https://www.soglos.com Gloucestershire news, events, reviews, guides, competitions, offers, interviews, hot lists and more from SoGlos en Construction of the first phase of Cheltenham's landmark Golden Valley development can now officially begin, with detailed plans for 'Cheltenham's own Silicon Valley' – including the nationally significant cyber innovation centre – getting the official go ahead this April 2026. https://www.soglos.com/news/business/detailed-plans-for-cheltenhams-once-in-a-generation-golden-valley-project-are-approved/26584/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:12:00 GMT Wednesday 24 June 2026 - National Star is inviting Gloucestershire businesses, organisations and residents to 'wear it green' for the day this June 2026, in a bid to fund life-changing learning opportunities for local people with disabilities. https://www.soglos.com/event/health-wellbeing/wear-green-for-the-day-to-help-people-with-disabilities-in-gloucestershire-realise-their-potential/26083/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:15:29 GMT With demonstrations and testing, 3D visualisations and operator training post-build, SoGlos speaks to Cotswolds kitchens maker, Evie Willow, about how Gloucester finishing provider, Elmbridge UK, helped facilitate growth with a bespoke spray shop facility. https://www.soglos.com/interview/business/how-a-gloucester-spray-specialist-helped-a-bespoke-kitchens-maker-double-production-to-meet-growing-demand/26556/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:47:09 GMT Showcasing the very best of British agriculture and equestrian alongside delicious food and thrilling entertainment, tickets are now available for the return of the iconic Moreton Show this autumn 2026. https://www.soglos.com/news/outdoors/tickets-go-on-sale-for-moreton-show-2026-in-the-cotswolds/26904/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:41:44 GMT Sunday 14 June 2026 - Classic cars, live entertainment, family fun and the rare chance to explore the spectacular Highnam Court grounds make this much-loved 2026 charity event a standout date in Gloucestershire’s summer calendar. https://www.soglos.com/event/family/pied-piper-classic-cars-and-family-day-returns-to-highnam-court-for-2026-celebration/27041/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:31:27 GMT One of the media industry’s most respected honours, SoPublishing has been named among the UK’s leading publishing brands, as it reaches the finals of the AOP Awards 2026. https://www.soglos.com/insight/partner-with-soglos/sopublishing-named-finalist-in-prestigious-aop-awards-2026/27071/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:43:20 GMT New owners are being sought for Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre, with offers being invited from prospective buyers for the Gloucestershire sports and leisure institution in Matson. https://www.soglos.com/news/business/gloucester-ski-and-snowboard-centre-is-up-for-sale--with-a-surprisingly-low-asking-price/27069/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:43:02 GMT With the use of AI fast becoming commonplace for SMEs, Gloucestershire's System Force IT shares how the latest tools can optimise performance – and manage risks – in their latest free webinar, this May 2026. https://www.soglos.com/news/business/how-gloucestershire-smes-can-use-ai-safely-to-optimise-it-performance/26949/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:40:35 GMT Established local firm Randall & Payne has announced a strategic change in its leadership structure, as it cements its vision for the future. https://www.soglos.com/news/business/cheltenham-accountancy-firm-appoints-new-managing-partner-as-leadership-transition-announced/27068/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:22:37 GMT A Cheltenham-based engineering and environmental consultancy has reported record financial results following a year of strong commercial success. https://www.soglos.com/news/business/cheltenham-consultancy-celebrates-record-seven-million-pound-turnover-following-substantial-year-of-growth/27067/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:22:23 GMT A Cheltenham-based cyber security authority has launched a new national accreditation programme aimed at strengthening standards and capability across the industry. https://www.soglos.com/news/business/cheltenham-cyber-security-organisation-launches-national-accreditation-programme/27066/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:22:10 GMT Saturday 13 to Monday 15 June 2026 - Gloucester Cathedral is unveiling its new organ at a special festival this June 2026, featuring performances from internationally renowned musicians and a world premiere! https://www.soglos.com/event/culture/gloucester-cathedral-organ-festival/26676/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:42:38 GMT