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Gloucestershire's local government reorganisation put on hold pending review

The replacement of Gloucestershire's county and district councils with a single unitary authority – which had been scheduled to...

M5 set to close for bridge demolition this autumn

There are planned closures on the M5 near Gloucester lasting around two weeks this October 2026, as demolition work to remove two...

Gloucestershire brewery teams up with social enterprise for new beer

Stroud Brewery has teamed up with Tap Social Movement to create a brand-new beer this Organic September, that gives ex-offenders a...

The Roses Theatre tells audiences to 'expect more chaos and fun than ever before' from this year's panto

Tewkesbury's beloved theatre is pulling out all the stops for its 2026 pantomime, promising a more chaotic and fun show than...

New CGI images of Gloucester's £13.8 million Greyfriars project revealed – as first plans are submitted

A major milestone has been reached in the £13.8 million reimagining of Gloucester's Greyfriars Quarter this September 2026, with...

Become a part of Gloucester Cathedral's musical history

Gloucester Cathedral is inviting music lovers to sponsor a stop on its organ and become a part of its 1,000-year-long musical...

Gloucester History Festival offers exclusive discount for Gloucestershire businesses

Businesses in Gloucestershire can get half price tickets for two of Gloucester History Festival's exciting events this September...

Lilian Faithfull Care reflects on 80 years of improving lives for older people in Gloucestershire

Charity Lilian Faithfull Care has been supporting and caring for older people in Gloucestershire since 1946. As it turns 80 years...

Gloucestershire holiday operator makes pledge to absorb airline fuel surcharges permanent

With rising fuel costs and global shortages continuing to make headlines, Cheltenham-based, tailor-made tour operator, Holiday...

New artisan bakery and coffee shop is opening in Stroud

A popular Gloucestershire bakery is getting set to open its new headquarters in Stroud in September 2026, serving up freshly made...

New images detail Forestry England's vision for Cannop Ponds – with the public asked to help shape final plans

With the aim of protecting local communities from the impacts of climate change while creating a 'haven' for wildlife, a proposed...

One of the Cotswolds' wackiest traditions is getting a new BFI-funded documentary

Documenting one of Gloucestershire's wackiest traditions, a new film funded by the BFI tells the story of a Cheltenham man and his...

Gloucestershire private hospital launches multi-million-pound robotic joint replacement surgery

Bringing a range of benefits for patients including greater precision and the potential for faster recovery, Winfield Hospital in...

Full lineup revealed for Cirencester History Festival 2026 – with one week to go until tickets go on sale

World-renowned historians and broadcasters, a beloved children's author and a serving Lord of the realm join the lineup for this...

'It’s a celebration, in memory of people who have died, but full of joy' – walk under the stars for Sue Ryder this autumn

Gloucestershire residents are being encouraged to trek through the evening in the memory of someone special, taking part in the...

Rare aerial footage of GCHQ features in hit Channel 4 thriller starring Simon Pegg

Gloucestershire fans of Channel 4's The Undeclared War will have seen sweeping aerial shots of Cheltenham's top secret...

Top 100 Gloucestershire business set to be acquired by Marco Capital

Leading insurance services business Pro Global is set to be acquired by Marco Capital – parent company of PoloWorks, in a deal...

Gloucester's craft beer and live music venue is closing

Gloucester is saying goodbye to The Thirsty Pine this August 2026, as the specialist craft beer bar and live music venue closes...

Navigation through Gloucester Docks could be restricted due to River Severn drought

Set to impact both leisure and commercial shipping, boating access to and from Gloucester Docks could soon be restricted for a...

Underground psytrance festival is coming to the Cotswolds this September

An electronic music festival with roots in London's underground psychedelic scene has been given the go-ahead to make its...

Community bid to safeguard land next to King Charles III's Cotswolds estate rejected

A proposal to safeguard a wildflower meadow within yards of King Charles III's Cotswolds estate, amid fears it could be developed...

Major revamp could be in store for Gloucester's former Argos and New Look buildings

Potential uses are being explored for the vacant former Argos and New Look stores in Gloucester, with new CGI images revealing...

Plans approved for new cancer care centre at Cheltenham General Hospital

Cheltenham Borough Council has approved plans for a new cancer care centre and wildflower garden at Cheltenham General Hospital...

Cheltenham Literature Festival guest curator pulls out over Times sponsorship

One of Cheltenham Literature Festival's guest curators for 2026, Candice Carty-Williams, has pulled out of the event over...

The team behind Gloucester Food Dock's popular pizza place is opening a new restaurant

Promising affordable, authentic Italian pasta dishes made with local produce, the team behind Gloucester Food Dock's popular Bella...

Gloucestershire College unveils plans for £4.5 million construction centre

With a view to tackling the county's skills priorities and providing more post-16 education places, Gloucestershire College...

Gloucester's first-ever TEDx talks to explore community, culture, and innovation

A team of local young people are set to deliver Gloucester's first ever TEDx event this September 2026, bringing inspirational and...

Hartpury College celebrates first-ever T Level results

Hartpury College near Gloucester is celebrating its first-ever set of T Level results, as students achieve an impressive pass...

Stratford Park Lido in Stroud reopens for summer swimming

Huge community outpouring and a star-studded roster of supporters have contributed to the council confirming that Stroud's...

How a Gloucestershire engineering firm is driving innovation in global battery manufacturing

Gloucester-based TBS Engineering continues to innovate new technology for the global battery manufacturing sector in 2026,...