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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'We have undergone huge transformational change in the past two decades': Meet the managing director of Class People

Celebrating its 20 year anniversary with some ambitious goals for its milestone 2023, SoGlos meets Naomi Howells, the managing...
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Coal Kitchen at Gloucester Quays is giving away free £10 vouchers

Coal Kitchen is offering Gloucestershire diners the chance to claim a free £10 voucher to be used at the Gloucester Quays...
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New plant-based Christmas menu launched at Gloucester café

Dubbed Gloucestershire’s ‘most Instagrammable festive dishes’ – a new Christmas menu featuring reindeer smoothie bowls, sharing...
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First look: Dick Whittington and His Cat Tweedy at the Everyman Theatre

Described as 'purr-fect', the very first photos of this year's pantomime at the Everyman Theatre have been released - giving...
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Gloucestershire dog-friendly destinations series

Gloucestershire is packed full of places to visit with your dog, from cosy Cotswold pubs and dog-friendly hotels to outdoor...
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Three new brands revealed at The Farm Shop at Dunkertons

A new foodie destination offering an 'old-fashioned shopping experience', Jade and Julian Dunkerton officially opened The Farm...
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‘We need laughter more than ever’ – why this year's Everyman Theatre pantomime promises to be funniest yet

In an exclusive sneak preview with SoGlos, Tweedy and writer Sam Holmes reveal why this year’s Everyman Theatre pantomime is the...
Business profiles ›

The Happy Shroom

2 Elmbridge Road, Gloucester, GL2 0NZ

The Happy Shroom is a wellness café in Gloucester, offering an extensive plant-based menu, including vegan cakes, breakfast and...
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New plant-based wellness café launches in Gloucester

An ambitious café in Gloucester has created a welcoming new neighbourhood hub – with an extensive plant-based menu, CBD-infused...
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Everyman Theatre reveals ambitious target to support two pantomime charities

Supporting two Gloucestershire charities for the first time in 2022, the Everyman Theatre is hoping its pantomime can fundraise...
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Cowley Manor reveals lavish Christmas House Party plans

Details of this year’s Christmas at Cowley Manor have been unveiled – with an exclusive-use Christmas House Party for elaborate...
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One of the most exclusive restaurants in the Cotswolds has re-opened

An intimate restaurant in the Cotswolds, which seats just 12 diners, has finally re-opened – with the chance to watch chefs...
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Gloucester Cathedral commemorates Queen Elizabeth II

Bell tolls, remembrance services and a book of condolence form Gloucester Cathedral’s commemoration of Queen Elizabeth II’s during...
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New contender for Gloucestershire’s best fine dining restaurant discovered in Cheltenham

Exquisite presentation, extraordinarily good ingredients and obsessive attention to detail from the chef made for an almost...
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KIBOU Cheltenham launches new afternoon tea menu

A Japanese twist on high tea, KIBOU in Cheltenham has launched a reasonably-priced new afternoon tea menu – and there’s a...
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Little Amal's walk in Cheltenham

Little Amal, the iconic giant puppet who walked from Syria in support of refugees, walked through Cheltenham for the New Steps,...
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Côte Cheltenham unveils new summer menu

Including a new 30 day-aged ribeye sharing experience and espresso martini crêpes, Côte has just unveiled a new summer menu now...
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First look: YOKU at No. 131

Cheltenham’s newest Japanese restaurant, YOKU, has opened its doors, revealing lavish interiors befitting of the swish No. 131 and...
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New Japanese restaurant YOKU opening at Cheltenham’s No.131

YOKU, a brand-new 'Tokyo vogue' Japanese restaurant is opening at No.131 in Cheltenham – serving meticulously crafted sushi, sake,...
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City Campus in Gloucester officially granted planning permission

The University of Gloucestershire’s new City Campus in Gloucester, in the former Debenhams building, has been ‘unanimously...
Hot lists ›

The Gloucestershire Bucket List

Handpicked by the team of journalists at SoGlos, The Gloucestershire Bucket List is the definitive collection of 100 ultimate...
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22 exciting things to look forward to in the Cotswolds in 2022

SoGlos has sought out 22 of the most exciting things to look forward to in the Cotswolds in 2022, from unmissable events to...
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Tim Hortons Gloucester reveals its opening date

Cult Canadian coffee and doughnut joint Tim Hortons is finally about to open in Gloucestershire – with the refurbishment of its...
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Three new retailers are coming to King's Walk

Three new names, including local independent businesses and an international coffee chain, will be joining the brand-new Primark...
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Gloucestershire receives £12.8million to improve walking and cycling routes

Sustainable and active travel in Gloucestershire will be improved with a £12.8million cash injection from the government’s...
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SGGLA 2021 awards night photos

See pictures from the 2021 SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards, held at the stunning Cheltenham Ladies' College, where the...
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Full Cheltenham Literature Festival 2021 line-up announced

See Olympic gold medallists, drag queens, comedians, podcasters, politicians, writers and more appear at Cheltenham Literature...
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New technical centre opens in Stonehouse for global manufacturer

International demand during the pandemic sees Gloucestershire manufacturer Sartorius Stedim Lab grow ‘enormously’, opening a new...
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Everyman Theatre reopens to full capacity audiences

Reopening to full capacity with The Play That Goes Wrong was thankfully not prophetic, as Cheltenham audiences relaxed into the...