Michelle Fyrne

Michelle co-founded SoPublishing in 2007, returning to her home county of Gloucestershire after living in London and the Middle East. She has worked as a journalist on titles including The Guardian, The Evening Standard and Time Out Dubai during her 20-year media career, and gained a postgraduate diploma from City University’s prestigious Journalism School.

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Eastnor Castle

Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1RL

Eastnor Castle is a historic visitor attraction just over the Gloucestershire border in nearby Herefordshire, with an impressive...
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BrewDog Cheltenham is closing as the craft beer chain shuts dozens of UK bars

BrewDog Cheltenham has closed at The Brewery Quarter with immediate effect, following the Scottish brewing company’s sale. It is...
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The Tavern reopens in time for Cheltenham Race Week with well-known new owners

Cheltenham pub The Tavern is reopening with new owners in March 2026, with ambitions firmly fixed on its foodie offering and a...
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Gloucestershire College celebrates first Ofsted inspection under new framework

Gloucestershire College has become one of the first three further education colleges in England to be inspected under Ofsted’s...
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9 of the best places for pancakes in Gloucestershire

Looking for a 'flipping good' pancake in Gloucestershire? Here are a few places to head for a treat without the washing up!
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Golden Valley’s 'nature-led design' wins backing from Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust

In an 'important milestone' for the first phase of the Golden Valley development, the £1 billion project in west Cheltenham has...
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Horse and Groom Bourton-on-the-Hill

Bourton-on-the-Hill, Moreton-in-Marsh , Gloucestershire, GL56 9AQ

The Horse and Groom in Bourton-on-the-Hill, near Batsford and Moreton-in-Marsh, is a well regarded Cotswolds pub with excellent...
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Gloucestershire restaurants win new Michelin Stars – with two new Bib Gourmands for the county too

Gloucestershire’s best restaurants have gained fresh recognition in the 2026 Michelin Guide, with two venues earning Michelin...
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12 reasons to visit Batsford Arboretum in every season

From carpets of snowdrops and clouds of cherry blossom to family-friendly trails and fascinating local heritage, Batsford...
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Independent estate agency launches new Cheltenham headquarters

Althorp & Co has opened a new office on Cheltenham's Suffolk Parade, welcoming new clients and marking a further step in the...
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Everyman Theatre reaches halfway point in £1 million appeal for new Cheltenham community centre

A major milestone has been reached for the Everyman Education Centre at Grove Street, as £30,000 raised during the theatre’s...
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9 best places to spot snowdrops in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds are home to some of the best snowdrop displays in the UK. Sprouting up from late-January to...
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Future of Gloucester’s Blackfriars Priory unclear as council confirms withdrawal

One of Gloucester’s most historic landmarks faces an uncertain future beyond May 2026, after Gloucester City Council confirmed it...
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Campaigner Ellen Roome awarded MBE in New Year's honours

Cheltenham campaigner Ellen Roome has been recognised with an MBE for her work on Jools' Law, which aims to strengthen parental...
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Gloucestershire business community pays tribute to entrepreneur and prolific charity fundraiser Nick Broady

Tributes are being paid across the county following the death of Nick Broady, director and founder of Avenue Cars, whose tireless...
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Robin Hood hits the bullseye as the Everyman Theatre delivers its best panto yet

Robin Hood and His Merry Men, the Everyman Theatre's latest festive pantomime, fires on all cylinders – with a gag-packed and...
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Rotisserie feasts and roaring fires: Pit Kitchen opens a new dining experience in the Cotswolds

Famed for its open-fire cooking, popular Cotswolds dining destination Pit Kitchen is launching a new, all-weather space – serving...
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Two Cheltenham restaurants win Michelin Stars for Gloucestershire in the new 2025 guide

Two top Cheltenham restaurants have been awarded 2025 Michelin Stars in the brand-new Michelin Guide to Great Britain and Ireland,...
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Gloucestershire meets Vegas in the Everyman Theatre’s glitziest (and silliest!) pantomime yet

At a packed press night performance of the Everyman Theatre’s ever-popular annual pantomime, attended by sparkling local showbiz...
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New Cheltenham Festival section launches on SoGlos to celebrate Gold Cup Centenary year

With the Cheltenham Gold Cup celebrating 100 years in March 2024, SoGlos has unveiled a new Cheltenham Festival guest section for...
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GFirst LEP announces 'evolution not extinction' in confirmed transfer to Gloucestershire County Council

Having attracted more than £113 million of investment into the county, the 'important initiatives and activities' and 'majority'...
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Free Christmas shopping parking returns to Gloucester

There will be free car parking available in Gloucester city centre on Thursdays in December 2023, in the run-up to Christmas -...