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You don't have to travel far in Gloucestershire to escape into the wilderness...

If you come down to the woods today, you're in for a very big surprise. Rewild Things on the Elmore Court Estate near Gloucester...

Cheltenham officially ranked one of the best racecourses in the UK

A new study from sports betting community, The Online Betting Guide has revealed Cheltenham Racecourse as the second best in the...

New Cheltenham Festival section launches on SoGlos to celebrate Gold Cup Centenary year

With the Cheltenham Gold Cup celebrating 100 years in March 2024, SoGlos has unveiled a new Cheltenham Festival guest section for...

Disco legends Nile Rodgers and CHIC to play gig in Gloucestershire

Try not to 'freak out' over this latest addition to Gloucestershire's booming summer music line-up, as disco icon Nile Rodgers and...

Voting opens for Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2024

Have your say to help crown Gloucestershire's best lifestyle businesses in 2024, as voting opens for the seventh annual...

Stroud canal's 'missing mile' gets planning permission

The 'missing mile' in Stroud's canal network is being restored after the council's Development Control Committee granted planning...

New accessibility improvements to the Forest of Dean's Daffodil Way

Just in time for wild daffodil season, work to improve footpaths on the Forest of Dean's Daffodil Way is due to finish this March...

Cotswold RAW partners with Gloucester-Hartpury Women's rugby team for a second season

After Gloucester-Hartpury Women's rugby team made history by winning the Allianz 15 premiership last year, Cotswold RAW is...

Cotswold Lavender announces summer opening dates

The prettiest of purple flower fields, Cotswold Lavender near Broadway has announced the date when it will open again this summer...

Forestry England reveals plans for the future of Cannop Ponds

One of the Forest of Dean's most prominent visitor attractions, Cannop Ponds, will undergo significant works to protect...

Kingfishers spotted nesting at Slimbridge earlier than ever before

A pair of kingfishers have been spotted nesting at Slimbridge Wetland Centre near Stroud — the earliest kingfisher activity the...

A new series of free women's activities is launching in Stroud

Women in Stroud can enjoy a new series of free, female-only activities designed to boost wellbeing, increase confidence and help...

Prima Dental reveals new partnership with Gloucester-Hartpury RFC

Gloucester-based firm, Prima Dental, has partnered with Gloucester-Hartpury Women’s RFC in a new partnership deal to support the...

Cheltenham Town FC boasts only solar-powered stadium in League One

Cheltenham Town Football Club is the first club in League One to power a stadium on solar energy, all thanks to an installation by...

Here's your chance to help shape the future of SoGlos

With the chance to win John Lewis and Laithwaite's Wine vouchers as a thank you for your valued feedback, complete our two new...

Work starts on the next phase of the Gloucestershire Cycle Spine

Work on creating the Gloucestershire Cycle Spine — a 26-mile walking and cycling corridor that will link Stroud to Bishop's...

Last chance to get tickets to CountryTastic 2024

With only a few tickets left to this year's Countrytastic event, snap them up now to give little ones a chance to get up close to...

The Gruffalo returns to the Forest of Dean to celebrate its 25th anniversary

Bringing everyone's favourite monster back to the Forest of Dean for another year of adventures, Forestry England has unveiled a...

Teenage Formula One hopeful from Gloucestershire asks businesses to back his dream

Aspiring Formula One driver, Gloucestershire teenager Zak O'Sullivan, has launched a new business club to attract support from...

Entries open for Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2024

Put your business in the running to win at the Gloucestershire Lifestyle Awards 2024, as entries open for the seventh annual...

Bristol Zoo Project to transform into an African forest for endangered species

The site of Bristol Zoo Project in South Gloucestershire will soon be transformed, as planning permission is granted to build a...

Snowdrop season is coming to Batsford Arboretum

Brave the cold for a winter walk amongst the snowdrops as Batsford Arboretum bursts into bloom — with thousands of the pretty...

Herd of cattle introduced to Cotswolds hotel for new conservation project

Part of its new rewilding project, Calcot and Spa is introducing a herd of Belted Galloway cattle to its grounds, allowing the...

Cheltenham women's cricket team headed to Premier League in 2024

A successful season in 2023 has seen the Cheltenham women's cricket team earn a place in the West of England Premier League for...

Cheltenham lido given green makeover in £20,000 upgrade

With energy prices at an all-time high, many leisure facilities are facing challenging times. To help combat this, Sandford Parks...

Gloucestershire pensioners qualify for European Ice Swimming Championships

After finding love in the water, Sallie Cheung, 69, and Jonathan Coe, 71, have both qualified for the European Ice Swimming...

Mysterious Iron Age burial site uncovered near Cheltenham

Archaeologists working on the A417 Missing Link scheme near Cheltenham have discovered a largely intact ceremonial Iron Age...

Gloucester Brewery signs new partnership with Gloucester City AFC

Gloucester City AFC fans can raise a pint of Gloucester Brewery's award-winning craft beer at matches from Boxing Day 2023, as the...

The Cotswolds could become a National Park

The government has revealed that England is getting a new National Park, as part of its plans to boost Britain's access to nature...

Sue Ryder announced as charity partner for new Gloucester Half Marathon and 10k in 2024

Entries are now open for the brand-new Gloucester Half Marathon and 10k, challenging people across the county to lace up their...