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How to get the best views at The Royal International Air Tattoo 2023

Get the best seats in the house at The Royal International Air Tattoo with a whole host of hospitality packages promising to make...

Wild beavers could be reintroduced to Gloucestershire for the first time in 400 years

Once native to the county, Eurasian beavers were hunted to extinction around 400 years ago, but Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust is...

Miserden reveals party plans for summer celebration of arts and culture

There's so much to discover, explore and enjoy at Miserden estate from May through to September 2023. Whether you love campfire...

Gold and silver gilt medals for Gloucestershire garden designers at RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Leading horticulturalists from Tetbury and Cirencester have scooped top accolades at the world-renowned flower show in London.

New community bus route launches for top Gloucestershire attraction

Great news for residents in the Stroud district — a new community bus route connecting Slimbridge Wetland Centre with the train...

Engineering firm on board to help UK sailing team win the America's Cup

Helping to build a yacht that can travel faster than the wind, a Gloucestershire firm is lending its world-class engineering and...

Sue Ryder is encouraging people to get on their bikes and Ride for Ryder

Gloucestershire cyclists are invited to take on the Ride for Ryder challenge this summer, raising funds for the county’s only...

Brand-new tech-powered outdoor puzzle trails set to open in Gloucestershire

A brand-new puzzle trail activity with a unique twist of augmented reality is launching in Cheltenham on Saturday 6 May 2023.

Confetti Flower Field announces its summer opening dates

Cameras at the ready! The famous Confetti Flower Field in the Cotswolds will be bursting with colour again this summer — with its...

10 of the most exciting new openings in Gloucestershire in April

Satisfy your appetite for new eats, refresh your wardrobe and spruce up your home this April 2023, with SoGlos highlighting 10 of...

Famous environmentalist launches Gloucestershire's first sustainability festival

Author and environmentalist, Sir Jonathon Porritt, is coming to Gloucestershire to launch the county's first festival dedicated to...

Gloucestershire lecturer wins two Women Changing the World awards

A lecturer at the Royal Agricultural University has taken home two prizes from the Women Changing the World awards this April...

Business is buzzing at Gloucestershire golf course with the arrival of 4,000 bees

Brickhampton Court Golf Complex near Gloucester is enjoying the sweet taste of success after introducing two new beehives to its...

Made in Chelsea star runs 50th marathon in 50 days in Gloucester

Ultra-athlete, campaigner and TV personality, Joshua Patterson, is striding out to raise £1 million for the Samaritans by running...

The Wave Bristol announces plans for solar-powered surfing

Located just across the Gloucestershire border in Bristol, The Wave is introducing 'sunshine powered surfing' this summer 2023,...

Stroud Brewery offers FREE beer to local gardeners

Sorry beer fans, these pints are just for wildlife! Stroud Brewery is letting Gloucestershire gardeners have its leftover beer...

A new wildlife habitat is being created at Gloucester Docks

The Canal and River Trust is installing wildlife-boosting floating reed beds at Victoria Docks in the heart of Gloucester, with...

Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail announces two brand-new installations for 2023

Two brand-new permanent sculptures are being unveiled along the Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail at Beechenhurst in 2023 - with new...

Gloucestershire equestrian entrepreneur wins contract for major sporting event

After a little over a year in charge of her business a young Gloucestershire entrepreneur specialising in equine marketing and PR...

Constitution Hill dubbed 'the horse of a generation' after epic Cheltenham Festival win

Beating his opponents by a full nine lengths, Constitution Hill put on the performance of a lifetime, winning the Champion Hurdle...

Talksport presenter Alan Brazil reveals who he's backing at Cheltenham Festival

Former football player and Talksport presenter, Alan Brazil, is in town for the 'really special and wonderful' Cheltenham Festival...

The Festival Shop Window Competition 2023 winners revealed

The winners, runners-up and full list of entries for The Festival Shop Window Competition 2023, in partnership with Cheltenham...

Popular Gloucestershire attraction installs a new Changing Places toilet

WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre near Stroud has officially opened a new Changing Places toilet, to help make the popular attraction...

Gloucester Rugby gets behind Ben Morgan for testimonial farewell

Gloucester Rugby is playing host to Ben Morgan’s testimonial this 2023 season, following the player's 11-year commitment to the...

This is the only place you can get your dog fitted for Ruffwear in Gloucestershire

Ruffwear creates high-performance dog gear for outdoor adventures, from harnesses for hiking to life jackets for water-lovers –...

Free parking in Cheltenham during Race Week

Visitors can park for FREE in Cheltenham’s council-run Town Centre East car park every afternoon during Race Week, as part of an...

Cheltenham is the UK's most Instagrammable racecourse

Home to gorgeous views over the Cotswolds and the most thrilling event in the jump racing calendar, Cheltenham has been crowned...

Beautiful cherry blossom season is coming to Batsford Arboretum

Soak up the colours of spring at Batsford Arboretum, one of the UK’s best spots to go cherry blossom viewing, from mid-March to...

Tetbury's Highgrove Gardens reopens for 2023 tours

Discover the history, inspiration and special organic management behind The Royal Gardens at Highgrove when it reopens to the...

Gloucestershire golf complex invests £200,000 in state-of-the-art TrackMan Range technology

A new system that tracks golfing perfomance is helping Gloucestershire players improve their game and have interactive fun on the...