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Public to get a say on Gloucester tower block demolition plan
Residents can share their views on fresh plans to replace Clapham Court with family homes at a consultation event in Gloucester...
Hollie Gazzard Trust announces its support for the Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill
Gloucestershire charity the Hollie Gazzard Trust is putting its support behind the Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) Bill, which is...
New support group for mums of colour launches in Cheltenham to improve maternal wellbeing
Mothers of Colour, a free, community-based programme to support women of African, Afro-Caribbean, ethnically and culturally...
Stroud District Council seeks new partners for Brimscombe Port project as long-term developer pulls out
The chosen developer for the historic Brimscombe Port site announces its withdrawal from the project, with Stroud District Council...
Gloucestershire Tennis appoints county's first-ever adapted padel lead
Marking a bold and inspiring step forward in building a vibrant, inclusive padel community, Gloucestershire Tennis appoints Emma...
Dame Judi Dench champions Cheltenham Festivals with special 80th birthday wishes
Stars of the stage, screen, page and the world of science are wishing Cheltenham Festivals a happy 80th birthday, including...
Cheltenham's Regent Arcade celebrates 40 years in business with a week-long birthday celebration
Step back in time with Cheltenham's Regent Arcade when it celebrates four decades in the town with a week-long celebration...
Knitted lion cub stitched to life by Quedgeley community group
The countdown to Gloucestershire's Lions at Large Trail is on – with just one month to go. Ahead of the big reveal, Tesco...
Here's how you can see a giant dinosaur in Gloucester this weekend
Gloucester BID is bringing dinosaurs to Gloucester this June 2025, with its Dino-ROAR Weekend providing free family entertainment...
£290 million upgrade of the M5 near Cheltenham which will 'unlock' thousands of new homes and jobs is approved
A 'nationally significant' scheme of improvements to junction 10 of the M5 near Cheltenham – viewed as key to the delivery of...
Cheltenham Playhouse receives £25,000 funding boost
Cheltenham Borough Council has stepped up to support Cheltenham Playhouse with a £25,000 grant to help the community venue keep...
Gloucestershire Libraries receives £11,000 to celebrate Windrush Day
Honouring the important contributions of the Windrush generation, Gloucestershire Libraries has been awarded £11,000 to celebrate...
Nicola Bird appointed as new chair for Forest Economic Partnership
The Forest Economic Partnership announces the appointment of its new chair and says it's 'looking forward to a new chapter.'
Nick Gazzard OBE steps down as Hollie Gazzard Trust appoints new CEO
After 11 years serving as chief executive officer of the Hollie Gazzard Trust, charity founder Nick Gazzard OBE is passing the...
A435 closes for three months as Bishop's Cleeve cycle path gets underway
With a lengthy road closure in both directions now in force until September 2025 – and a partial one until the end of October 2025...
Cheltenham Music Festival ticket sales return to pre-Covid levels
Cheltenham Festivals reveals that this year's Cheltenham Music Festival has returned to pre-Covid levels of ticket sales, ahead of...
Gloucestershire Community Rail Partnership unveils new Pride Month map and pop-up exhibition
Celebrating the county's LGBTQIA+ community, Gloucestershire Community Rail Partnership is launching a new, illustrated transport...
Rural businesses and community groups in Stroud invited to apply for share of £120,000 fund
Businesses and community organisations in rural parts of Stroud are being invited to apply for up to £20,000 in grant funding for...
Plans to build a £2.5 billion 'dormitory town' for almost 9,000 people near Cheltenham are approved
A new 'town' with more than 4,000 homes, a business park, schools and community facilities is set to be built next to the M5 near...
Two National Express coach services now calling at Cheltenham Transport Hub
National Express coach services 444 and 445 to London, Heathrow Airport and Hereford will now call at Cheltenham's Arle Court...
Airstream trailer could replace Pittville Pump Room's Heritage Cafe
Plans are being considered to open a new cafe from an American Airstream-style trailer outside Cheltenham's Pittville Pump Room,...
Cheltenham's Holst Victorian House celebrates 50th year with special exhibition
Holst Victorian House in Cheltenham is hosting a special exhibition to celebrate its 50th year – and it's asking the community to...
New accessible path at Woodchester Park near Stroud
The National Trust has unveiled a new accessible walking route at Woodchester Park near Stroud, linking Tinkley Gate to the park...
New Gloucestershire Community awards and dedicated section launched by SoGlos to celebrate local like never before
Launched with a clear goal – to inform, connect and champion community in Gloucestershire – SoGlos has unveiled brand-new awards...
University of Gloucestershire announces £2 million investment in Cheltenham campus
The University of Gloucestershire is unveiling plans to invest £2 million in its Park Campus in Cheltenham at its Creative Arts...
Cheltenham Playhouse launches final fundraising push
Cheltenham's historic Playhouse theatre is urging the community to help save it from closure, as it pushes to raise £80,000 in its...
New mayor and sheriff of Gloucester appointed by city council
Gloucester has a new mayor this May 2025, as Hollywood award-winner and AI prompt engineer, Ashley Bowkett, steps up to the role,...
Gloucestershire County Council elects its first ever female leader
For the first time in its 136-year history, Gloucestershire County Council has a female leader – following the election of Lisa...
Gloucestershire hospital trials virtual reality ‘escape’ for long stay patients
Gloucestershire hospital chiefs recognise that spending long periods of time in hospital can be challenging for patients – to...
