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Winners of the first Gloucestershire Lifestyle & Community Awards revealed
The winners of the first-ever Gloucestershire Lifestyle & Community Awards have been revealed! Here's who took home a trophy for...
Lifesaving charity invites Gloucestershire drivers to learn the basics of CPR and defibrillators – with questions now on UK driving theory tests
With UK driving theory tests now requiring knowledge of CPR and how to use a defibrillator, Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is...
Cheltenham welcomes new mayor and honours local people for 'outstanding' contribution to the community
Describing his election as 'the honour of my life', a new mayor of Cheltenham has been inaugurated this May 2026, while four local...
Construction finally underway on £11 million Forest of Dean leisure and community centre
Residents will see a long-awaited new leisure and community centre in the Forest of Dean taking shape in the coming months, with...
Two Rivers Housing appoints new CEO
The Forest of Dean-based affordable housing group has appointed Kevin Bennett as its new chief executive officer, taking the helm...
Here's how your business can play a part in The Roses Theatre's first outdoor summer festival
The Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury is on the lookout for a sponsor for its first-ever summer festival this July 2026, providing local...
Fresh food vending concept Tuckshop grows to 21 locations across the region
Gloucestershire start-up, Tuckshop, is transforming the humble vending machine into a destination for fresh, locally made food –...
Gloucestershire College is opening a new campus in Cheltenham
A new Gloucestershire College campus is set to open in Cheltenham in 2026, providing more post-16 education opportunities for...
Detailed plans for Cheltenham's 'once-in-a-generation' Golden Valley project are approved
Construction of the first phase of Cheltenham's landmark Golden Valley development can now officially begin, with detailed plans...
Gloucestershire County Council using AI as part of £3.4 million service overhaul
A £3.4 million programme involving the use of AI to 'get a grip' on rising costs looks set to be approved by Gloucestershire...
University of Gloucestershire unveils new £3 million dental school and NHS hub
A new dental school and NHS treatment hub have been confirmed for Gloucester city centre, boosting training, access to care and...
East Glos Club crowned national Club of the Year at prestigious sporting awards
Named the best in the UK, Cheltenham’s East Glos Club has won the Club of the Year title at the LTA Awards 2026, for its...
'Queen of the High Street' Mary Portas joins fight to save Stroud's open air pool
Retail expert, TV presenter and author, Mary Portas, has pledged her support for the 'deeply important' community campaign to save...
Gloucestershire Lifestyle & Community Awards 2026 finalists revealed
The votes have been counted and SoGlos is proud to reveal the finalists for the first-ever Gloucestershire Lifestyle & Community...
People with spare rooms encouraged to support children seeking sanctuary in Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire residents who have a spare room in their home and would be willing to provide temporary care for a child seeking...
Gloucestershire farmers can get 'first on the scene' training on how to deal with rural medical emergencies
Gloucestershire lifesaving emergency service, Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, is equipping farmers and people in rural communities...
'Cleaner, greener' bus network launches in Gloucestershire as Stagecoach rolls out new electric fleet
Modernising the network for local communities and boosting the county's efforts to reach net zero carbon emissions, Stagecoach has...
Community asked to help secure the future of Stroud's open air pool – with £5 million works required
With the facility set to be closed for the coming summer season, local residents and community groups in Stroud are being asked to...
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...
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...
Gloucestershire’s leading awards return to celebrated venues in 2026
The Gloucestershire Lifestyle & Community Awards and Gloucestershire Business Awards will be returning to two iconic county...
82,000 missions and counting – Midlands Air Ambulance Charity celebrates 35 years of saving lives
Providing Gloucestershire with lifesaving services, Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is celebrating a milestone 35 year anniversary...
Voting for Gloucestershire Lifestyle & Community Awards 2026 now open
Put your support behind the businesses and organisations you want to see take home a trophy this year, with voting for the...
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...
Government approves £15.5 million emergency funding to save Gloucester City Council from bankruptcy
After 'intense work' and 'sleepless nights', Gloucester City Council has secured £15.5 million from central government this...
County Council 'welcomes' £4 billion boost for SEND support in schools
While it will 'not create a perfect system' and the county has 'historically been poorly funded', Gloucestershire County Council...
Views sought on creation of new town council for Cheltenham
Residents are being invited to have their say on proposals to create a new Cheltenham Town Council, with a ceremonial mayor, as...
Applications open for Cotswold Airport’s 2026 Aviation Scholarship
Eight young people living within 25 miles of Cotswold Airport have the chance to gain hands on experience of the aviation industry...
Major refurbishment underway at Oxstalls Sports Park in Gloucester
A major upgrade to Oxstalls Sports Park, as part of Gloucester City Council’s £8 million investment to modernise the city’s...
