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Gloucestershire care charity takes residents out for rides to celebrate 100th National Bike Week

Lilian Faithfull Care home residents and day guests in Gloucestershire have been celebrating the 100th National Bike Week with...

Sandford Parks Lido saved by installation of brand-new solar panels

As with many industries county and country-wide, the leisure sector is facing a financial crisis due to rising energy prices — and...

Gloucestershire has one of the best outdoor spa pools in the UK

Gloucestershire's only AA five-star hotel has made the list of the best outdoor spa pools in the UK, providing a serene spot for...

Catch a glimpse of Britain's rarest buttercup for one day only

Gloucestershire nature lovers can enjoy a peek at Britain's rarest buttercup this June 2023, when Badgeworth nature reserve throws...

New summer food offering at Brickhampton’s TrackMan driving range

Get ready for an epic dining experience at Brickhampton Court Golf Complex's driving range with a new summer menu to enjoy. It's...

Landscapers transform grounds for cutting-edge virtual reality unit at Hartpury University

A digital studio for agri-tech innovation at Hartpury University now has a biodiverse garden and smart new setting thanks to...

Forest of Dean's first beaver kits in 400 years have been born

The first beaver kits to be born in the Forest of Dean since the 16th century have been spotted this June 2023, with Forestry...

A new sports store is opening at Gloucester Quays

Sports fans in Gloucestershire don't have long to wait before the new PUMA store at Gloucester Quays opens its doors, this summer...

How to get the best views at The Royal International Air Tattoo 2023

Get the best seats in the house at The Royal International Air Tattoo with a whole host of hospitality packages promising to make...

Wild beavers could be reintroduced to Gloucestershire for the first time in 400 years

Once native to the county, Eurasian beavers were hunted to extinction around 400 years ago, but Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust is...

Miserden reveals party plans for summer celebration of arts and culture

There's so much to discover, explore and enjoy at Miserden estate from May through to September 2023. Whether you love campfire...

Gold and silver gilt medals for Gloucestershire garden designers at RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Leading horticulturalists from Tetbury and Cirencester have scooped top accolades at the world-renowned flower show in London.

New community bus route launches for top Gloucestershire attraction

Great news for residents in the Stroud district — a new community bus route connecting Slimbridge Wetland Centre with the train...

Engineering firm on board to help UK sailing team win the America's Cup

Helping to build a yacht that can travel faster than the wind, a Gloucestershire firm is lending its world-class engineering and...

Sue Ryder is encouraging people to get on their bikes and Ride for Ryder

Gloucestershire cyclists are invited to take on the Ride for Ryder challenge this summer, raising funds for the county’s only...

Brand-new tech-powered outdoor puzzle trails set to open in Gloucestershire

A brand-new puzzle trail activity with a unique twist of augmented reality is launching in Cheltenham on Saturday 6 May 2023.

10 of the most exciting new openings in Gloucestershire in April

Satisfy your appetite for new eats, refresh your wardrobe and spruce up your home this April 2023, with SoGlos highlighting 10 of...

Famous environmentalist launches Gloucestershire's first sustainability festival

Author and environmentalist, Sir Jonathon Porritt, is coming to Gloucestershire to launch the county's first festival dedicated to...

Gloucestershire lecturer wins two Women Changing the World awards

A lecturer at the Royal Agricultural University has taken home two prizes from the Women Changing the World awards this April...

Business is buzzing at Gloucestershire golf course with the arrival of 4,000 bees

Brickhampton Court Golf Complex near Gloucester is enjoying the sweet taste of success after introducing two new beehives to its...

Made in Chelsea star runs 50th marathon in 50 days in Gloucester

Ultra-athlete, campaigner and TV personality, Joshua Patterson, is striding out to raise £1 million for the Samaritans by running...

The Wave Bristol announces plans for solar-powered surfing

Located just across the Gloucestershire border in Bristol, The Wave is introducing 'sunshine powered surfing' this summer 2023,...

Stroud Brewery offers FREE beer to local gardeners

Sorry beer fans, these pints are just for wildlife! Stroud Brewery is letting Gloucestershire gardeners have its leftover beer...

A new wildlife habitat is being created at Gloucester Docks

The Canal and River Trust is installing wildlife-boosting floating reed beds at Victoria Docks in the heart of Gloucester, with...

Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail announces two brand-new installations for 2023

Two brand-new permanent sculptures are being unveiled along the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail at Beechenhurst in 2023 - with new...

Gloucestershire equestrian entrepreneur wins contract for major sporting event

After a little over a year in charge of her business a young Gloucestershire entrepreneur specialising in equine marketing and PR...

Constitution Hill dubbed 'the horse of a generation' after epic Cheltenham Festival win

Beating his opponents by a full nine lengths, Constitution Hill put on the performance of a lifetime, winning the Champion Hurdle...

Talksport presenter Alan Brazil reveals who he's backing at Cheltenham Festival

Former football player and Talksport presenter, Alan Brazil, is in town for the 'really special and wonderful' Cheltenham Festival...

The Festival Shop Window Competition 2023 winners revealed

The winners, runners-up and full list of entries for The Festival Shop Window Competition 2023, in partnership with Cheltenham...

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...