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The perfect dog-friendly weekend in the Cotswolds shared by staycation experts

Dreaming of a weekend away with your four-legged friends, but without the planning and stress of reservations? A bespoke stay in a...

Leaders come together for second SoGlos Gloucestershire Business Golf Day

Senior figures connected at the SoGlos Gloucestershire Business Golf Day 2023 in partnership with Optimising IT – for sporting...

Cheltenham parks win seven international Green Flag awards

Seven Cheltenham parks have been awarded a prestigious Green Flag Award this 2023, with historic town-centre gem, Sandford Park,...

Stratford Park Lido extends its swimming season

Just in time for the late summer heatwave, Stroud's outdoor pool is opening for an extra two weeks this September 2023, after the...

See the Tour of Britain in Gloucestershire

The Tour of Britain reveals the full route for its Gloucestershire stage racing through the county in September 2023, with plenty...

The beach is coming to Cheltenham this August bank holiday

Cheltenham's Imperial Gardens is getting its very own beach — complete with real sand — just in time for the August bank holiday...

Hartpury receives £2.4 million funding boost to develop local agriculture

Hartpury University and College has received a massive £2.4 million boost in funding to improve its facilities and introduce three...

Forest of Dean cyclist wins gold at world championships

Charlie Hatton from Elwood in the Forest of Dean has claimed gold in the Union Cycliste Internationale World Championship final in...

Here's how you can feed the world's most popular penguin in Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire animal lovers have the chance to get up close to the world's most popular penguin, as Birdland in...

Otters return to Slimbridge Wetland Centre

Say hello to Sam and Tilly, a pair of Asian small-clawed otters who have just moved into Slimbridge Wetland Centre.

Gloucestershire's leading shooting school reveals impressive new expansion

One of the UK's top 10 largest shooting schools is now even bigger, as Cheltenham's popular Ian Coley Sporting reveals its...

Cheltenham's historic rackets club uncovers its fascinating past

From producing Wimbledon champions to hosting an MBE investiture and avoiding closure thanks to its 'magic tap', East Glos Club...

Inspiring new 'dry garden' in Stroud showcases eco-friendly planting

As temperatures rise, it's more important than ever to create gardens that can withstand the heat and require less watering — with...

Gloucestershire wildlife charity launches new flood prevention project

Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust is launching a new 'Gloucester and Cheltenham Waterscapes' project this August 2023, in partnership...

Using nature to help heal and boost NHS resources in Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust is teaming up with the Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group to trial a range of green...

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...

Here's how you can become a member at one of the UK and Ireland's Top 100 golf resorts

Gloucestershire golfers can play on the only course in the county that has a place in the Top 100 golf resorts in the UK and...

Gloucestershire is hosting its first full day of racing for the Tour of Britain 2023

The Tour of Britain is coming to Gloucestershire, as the county hosts its first ever full day of racing for the penultimate stage...

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...

Brand-new doggy play park opens in the Forest of Dean

Got a playful pooch that needs to burn off some energy? Whitemead Forest Park in the Forest of Dean has just opened its brand-new...

Forest of Dean goalkeeper selected for England Deaf Women's World Cup squad

Forest of Dean football club Ellwood FC's own Natasha Hamm prepares to head to Malaysia, as she's chosen for the England Deaf...

Gloucestershire's only five star hotel launches new spa garden

Ellenborough Park, on the edge of Cheltenham, has transformed part of its garden into an alfresco spa — complete with sauna cabin,...

New innovative play area gives Hardwicke village a fresh lease of life

Gloucestershire-based Greenfields landscapers has transformed a bare stretch of grass in Hardwicke, on the edge of Gloucester,...

Sue Ryder is encouraging people to sign up for Run Cheltenham

Lace up your trainers and raise vital funds for Sue Ryder, which runs Gloucestershire's only in-patient palliative care unit, by...

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...

Two Cotswolds holiday destinations named among the best stays in the UK for tennis

With Wimbledon well underway, tennis fans inspired to practise their serve this summer are spoilt for choice in the Cotswolds,...

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...

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...

Grab a free SoGlos burger with a swing at revamped driving range

Try out Brickhampton's new Trackman driving range and enjoy a complimentary burger while you perfect your swing or warm up for a...

A hot tub festival is coming to the Cotswolds this summer

Dig out your bikini — there's a hot tub festival coming to the Cotswolds this June 2023, with wood-fired tubs to soak in while you...