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Winners of the first Gloucestershire Lifestyle & Community Awards revealed

The winners of the first-ever Gloucestershire Lifestyle & Community Awards have been revealed! Here's who took home a trophy for...

Lifesaving charity invites Gloucestershire drivers to learn the basics of CPR and defibrillators – with questions now on UK driving theory tests

With UK driving theory tests now requiring knowledge of CPR and how to use a defibrillator, Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is...

How skilled engineers in Gloucestershire can travel the world with a leading global company

One of a whole package of benefits of working for the global manufacturing equipment provider, SoGlos looks at how a career with...

Gloucester indoor activity centre Ultimate Warriors has closed

Citing the impacts of rising costs on independent businesses in the leisure and hospitality sector, Gloucester's obstacle-based...

UK’s first agricultural Innovation Village receives planning approval in the Cotswolds

The Royal Agricultural University has been given the go ahead to build the UK's first agricultural Innovation Village in...

rockwealth expands Cheltenham headquarters as £1 billion business grows nationwide

Gloucestershire-founded financial planning firm rockwealth has expanded its Cheltenham headquarters with key new appointments, as...

Cheltenham welcomes new mayor and honours local people for 'outstanding' contribution to the community

Describing his election as 'the honour of my life', a new mayor of Cheltenham has been inaugurated this May 2026, while four local...

Gloucester celebrates official opening of landmark £107m Forum development

Business leaders, civic figures and project partners gathered to celebrate the opening of Gloucester’s 'transformational' landmark...

Cheltenham Paint Festival organiser gives Cavendish House frontage a new street art look

Cheltenham street artist Dice67 is giving the Cavendish House building a fresh new look for spring, with his latest large format...

SoGlos reveals brand-new 2026 trophy design for Gloucestershire's two leading awards

An innovative new bespoke trophy design has been revealed for the Gloucestershire Lifestyle & Community Awards and Gloucestershire...

Discover the haunting history of Stroud's canals with a brand-new walking trail

Stroudwater Navigation Archive Charity is launching a new Ghosthunters trail this May 2026 – the first trail on Stroud District...

Cotswolds Designer Outlet welcomes Sunglass Hut as scheme nears full occupancy

Tewkesbury's Cotswolds Designer Outlet has announced the arrival of Sunglass Hut, with the retail destination now nearing full...

Freemans Event Partners appoints new CEO as Gloucestershire firm targets major growth

Gloucestershire-headquartered Freemans Event Partners has appointed former West Ham United executive Tara Warren as its new chief...

Season two of Jilly Cooper's Rivals launches on Disney+ with Gloucestershire film locations to spot

Jilly Cooper's steamy hit Rivals is set to return for a second season, launching on streaming platform Disney+ on 15 May 2026 –...

Construction finally underway on £11 million Forest of Dean leisure and community centre

Residents will see a long-awaited new leisure and community centre in the Forest of Dean taking shape in the coming months, with...

Muse Brasserie opens stylish new restaurant in Gloucester

Muse Brasserie has brought its blend of French culinary flair and Indian flavours to Gloucester Quays – with the second...

Final names for the Forest Live 2026 shows at Westonbirt Arboretum revealed

While the big headline names – including Fatboy Slim, Deacon Blue, UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, Rick Astley and Richard Ashcroft –...

Cheltenham Town FC appoints new managing director to help 'drive the club forward'

Describing The Robins as 'a club on the up', an experienced football commercial manager joins Cheltenham Town FC as its new...

The Forest of Dean is getting its first ever fast food drive-thru

With plans for a new Coleford KFC restaurant officially approved this May 2026, the Forest of Dean will be getting its first fast...

University of Gloucestershire’s City Campus wins top construction awards for Gloucester regeneration project

The regeneration of Gloucester's former Debenhams building into a new University of Gloucestershire campus has been recognised for...

Hidden inside Cheltenham’s No.131, Bar Tokyo brings cocktails and Japanese bites to a new intimate setting

Inspired by the late-night bars of the Japanese metropolis, the newly relaunched Bar Tokyo has opened inside No.131 – with...

Franco Manca Cheltenham confirms closure date for Promenade restaurant

There is not long left to visit Franco Manca Cheltenham, with the Promenade pizza restaurant confirming it will be serving its...

'Nationally significant' historic venue in Gloucester awarded £235,000 to secure its future

Gloucester's historic wedding and events venue, Llanthony Secunda Priory, has been awarded £235,000 of National Lottery funding,...

Cheltenham Jazz Festival breaks box office records in 30th year

Cheltenham Jazz Festival is celebrating its most successful year to date, after it saw a record-breaking number of people book...

Coro Lounge opens in Gloucester city centre as Kings Quarter transformation gathers pace

Transforming a prominent former pub in Kings Square into a modern cafe, bar and restaurant, the new Coro Lounge has opened its...

Two Rivers Housing appoints new CEO

The Forest of Dean-based affordable housing group has appointed Kevin Bennett as its new chief executive officer, taking the helm...

World-famous EV and home energy show is coming to Gloucestershire

Celebrity guests, the biggest EV test drive experience in the UK and everything from AI and robotics to expert home energy advice...

Innovative Gloucestershire businesses honoured in The King’s Awards for Enterprise

Two county businesses have been recognised in this year’s King’s Awards for Enterprise, as the prestigious programme marks its...

Here's how your business can play a part in The Roses Theatre's first outdoor summer festival

The Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury is on the lookout for a sponsor for its first-ever summer festival this July 2026, providing local...

Cowley Manor Experimental announces dates for summer pool parties – with tickets on sale now

One of the Cotswolds' most glamorous spa hotels, Cowley Manor Experimental, has announced the dates for its unmissable summer pool...