to 12 new fire engines, which are more environmentally friendly, over...
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Olly Alexander is favourite to be the next Doctor Who

It’s a Sin actor, Years & Years singer and Forest of Dean local, Olly Alexander, is hotly-tipped to be the next Doctor Who. And...
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Gloucestershire athlete will compete for Team GB in Tokyo Olympics

Competing alongside Andy Murray in the rescheduled 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Cheltenham tennis player Dan Evans will be going for gold...
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Gloucestershire Constabulary becomes the first force to use DNA to tackle dog thefts

Gloucestershire Constabulary reveals a new initiative that uses DNA profiling to help keep the county’s dogs safe and secure.
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Cheltenham micropub Angry Parrot finally reopens

Only open for 10 days before being forced to shut for 15 long months, resilient Cheltenham micropub the Angry Parrot has finally...
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A Cheltenham property front competition is launching to thank NHS

Estate agency Perry Bishop is teaming up with a TV celebrity to thank the NHS by launching a new property front competition in...
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Alan Turing painting appears at GCHQ to celebrate his legacy

A giant artwork honouring Alan Turing’s legacy has been revealed at GCHQ on what would have been the late mathematician’s 109th...
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Gloucestershire wildlife centre named as one of the top ten zoos in the UK

The much-loved International Centre for Birds of Prey in Newent has been ranked the ninth best zoo in the UK.
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Cheltenham Music Festival reveals 2021 line-up

The Cheltenham Music Festival 2021 line-up has been announced – with ten days of performances featuring international names such...
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National Geographic names Sandford Parks Lido one of the best in the country

Cheltenham’s much-loved Sandford Parks Lido has been ranked one of the best British lidos to visit this summer by National...
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Sir Mo Farah is helping a Gloucestershire business to bring books to life

Olympic champion runner, Sir Mo Farah, is helping Gloucestershire business, Bring a Book to Life, by signing postcards and...
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Gloucestershire receives extra funding to support domestic abuse victims

The commissioning team at the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Gloucestershire has secured extra funding to help...
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Lydney Historic Harbour Café is looking for tenants

Is running the new Lydney Historic Harbour Café your cup of tea? The Forest of Dean District Council is looking for new tenants to...
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Renowned photographer Vanley Burke is mentoring local artists for Gloucester History Festival

Renowned British Jamaican photographer, Vanley Burke, is mentoring local artists for a community project asking ‘when was the...
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A new darts club is opening in Cheltenham

Cheltenham’s Fire Station is opening a brand-new darts venue, 180 Club, this July 2021.
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Gloucestershire company launches the first climate positive vehicle leasing service

Encouraging companies to decarbonise their fleet, Fleet Electric in Harwicke is helping secure the future of our planet with its...