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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...

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...

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...

Cheltenham's Municipal Offices set to become luxury spa hotel

The preferred bidder to buy Cheltenham Borough Council's Municipal Offices has been revealed this May 2025 – with plans to convert...

Stroud District Council launches brand-new Cotswold Way walks on its free app

Three new Cotswold Way walks are being added to Stroud District Council's free walking trails app this May 2025, showcasing the...

New owner of Gloucestershire Airport set to be revealed soon

The sale of Gloucestershire Airport is 'getting close to its conclusion', council chiefs say, with a preferred buyer – which plans...

Registration for Gloucestershire's grammar school entry test is now open

Parents and carers who want their children to be considered for entry to one of Gloucestershire's seven grammar schools next year...