A £3.4 million programme involving the use of AI to 'get a grip' on rising costs looks set to be approved by Gloucestershire County Council this April 2026, with a view to delivering millions of pounds in savings. https://www.soglos.com/news/community/gloucestershire-county-council-using-ai-as-part-of-three-million-pound-service-overhaul/27064/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:57:28 GMT A new dental school and NHS treatment hub have been confirmed for Gloucester city centre, boosting training, access to care and regeneration at the University of Gloucestershire's City Campus. https://www.soglos.com/news/business/university-of-gloucestershire-unveils-new-3m-dental-school-and-nhs-hub/27065/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:25:48 GMT The first-ever RHS Badminton Flower Show, from the producers of the world-famous RHS Chelsea Flower Show, brings spectacular Show Gardens, celebrity guests and much more to the Cotswolds, this July 2026. https://www.soglos.com/news/outdoors/what-to-look-forward-to-at-rhs-badminton-flower-show/26899/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:02:24 GMT Thursday 30 July to Sunday 2 August 2026 - Transforming Tewkesbury's Victoria Gardens into an easygoing, family-friendly festival site, the first-ever The Roses' Garden Festival takes place this summer 2026. https://www.soglos.com/event/entertainment/the-roses-garden-festival-in-tewkesbury/26873/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:53:31 GMT Concerns have been raised about the potential sale of Cheltenham's Municipal Offices falling through this April 2026, with Cheltenham Borough Council relocating some of its staff there. https://www.soglos.com/news/business/fears-cheltenhams-municipal-offices-sale-could-fall-through-as-council-staff-are-relocated-there/27063/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:41:51 GMT Home to the city's only rooftop bar, the new four-star Hotel Indigo Gloucester is giving local businesses the chance to elevate their meetings and conferences with a choice of unique spaces offering stunning views as standard. https://www.soglos.com/feature/business/for-unique-meeting-spaces-with-breathtaking-views-look-no-further-than-hotel-indigo-gloucester/27013/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:44:09 GMT Saturday 2 to Sunday 3 May 2026 - The Brewery Quarter comes alive with music during Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2026, hosting a free stage as part of Cheltenham BID's Around Town... programme. https://www.soglos.com/event/entertainment/cheltenham-jazz-festival-around-town-at-the-brewery-quarter/26980/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:33:54 GMT Poor sleep is becoming an increasing issue for many – and is often a symptom of deeper challenges rather than the root cause. SoGlos speaks to Cheltenham-headquartered GHS Clinics’ sleep therapist Holly Hannigan-Mills about how a personalised, clinician-led programme can restore consistent, restorative sleep – and why it’s the foundation for improving overall health and wellbeing. https://www.soglos.com/interview/health-wellbeing/sleep-is-the-foundation-of-everything--why-youre-not-sleeping-and-how-a-specialist-programme-in-cheltenham-can-help/26835/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:34:47 GMT Friday 15 May 2026 - Live music fans are in for a night of great food, drinks and rock classics of the 90s and 00s, with a Gloucestershire covers band bringing the alt and indie vibes to Brickhampton Court this May 2026. https://www.soglos.com/event/entertainment/enjoy-a-laid-back-evening-of-food-drinks-and-rock-anthems-with-live-music-at-brickhampton-court/26463/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:57:55 GMT After announcing an exciting new two-year residency, SoGlos shares a sneak peek at the Cotswolds' most magical dining experience at Josser Restaurant in Cirencester. https://www.soglos.com/news/food-drink/first-look-at-josser-restaurant-pop-up-in-cirencester/26697/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:10:41 GMT From a golden-hour spritz in a country pub garden to a perfectly poured pint at a canalside brewery, discover Gloucestershire’s best beer gardens for outdoor drinking and dining across Cheltenham, the Cotswolds, Gloucester and beyond. https://www.soglos.com/hot-list/food-drink/best-beer-gardens-in-gloucestershire/12002/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:48:52 GMT While bringing a pet into your home provides priceless companionship, it's important to have the means to provide for them in return. SoGlos chats to Gloucestershire pet food expert, Cotswold RAW, about the key things to consider when getting a pet, from time and space, to the all-important