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Hartpury women's rugby team reveals new sponsor

Elite women's rugby team Gloucester-Hartpury is celebrating revealing a new signing - its latest sponsor.

SGGLA 2021 votes are counted in run up to awards night

The public has spoken and the winners for the fourth annual SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards have been chosen – with just a...

Gloucester Rugby is giving away free pints

The Cherry and Whites have their first home game of the season tonight (Friday 24 September 2021) where fans will be able to get...

Gloucestershire hill named the UK’s ‘fastest mountain to climb’

A county hill has been named the ‘fastest mountain to climb’ in the UK, based on data from running app, Strava.

Frightmare is back bigger and better for Halloween 2021

Frightmare at Over Farm in Gloucester will put your courage and bravery to the test with more spine-tingling attractions than ever...

Last chance to vote for your favourites in SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2021

There are just a few days left to show your support for the best local restaurants, pubs, hotels, venues, attractions and...

Gloucester’s first electric and solar powered boat hire service launches

Primarily powered by solar panels, this all-electric fleet of boats is a great way to explore Gloucester’s heritage.

Gloucester Rugby goes carbon neutral with new reusable cup scheme

The Cherry and Whites make another move towards sustainability with a new eco-friendly initiative to use reusable cups at its...

Axe throwing coming to Cheltenham

Got a good aim? Put it into practice at a new axe throwing venue, coming to Cheltenham in September 2021.

Voting is open for SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2021

There’s still chance to show your support for Gloucestershire’s best lifestyle businesses and attractions, with a month left to...

Litter picking launched on Forest of Dean mountain bike trails

The #LoveYourForest campaign has joined forces with the Gloucestershire mountain biking community to clear litter from the Forest...

Cotswold Water Park launches new Enjoy and Respect campaign

The new Enjoy and Respect campaign is being launched to reduce the environmental impact of antisocial behaviour on the beautiful...

EXCLUSIVE: The future of electric motorsport is being built in Gloucestershire

The McMurtry Spéirling may look like the new Batmobile, but it is possibly the world’s most advanced electric racing car made by...

Gloucester Rugby unveils major new signing

A new headline name has been added to the shirts of Gloucester Rugby for the coming season, making for one of the biggest signings...

Gloucestershire athlete makes history at Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Gloucestershire-based horse rider Charlotte Dujardin has won a Bronze medal in the individual dressage at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Former gymnastics champion opens new club in Gloucester

A new gymnastics club, with space for more than a thousand young people in Gloucester, has opened this summer.

First look inside: Gloucester Rugby’s new super gym

Gloucester Rugby has not hung around in getting its new Kingsholm training centre fit for purpose – and SoGlos got to take a first...

Parkrun is returning to Gloucestershire

Making a return for the first time in 16 months, runners will be able to take part in Parkrun’s weekly 5k events across...

Brand-new installations at the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail are revealed

To celebrate its 35th anniversary, the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trust has unveiled nine new sculptures along its famous trail,...

Free big screen entertainment is coming to Cheltenham

Enjoy free open-air entertainment on the new big screen at Cheltenham’s Imperial Gardens this summer.

Tickets for new Cheltenham Racecourse season on sale now

The new 2021-22 season of racedays at Cheltenham Racecourse, including The Festival and Cheltenham Gold Cup 2022, are on sale now.

Here’s when you can see the Red Arrows over Gloucestershire

The Red Arrows are due to fly over Gloucestershire this July 2021.

Gloucester Rugby star launches cider business

Made from locally sourced apples and traditionally-crafted, Gloucester Rugby star Jake Polledri has unveiled his new Just Pressed...

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 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 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.

Gloucestershire athlete will compete for Team GB in Tokyo Olympics

Competing alongside Andy Murray in the rescheduled 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Cheltenham tennis player Dan Evans will be going for gold...

Gloucestershire wildlife centre named as one of the top ten zoos in the UK

The much-loved International Centre for Birds of Prey in Newent has been ranked the ninth best zoo in the UK.

A new aircraft show is coming to Gloucestershire in 2022

The UK’s Festival of Aviation will be held at Cotswold Airport in June 2022.

Tributes paid to late Pittville Park swan Zelda

The swan passed away on Wednesday 16 June 2021, with Cheltenham locals paying tribute to one of Pittville Park’s most popular...