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Microphone used to announce the end of the Second World War going up for auction in Cheltenham

The microphone which Winston Churchill used to announce the end of the Second World War is going up for auction in Cheltenham this...

Mysterious Iron Age burial site uncovered near Cheltenham

Archaeologists working on the A417 Missing Link scheme near Cheltenham have discovered a largely intact ceremonial Iron Age...

Construction begins on brand-new state-of-the-art music hub in the Forest of Dean

After huge success with its crowdfunding journey, a brand-new community music hub is entering its construction phase — with hopes...

University of Gloucestershire professor appears on New Year Honours List

A University of Gloucestershire professor has been awarded an OBE as part of the King's New Year Honours List 2024, for her...

How to win your very own Giant Golden Goose Egg signed by Gloucestershire star Tweedy

Find out how you can win a fabulous signed golden egg from this year's recording-breaking show, Mother Goose, at the Everyman...

Stagecoach West extends £2 bus fares until June 2024

Gloucestershire bus operator, Stagecoach West, is extending its £2 single fare offer until the end of June 2024, in a bid to...

Forest of Dean star set to represent UK at Eurovision 2024

BAFTA nominated actor, former Years & Years singer and Forest of Dean local, Olly Alexander, will represent the UK at the 68th...

University of Gloucestershire graduates win national news award

Three BA Journalism graduates from the University of Gloucestershire, including SoGlos's own Kaleigh Pritchard, have won a...

Cirencester named one of the happiest places to live

The 'capital of the Cotswolds' has been voted one of the happiest places to live in Britain, in a new survey by estate agents...

Award-winning dog-focused pet store set to open in Stow-on-the-Wold

Stow-on-the-Wold will be the latest destination to welcome a popular dog-only store this December 2023 — 'DOG' by the...

New 'Gloucester Believes...' campaign shares the magic of Christmas in the city

Encouraging people across Gloucestershire and beyond to experience the magic of Gloucester at Christmastime, the new 'Gloucester...

Gloucester City Council receives £11 million investment to transform city centre

A multi-million-pound scheme to improve Gloucester city centre has been approved, with Gloucester City Council receiving £11...

Bewick's swans make late arrival at Slimbridge Wetland Centre

The latest arrival since 1965, the Bewick's swans have finally made their way back to Slimbridge Wetland Centre near Stroud, where...

Cheltenham Jazz Festival reveals first names on 2024 line-up

Reggae legends, award-winning singer-songwriters and electronica pioneers are among the first six names Cheltenham Jazz Festival...

Stagecoach West is offering free bus travel to veterans and military personnel on Remembrance Day

Veterans, military personnel and cadets in Gloucestershire can travel for free on Stagecoach West bus services on Armistice Day...

Gloucester leisure centres saved by new interim facilities provider

Freedom Leisure is taking over as the new interim provider for leisure facilities across Gloucester, allowing the valued leisure...

Get creative this Christmas with festive craft workshops in the Cotswolds

New Brewery Arts in Cirencester is encouraging people to get creative this Christmas gifts, hosting a variety of festive one-day...

Cheltenham Racecourse announces new fashion partner

Gloucestershire's homegrown luxury clothing brand, Holland Cooper, is the official fashion partner for Cheltenham Racecourse's...

Cheltenham marketing agency wins big at regional enterprise awards

Cheltenham's boutique digital content marketing agency, Content Chef, has won an award at the SME News’ seventh annual Southern...

Cheltenham's original Japanese restaurant launches new sushi-making school

SoGlos was one of the first in the county to get to grips with the craft of sushi-making in the new classes launched at KIBOU's...

New Beatrix Potter trail launching in Gloucester

Beatrix Potter and her links to the city are being celebrated in a brand-new trail around Gloucester this October 2023, with ten...

Gloucestershire County Council Fostering shows how 'Any Of Us' can be foster carers with new campaign

A moving campaign from Gloucestershire County Council Fostering shows that 'Any Of Us' can become foster carers, highlighting...

Everything visitors can expect at the newly opened Roxy Lanes this autumn

Huge game rooms, rock and pop-inspired cocktails and karaoke rooms ready for you to belt it out in... Roxy Lanes reveals a more...

First look: New shop is a dream come true for Cheltenham's Wildflower Illustration Co

A young couple has transformed a hobby into a stunning stationery shop in Cheltenham, celebrating the beauty of nature and the...

A magical new Christmas light trail is coming to Painswick Rococo Garden

See twinkling fairies, magical unicorns and plenty of Christmas sparkle, as Painswick Rococo Garden lights up for...

Gloucestershire's first roller disco venue is opening this autumn

The first dedicated roller disco venue in the county is rolling into Gloucester Quays, with a brand-new 8,000 sq ft unit set to...

Nature in Art’s annual Gift and Craft Fair returns to Gloucester

Comprising of over 45 stalls, Nature in Art's Gift and Craft Fair is back for another year this October 2023, showcasing a variety...

First look: Roxy Lanes booze and ball games venue opening in the heart of Cheltenham

SoGlos was the first to step through the doors of the new Roxy Lanes ahead of its official opening this week — with Cheltenham's...

Cathedral's coat of many colours celebrates Gloucestershire's history

A new exhibit at Gloucester Cathedral is showcasing Gloucestershire's rich heritage with a pretty patchwork of intimate stories...

Two big names round off successful Gloucester History Festival 2023

Former UK prime minister Theresa May and Led Zeppelin legend Robert Plant were in Gloucester this weekend, rounding off one of the...