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Huge zip wire coming to Gloucester Docks

Take in views of Gloucester Docks like you’ve never seen it before, as a huge zip wire comes to the city as part of the Tall Ships...

The Family Haven on the lookout for new trustees

SoGlos's Charity of the Year 2019, The Family Haven, is on the hunt for new trustees to join its board and help make a difference....

Cheltenham to host first Pride event in a decade

Following on from the success of last year's Gloucester Pride, Cheltenham is now set to host its own Pride event in Pittville Park...

Plane pit area returning to Air Tattoo for 2019

After taking a break for the last two years, a popular plane pit experience is returning to the Royal International Air Tattoo for...

The Screening Rooms closing for big renovation

Work has begun to completely renovate Cineworld’s Screening Rooms at The Brewery Quarter, with the luxury cinema closing until...

Observation wheel coming to Cheltenham

A giant observation wheel is being built in Cheltenham’s Imperial Gardens to celebrate the town’s annual Light Up event.

Robinswood Hill will get a new café and community space

Robinswood Hill Country Park is about to get a serious makeover thanks to a new community space and café that’s been given the go...

Gloucester Life Museum faces closure

The Gloucester Life Museum faces an uncertain future as it closes for essential building restoration work.

Simon Pegg to become patron of Gloucester Olympus Theatre

A project to renovate Gloucester’s Olympus Theatre has received the backing of Gloucestershire-born Hollywood star, Simon Pegg.

King’s Square regeneration plans revealed

Images have been released which outline huge changes which could take place at Gloucester’s King’s Square.

SoGlos reveals new categories for SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2019

Introducing three brand-new categories to SoGlos’s Gloucestershire’s Lifestyle Awards, the SGGLAs are bigger and better than ever...

GCHQ joins Instagram

Offering a glimpse inside the ‘secret world’ of one of Gloucestershire’s most famous employers, GCHQ has joined the world of...

First look inside the new Gloucester Bus Station

The multi-million-pound bus station will open on Friday 26 October 2018, as part of the Kings Quarter regeneration scheme in the...

The Daffodil to open as a cinema for one night only

Opening as a cinema for the first time since 1963, The Daffodil will be hosting a special Halloween dinner and cinema experience...

Cheltenham Literature Festival 2018 review

Spanning 10-days of literary legends, celebrities, selfie opportunities and book-signings galore, SoGlos soaked up the Cheltenham...

Cheltenham buildings to turn pink for 3D breast cancer fundraiser

A state-of-the-art breast cancer screening machine could be coming to Gloucestershire, as local charity Cobalt launches a...

Cotswolds AONB Hare Trail to hold online auction for hares

They've been standing proudly throughout the Cotswolds, and now there's the chance to purchase one of the beautifully decorated...

Bottle of Sauce launches mobile phone amnesty

The Bottle of Sauce is launching a new scheme where customers will earn discounts of up to 15 percent, if they refrain from...

Bungee Jump coming to Gloucester City Centre

It’s been confirmed that a 160 foot bungee jump is coming to the centre of Gloucester.

Cotswolds AONB Hare Trail offers free family fun

Families searching for some summer fun across Gloucestershire can hop along the Cotswolds AONB Hare Trail, running until Sunday 9...

Free vending machine for the homeless launched in Gloucester

Launching a brand-new initiative in the county, Gloucester City Mission has announced it is offering a free vending machine for...

Virtual Reality Orchestra returning to Cheltenham town centre

A free virtual reality experience allowing people to become part of the orchestra is returning to Cheltenham town centre, for this...

Gloucester Cathedral celebrates £6 million Project Pilgrim Completion

Gloucester Cathedral has celebrated the completion of the first phase of its ground-breaking renovation project, Project Pilgrim.

Eastnor Castle review

A family day out combining history, nature and lots of play! Eastnor Castle is a 19th century castle set just beyond the border in...

Café Rene employs street artist to improve hoardings

Scaffolding outside of one of Gloucester’s best-known pub-restaurants has been transformed, thanks to local street artist Trix.

Gloucester Cathedral launches 360 digital tour

You can now take a tour around Gloucester Cathedral without leaving your home, thanks to a digital 360-degree tour of the...

Cheltenham Science Festival announces free ...around town programme

Promising over 50 free activities for all ages, Cheltenham Science Festival’s ...around town programme is set to be better than...

Berkeley Castle to offer free entry for grandparents

Favourite family destination, Berkeley Castle, will offer free entry for grandparents who accompany a paying child, on Mondays...

SoGlos Hare takes pride of place outside Gloucester Cathedral

With 130 hares dotted across the county and in the Cotswolds, SoGlos can reveal that its exclusive hare is now taking pride of...

Dog afternoon tea available in the Cotswolds

Taking pooch pampering to a whole new level, The Fish Hotel in Broadway has just launched dog afternoon tea, which is set to get...