costs. https://www.soglos.com/interview/family/the-best-approach-is-to-budget-realistically-before-bringing-them-home--the-costs-to-consider-when-buying-a-pet/25604/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:12:11 GMT From world-famous literature and science festivals to music, sport and summer events, discover 15 of the best festivals in Cheltenham for 2026 – with key dates to add straight to your calendar. https://www.soglos.com/hot-list/food-drink/festivals-and-major-events-to-enjoy-in-cheltenham/23365/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:34:59 GMT Gloucester History Festival has revealed a brand-new loaf of bread to celebrate the county's rich history, available for the first time at its Spring Weekend this April 2026. https://www.soglos.com/news/food-drink/gloucester-history-festival-launches-its-own-bread--with-a-nod-to-gloucestershire-cheese-rolling/27054/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:11:07 GMT Named the best in the UK, Cheltenham’s East Glos Club has won the Club of the Year title at the LTA Awards 2026, for its 'outstanding' growth, innovation and community impact. https://www.soglos.com/news/outdoors/east-glos-club-crowned-national-club-of-the-year-at-prestigious-sporting-awards/27053/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:26:50 GMT Find a family day out that’s fun for everyone as SoGlos rounds up 17 of Gloucestershire’s most accessible attractions. https://www.soglos.com/hot-list/family/the-most-accessible-attractions-in-gloucestershire/15625/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:32:05 GMT Sunday 17 May 2026 - See dozens of dragon boats go head-to-head at Gloucester Docks when the annual Gloucester Dragon Boat Festival returns this May 2026. https://www.soglos.com/event/visit/gloucester-docks-dragon-boat-festival/17946/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:28:29 GMT Sunday 10 May to Wednesday 10 June 2026 - From the Big Bang to Martin Luther King's speech, some of history's most pivotal moments will be recreated in iconic blocks when the LEGO Brick History exhibition comes to Berkeley Castle, in May and June 2026. https://www.soglos.com/event/culture/lego-brick-history-at-berkeley-castle/26436/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:22:15 GMT Saturday 3 October 2026 - Don your dancing shoes for an evening dedicated to soul and Motown with an internationally renowned party band, alongside a delicious three course meal at Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham. https://www.soglos.com/event/entertainment/dance-the-night-away-to-the-biggest-soul-and-motown-hits-and-enjoy-three-course-dinner-at-leonardo-hotel-cheltenham/26915/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:27:42 GMT Trigger Happy TV is coming home, as creator Dom Joly finally announces a Cheltenham date on the upcoming mammoth UK tour. https://www.soglos.com/news/entertainment/dom-joly-announces-cheltenham-trigger-happy-tv-live-show/27002/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:01:00 GMT Transforming a prominent former pub in Kings Square into a modern cafe, bar and restaurant, the new Coro Lounge opens its doors to Gloucester customers this May 2026. https://www.soglos.com/news/food-drink/coro-lounge-is-opening-in-gloucester-city-centre-as-kings-quarter-transformation-gathers-pace/27004/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:13:54 GMT Saturday 4 July 2026 - Get ready to run, walk or dance your way through 5k of colour at Run the Rainbow this July 2026, all in support of Longfield Community Hospice. Here's how the whole family can take part... https://www.soglos.com/event/family/colour-foam-and-feel-good-vibes--take-on-run-the-rainbow-and-raise-vital-funds-for-longfield-community-hospice/26948/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:15:32 GMT Retail expert, TV presenter and author, Mary Portas, has pledged her support for the 'deeply important' community campaign to save Stratford Park Lido in Stroud, ahead of key meetings in the coming weeks to decide its future. https://www.soglos.com/news/community/queen-of-the-high-street-mary-portas-joins-fight-to-save-strouds-open-air-pool/26999/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:55:07 GMT Thursday 30 April 2026 - This April 2026, Park Gallery in Cheltenham hosts a free evening of art, cheese and wine – with the work of five exciting new artists revealed for the first time. https://www.soglos.com/event/culture/enjoy-an-evening-of-cheese-wine-and-incredible-art-at-an-exclusive-event-at-park-gallery-this-april/26972/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:57:38 GMT Wednesday 8 to Sunday 12 July 2026 - The producers of the world-famous RHS Chelsea Flower Show are bringing a brand-new event to Gloucestershire, hosted at the historic Badminton Estate for the first time this summer 2026. https://www.soglos.com/event/outdoors/rhs-badminton-flower-show/26900/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:44:24 