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Cheltenham Jazz Festival announces first wave of artists for 2025 — including Jools Holland
Jazz legend Jools Holland is coming to Cheltenham Jazz Festival in 2025, with the first wave of artists for next year's event...
Giffords Circus announces 25th anniversary show
Immerse yourself in another world and escape everyday life for a few blissful hours under the famous big top, as Giffords Circus...
What's on at Painswick Rococo Garden this winter
It describes itself as a garden for all seasons — and winter is no exception for Painswick Rococo Garden. With twinkling light...
Cirencester History Festival to return in 2025 — having sold 99 per cent of tickets in its first year
After a 'phenomenal' first chapter for Cirencester History Festival, organisers are promising to do it all again next year, with...
New Brewery Arts seeks young artists for new exhibition and mentoring scheme
Partnering with national not-for-profit Heritage Crafts, Cirencester's New Brewery Arts is calling for makers and craftspeople...
Westonbirt Arboretum appoints new curator to lead its role in global tree conservation
Another step towards its vision to be a 'world leader in trees', Forestry England Westonbirt, The National Arboretum has announced...
Gloucester's award-winning garden centre reveals special Christmas gifts for 2024
Visitors to the The Fairview Gardener between now and Christmas will be treated to a full range of yuletide products — including...
Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum unveils Christmas gift guide for nature lovers
Looking for a gift to surprise a nature lover this Christmas? Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum has you covered with a range of...
Gloucester one of only four UK locations to host The Moomins 80th anniversary artwork
One of only four locations in the UK to be selected, Gloucester Guildhall is hosting a brand-new public artwork to celebrate the...
How to get your very own limited edition Poppy Appeal pint glass in Gloucestershire
Marston's and The Royal British Legion want pubgoers in Gloucestershire to raise a glass, then take it home, with the launch of...
This Country star announced as last minute headliner for Cirencester History Festival
Best known for his role as Lee 'Kurtan' Mucklowe in hit Cotswolds-set BBC series This Country, Cirencester's Charlie Cooper joins...
Cheltenham Literature Festival marks 75th year with Downing Street reception
As Cheltenham Literature Festival celebrates the conclusion of its 75th event, staff were invited to a special reception at...
Stroud leisure centre reopening with plans for £2.7 million makeover
Stratford Park Leisure Centre is getting a £2.7 million revamp as Stroud District Council takes over managing the centre from...
New Brewery Arts announces winner of its Young Maker Residency
Cirencester-based arts centre, New Brewery Arts, welcomes the latest recipient of its Young Craft Maker residency, which includes...
Handcraft bespoke Christmas gifts at new festive workshops in the Cotswolds
Discover the joy of creating handmade Christmas gifts this festive season at New Brewery Arts. Take part in seasonal workshops...
Record-breaking visitor numbers for Gloucestershire Libraries
With over 1.3 million visitors in the last year, Gloucestershire Libraries has reported an 11 per cent increase in footfall across...
Groundbreaking Gloucestershire initiative offering swimming lessons for people of colour wins national award
Tackling the stark statistic that 95 per cent of Black British adults cannot swim, a trailblazing initiative to offer accessible...
Gloucestershire town named one of the best places in the UK for work/life balance and mental health
With generous salaries, short commutes, remote work culture and plenty of green space, Cheltenham ranks third in a new list of the...
GCC Fostering launches innovative foster care programme in Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire County Council Fostering launches its third Mockingbird constellation — an innovative way of fostering which...
Gloucestershire location is named one of the UK's best haunted hotels
A new study has revealed that the YHA St. Briavels Castle in Gloucestershire, ranks as the third best haunted hotel in the UK.
Gloucestershire brewery collaborates with Everyman Theatre to launch bespoke craft lager
Joint Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards winners, Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre has teamed up with Gloucester Brewery to launch its...
Everyman Theatre reveals competition for local playwrights
Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre teams up with Malvern Theatres to launch an inaugural stage-writing competition — with the chosen...
Cheltenham MP appointed parliament spokesperson for culture, media and sport
Cheltenham's recently elected MP is now one of the leading voices for culture, media and sport in UK parliament with his...
Sandford Parks Lido reveals brand-new name
Providing fitness, fun, family and heritage all in one, Cheltenham's iconic swimming pool, Sandford Parks Lido, has revealed its...
Gloucester officially named a Heritage Harbour to celebrate its rich maritime history
Ceremoniously proclaimed by the town crier outside North Quay, the city of Gloucester is now officially a Heritage Harbour — a...
Gloucestershire teen driver forced to pull out of Formula 2 early but plans are underway for 2025
Cheltenham's 19-year-old Formula 2 star driver has ended his racing season early this year due to funding issues, but he is...
Boris Johnson is coming to Cheltenham this autumn
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson is coming to Cheltenham Literature Festival this October 2024 — discussing everything from...
Venue revealed for Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2025
Pittville Pump Room in Cheltenham will host the Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2025, as SoGlos brings the county's biggest...
Cheltenham Literature Festival announces free events for 2024
The free programme for The Times and the Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival has been revealed — with over 25 per cent of...
