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Prima Dental reveals new partnership with Gloucester-Hartpury RFC

Gloucester-based firm, Prima Dental, has partnered with Gloucester-Hartpury Women’s RFC in a new partnership deal to support the...

Cheltenham Town FC boasts only solar-powered stadium in League One

Cheltenham Town Football Club is the first club in League One to power a stadium on solar energy, all thanks to an installation by...

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...

Work starts on the next phase of the Gloucestershire Cycle Spine

Work on creating the Gloucestershire Cycle Spine — a 26-mile walking and cycling corridor that will link Stroud to Bishop's...

Last chance to get tickets to CountryTastic 2024

With only a few tickets left to this year's Countrytastic event, snap them up now to give little ones a chance to get up close to...

The Gruffalo returns to the Forest of Dean to celebrate its 25th anniversary

Bringing everyone's favourite monster back to the Forest of Dean for another year of adventures, Forestry England has unveiled a...

Teenage Formula One hopeful from Gloucestershire asks businesses to back his dream

Aspiring Formula One driver, Gloucestershire teenager Zak O'Sullivan, has launched a new business club to attract support from...

Entries open for Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2024

Put your business in the running to win at the Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2024, as entries open for the seventh annual...

Bristol Zoo Project to transform into an African forest for endangered species

The site of Bristol Zoo Project in South Gloucestershire will soon be transformed, as planning permission is granted to build a...

Snowdrop season is coming to Batsford Arboretum

Brave the cold for a winter walk amongst the snowdrops as Batsford Arboretum bursts into bloom — with thousands of the pretty...

Herd of cattle introduced to Cotswolds hotel for new conservation project

Part of its new rewilding project, Calcot and Spa is introducing a herd of Belted Galloway cattle to its grounds, allowing the...

Cheltenham women's cricket team headed to Premier League in 2024

A successful season in 2023 has seen the Cheltenham women's cricket team earn a place in the West of England Premier League for...

Cheltenham lido given green makeover in £20,000 upgrade

With energy prices at an all-time high, many leisure facilities are facing challenging times. To help combat this, Sandford Parks...

Gloucestershire pensioners qualify for European Ice Swimming Championships

After finding love in the water, Sallie Cheung, 69, and Jonathan Coe, 71, have both qualified for the European Ice Swimming...

Mysterious Iron Age burial site uncovered near Cheltenham

Archaeologists working on the A417 Missing Link scheme near Cheltenham have discovered a largely intact ceremonial Iron Age...

Gloucester Brewery signs new partnership with Gloucester City AFC

Gloucester City AFC fans can raise a pint of Gloucester Brewery's award-winning craft beer at matches from Boxing Day 2023, as the...

The Cotswolds could become a National Park

The government has revealed that England is getting a new National Park, as part of its plans to boost Britain's access to nature...

Sue Ryder announced as charity partner for new Gloucester Half Marathon and 10k in 2024

Entries are now open for the brand-new Gloucester Half Marathon and 10k, challenging people across the county to lace up their...

Bewick's swans make late arrival at Slimbridge Wetland Centre

The latest arrival since 1965, the Bewick's swans have finally made their way back to Slimbridge Wetland Centre near Stroud, where...

Find out where Gloucestershire's 'unicorn' parkrun is held every week — just don't expect to get a place

Have you ever heard of the 'unicorn' parkrun which takes place near Wotton-under-Edge every Saturday? Despite requests from...

Gloucestershire destinations named in top 30 for prettiest autumn walks in the UK

A national newspaper names the Forest of Dean and Cotswold Farm Park in its list of the UK's 30 prettiest autumn walks.

How businesses can boost trade and make Gloucestershire greener

Gloucestershire County Council is partnering with Trees for Streets and the Woodland Trust to make it easier for businesses to...

New woodland wellbeing trail launches at Symonds Yat

Take a mindful walk through the woodland at Symonds Yat Rock, as Forestry England unveils a new, self-led trail to encourage...

Cheltenham Racecourse announces new fashion partner

Gloucestershire's homegrown luxury clothing brand, Holland Cooper, is the official fashion partner for Cheltenham Racecourse's...

Westonbirt Arboretum unveils new autumn trails to encourage wellbeing through creativity

With a brand-new wellbeing trail, free family activities and one of the country's most spectacular displays of autumn colour,...

Cheltenham Racecourse launches 'cosy Cotswold pub' for the new racing season

Expect Scotch eggs, wooden beams and a cosy Cotswold pub feel at The Mandarin, Cheltenham Racecourse's first 'walk-in' restaurant,...

Gloucestershire's Most Adventurous Dog competition winner revealed

Find out who's fetched the title of Gloucestershire's Most Adventurous Dog as the winner and runners-up for SoGlos's exclusive...

New Beatrix Potter trail launching in Gloucester

Beatrix Potter and her links to the city are being celebrated in a brand-new trail around Gloucester this October 2023, with ten...

Gloucester Rugby launches new matchday hospitality packages for 2023/24 season

The newly-refurbished 1873 Bistro at Gloucester Rugby offers a unique space for businesses, families and friends to experience...

Spectacular autumn colour predicted for the Forest of Dean thanks to this year's weather

Spring rainfall and early summer heatwaves have set the Forest of Dean up for a unique show of autumn colour in October and...