GMT Gloucestershire College is one of 19 institutions across the country to become a Technical Excellence College this April 2026, backed by £175 million of government funding. https://www.soglos.com/news/business/gloucestershire-college-secures-technical-excellence-college-status-and-share-of-175-million-pounds/27003/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:32:44 GMT SoGlos rounds up our handpicked selection of independent record stores in Gloucestershire – whether you're just discovering the fresh joy of a new vinyl record or you're a seasoned LP collector on the lookout for vintage finds. https://www.soglos.com/hot-list/culture/best-independent-record-stores-in-gloucestershire/21314/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:33:36 GMT Thursday 18 to Sunday 21 June 2026 - A brand-new festival dedicated to exploring Britain's past joins Gloucestershire's lineup of buzzing cultural events in 2026, with some of the most respected historians around delivering a series of fascinating talks at the inaugural Tewkesbury History Festival. https://www.soglos.com/event/culture/hear-from-leading-voices-about-the-history-that-shaped-britain-at-first-ever-tewkesbury-history-festival/26912/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:08:52 GMT Bringing some of the most respected historians around to the medieval Gloucestershire town, there's a brand new event for history fans everywhere to look forward to in 2026 – the inaugural Tewkesbury History Festival. https://www.soglos.com/news/culture/brand-new-history-festival-exploring-britains-past-is-launching-in-gloucestershire-this-summer--with-tickets-now-on-sale/26911/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:47:52 GMT Tuesday 12 May to Sunday 21 June 2026 - Nature in Art's spring exhibition highlights the plight of Britain's native birds and the impact of human intervention on their environment, through a series of striking watercolours by Darrell Warner. https://www.soglos.com/event/culture/crucifixion-by-darrell-warner-at-nature-in-art/26112/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:41:35 GMT Join SoGlos – Gloucestershire’s leading media brand and build your writing career creating high-performing content for an engaged local audience. https://www.soglos.com/featured-job/gloucestershires-leading-media-brand-is-recruiting-for-a-talented-writer/26997/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:02:12 GMT StillMoving is confirmed as the official video partner for SoGlos's 2026 Awards, bringing its creative production expertise to both of this year’s events. https://www.soglos.com/news/business/stillmoving-confirmed-as-official-video-partner-for-sogloss-2026-awards/26857/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:03:36 GMT With sweeping changes to employment law coming into effect in the spring of 2026, SoGlos rounds up what businesses need to know about the Employment Rights Act 2025, with help from Willans LLP solicitors. https://www.soglos.com/hot-list/business/what-employers-need-to-know-about-the-employment-rights-act/26539/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:52:44 GMT Tuesday 28 April to Saturday 30 May 2026 - The Barn Theatre in Cirencester is bringing a new production of acclaimed play, Double Double, to the stage this spring, reuniting two former Coronation Street stars for this intense psychological romance. https://www.soglos.com/event/entertainment/double-double-at-barn-theatre-cirencester/26599/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:40:13 GMT Saturday 16 May 2026 - Gloucester's multi-award-winning independent school, The King's School Gloucester, is inviting prospective pupils and their families to discover its inspirational learning environment at an open morning this May 2026. https://www.soglos.com/event/family/open-morning-at-the-kings-school-gloucester/25849/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:39:27 GMT The votes have been counted and SoGlos is proud to reveal the finalists for the first-ever Gloucestershire Lifestyle & Community Awards 2026! https://www.soglos.com/news/community/gloucestershire-lifestyle-and-community-awards-2026-finalists-revealed/26918/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:37:53 GMT Providing pinpoint precision and often faster recovery times than standard surgery, robotic-assisted joint replacments are growing in popularity. SoGlos sits down with an orthopaedic surgeon at Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital – one of the only places in Gloucestershire to offer the procedure – to discover how it works and why more patients are choosing it. https://www.soglos.com/interview/health-wellbeing/how-robotics-is-transforming-joint-replacements-in-gloucestershire/26615/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT