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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The Gloucestershire Family Bucket List

The Gloucestershire Family Bucket List 2026 returns with 100 unforgettable family days out in the county – from unique attractions...
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Nostalgic sweet shop leads new wave of openings at Gloucester Quays

A nostalgic confectioner, Mr Simms Sweet Shop, and high-end opticians Brand Eyewear, are among the latest spring openings at...
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Cheltenham Racecourse cancels final fixtures of 2026 season to fast-track major track upgrades

Cheltenham Racecourse has cancelled its final three racedays of the 2025-26 season to carry out urgent drainage upgrades – with...
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rockwealth expands into the Cotswolds with launch of new Cirencester office

Ambitious financial planning and advice firm rockwealth has expanded its Gloucestershire reach with a new Cotswolds office in...
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Popular Gloucester attraction levels up with exciting full-scale activity centre launch

Enjoy mini golf, curling, shuffleboards, go karts, axe throwing, laser tag and a Tiki Bar all under one roof, as historic...
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New Cheltenham clinic brings cutting-edge longevity programmes to Gloucestershire

Cheltenham's GHS Clinics is bringing advanced longevity health assessments to Gloucestershire, offering data-led insights into...
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Cheltenham’s Regent Arcade bridge removal begins – paving way for panoramic rooftop restaurant

Work has officially started on removing Cheltenham’s link bridge connecting Regent Arcade with Cavendish House, with the...
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University of Gloucestershire launches world-first UN-backed sustainability degree

A new postgraduate degree designed to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges is launching, as the University of...
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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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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...