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World's fastest fighter jets to soar across Gloucestershire skies during next year's Royal International Air Tattoo

After drawing a record crowd of aviation fans to the Cotswolds this year, The Royal International Air Tattoo is set to deliver...

David Beckham: 'Living in the Cotswolds has brought me peace'

In a guest editorship of Country Life magazine, former footballer David Beckham shares his reflections on how having a weekend...

How Gloucestershire County Council is putting young people first

Thinking of fostering? Gloucestershire County Council's fostering service is transparent, ethical and entirely focused on outcomes...

Cheltenham welcomes new award-winning independent lifestyle store

Loft & Spires launches its first Gloucestershire store, offering Cheltenham shoppers the chance to browse for thoughtful gifts,...

International bestselling author Jojo Moyes pays touching tribute to the late Jilly Cooper at Cheltenham Literature Festival 2025

Standing ovations, celebrity stories and heartfelt tributes have defined the 2025 Cheltenham Literature Festival, with Jojo Moyes...

Cheltenham theatre appoints new manager

Much-loved community theatre, Cheltenham Playhouse, has appointed a new manager this October 2025, as Miles Leven joins the team.

'It would be naive to think that our own local communities would not be impacted', says CEO of Cheltenham Racecourse on betting tax rises

Rumours of a betting tax rise in the Autumn Budget are gathering pace – and industry leaders warn it could hit British...

Cotswold Wildlife Park becomes the only zoological collection in the UK to breed 'critically endangered' lemurs in 2025

Not only has 2025 been a record-breaking year for visitor numbers at Cotswold Wildlife Park but it has also been the most...

Iconic Gloucestershire author Jilly Cooper dies aged 88

Best known for her racy novels and chart-topping Netflix series Rivals, Gloucestershire-based author Dame Jilly Cooper has died at...

Daisy May Cooper 'coming home' to Cirencester for exclusive Halloween screening of new TV series

Joining her brother and festival ambassador Charlie to talk about their new supernatural BBC series, comedian and 'local legend'...

Hartpury graduate leads England team to Rugby World Cup victory

The Red Roses emerge triumphant at the Rugby World Cup 2025, beating their Canadian opponents at Twickenham Stadium at the final...

Exclusive first look: GolfQube brings high-tech indoor golfing to Cheltenham

Gloucestershire's golfing scene is getting a major upgrade. Opening Friday 26 September 2025 at Kingsditch Retail Park, GolfQube...

New park and ride service launches for Royal International Air Tattoo 2026

Visitors to the annual aviation showcase will no longer have to sit in traffic to get to Fairford thanks to the event's new park...

Gloucester History Festival attracts biggest-ever audience

Attracting over 16,000 visitors to the city, Gloucester History Festival 2025 had its highest audience numbers ever at this year's...

Everyman Theatre launches £1 million Grove Street Appeal to refurbish new creative arts hub

Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre is aiming to raise £1 million in its new fundraising appeal, to turn an existing facility on Grove...

How to see world-class talent and international racket tournaments in Gloucestershire

You don't need to head to Wimbledon to see some world-class racket sport talent, with plenty of ace tournaments in Gloucestershire...

New state-of-the-art indoor driving range coming to Cheltenham

Gloucestershire golf lovers can discover a whole new way to tee off this autumn, as a brand-new high-tech indoor golfing haven...

Cirencester arts centre seeks help to 'craft our way out of crisis' as it risks closure from funding cuts

An arts centre and charity in Cirencester is asking the Gloucestershire community for its help to stay open, as it fears it may...

Embrace autumn with Nature in Art's new programme of must-see exhibitions

From hands-on exhibitions to art installations raising vital awareness about species extinction, as well as the chance to find a...

Here's how you can watch the Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final matches near Gloucestershire for the first time

Catch rugby's biggest stars on home turf this September as the Women's Rugby World Cup comes to stadiums across the UK, not just...

Stunning lunar installation comes to Tewkesbury Abbey this autumn

'Museum of the Moon' returns to Gloucestershire in 2025, as Tewkesbury Abbey hosts the spectacular seven-metre art installation,...

Opening date revealed for Gloucester Library's brand-new facilities at University of Gloucestershire City Campus

Following its move to the brand-new university City Campus, Gloucester Library's brand-new facilities are set to start welcoming...

Cheltenham Literature Festival announces free programme for 2025

Bringing literature to as many people as possible, Cheltenham Literature Festival has announced over 100 free events as part of...

See Monty Python star celebrate 50 years of Holy Grail at Cheltenham International Film Festival

The 50th anniversary screening featuring a newly restored version of the Monty Python classic, Holy Grail is the blockbuster...

Gloucestershire's infamous Cheese Rolling is immortalised in new online game

Tumble to victory without the risk of injury with the launch of a new Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling game on Steam, allowing...

Don't miss seeing Thursday Murder Club star Celia Imrie in Gloucester

Tickets are still available to see legendary British actress and Thursday Murder Club star, Celie Imrie, at Gloucester History...

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...

Katherines go free at Sudeley Castle this September

To celebrate the legacy of the only woman to survive her marriage to King Henry VIII, Sudeley Castle is offering free entry to all...

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,...

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...