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Gloucester Cathedral completes five-year conservation project
A five-year project to repair the exterior of Gloucester Cathedral is finished, marking 'an important chapter' in the ongoing...
Pioneering artwork helps calm neurodiverse detainees in custody
A new mural to support detainees with neurodiverse conditions has been unveiled at a Gloucestershire custody suite this July 2025....
Stroud Town Council wants to turn disused phone boxes into quirky community spaces
From a phone box to a food bank? Stroud Town Council is looking for community groups to transform two disused phone boxes in the...
Community projects in the Cotswolds awarded over £120,000
Nine community projects in the Cotswolds are to receive over £120,000 between them from the government’s UK Shared Prosperity...
University of Gloucestershire helps thousands of students with launch of exclusive Clearing scheme
For early birds who want to apply for a university place sooner, or for those wanting to firm up alternatives before results day,...
Two Cotswolds charities receive £25,000 from Omaze house draw
After giving away a £5 million Cotswolds property in June 2025, Omaze is donating £25,000 of the proceeds from the draw to two...
Survey invites residents and businesses to have their say on the future of Gloucestershire's local councils
A new survey has been launched by Gloucestershire's seven councils, inviting local people to have their say on the three options...
Cash boost for Tewkesbury youth boxing club that 'turns lives around'
A developer building hundreds of new homes at Fiddington Fields, close to Cotswold Designer Outlet shopping centre, has donated...
Stroud cocktail bar launches campaign to protect the Severn Bore
Despite its importance to Gloucestershire, the Severn Bore has no formal recognition to protect it from pollution, development and...
Bereaved Cheltenham mum launches free online safety resource for children
Ellen Roome – a Cheltenham mum who has been at the centre of a high-profile campaign to change the law on social media – is...
New illustrated maps of accessible travel routes launch in various Forest of Dean locations
With Active Travel Grant funding from Forest of Dean District Council, Canopy Creative Network has produced brand-new illustrated...
Gloucestershire Airport to be 'modernised and expanded' as councils back sale to preferred bidder
Cheltenham Borough and Gloucester City councils have approved the sale of Gloucestershire Airport to their chosen bidder this June...
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...
