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Members of the royal family to attend Gloucester Cathedral for the King's Coronation

A special service is being held at Gloucester Cathedral as part of the coronation celebrations, with Princess Anne expected to...

'It was a supremely happy occasion': Lilian Faithfull Care residents in Gloucestershire share their coronation memories

Residents and day guests from Lilian Faithfull Care homes across Gloucestershire are sharing their memories of coronations past,...

Confetti Flower Field announces its summer opening dates

Cameras at the ready! The famous Confetti Flower Field in the Cotswolds will be bursting with colour again this summer — with its...

Gloucestershire young people present a coronation pie to King Charles III

Students from the National Star College, alongside volunteers from Gloucester, have helped create a special pie for the Coronation...

A Star Wars toy exhibition is coming to Gloucester

From a galaxy far, far away, one of the UK's best collections of vintage Star Wars toys and movie memorabilia lands in Gloucester...

Gloucester's 'Rainbow Street' artist reveals the location of her latest project

The artist behind Gloucester's 'Rainbow Street' and 'Rainbow Square' has revealed the location of her next project in the city, as...

Tickets for Three Choirs Festival in Gloucester are on sale now

The world's longest-standing music festival returns to Gloucester this July 2023, with an incredible line-up of prestigious...

Stroud voters are some of the first in the UK to require photo ID

Voters in the Stroud district are among the first in the UK to require photo ID when they go to the polls for the upcoming...

Shortlist revealed and voting opens for SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2023

The competition is as fierce as ever, as voting officially opens for the sixth annual SoGlos Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards –...

Celebrate Earth Day at Regent Arcade in Cheltenham

Cheltenham's Regent Arcade Shopping Centre is going green for Earth Day this April 2023, with a variety of offers for shopping...

Unique Gloucestershire wedding venue wins gold at the South West Tourism Awards

Gloucester's historic cultural centre, Blackfriars Priory, has won gold at this year's South West Tourism Awards - being named...

Cheltenham Science Festival 2023 announces its incredible line-up

Ever wanted to see an astronaut in Gloucestershire? Now's your chance, as Cheltenham Science Festival announces its star-studded...

A new exhibition showcasing the power of wearable art is coming to the Cotswolds

Meanings and Messages from the Association for Contemporary Jewellery comes to the Cotswolds this spring 2023, showing visitors...

Cheltenham Paint Festival 2023 saved after incredible generosity

Since launching its crowdfunder just a few days ago, Cheltenham Paint Festival has now raised over £15,000 to run this year's...

Cheltenham Paint Festival cancelled for 2023

Since announcing the cancellation, art fans have been rallying for Cheltenham Paint Festival by creating a crowdfunding page, with...

First pride parade for over a decade will march through Cheltenham

With drag performances, live music and a huge parade, Cheltenham Pride is hosting the biggest pride event the town has ever seen...

Cirencester named best place to live in the south west 2023

The 'capital of the Cotswolds' has made The Sunday Times's influential Best Places to Live list, taking the top spot for the best...

New creative studios launching at a unique Cotswolds location

A brand-new creative studio space is being installed at one of the Cotswolds' most unique venues, with Berrybank Park set to offer...

Tewkesbury Museum is receiving a £367,000 funding boost to remove ‘at risk’ status

The 'at risk' Tewkesbury Museum is benefitting from a substantial grant in the latest rollout of the government's Cultural...

The UK's newest steam engine is coming to Gloucestershire

Popular Gloucestershire attraction, Perrygrove Railway, is on track to welcome the UK’s newest steam engine to its impressive...

Three Choirs Festival announces its 2023 programme

Returning to Gloucester this July 2023, the world's longest-running classical music festival is bringing three of the UK's most...

Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail announces two brand-new installations for 2023

Two brand-new permanent sculptures are being unveiled along the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail at Beechenhurst in 2023 - with new...

Community groups in Cheltenham can apply for a share of £30,000 to celebrate the King's Coronation

Cheltenham Borough Council is making £30,000 of funding available to community groups and good causes, to help celebrate the...

Online premium gift retailer launches first showroom in Cheltenham

Whether you're looking for a luxurious gift or something to treat yourself, Farrar & Tanner's new Cheltenham showroom will offer a...

Gloucester Cathedral welcomes new Dean of Gloucester

The Reverend Canon Andrew Zihni has been officially approved by King Charles III as the 39th Dean of Gloucester, with the...

Longborough Festival Opera brings a unique workshop to Cotswold children

Longborough Festival Opera's highly successful programme, Playground Opera, is returning in 2023 with a brand-new show to...

Cheltenham Music Festival announces its 2023 line-up

Bringing the most exciting talent in classical music to spectacular venues from Cheltenham Town Hall and Pittville Pump Room to...

A Gloucestershire child is performing with the Ukrainian National Opera

Seven-year-old Gloucestershire girl, Ava Warren, is performing alongside a host of world-class Ukrainian opera stars this March...

Sofas & Stuff reveals exclusive new collection with the V&A

Gloucestershire art enthusiasts can get their hands on a brand-new range of designer sofas inspired by the archives of the world's...

Beautiful cherry blossom season is coming to Batsford Arboretum

Soak up the colours of spring at Batsford Arboretum, one of the UK’s best spots to go cherry blossom viewing, from mid-March to...