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Two Gloucestershire locations named as some of the ‘most unique places to stay in the UK’

Two beautiful locations in Gloucestershire have made the list of the ‘top 20 most unique places to stay in the UK’.

SGGLA 2021 votes are counted in run up to awards night

The public has spoken and the winners for the fourth annual SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards have been chosen – with just a...

Cotswolds church has one of the UK’s ‘most influential doors’

A church in the Cotswolds, which inspired Tolkein, has beaten the likes of Downing Street and The Bank of England to be dubbed one...

Gloucestershire creatives needed to run workshops at new community project

Homeless charity Emmaus Gloucestershire is launching a new community space – and it’s asking local creatives to get involved with...

Gloucester Cathedral Choir makes history with equal opportunities for girls and boys

The renowned Gloucester Cathedral Choir has made history by offering male and female choristers equal opportunities, making it one...

Gloucestershire travel company scoops industry award

Co-op Travel in Cheltenham, Cindeford, Lydney and Gloucester have won a prestigious award at the Travel Weekly Agent Achievement...

Free tickets for the world premiere of Stephen Merchant’s new BBC show available near Gloucestershire

Tickets are up for grabs for the world premiere of multi-award-winning writer and director Stephen Merchant’s new BBC comedy...

Frightmare is back bigger and better for Halloween 2021

Frightmare at Over Farm in Gloucester will put your courage and bravery to the test with more spine-tingling attractions than ever...

WWT and Slimbridge Wetland Centre celebrates 75th year

Founded in 1946, WWT and Slimbridge Wetland Centre celebrated its 75th anniversary in September 2021 – with a special event to...

Booster vaccine roll-out starts at Lilian Faithfull Care

Astell House residents in Cheltenham will be among the first people in the UK to be offered the booster dose of the Covid-19...

Gloucester is declared a priority place for cultural investment by Arts Council England

Arts Council England has identified Gloucester as one of its 11 priority places in the south west, with the cathedral city set to...

Tewkesbury Abbey is celebrating its 900th year

The historic Tewkesbury Abbey is celebrating an impressive milestone this October 2021, celebrating 900 years of consecration.

Last chance to vote for your favourites in SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2021

There are just a few days left to show your support for the best local restaurants, pubs, hotels, venues, attractions and...

New board game café opens in Cheltenham

Board N Bites is Cheltenham’s very first board game café, providing great entertainment for those wanting an alternative occasion...

Katie Price and son Harvey in new BBC documentary about his move to Gloucestershire

Katie Price and her son Harvey will be featured in new BBC One documentary What Harvey Did Next, taking a look at Harvey’s...

New law means jail time for dognappers in Gloucestershire

The introduction of a tougher new pet abduction offence in 2021, which will mean dognappers will face jail time, has been welcomed...

Cotswolds charities have a chance to be featured on new Monopoly board

With the Cotswolds getting its very own version of Monopoly, three local charities have the chance to be featured on the Community...

Gloucestershire comedy writer on BBC iPlayer this week

Watch Gloucestershire comedy writer Miranda Walker’s new two-part project on BBC iPlayer this September 2021.

Cotswolds Kingfishers are coming up for auction

When the Cotswolds Kingfisher Trail comes to an end this October 2021, there’s a chance to take home one of the 22 unique...

Famous Gloucester landmark is being featured on BBC2 show

Gloucester’s LV14 SULA Lightship – the UK’s only stay-aboard historic lightship – is being featured in a BBC2 show with Bob...

Cheltenham’s Brewery Quarter to get another new venue

Flight Club, the home of social darts, has revealed plans to open a venue at the Brewery Quarter – promising ‘a spectacular bar...

Axe throwing coming to Cheltenham

Got a good aim? Put it into practice at a new axe throwing venue, coming to Cheltenham in September 2021.

Gloucestershire Archives is launching a free after school club

It’s time to get back to the classroom – and parents need look no further for something to keep the kids entertained after school,...

Cheltenham could finally get an ice rink this Christmas 2021

Marketing Cheltenham have submitted a planning application which would see part of Imperial Gardens transformed into a winter...

Gloucester History Festival celebrates frontiers and pioneers in 2021

From Anglo-Saxons to Alan Turing, Gloucester History Festival returns to the city this September 2021, with the theme of frontiers...

London’s Quantum Contemporary Art is coming to the Cotswolds

The contemporary art gallery in Battersea is bringing the work of 25 different artists to the Cotswolds this autumn, for an...

Voting is open for SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2021

There’s still chance to show your support for Gloucestershire’s best lifestyle businesses and attractions, with a month left to...

A Cotswolds Monopoly boardgame is launching

Joining Gloucestershire and Cheltenham versions of the boardgame is a new Cotswold edition of Monopoly. And this is when you can...

One of the UK’s biggest open-air aviaries opens at Slimbridge Wetland Centre

Wander through a wetland paradise and discover one of the country’s largest open-air aviaries at Slimbridge Wetland Centre – with...

Slimbridge Wetland Centre invites families to share their summer wetland adventures

Families exploring Slimbridge Wetland Centre this summer are being encouraged to share their adventures as part of its new...