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How young people in Gloucestershire can manage exam stress

With exam season on the horizon, St Edward's Cheltenham is encouraging schools and students across Gloucestershire to implement...

Award-winning pet store set to open in Cirencester

Set to have tails wagging across the county, Cirencester will welcome a brand-new dog-only store this May — 'DOG' by the...

A Star Wars toy exhibition is coming to Gloucester

From a galaxy far, far away, one of the UK's best collections of vintage Star Wars toys and movie memorabilia lands in Gloucester...

Gloucestershire law firm paves the way for amicable divorces with new initiative

With its new 'one couple, one lawyer service', Cheltenham and Wye Valley firm, Harrison Clark Rickerbys Solicitors is approaching...

Tickets for Three Choirs Festival in Gloucester are on sale now

The world's longest-standing music festival returns to Gloucester this July 2023, with an incredible line-up of prestigious...

Gloucestershire penguin is crowned the world's most popular flightless bird

In a furious competition that crashed the organiser's website, Spike, a 15-year-old king penguin who lives at Birdland wildlife...

Get free re-entry for a year at National Waterways Museum Gloucester

Family entertainment doesn't have to be costly, with the popular city museum offering free entry for 12 months after a full priced...

Shortlist revealed and voting opens for SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2023

The competition is as fierce as ever, as voting officially opens for the sixth annual SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards –...

Celebrate Earth Day at Regent Arcade in Cheltenham

Cheltenham's Regent Arcade Shopping Centre is going green for Earth Day this April 2023, with a variety of offers for shopping...

Alan Titchmarsh: Gardening gives perspective in troubled times

In today's frenetic world it can be easy to feel overwhelmed, but celebrated gardening presenter Alan Titchmarsh has got the...

Cheltenham Science Festival 2023 announces its incredible line-up

Ever wanted to see an astronaut in Gloucestershire? Now's your chance, as Cheltenham Science Festival announces its star-studded...

Did you know you can use your tax-free childcare allowance to pay for performing arts classes in Gloucestershire?

Families can save up to 20 per cent a year on singing, dancing and acting classes at Gloucestershire's Stagecoach Performing Arts...

SoGlos launches brand new Gloucestershire Family Bucket List

Gloucestershire's inspirational new family guide of brilliant things to do together is now available at select locations across...

Fantasy Forest Festival is returning to Sudeley Castle this summer

One of the county's most unique events is back at Sudeley Castle in Winchcombe this summer, as Fantasy Forest Festival returns for...

Wycliffe College reveals how championing a pioneering spirit is the key to a successful education

Putting individuality at the forefront of its ethos, Wycliffe College is inviting Gloucestershire families to find out how it...

Leap along to Gloucester’s Bunny Hop Trail to win a £50 prize this Easter

Gloucester BID has created a free trail to take families on a search around the city to find 10 floppy-eared runaways this April...

New Changing Places toilet facility opens at Cotswold Farm Park

Leading family attraction, Cotswold Farm Park, has installed a fully-accessible Changing Places toilet to help provide a more...

The UK's newest steam engine is coming to Gloucestershire

Popular Gloucestershire attraction, Perrygrove Railway, is on track to welcome the UK’s newest steam engine to its impressive...

Gloucestershire police dog wins Kennel Club hero award at Crufts

A retired Gloucestershire police dog has won The Kennel Club Hero Dog Award at Crufts this March 2023.

How Gloucestershire schools can help teenagers manage anxiety

With student anxiety on the rise, St Edward's Cheltenham is encouraging schools across Gloucestershire to implement strategies to...

Popular Gloucestershire attraction installs a new Changing Places toilet

WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre near Stroud has officially opened a new Changing Places toilet, to help make the popular attraction...

Mums eat free this Mother’s Day at The Coconut Tree in Cheltenham

To say a big thank you to Gloucestershire mums, Cheltenham's Sri Lankan hotspot, The Coconut Tree, is inviting mothers,...

Malvern College celebrates 30 years of ambitious co-education

Let's hear it for the girls! In 1992, Malvern College became fully co-educational when it officially opened its doors to girls -...

New and improved Welly Boot Land play area opens at Slimbridge Wetland Centre

Slimbridge Wetland Centre's popular Welly Boot Land adventure playground has had a splash-tastic makeover, with brand-new play...

An exciting new family dining experience is coming to the Cotswolds

The team behind The Scenic Supper is bringing a unique new family-friendly dining experience to Cirencester, with Roots + Seeds...

Dean Heritage Centre unveils new woodland play area for half term

Open just in time for February half term fun, Dean Heritage Centre's new and improved outdoor play equipment takes inspiration...

inlingua Cheltenham is increasing its rates for host families

Cheltenham language school, inlingua, is increasing its rates of pay for families who host its foreign language students to up to...

Cheltenham Ladies' College rated excellent in all areas in latest inspection

Prestigious independent day and boarding school, Cheltenham Ladies' College, has been rated excellent in all areas, with the...

The Corinium Museum brings live gladiators to Gloucestershire this spring

Have you ever met a gladiator? Now's your chance! Explore the rich history of the gladiators at the Corinium Museum's exhibition...

Opening date revealed for £7 million leisure park with Europe's tallest climbing challenge

The opening date for an impressive high ropes course at 270 Climbing, between Gloucester and Cheltenham, has been revealed - with...