Gloucester City Council

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Gloucestershire Airport to be 'modernised and expanded' as councils back sale to preferred bidder

Cheltenham Borough and Gloucester City councils have approved the sale of Gloucestershire Airport to their chosen bidder this June...
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Public to get a say on Gloucester tower block demolition plan

Residents can share their views on fresh plans to replace Clapham Court with family homes at a consultation event in Gloucester...
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Top 100 Businesses in Gloucestershire 2025

Shining a spotlight on the county's biggest commercial success stories for its hat-trick year, the SoGlos Top 100 Businesses in...
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7 key appointments across Gloucestershire's business community in May 2025

From the new CEOs taking their firms and organisations in new directions, to the county council's first ever female leader, SoGlos...
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New mayor and sheriff of Gloucester appointed by city council

Gloucester has a new mayor this May 2025, as Hollywood award-winner and AI prompt engineer, Ashley Bowkett, steps up to the role,...
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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...
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Gloucester Food Dock helps city win Purple Flag for great night out

For the eighth year in a row, Gloucester has been awarded a Purple Flag for being a great night out, with Gloucester Food Dock and...
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Closed pub near Gloucester's The Forum could reopen as new food and drink venue

Gloucester City Council wants a closed pub in a prominent city centre location to reopen as a new food and drink establishment, as...
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Gloucester Quays’ plan to turn its upper deck into a climbing 'theme park' is approved

Plans have been approved to turn Gloucester Quays' empty upper deck into a family-friendly activity centre, where 'theme park...
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£300,000 restoration of one of England's most significant historic townhouses in Gloucester is complete

A historic townhouse in Gloucester with links back to the medieval period has been extensively repaired and its 'fine' Tudor...
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19th-century former office building in Gloucester could become a hotel

A historic Gloucester house and its adjoining offices – formerly the base of a leading county-headquartered insurance firm – could...
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The Forum in Gloucester named the south west's commercial property development of the year

The £107 million Forum development in Gloucester has been praised for its potential to attract new businesses to the city through...
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Multi-million-pound Gloucester factory upgrade will 'secure the future' of the UK's favourite ice cream brands

The company which manufactures some of the UK's most popular ice creams in Gloucester — including brands like Magnum, Cornetto and...
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Gloucester City Council to bring the management of car parks back in house

In a bid to 'make it easier' for shoppers visiting the city and to save taxpayers over £100,000 a year, key car parks in...
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£13.7 million funding boost for major Gloucestershire transport projects

Millions of pounds in funding is allocated to major Gloucestershire transport projects, including key upgrades to the M5 and new...
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10 best things to do in Gloucestershire in February 2025

From spotting snowdrops and newborn lambs to bopping to folk tunes, there’s so much to look forward to in Gloucestershire this...
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5 pioneering commercial projects putting Gloucester on the map

Gloucester is rich in history, but it's not stuck in the past. SoGlos takes a closer look at five futuristic commercial projects...
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Plans for city-wide celebration of Gloucester Docks' 200th anniversary

Gloucester Docks celebrates its 200th anniversary in 2027 — and Gloucester City Council has revealed plans are underway for a...
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Tourism contributes over £300 million to Gloucester's local economy

New figures show that tourism contributes more than £300 million to the local economy in Gloucester — with tourists spending most...
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Councils will consider 'what's in it for Gloucestershire' when making decisions on reorganisation

Gloucestershire councils say they will 'carefully' consider the detail of the government's devolution plans before deciding...
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Council approves plans for Gloucestershire's first Costco — with construction set to start soon

After many months of discussions, Gloucester City Council has finally approved plans for the county's first Costco store.
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Shoppers can park for free in Gloucester this Christmas — starting on Small Business Saturday

People heading into Gloucester for their Christmas shopping or festive events this December 2024 will be able to park for free at...
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£11 million funding to transform Gloucester shopping centre and market is confirmed

Major plans to redevelop Gloucester's Greyfriars Quarter with all-new retail and community space have been given the green light...
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Where to see Christmas lights switch on events in Gloucestershire

Find the best Christmas lights switch on events happening in Gloucestershire, as the county lights up in the countdown to...
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Agent appointed to market the sale of Gloucestershire Airport

A leading estate agent has been appointed to find a new owner for the county's thriving aviation hub, Gloucestershire Airport,...
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Nearly £700,000 secured for new housing development in Gloucester city centre

Gloucester City Council has secured significant funding to prepare a central brownfield site that has stood vacant for several...
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Future of Gloucester ice rink and Christmas market secured

Gloucester's popular ice rink and Christmas market will return to the docks every winter until at least 2029, after councillors...
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Gloucester officially named a Heritage Harbour to celebrate its rich maritime history

Ceremoniously proclaimed by the town crier outside North Quay, the city of Gloucester is now officially a Heritage Harbour — a...
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Revised plans for redevelopment of Gloucester Prison are approved

Plans to redevelop the site of the former Gloucester Prison into hundreds of homes and new commercial space have been given the...
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Residents and businesses invited to help shape Gloucester's climate response

People who live and work in Gloucester are being encouraged to contribute to a council strategy for responding to the effects of...
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Restoration work complete on Gloucester's landmark St Michael's Tower

The restoration of an important local landmark is now complete and the scaffolding that's shrouded St Michael's Tower in...
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£11 million funding for the regeneration of Gloucester Greyfriars quarter is 'under review'

The future of a project to regenerate part of Gloucester city centre into a stylish new market hall, community space and gardens...
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Major milestones reached on £200 million regeneration projects in Gloucester

