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Finalists revealed for Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2024

SoGlos readers have cast their votes to determine the finalists for this year's Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards — with only a few...

Cheltenham Paint Festival launches second fundraising campaign after losing Arts Council bid

After being turned down by Arts Council England for the second time, Cheltenham Paint Festival is seeking donations from the...

Here's how you can own a share of Jeremy Clarkson's new racehorse

Infamous TV presenter turned farmer, Jeremy Clarkson, is now branching out into horse racing, inviting equestrian enthusiasts to...

Gloucester's first independent film festival launches

The first-ever Gloucester Independent Film Festival launches this April 2024, with local filmmakers encouraged to submit their...

Young Gloucestershire swimmer qualifies for the Paris Olympic Games

At just 21-years-old, Alex Cohoon from Fairford is Great Britain's 12th best 100-metre freestyle swimmer of all time. And after...

The 'Asparagus Express' is coming to Gloucestershire

Celebrating the start of The British Asparagus Festival, asparagus enthusiasts can take a ride on a steam train carrying the first...

Historic Gloucester church with nationally important medieval art wins £100,000 for restoration

A historic church in Gloucester city centre that houses important medieval and Tudor wall art has won over £100,000 in funding...

Gloucestershire charity receives over £150,000 from The National Lottery

Lives of Colour — a leading Gloucestershire charity which promotes diversity and inclusion in business, education and government —...

Nature in Art reveals programme of must-see exhibitions for spring 2024

From photography and sculptures inspired by the animal world to the chance to explore blooming wildlife gardens, Nature in Art has...

Big changes for electric scooter users in Gloucestershire as age restrictions are reduced

Electric scooter riders in Gloucestershire are about to get younger, as providers reduce the age limit to 16 years old in...

Celebrate 150 years of Sharpness New Dock with a series of free events

Sharpness 150, a community group made up of volunteers, has announced a series of free events to celebrate the the 150th...

University of Gloucestershire graduate wins national sports photography award

Morgan Harlow, a University of Gloucestershire photography graduate, took home the Sports Journalists' Association (SJA) 'Ones to...

Graham Norton returning to Cheltenham to celebrate brand-new novel

Making a stop at Cheltenham Town Hall this September 2024, presenter and author Graham Norton is going on tour to celebrate the...

Three Choirs Festival announces its exciting programme for 2024

The world's longest-running music festival is back for 2024, as Three Choirs Festival brings UK premieres of brand-new music,...

Cheltenham-born singer makes history as British Vogue's April cover star

FKA Twigs has been revealed as the newest cover star for British Vogue's April 2024 issue — making history on the first cover...

Georgia O'Keeffe exhibition comes to the Cotswolds

A collection of drawings from groundbreaking American artist, Georgia O'Keeffe, is coming to the Cotswolds this April 2024, as...

Gloucester Tall Ships Festival announces who's headlining its music stage

The final headliner taking to the main stage at Gloucester Tall Ships Festival 2024 has finally been announced, with chart-topping...

Picasso artwork goes on display in Cheltenham

Work by world-famous artist, Pablo Picasso, is on display at Cheltenham's The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum as part of a new...

Next Gloucester rainbow street transformation is announced

Internationally recognised Gloucester-based artist, Tash Frootko has announced her next big urban makeover project — this time...

'It's the runway of the country set' — Jade Holland Cooper's top tips for dressing your best at Cheltenham Festival 2024

Fresh from the runways of Paris Fashion Week, SoGlos caught up with Gloucestershire fashion designer and businesswoman, Jade...

Gloucester Culture Trust receives £1.5 million for 'transformative' cultural programme

Gloucester is set to get a new, three-year cultural programme designed to engage communities and instil pride in the city, as...

Voting opens for Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2024

Have your say to help crown Gloucestershire's best lifestyle businesses in 2024, as voting opens for the seventh annual...

Chris Packham is coming to Gloucester this spring

BBC Springwatch host and conservationist, Chris Packham, is joining the line-up for Gloucester History Festival's Spring Weekend —...

Famous LA artist takes over Cheltenham gallery for exhibition celebrating positivity and love

A globally respected artist with his own museum in LA and whose artwork graces the walls of some of the world's most famous names...

Gloucester community projects receive £160,000 government funding

Nine community projects in Gloucester are being given a share of £160,000 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, including The Music...

Chedworth Roman Villa celebrates 100 years with the National Trust

Gloucestershire's iconic ancient site reopens this February 2024 with a special schedule of events in celebration of its centenary...

Giant bee sculpture buzzes into Gloucester with a powerful message

A thought-provoking sculpture is making a beeline for Gloucester this February 2024 to spark discussions about the dangers of...

Here's your chance to help shape the future of SoGlos

With the chance to win John Lewis and Laithwaite's Wine vouchers as a thank you for your valued feedback, complete our two new...

Hartpury rugby alumni feature in new Six Nations documentary on Netflix

A new Netflix documentary about the journey to the 2023 Six Nations features former students from Hartpury College and Hartpury...

State-of-the-art theatre for disabled performers planned for 1850s village church in Stroud

An inclusive Gloucestershire theatre group for d/Deaf, disabled and neurodiverse artists has bought an old methodist church in...