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ReformIT in Cheltenham acquires Apple-focused rival

Fast-growing Cheltenham firm, ReformIT, has acquired the town’s long-standing Apple-focused managed IT services firm, Grafx...

Gloucestershire County Council is appealing for more foster carers

The need for foster carers in Gloucestershire has never been greater, with Gloucestershire County Council encouraging people in...

Everything you can do in Gloucestershire from Monday 19 July 2021

After being delayed in June, England’s Covid restrictions are finally easing on Monday 19 July 2021 – and, as well as meeting up...

Cheltenham Ladies' College achieves best ever International Baccalaureate results

The prestigious Gloucestershire school has achieved its best ever results for the International Baccalaureate Diploma, this July...

Café René Gloucester Rhythm and Blues Festival is returning this summer

The free Gloucester Rhythm and Blues Festival is set to boogie on back to Café René this summer.

New PCR testing site opens in Cheltenham

A new walk-through PCR Covid-19 testing facility has opened at Coronation Square in Cheltenham.

Cheltenham businesses hold private meeting with the minister for tourism

The minister for tourism discussed the challenges being faced by Gloucestershire businesses in a private meeting arranged by...

First look: New multimillion pound cyber training centre at Gloucestershire College

A new multimillion pound institute of technology, bringing degree level computing and cyber education to all in Gloucestershire,...

New nightclub represents £1.5 million-plus investment in Cheltenham

Owners of a new Cheltenham nightclub have revealed the venue represents a more than £1.5 million investment in the town and will...

Cotswold Farm Park Flower Field opens for summer

Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park has opened its wild flower field for summer 2021.

A new Burger King is opening in Gloucester

The new Burger King will create 30 new jobs for Gloucester - with free Whoppers up for grabs in July 2021, too.

Renishaw announces its search for a new owner is at an end

Gloucestershire engineering superpower, Renishaw, has announced its search for new owners is at an end – with the company taking...

Gloucestershire family firm is well-placed to dominate the ‘right to repair’ market

The government’s new ‘right to repair’ rules are expected to be good for consumers and the environment – and one Gloucestershire...

Businessmen complete gruelling 17-hour bike ride for charity

Ten businessmen from Gloucestershire have completed a two-day non-stop 250 mile bike ride, raising £7,800 for Sue Ryder...

University of Gloucestershire unveils plans for new £3.6 million cyber centre

The University of Gloucestershire has unveiled plans to open an institute for cyber security and digital innovation in Germany.

How one Gloucestershire goldsmith uses responsibly sourced materials to create incredible bespoke jewellery

Cheltenham jeweller, Bates Goldsmiths, handpicks gemstones which have been carefully sourced and uses fairmined and recycled gold...

Dickinson’s Real Deal is coming to Cheltenham

ITV’S antiques show, presented by David Dickinson, is looking for Gloucestershire locals to cash in their antiques this July 2021.

A new minigolf course is opening in Gloucester

Take on 12 holes of minigolf as a new course opens this July 2021 at Dobbies Garden Centre in Gloucester.

Gloucester is bidding to become UK City of Culture in 2025

Gloucester hopes to become the cultural capital of the UK in 2025, after putting in a bid to become the next UK City of Culture.

Shortlist revealed and voting opens for SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2021

Gloucestershire’s biggest awards are back for a fourth year, and voting is now open for the 2021 SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle...

Food charity launching in Gloucester

Food charity FoodCycle is launching a new project in Gloucestershire to help nourish the hungry and lonely with delicious meals...

New Hawaiian-inspired exhibit opens at Slimbridge Wetland Centre

Families and nature lovers can say ‘aloha’ to the world’s rarest goose at Slimbridge’s newest exhibit, celebrating the WWT’s...

Stroud personal trainer creates fundraising cookbook for women’s refuge

The new cookbook, which is donating all profits to Stroud Women's Refuge, includes recipes from Gloucestershire's very own Tom...

J.K. Rowling is releasing her first children’s novel since Harry Potter

The Christmas Pig follows J.K. Rowling’s children’s fairy tale, The Ickabog, which was serialised online for free during lockdown.

Discover Gloucester’s heritage through incredible 3D street art this summer

Discover Gloucester's remarkable history in spectacular 3D this summer 2021, as artist Joe Hill returns to the city.

Second term for Cheltenham BID means nearly £3 million for the town centre

Voting is over and Cheltenham BID has secured a second term in office, with even more money to invest in championing Cheltenham’s...

Cheltenham Quadrangle redevelopment and rooftop restaurant completed

The anticipated multi-million pound redevelopment of Cheltenham’s Quadrangle building and 'discreet' rooftop restaurant has...

A brand-new pancake shop is opening in Cheltenham

Offering everything from Biscoff and Oreo flavoured pancake cakes to its sell-out mixed boxes, SISU Pancakes is opening in...

Gloucester Rugby’s Shed gets a new name in major sponsorship deal

Gloucester Rugby has signed a new long-term partnership with naming rights meaning The Shed will now become The Compeed Shed.

Hooray Recruitment expands team following move into new Cheltenham HQ

Hooray Recruitment’s directors used the pandemic to reassess the firm’s strategic focus, taking on new Cheltenham offices,...