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New CEO for Active Gloucestershire expected as step-down announced
After five years in the position, Active Gloucestershire's CEO announces his 'difficult decision' to step down – and recruitment...
Here's how you could be a harvest helper at Poulton Hill Estate
The Poulton Hill Estate in Cirencester is on the lookout for volunteers to help with its harvest after a fruitful season at its...
'It's not a fair tax' – Gloucestershire farmers weigh in on family farm tax in light of new poll
Family farmers are fighting for their survival, with more than 80 per cent worried their busineses won't last the next 10 years...
Gloucester community theatre reopens after huge refurbishment
Gloucester's 'last remaining theatre' reopens this August 2025, after the community rallied around the venue to complete an...
Cheltenham PR company receives gold award from Ministry of Defence
The Ministry of Defence has awarded Montpellier PR in Cheltenham a gold award for supporting the Armed Forces community.
New trailer cafe approved for Cheltenham’s Pittville Pump Room
A new cafe, likely to be an American Airstream-style trailer, is coming to Cheltenham’s Pittville Pump Room, with plans being...
700 new homes built in Gloucestershire with £150 million investment
The number of newly built homes constructed in the county grew hugely in 2024, thanks to a multi-million-pound investment by a...
Community groups can apply for up to £7,500 for projects that boost wellbeing and independence
A new grant scheme supporting community projects that encourage wellbeing, connect people and help them maintain their...
'New vision' for Forest of Dean community and leisure centre is revealed
The latest 'masterplan' for the development of a new community and leisure centre in the Forest of Dean has been revealed this...
Gloucestershire dog and owner duo win big at international agility festival
A Lydney labrador and her owner are heading for the Kennel Club International Agility Festival final for the second year in a row,...
Here's how a donation of just £10 can fund mentoring for a young person in need in Gloucestershire
Young Gloucestershire's mentoring service provides a valuable lifeline for young people in need in the county – and it only takes...
Cheltenham Literature Festival announces 2025 lineup
Cheltenham Literature Festival's lineup has officially landed, with over 400 events packed into the 10-day event this October...
Community group launches new hourly bus service between Gloucestershire and Herefordshire
Rural residents, including commuters and students can once again count on regular buses between north-west Gloucestershire and...
New university campus opens its doors to wider community with NHS-backed arts, health and wellbeing centre
Not just boasting incredible facilities for students, including a brand-new library, top learning resources and virtual reality...
Olivier Award-winning director appointed CEO of Tewkesbury theatre
The Roses Theatre has announced the appointment of award-winning director Derek Bond as its new chief executive officer, this...
Forest of Dean outdoor education centre 'back in the hands of the community' as £1 million purchase is completed
An outdoor education centre which has welcomed Forest of Dean school children for more than 50 years is evolving to offer...
Cheltenham leisure centre launches brand-new inflatable soft play sessions for SEND children
Leisure at Cheltenham, operated by The Cheltenham Trust, is launching new SEND-suitable soft play sessions this August – made...
Gloucestershire fire squad win national fire fighting competition for third year in a row
Thriving in the heat of competition, the team at Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service takes home the top trophy for the third...
Gloucestershire residents rally to save much-loved green space
A campaign is underway to preserve Daisybank, a 4.13-acre green space situated at the foot of Leckhampton Hill and within the...
Cheltenham charity shop launches new upcycled fashion collection
A Gloucestershire charity shop is saving discarded and damaged clothing from landfill with its 'first-of-its-kind' upcycled...
TV presenter thanks air ambulance medics who 'saved his career' after boating accident
Renowned archaeologist and TV presenter Mark Horton has praised the 'high level of care' he received from Great Western Air...
Idyllic Cotswolds location crowned Gloucestershire village of the year
One of the prettiest places in the Cotswolds has won Gloucestershire village of the year 2025.
Lions at Large artist shares impact of lions trail on Gloucestershire families affected by cancer
Artist Christina Sadler has been deeply touched by the impact of Gloucestershire's lions trail after a passerby in Cheltenham told...
Cheltenham Literature Festival relaunches The Big Read after 10-year break
Cheltenham Literature Festival is bringing back The Big Read ahead of this year's event, distributing free books to find and pass...
£2.4 million project to extend Cheltenham's Honeybourne Line cycle link could start in 2026
Connecting the train station with 'key destinations' across town, a £2.43 million project to extend Cheltenham's Honeybourne Line...
Community projects in Gloucestershire receive £800,000 funding boost
Tewkesbury Borough Council is awarding three community projects in Gloucestershire a share of £804,251 for infrastructure needed...
Rail replacement buses between Gloucester and Severn Tunnel Junction for three weeks
Rail replacement buses are in action for the next three weeks between Gloucester and the Severn Tunnel Junction as major...
Stroud GPs offer football on prescription for over 50s
In a first-of-its-kind initiative, GPs in Stroud are offering football on prescription to tackle social isolation and mental...
Community groups can apply for £12,500 to get Tewkesbury moving
With nearly a quarter of Gloucestershire’s population inactive, Tewkesbury Borough Council is taking action with £12,500 in...
