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Gloucestershire charity encourages people to donate unwanted Christmas gifts
Sue Ryder is encouraging people to donate the Christmas gifts they don't want to its charity shops across the county, providing a...
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...
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...
Gloucester's King's Quarter named best long-term regeneration initiative in the UK
Noting its success in helping to make the city centre 'relevant' again, the multi-million-pound redevelopment of Gloucester's...
Cheltenham Festivals finishes its 80th year on a high
After setting out on an ambitious mission at the beginning of its milestone 80th year, Cheltenham Festivals is celebrating...
£13.8 million transformation of Gloucester's Greyfriars Quarter will begin in the new year
The redevelopment of Gloucester's Greyfriars Quarter into vibrant retail, culture and community space will move forward as planned...
Gloucestershire mum and campaigner Ellen Roome signs rights for new factual drama
Ellen Roome has signed an agreement with a production company to create a factual drama depicting her campaign for Jools' Law,...
Future of historic university campus being considered with multi-million-pound modernisation required
The University of Gloucestershire is asking the public to have their say on the future of Cheltenham's Francis Close Hall, with...
Gloucester City Council needs emergency £17.5 million from government after years of overspending
Gloucester's local services are to be scaled back in 2026 while council jobs have been put at risk, with the city council needing...
Here's how budding aerospace apprentices can earn while they learn at a £50 million smart factory
Tewkesbury-based Moog Aircraft Group has just released its latest apprenticeship opportunities, with the chance to earn an...
Gloucestershire charity launches Christmas tree recycling scheme
Recycle your real Christmas tree and help to raise funds for Gloucestershire's only in-patient palliative care hospice, by signing...
The Roses Theatre pantomime cast wow audiences in upcycled costumes
Tewkesbury's The Roses Theatre is making huge strides in sustainability, with its pantomime cast kitted out in all upcycled...
County council backs single unitary option for Gloucestershire's local government restructure
Gloucestershire County Council backs the formation of a single unitary authority for the whole county in England's local...
'This theatre has really been made by the community': The Roses Theatre marks 50th birthday with brand-new exhibition
Marking its 50th birthday with a celebration of its place at the heart of the community, The Roses Theatre unveils its new...
Here's when you can park for free in Tewkesbury this festive season
Tewkesbury Borough Council has announced which days visitors can park for free at its car parks this festive season, to support...
Families can travel for less this Christmas with festive National Express offer
Gloucestershire families heading home for Christmas can save money on their travel this festive season, with free seats for...
Get one of Gloucestershire's new 'no dig' allotments with no joining fee
Roots Allotments has just opened a brand-new 'no dig' site in Gloucestershire, just in time to plant some winter veg – and there's...
Cheltenham community theatre hits £100,000 fundraising target
After a gargantuan effort to keep its doors open earlier this year, The Cheltenham Playhouse has announced that it has hit its...
Nick Gazzard named in Esquire magazine's inaugural Better Men list
The founder of Gloucestershire charity, the Hollie Gazzard Trust, has been named in Esquire magazine's The Better Men List 2025...
Gloucester City Council backs proposals for 'Greater Gloucester'
Gloucester City Council has revealed its proposal for local government reorganisation, backing plans to create a Greater...
Government urged not to 'overlook' rural Gloucestershire homes in Autumn Budget VAT cuts
A trade association representing manufacturers of liquid fuel heating equipment is urging the government not to leave rural...
County council backs plans for new Mass Rapid Transit system in Gloucestershire
Plans for a new Mass Rapid Transport system for Gloucestershire have been backed by Gloucestershire County Council this November...
Tewkesbury Abbey appoints new chief operating officer
Tewkesbury Abbey has appointed a new COO this October 2025, with Will Jones joining the team at the historic attraction later this...
A435 Evesham Road fully reopens this November
Roadworks on the A435 Evesham Road between Bishop's Cleeve and Cheltenham Racecourse are nearly complete, with the road reopening...
New £750,000 community hub and library opens in Berkeley
After years of volunteer-led planning and fundraising, a community hub and library in Berkeley promising to provide a range of...
Cheltenham Literature Festival has record-breaking year at box office
With over 100,000 tickets sold, Cheltenham Literature Festival has had a record-breaking year in 2025, 'reaffirming the enduring...
New university campus delivers over £40 million in social value for Gloucester
A new report reveals that the new University of Gloucestershire City Campus has exceeded 'every major social value target set',...
Major plans for more than 1,000 homes at Cheltenham's Golden Valley approved
A second part of Cheltenham's £1 billion Golden Valley development – which includes the building of more than 1,000 homes – has...
Anonymous donor promises £22,000 pledge match for Gloucestershire air ambulance charity's new fundraising scheme aimed at businesses
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity has launched a new fundraising initiative, asking Gloucestershire businesses for support in...
