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£1.43 million Culture Recovery Fund boost is announced for 12 Gloucestershire organisations

The Arts Council has revealed the third round of cultural organisations set to receive a share of the government’s Culture...

Local celebrity joins cast of Cheltenham panto

One of the Cotswolds’ most famous faces is joining the cast of the Everyman Theatre pantomime this Christmas – teasing ‘it’s the...

A new Superdry store is opening in Cheltenham

Superdry is opening a brand-new store on Cheltenham’s Promenade this December 2021.

Lilian Faithfull Care pays tribute to residents this Remembrance Day

The Gloucestershire elderly care charity is paying its respects to current and former residents who fought and lost their lives in...

A Stroud-based harp maker is offering 100 free lessons

One for the bucket list! Stroud harp teacher Morwenna Louttit-Vermaat and her harp maker husband Creag are giving away 100 free...

Tokyotattoo in Cheltenham launches new specialist hair loss service

Hair loss can be a difficult subject to approach, often causing emotional distress that can further lead to depression and anxiety...

Grayson's Art Club is coming to a venue near Gloucestershire

An exhibition of artwork created by and chosen by Grayson Perry and guest celebrities on Grayson's Art Club is coming to Bristol...

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...

Archaeologists are hoping to uncover a Tudor banqueting house in the Cotswolds

A team of archaeologists is at Sudeley Castle this October 2021, to try and uncover what could be the most significant...

Rare dog skeleton on display at Corinium Museum

An Iron Age dog, expected to be from around the time of 400-200 BC, is going on display in a new exhibition at Corinium Museum’s...

Gloucestershire’s emergency services are the first to trial solar panels on fire engines

Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service is among the first in the UK to install solar panels on its fire engines, to help tackle...

Two for one attraction tickets with GWR

For family days out that won’t break the bank, enjoy two for one tickets at a variety of top attractions when travelling on a GWR...

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...

Cheltenham ice rink gets the go ahead

It’s official! Cheltenham will get its very own ice rink this festive season, set to open in Imperial Gardens this November 2021.

Award-winning Cheltenham school reveals its impressive musical offering

Singers and instrumental performers can develop their musical skills at award-winning Cheltenham independent school Dean Close.

Gloucestershire poet shortlisted for the TS Eliot prize

A Gloucestershire poet is on the shortlist for the TS Eliot prize, revealed at Cheltenham Literature Festival this October 2021.

How incredible generosity ‘saved’ Cheltenham Festivals

Just how close Cheltenham Festivals came to financial collapse during the pandemic, and the astonishing generosity that saved it,...

Stroud fashion house becomes ‘world's first all-digital fashion brand’

Stroud fashion brand, Republiqe, is launching a fully digital 3D collection just in time for London Fashion Week 2021 – it’s a...

Stay at a Cotswold Manor for £1 a night – with a Steps star DJing!

Book a 'once-in-a-lifetime family retreat' for up to 15 in a Cotswolds manor for just £1 a night – with a Steps star DJing too!...

A new orangery bar is opening at Pittville Pump Room

A brand-new café bar housed inside an orangery has now opened at Pittville Pump Room – one of Cheltenham’s most iconic venues.

An 1,800-year-old figurine has been uncovered by archaeologists in Gloucester

Archaeologists have discovered an 1,800-year-old figurine thought to be the Venus, the Roman goddess of love, in Gloucester.

October Feast is launching in Gloucester

A whole host of venues in Gloucester are offering tantalising deals to get locals dining out, as October Feast launches in 2021.

Cheltenham Literature Festival reveals more than 200 free events for 2021

Cheltenham’s Lit Crawl returns for 2021, along with an exciting programme of 200 free events including an immersive new venue,...

Two Gloucestershire locations named as some of the ‘most unique places to stay in the UK’

Two beautiful locations in Gloucestershire have made the list of the ‘top 20 most unique places to stay in the UK’.

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...

Cotswolds church has one of the UK’s ‘most influential doors’

A church in the Cotswolds, which inspired Tolkein, has beaten the likes of Downing Street and The Bank of England to be dubbed one...

Gloucestershire creatives needed to run workshops at new community project

Homeless charity Emmaus Gloucestershire is launching a new community space – and it’s asking local creatives to get involved with...

Gloucester Cathedral Choir makes history with equal opportunities for girls and boys

The renowned Gloucester Cathedral Choir has made history by offering male and female choristers equal opportunities, making it one...

Gloucestershire travel company scoops industry award

Co-op Travel in Cheltenham, Cindeford, Lydney and Gloucester have won a prestigious award at the Travel Weekly Agent Achievement...