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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...

The Boodles Gold Cup tours Cheltenham for a second year

The Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup has been touring some well-known businesses across Gloucestershire for a second year in the lead...

Cotswold RAW announces sponsorship of Gloucester-Hartpury women's rugby team

Local pet food provider Cotswold RAW has announced its sponsorship of the Gloucester-Hartpury women's rugby team, as they go from...

Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling to feature in national exhibition celebrating the best of British life

A London art exhibition which showcases 100 joys of being British will feature Cooper's Hill cheese rolling extravaganza for its...

Gloucestershire makes top five for most romantic camping getaway destinations in the UK

New research from GO Outdoors has revealed the best spots for a couple's camping getaway ahead of Valentine's Day 2023, and...

The Jockey Club removes dress codes ahead of Cheltenham Festival

In a bid to make horse racing 'more accessible and inclusive', The Jockey Club has removed formal dress codes at all 15 of its...

Here's how you can support ground-breaking conservation research at Westonbirt Arboretum

From funding important research roles to supporting community engagement programmes, help Britain's National Arboretum to thrive...

Opening date revealed for £7 million leisure park with Europe's tallest climbing challenge

The opening date for an impressive high ropes course at 270 Climbing, between Gloucester and Cheltenham, has been revealed - with...

Have your say on the future of Cannop Ponds

Forestry England is inviting the public to have their say on the future of Cannop Ponds in the Forest of Dean, with engagement...

New one-of-a-kind dining experience from Michelin star chef coming to Cheltenham in 2023

Coming to Cheltenham Racecourse this March 2023, diners have the chance to see Michelin star chef, Clare Smyth, in the flesh and...

Hot air balloon race to launch from Gloucestershire Airport

A rare spectacle is taking place in the county in 2023, when a fleet of hot air balloons launch from Gloucestershire Airport to...

New family activity trail to open in the Forest of Dean

There's a brand-new Julia Donaldson activity trail for families to experience at Beechenhurst in the Forest of Dean this year –...