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Set sail for a fun family day out on the water at Gloucester Docks

Bob along to National Waterways Museum Gloucester for a Father's Day treat to remember this June 2024, or just sit back and relax...

Cheltenham ice rink returns for Christmas 2024

Get your skates on! Cheltenham's spectacular ice rink is returning to Imperial Gardens this November 2024, headlining the Regency...

Exclusive first look: Tweedy's Massive Circus

From a time-travelling portaloo to a dinosaur on silks and a world-first high wire act, Tweedy's Massive Circus packs a whole lot...

Cheltenham Festivals gears up for a summer of culture

Cheltenham's worldwide reputation as 'The Festival Town' is thanks, in no small part, to the incredible events hosted by...

Cheltenham mum's campaign to change the law on social media goes to parliament

A Cheltenham mum's petition to change the law on access to children's social media accounts will now be debated in parliament,...

The comfortable and efficient EV that's fit for families and adventure seekers

Kicking off SoGlos' new EV of the month series, in partnership with Cheltenham-based specialist Cleevely EV, is an efficient...

Brand-new festival debuts in the Cotswolds this summer

Adding even more musical family fun to the summer festival calendar, Cotswold Fest is a brand-new event featuring loads of live...

Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2024 awards night photos

The photos from the spectacular seventh annual Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards are here! See if you can spot yourself from the...

Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2024 winners revealed

The results are in! Find out who has won a coveted trophy at the Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2024, in partnership with Pro...

Here's how you can get free dog treats in Cirencester over the May bank holiday

Family-owned pet brand, 'DOG' by Just for Pets, is celebrating its first birthday in Cirencester by offering four-legged customers...

Here's what you can win in the Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards Golden Ticket Giveaway

Guests attending this year's Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards have the opportunity to win one of three epic prize bundles,...

Gloucestershire County Council partners with Fostering South West to support potential carers

Hoping to support more children in the care system and increase fostering numbers, GCC Fostering has partnered with Fostering...

New skate park and pump track coming to Bishop's Cleeve

Bishop's Cleeve will soon get its own skate park and pump track, as plans are submitted to Tewkesbury Borough Council for approval...

How one Gloucestershire school plans to mitigate 'unfair' school fee increases if Labour wins election

With The Labour Party planning to introduce VAT on independent school fees if it wins the next general election, The King's School...

Gloucestershire charity announces UK's first equine-facilitated sensory room for SEND children

Gloucestershire charity, Horses for Wellbeing, is planning to open a sensory room designed specifically for children with special...

Free e-scooter rides for voters in Cheltenham and Gloucester

Voters in Cheltenham and Gloucester can claim free rides to and from their local polling station this Thursday 2 May 2024 from...

Ninja Warrior UK Gloucester is offering schools a brilliant package for students to test out their ninja skills

School kids can run wild at Ninja Warrior UK Gloucester with its brilliant packages tailored to students — fully supervised by the...

Free professional training opportunities announced for school leavers

Finishing school this summer and wondering which direction to go in next? Gloucestershire HR company, Brave is presenting a unique...

Hartpury College praised for 'strong contribution' to skills needs in 'Outstanding' Ofsted report

Gloucester's Hartpury College retained its 'Outstanding' rating in its latest Ofsted inspection, with inspectors praising its...

Finalists revealed for Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2024

SoGlos readers have cast their votes to determine the finalists for this year's Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards — with only a few...

Cheltenham's sought-after new school rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted

It fast became a top choice among Cheltenham families after opening in 2021 and now The High School Leckhampton has received the...

Cheltenham Ladies' College bursary applications are closing soon

The Beale Awards bursary scheme from the world-renowned Cheltenham Ladies' College is open for applications, offering up to 100...

First look: Avalon from Giffords Circus

The big top is up at Fennells Farm and SoGlos got an invite to the opening night of Avalon from Giffords Circus, to get a first...

Lilian Faithfull Care celebrates 50th anniversary of its first nursing home

This week 50 years ago, Gloucestershire charity Lilian Faithfull Care opened its first nursing home, St Faith's in Cheltenham —...

Brand-new independent vets opening in Gloucestershire

Coming soon to Cheltenham, Regency Vets is a new venture from two veterinary surgeons set to open in April 2024 — promising to...

'Wycliffe is a special place' — new head of the Stonehouse independent school is appointed

Christian San Jose has been revealed as the 11th headmaster of Wycliffe College, the 142-year-old Stonehouse-based independent...

Dragons return to the Cotswolds as Painswick Rococo Garden announces spring family events

Dragon eggs, dog shows and daffodils galore! Discover the best of spring at Painswick Rococo Garden, with plenty going on to keep...

How Gloucestershire College is championing apprenticeships in the business and professional services sector

Looking to cultivate key skills in-house for your business? Gloucestershire College will guide you and your apprentice every step...

Here's where you can catch The LEGO Movie and The Greatest Showman for free this Easter

Gearing up for a summer of fun family entertainment in Gloucester this year, head to Kings Square for a double feature of movie...

The Brimscombe Mill community seeks a new home after shock sale

Brimscombe Mill, a much-loved community hub in Stroud that houses charities such as The Long Table, has been given five months to...