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 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...
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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...
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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.
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Everything you can do in Gloucestershire from 17 May 2021

A key date in the easing of England’s Covid restrictions, Monday 17 May 2021 has finally arrived – and, as well as hugging, here’s...
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Cheltenham Jazz Festival reveals 2021 line-up

The Cheltenham Jazz Festival 2021 line-up has been announced – with some big names to tune into during the free, two-day digital...
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BBC’s Countryfile is coming to Gloucestershire

Ellie Harrison is bringing Countryfile back to her home county of Gloucestershire in March 2021, with a spring episode of the BBC...
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The Everyman Theatre is reopening this summer with three big shows

After more than a year of closure, the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham has unveiled that it will be reopening to full capacity...
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Stunning Forest of Dean treehouse features on new Channel 4 travel show

The Hudnalls Hideout, a luxurious treehouse in the Forest of Dean, is one of the impressive staycation properties featuring in...
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SoGlos is Gloucestershire's fastest growing LinkedIn business news channel

As it seeks to dominate business news in Gloucestershire, its first quarter figures for stories and videos on social media channel...
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WellChild sponsors Cheltenham Gold Cup 2021

Cheltenham-headquartered charity WellChild has been named as new partner of The Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse – including...