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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...
Lions at Large auction raises over £200,000 for new cancer care centre in Gloucestershire
Nearly a quarter-of-a-million pounds has been raised at an event auctioning off the Lions at Large sculptures, with the funds...
Cheltenham theatre appoints new manager
Much-loved community theatre, Cheltenham Playhouse, has appointed a new manager this October 2025, as Miles Leven joins the team.
Stroud's Heavens Valley CBS elects new board of directors after first-ever AGM
Following its first-ever annual general meeting, shareholders of Heavens Valley Community Benefit Society has elected its new...
£4 million investment plan approved by council to help 'turn Gloucestershire adult services around'
Shire Hall chiefs approve a £4 million investment plan that will support an initiative where consultants will be appointed to help...
Have your say on new Aldi and Costa Drive-Thru in Bourton-on-the-Water
A public consultation is now open to gather thoughts on a proposal for a new Aldi supermarket and Costa Drive-Thru in...
Council pledges additional £40 million for major M5 junction upgrade
A funding gap in the now £363 million upgrade of junction 10 of the M5 has been plugged this September 2025, with further...
Everyman Theatre launches £1 million Grove Street Appeal to refurbish new creative arts hub
Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre is aiming to raise £1 million in its new fundraising appeal, to turn an existing facility on Grove...
Plans approved for new housing estate in the Cotswolds despite concerns over sewage capacity
Renewed plans to build 98 new homes are approved by Cotswold District Council, with the number of 'affordable' dwellings...
New coffee shop, bar and pizza parlour opening in Gloucester as part of dedicated LGBTQ+ community space
Proud Bar is bringing spaces for the LGBTQ+ community back to Gloucester – ten years after the city's last queer-friendly space...
Cirencester arts centre seeks help to 'craft our way out of crisis' as it risks closure from funding cuts
An arts centre and charity in Cirencester is asking the Gloucestershire community for its help to stay open, as it fears it may...
Penguin launches ‘90 Little Book Stops’ in the UK – and there's one in Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire's Little Book Stop is open for business! The scheme is part of Penguin’s 90th anniversary celebrations, created in...
Latest report supports the viability of a 'Greater Gloucester' council in Gloucestershire's local government restructure
The creation of a 'Greater Gloucester' unitary council, along with a second made up of the surrounding districts, is considered a...
