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Zwings e-scooters set to leave Gloucestershire – but what's next?

Zwings may be leaving Gloucestershire but a new provider has been announced by the County Council, continuing the e-scooters trial...

Former prime minister Theresa May is coming to Gloucester this autumn

Gloucester History Festival has announced that former UK prime minister, Theresa May, is taking part in its series of Blackfriars...

Stroud District Council is taking over Stratford Park Leisure Centre

Stroud District Council is taking back control of Stratford Park Leisure Centre from November 2024, in a move to 'ensure everyone...

Gloucestershire charity transforms 15 local school libraries

More than 3,000 primary school children in Gloucestershire now have access to new, inclusive books at school, thanks to...

An immersive new audio-visual experience is coming to the Forest of Dean

Experience 'The Secret Sounds of Trees' in the Forest of Dean, as a FREE new immersive audio-visual experience comes to...

University of Gloucestershire students win Gold at RHS Flower Show

Three students from the University of Gloucestershire, studying Landscape Architecture, have won Gold at the 2023 Royal...

Excavation work at Gloucester's City Campus uncovers a new archaeological discovery

The remains of an 18th century church have been uncovered for the first time by archaeologists working on the University of...

Gloucestershire student wins £8,000 national photography award

University of Gloucestershire student wins the Association of Photographers' 2023 Student Awards for atmospheric snaps of the...

Renowned artist Luke Jerram is bringing an immersive new art exhibition to Gloucester

Acclaimed international artist, Luke Jerram, has teamed up with the National Waterways Museum Gloucester for an immersive art...

SGGLA 2023 awards night photos

What a night! See the photos from the sixth annual SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards, where we celebrated the very best of...

New Brewery Arts launches a season of creativity in the Cotswolds

New Brewery Arts in Cirencester is inviting the whole community to get creative this summer, as it launches its latest event,...

SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2023 winners revealed

The wait is over! Find out who has won a coveted SGGLA at this year’s SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards, proudly sponsored...

A spectacular new light and sound show is coming to Gloucester Cathedral this autumn

Light Eternal, created by Luxmuralis, is lighting up Gloucestershire's most spectacular building this October 2023, when the...

University of Gloucestershire teams up with national sports association for major new study

In the first research of its kind for the UK, the University of Gloucestershire has teamed up with Basketball England to...

How Gloucestershire schools can support the mental health of LGBTQ+ young people

St Edward's School in Cheltenham is sharing useful starting actions that schools, parents and caregivers can take to create an...

Gloucestershire school scoops Education Business Awards title for a second year

St Edward's Cheltenham has won the Oustanding Progress title for the second year running at the Education Business Awards this...

Solo diners are invited to a special supper club in Stroud

We're currently in the midst of Loneliness Awareness Week 2023 and what better way to combat loneliness and foster new friendships...

Gloucestershire County Council shows fostering is open to everyone

Aiming to break down some of the myths and misconceptions around fostering, GCC Fostering has launched its 'Storyteller' campaign,...

Rare signed Agatha Christie book sells at Cotswolds auction

A 1954 copy of Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap, signed by the author herself, has sold for nearly £2,000 at a Cotswolds auction...

How to get the best views at The Royal International Air Tattoo 2023

Get the best seats in the house at The Royal International Air Tattoo with a whole host of hospitality packages promising to make...

Sudeley Castle launches an exciting new animal attraction

Wildlife-loving little ones can head off on a globetrotting animal adventure at Sudeley Castle this summer 2023, as it unveils its...

How Gloucestershire teenagers can manage social media pressures

Protecting teens' wellbeing online is crucial in today's digital age, so St Edward's School in Cheltenham is sharing some helpful...

Finalists revealed for SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2023

With a whopping 25,000 votes cast, the finalists for the SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2023 have now been decided – and...

Sport and music lovers unite for energetic Cheltenham festival

Back for its third year, the Cheltenham 7s Festival is taking over Newlands Park on Southam Lane for an exciting weekend of sport...

Cheltenham Pride enjoys record turnout for first parade in over a decade

Cheltenham's first Pride Parade for over 10 years saw the town's LGBTQ+ community and its allies come together in record numbers...

The Little Ship, Big History exhibition sails into Gloucester Docks

Delve into the past at the National Waterways Museum in Gloucester to discover stories of bravery, entrepreneurship and historic...

Gloucester's Adventureman breaks new world record for epic global trip

Jamie McDonald, Gloucester's Adventureman, is back in the Guinness Book of World Records, this time by visiting the seven wonders...

Signed Picasso print sells for £27,000 at Gloucestershire art fair

The popular Fresh: Art Fair at Cheltenham Racecourse has had a record year in 2023, with incredible visitor numbers and its...

Members of the royal family to attend Gloucester Cathedral for the King's Coronation

A special service is being held at Gloucester Cathedral as part of the coronation celebrations, with Princess Anne expected to...

'It was a supremely happy occasion': Lilian Faithfull Care residents in Gloucestershire share their coronation memories

Residents and day guests from Lilian Faithfull Care homes across Gloucestershire are sharing their memories of coronations past,...