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Gloucestershire athlete continues Team GB medal streak with Para-table tennis bronze

Securing another medal for Team GB — and the first for a Welsh Para-athlete — Stonehouse's Billy Shilton is part of a winning duo,...

Gloucestershire athlete wins first medal for Team GB at 2024 Paralympics

Paracycling wins bring in the first medals for Team GB at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris — with the first silver medal coming...

Cheltenham tennis star makes history at US Open

Fresh from playing Olympic doubles with partner Andy Murray, a tennis player based in Cheltenham has made history at the US Open...

Embark on a special steam train journey to meet Santa and his elves this Christmas

Providing an unforgettable family experience, don't miss Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway's Santa Express as it travels...

Athletes from Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds competing at the Paralympics 2024

Gloucestershire athletes are ready for round two at Paris 2024, with Paralympians heading to the city of love to compete in the...

How Cheltenham Festivals is inspiring the next generation

With Cheltenham Literature Festival 2024 fast-approaching, the Cheltenham Festivals team is getting ready to welcome thousands of...

Slimbridge Wetland Centre shares progress update on its brand-new shoreline habitat

Slimbridge Wetland Centre near Stroud has revealed an update on how its extensive new Estuary Shoreline habitat is coming along —...

Restoration work complete on Gloucester's landmark St Michael's Tower

The restoration of an important local landmark is now complete and the scaffolding that's shrouded St Michael's Tower in...

£11 million funding for the regeneration of Gloucester Greyfriars quarter is 'under review'

The future of a project to regenerate part of Gloucester city centre into a stylish new market hall, community space and gardens...

Beloved Cotswold poet Pam Ayres is releasing a new book

Cotswold resident and famous British poet, Pam Ayres MBE, is releasing a new book on National Poetry Day this October 2024 —...

Cheltenham Literature Festival reveals line-up for its 75th year

The world's longest-running literature festival turns 75 in 2024 — and Cheltenham Literature Festival has revealed a star-studded...

There's still time to catch Brick History at the Museum of Gloucester this summer holiday

Stuck for summer holiday ideas? Don't miss the chance to see the Museum of Gloucester's Brick History Exhibition (LEGO®) before...

Gloucestershire's Olympic triumph — a guide to all the medals won by county athletes

As Team GB heads home after reaching 7th place on the overall medals table at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, SoGlos rounds up the...

Discover a dazzling new light show by Luxmuralis at Tewkesbury Abbey this October

'Space', created by Luxmuralis, is lighting up Tewkesbury's most iconic building this October 2024, taking visitors on an...

Gloucestershire rower brings home silver after edge-of-your-seat Olympic final

Team GB's Olympic rowing team sees success once again at Paris 2024, with Oliver Wynne-Griffith and Gloucestershire's Tom George...

Brand new history festival is coming to the Cotswolds this autumn

With topics ranging from the ancient world through to the 20th century, an all-new history festival featuring insightful talks...

Artist Luke Jerram's 7-metre suspended Mars sculpture is coming to Gloucester this autumn

Prepare for launch! Take a trip to see the red planet when it touches down on Earth this October 2024, with artist Luke Jerram...

Gloucestershire athletes help Team GB win first gold medal of 2024 Paris Olympics

Two athletes from Gloucestershire have helped Great Britain secure its first gold at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games — with the...

Much-loved local charity pop-up opens at Cavendish House

Cheltenham Animal Shelter's new pop-up opens at Cavendish House this July 2024, helping raise vital funds to support the animals...

New city-wide art trail is coming to Gloucester this summer

An array of artworks crafted by members of Gloucester's thriving creative community will be displayed across the city this summer...

Date announced for legendary Cheltenham diamond hunt — with 22 hidden gems to find

After a five-year hiatus, the fabled Beards Diamond Rush scavenger hunt across Cheltenham is back, with a bumper haul of no less...

Gloucestershire athletes to cheer on at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Four athletes from Gloucestershire are heading to Paris to compete in the 2024 Olympic Games, representing the county on the...

New giant community mural is being painted in Gloucester

A colourful mural made up of individual bricks hand-painted by the local community is being created in Gloucester in 2024, as part...

Gloucestershire school women's rowing team wins at Henley Royal Regatta

Ending the academic year on a huge sporting high, an independent Gloucestershire school women's rowing team has won the Diamond...

Gloucester Cathedral receives £1 million to refurbish its organ

The historic 17th century organ at Gloucester Cathedral is a step closer to being refurbished, as The Julia Rausing Trust donates...

£10,000 grants available for artists, musicians and cultural events in Gloucester

With the aim of celebrating the 'unique identity' of Gloucester, not-for-profit groups and individuals are being invited to apply...

Gloucestershire firm is helping to uncover the secrets of Stonehenge

Gloucestershire engineering giant, Renishaw, is helping a team of scientists uncover the origins of Stonehenge through its unique...

Gloucestershire teenager to race at Silverstone for British Grand Prix

Following in the footsteps of Lando Norris and George Russell, Cheltenham's Formula 2 star, Zak O'Sullivan, is gearing up to race...

Confetti Flower Field announces its summer opening dates

Cameras at the ready! The famous Confetti Flower Field in the Cotswolds will be bursting with colour again this summer — with its...

Painswick Rococo Garden reveals summer entertainment for all ages

Experience alfresco opera, see a Game of Thrones star and discover a magical family trail featuring fairies and wishing trees at...