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Major inheritance tax changes will go ahead with draft legislation planned for autumn 2025 budget

Major changes to inheritance tax announced in 2024 will go ahead as planned in 2026, according to new draft legislation set to be...

Cheltenham Literature Festival announces free programme for 2025

Bringing literature to as many people as possible, Cheltenham Literature Festival has announced over 100 free events as part of...

Independent Stroud prep school announces new head

Stonehouse-based independent school, Wycliffe College, has revealed the appointment of a new head to its prep school, this...

£600 million medieval theme park could be built near the Cotswolds

A medieval-inspired theme park could soon be coming to Oxfordshire, as plans are submitted for a £600 million development in...

Three favourites return for Everyman's must-see pantomime in 2025

The Everyman Theatre announces news that everyone's favourite clown, Tweedy, is among favourites set to return to the stage to...

Cheltenham-based company launches first ever UK sunglasses brand for babies

An innovative Gloucestershire brand has launched a unique range of sunglasses, specifically for babies.

How to try out the racket sport conquering the world for free in Cheltenham

Inviting you to find out exactly what the buzz is all about, The Padel Club is offering free introductory sessions to beginners...

Brand-new event with exclusive discounts on food, drink and fun launching in Cheltenham

The Brewery Quarter in Cheltenham is launching Eat. Drink. Discover Week this September 2025 – bringing a week of special offers,...

New nature explorer playground opens at Westonbirt Arboretum

Children can embrace their inner explorer, scavenger or plant hunter on their next visit to Westonbirt Arboretum, with the opening...

Here's how a donation of just £10 can fund mentoring for a young person in need in Gloucestershire

Young Gloucestershire's mentoring service provides a valuable lifeline for young people in need in the county – and it only takes...

First look: Inside Gloucester city centre's new university campus

The University of Gloucestershire's brand-new campus in Gloucester officially opens its doors to the public this August 2025 –...

Brand-new dog festival debuts in Cirencester this autumn

Sure to have tails wagging, dog owners and their four-legged friends can look forward to a paw-some autumn showcase when The Big...

Cheltenham mini golf venue launches family-friendly bottomless brunch

Bottomless brunch is no longer just for booze-loving adults, as Mulligans Cheltenham takes its first putt at unlimited drinks for...

TV legends, bestselling authors and international experts coming to the Cotswolds for Cirencester History Festival

From leading commentators on world affairs, to an icon of British broadcasting and the writer who led the discovery of a lost...

Cheltenham leisure centre launches brand-new inflatable soft play sessions for SEND children

Leisure at Cheltenham, operated by The Cheltenham Trust, is launching new SEND-suitable soft play sessions this August – made...

Gloucestershire care home reveals innovative refurbishment designed to enhance dementia care

Royal Court in Cheltenham, an integral part of the Lilian Faithfull Care home network, is undergoing a major refurbishment...

Forest of Dean Ribena manufacturer launches initiative to help families cut water usage

In a series of fun workshops over the summer, Forest of Dean-based Suntory Beverage and Food GB&I are inviting families from...

Forest of Dean construction school apprenticeships rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted

One of UK's leading construction schools, AccXel in Cinderford, has been rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted for its provision of...

Enjoy free nature-themed activities, events and prize giveaways at Gloucestershire Libraries this summer

Little library-goers can learn all about the natural world this summer through reading, fun tasks, crafty activities and more in...

First look: Inside Gloucestershire's newest shopping destination – Cotswolds Designer Outlet

The new, highly anticipated Cotswolds Designer Outlet near Tewkesbury is opening on Wednesday 16 July 2025. Ahead of the big...

Bath and Gloucester Rugby coaches lead summer residentials in the Cotswolds

Two of England's best rugby clubs and leading sports coaching academy, Lions Academy, are hosting top-class coaching sessions at...

Stroud independent school challenges pupils to try something new to develop mental resilience

An independent school based in Stonehouse, near Stroud, is pushing pupils' boundaries by championing a wider sport offering for...

Two Forest of Dean campsites named among the most outstanding in the UK

Two campsites in the Forest of Dean have been recognised in a national list as some of the best sites in the UK in 2025 for...

Exclusive first look: Gloucester's brand-new indoor trampoline park opens

Just in time for the school summer holidays, AirHop, Gloucester's brand-new trampoline park opens this July 2025 – and it's fully...

Exclusive: Everyman Theatre to open new centre for creativity in Cheltenham

Taking over a former community centre just off Cheltenham's lower high street, the Everyman Theatre is set to open its new...

Families of prisoners can get free support thanks to Gloucestershire youth work charity

Young Gloucestershire is supporting families of prisoners with its Hidden Victims of Crime project, providing free therapeutic and...

Brand-new Cotswolds RHS flower show reveals summer 2026 dates

For the first time ever, the RHS is bringing its world-renowned horticultural celebration to the magnificent grounds of Badminton...

University of Gloucestershire helps thousands of students with launch of exclusive Clearing scheme

For early birds who want to apply for a university place sooner, or for those wanting to firm up alternatives before results day,...

Sudeley Castle launches brand-new annual pass

Offering unlimited visits throughout its opening season, Sudeley Castle and Gardens in the Cotswolds is launching a brand-new...

Former Bath and England player appointed head of performance rugby at Hartpury University and College

Further enhancing its position as 'a leader' in rugby education and development, Hartpury University and College appoints former...