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Dame Judi Dench champions Cheltenham Festivals with special 80th birthday wishes

Stars of the stage, screen, page and the world of science are wishing Cheltenham Festivals a happy 80th birthday, including...

Cheltenham's Regent Arcade celebrates 40 years in business with a week-long birthday celebration

Step back in time with Cheltenham's Regent Arcade when it celebrates four decades in the town with a week-long celebration...

America's 'fastest growing' sport launches at East Glos Club

Cheltenham sports club, East Glos, has introduced pickleball to its roster of racket sports, giving members the chance to try a...

Knitted lion cub stitched to life by Quedgeley community group

The countdown to Gloucestershire's Lions at Large Trail is on – with just one month to go. Ahead of the big reveal, Tesco...

Long-standing Cheltenham Chinese restaurant closes again

The Mayflower in Cheltenham has closed its doors for the second time in around 18 months, with JM Socials promising a new concept...

£290 million upgrade of the M5 near Cheltenham which will 'unlock' thousands of new homes and jobs is approved

A 'nationally significant' scheme of improvements to junction 10 of the M5 near Cheltenham – viewed as key to the delivery of...

UK's largest flag football tournament coming to Gloucestershire

Here's your chance to see a brand-new Olympic sport being played in Gloucestershire this summer, as the UK's largest flag football...

Cheltenham Playhouse receives £25,000 funding boost

Cheltenham Borough Council has stepped up to support Cheltenham Playhouse with a £25,000 grant to help the community venue keep...

Gloucestershire Libraries receives £11,000 to celebrate Windrush Day

Honouring the important contributions of the Windrush generation, Gloucestershire Libraries has been awarded £11,000 to celebrate...

Award-winning Cheltenham bakery expands into second unit at Five Valleys Food Hall

Marking a further investment into Stroud's Five Valleys shopping centre, one of its most popular foodie traders is expanding into...

Cheltenham independent cafe closes with immediate effect

Located on Cheltenham's Regent Street, independent artisan coffee house, The Find, announces its closure with immediate effect,...

A435 closes for three months as Bishop's Cleeve cycle path gets underway

With a lengthy road closure in both directions now in force until September 2025 – and a partial one until the end of October 2025...

Cheltenham Music Festival ticket sales return to pre-Covid levels

Cheltenham Festivals reveals that this year's Cheltenham Music Festival has returned to pre-Covid levels of ticket sales, ahead of...

Gloucestershire Community Rail Partnership unveils new Pride Month map and pop-up exhibition

Celebrating the county's LGBTQIA+ community, Gloucestershire Community Rail Partnership is launching a new, illustrated transport...

Plans to build a £2.5 billion 'dormitory town' for almost 9,000 people near Cheltenham are approved

A new 'town' with more than 4,000 homes, a business park, schools and community facilities is set to be built next to the M5 near...

Cheltenham finance firm reveals how to prep your business for a private equity deal

In the current economic climate, preparation is key to securing the best valuation and deal when it comes to selling a business or...

Two National Express coach services now calling at Cheltenham Transport Hub

National Express coach services 444 and 445 to London, Heathrow Airport and Hereford will now call at Cheltenham's Arle Court...

Award-winning wildlife TV star launches new podcast live from Cheltenham Science Festival

Wildlife explorer and TV broadcaster Steve Backshall is exclusively launching his brand-new podcast at Cheltenham Science Festival...

Airstream trailer could replace Pittville Pump Room's Heritage Cafe

Plans are being considered to open a new cafe from an American Airstream-style trailer outside Cheltenham's Pittville Pump Room,...

New South Asian street food restaurant opens in Cheltenham

A new restaurant and takeaway inspired by the 'bustling' food stalls of Bangladesh, Pakistan and India, Tuk Tuk Express, arrives...

Cheltenham's Holst Victorian House celebrates 50th year with special exhibition

Holst Victorian House in Cheltenham is hosting a special exhibition to celebrate its 50th year – and it's asking the community to...

Hotel group behind The Greenway in Cheltenham named one of the best employers in UK hospitality

The luxury hotel group that owns Cheltenham's The Greenway Hotel has landed two prestigious accolades for being one of the best...

University of Gloucestershire announces £2 million investment in Cheltenham campus

The University of Gloucestershire is unveiling plans to invest £2 million in its Park Campus in Cheltenham at its Creative Arts...

Cheltenham Playhouse launches final fundraising push

Cheltenham's historic Playhouse theatre is urging the community to help save it from closure, as it pushes to raise £80,000 in its...

Get hands-on with creepy crawlies and learn all about beekeeping this May half term

For kids who love all things creepy and crawly, Cotswold Farm Park is hosting Bee Wild Week this May half term 2025, with the...

Gloucestershire hospital trials virtual reality ‘escape’ for long stay patients

Gloucestershire hospital chiefs recognise that spending long periods of time in hospital can be challenging for patients – to...

Cheltenham's Municipal Offices set to become luxury spa hotel

The preferred bidder to buy Cheltenham Borough Council's Municipal Offices has been revealed this May 2025 – with plans to convert...

The CheeseWorks reveals opening date for new wine bar and kitchen in Cheltenham

After more than 20 years of thriving business at its popular shop on Cheltenham’s Regent Street, The CheeseWorks is expanding with...

New owner of Gloucestershire Airport set to be revealed soon

The sale of Gloucestershire Airport is 'getting close to its conclusion', council chiefs say, with a preferred buyer – which plans...

Cheltenham marketing agency launches second series of 'demystifying' cyber and tech podcast

A new series of podcasts which break down complex cyber topics for business leaders and decision makers has been launched by...