Bringing a state-of-the-art education facility and first class office, residential and retail space into Gloucester city centre,...
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How City Safe is transforming the streets of Gloucester

It's no secret that a safer city attracts more visitors and boosts business. SoGlos chats to the man responsible for ensuring...
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Gloucestershire County Council leader is stepping down

Councillor Mark Hawthorne, who has been the leader of Gloucestershire County Council for the last 14 years, is stepping down this...
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£10,000 grants available for artists, musicians and cultural events in Gloucester

With the aim of celebrating the 'unique identity' of Gloucester, not-for-profit groups and individuals are being invited to apply...
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Cotswold house prices ranked highest in the south west for new builds

A new study reveals the Cotswold local authority has the most expensive new builds in the south west, with a median price of...
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The Top 100 Businesses in Gloucestershire 2024

The SoGlos Top 100 Businesses in Gloucestershire 2024 celebrates the biggest commercial successes in the county for the second...
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Swimming pools across Gloucestershire awarded over £1.2 million in funding

Six swimming pools and leisure centres across the county, including GL1 in Gloucester, will benefit from a huge funding boost of...
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Gloucester Culture Trust receives £1.5 million for 'transformative' cultural programme

Gloucester is set to get a new, three-year cultural programme designed to engage communities and instil pride in the city, as...
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Historic Gloucester hotel could become new wellbeing village

Gloucester's The Fleece Hotel and Longsmith Street car park has been earmarked for a new community and business hub aimed at...
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Gloucester community projects receive £160,000 government funding

Nine community projects in Gloucester are being given a share of £160,000 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, including The Music...
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Gloucester City Council allocates £6.3 million to The Forum and new City Campus

The city council has reallocated a share of Levelling Up funding secured in 2021 to the new University of Gloucestershire City...
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Two Gloucestershire apprentices join Gloucester's £107 million The Forum project

Building the foundations for a career in construction at one of Gloucestershire's biggest developments, two local apprentices have...
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International car park operator signs deal for The Forum in Gloucester

Gloucester City Council and its partner Reef Group have signed a deal with international operator, Q-Park, to manage the new car...
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Gloucestershire Airport seeks a new owner

Gloucester City and Cheltenham Borough councils have teamed up to work towards finding a new investor for Gloucestershire Airport...
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Gloucester's GL1 Leisure Centre reopens with £1 sports sessions

To celebrate the reopening of GL1 in Gloucester, each weekend in the run up to Christmas, a swimming session, exercise class or...
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New 'Gloucester Believes...' campaign shares the magic of Christmas in the city

Encouraging people across Gloucestershire and beyond to experience the magic of Gloucester at Christmastime, the new 'Gloucester...
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Gloucester City Council receives £11 million investment to transform city centre

A multi-million-pound scheme to improve Gloucester city centre has been approved, with Gloucester City Council receiving £11...
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Free Christmas shopping parking returns to Gloucester

There will be free car parking available in Gloucester city centre on Thursdays in December 2023, in the run-up to Christmas -...
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Gloucester leisure centres saved by new interim facilities provider

Freedom Leisure is taking over as the new interim provider for leisure facilities across Gloucester, allowing the valued leisure...
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The Forum receives significant government grant to kick-start work on new apartments

Gloucester City Council has been awarded a significant grant from the government's Brownfield Land Release Fund for demolition and...
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£6 million Gloucester city centre flats could unearth historic treasures

A London developer has revealed big plans for the middle of Gloucester — 55 new flats on the former Sainsbury’s supermarket site —...
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What is an IT disaster recovery plan and why does your business need one?

If your business is online, no matter how good its security, it could suffer a cyber attack. To understand how to get through one,...
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A Star Wars toy exhibition is coming to Gloucester

From a galaxy far, far away, one of the UK's best collections of vintage Star Wars toys and movie memorabilia lands in Gloucester...
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Landmark 10-storey tower is on track for Gloucester Quays

An ambitious scheme to redevelop historic Gloucester Quays, that includes a landmark 10-storey tower, new restaurants, shops and...
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'World class' hotel with ‘glamorous roof top bar’ to open in Gloucester

A business with upmarket hotels in London, Berlin, New York and Hong Kong has confirmed its next venture – complete with...
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23 exciting things to look forward to in Gloucester in 2023

From the hotly anticipated opening of the Food Dock, the return of Gloucester's glorious music festivals and exciting new...
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10 Questions challenge: Alex Cottrell from Gloucester Growth Hub

Gloucester Growth Hub manager Alex Cottrell gives a non-nonsense lowdown on exactly what the Growth Hubs set out to do, how...
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Gloucestershire arts organisations receive share of £446 million from Arts Council England

Key arts and entertainment venues in Gloucestershire are set to receive a share of £446 million from Arts Council England over the...
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15 inspirational people in construction and commercial property in Gloucestershire

From a sector overflowing with talent, SoGlos has handpicked 15 stand-out faces who have significantly influenced or inspired the...
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11 exciting projects that will help make Gloucestershire the UK’s cyber capital

As Gloucestershire lays down statement after statement about its ambitions to become the UK’s capital for cyber business, we...
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Help shape a new five-year vision for Gloucester city centre

Businesses, residents and organisations across Gloucester are being consulted as the city draws up a vision for the next five...
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Gloucester Food Dock reveals two new businesses joining the development

Two more names have joined the stable of exciting independent food and drink businesses that will make up Gloucester Food Dock, as...
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Buyers are already circling new Gloucester city centre apartments

Just days after it was revealed the first 19 apartments were about to go on sale in the £107 million The Forum development in...
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£70 million 300-home Gloucester Railway Station scheme moves forward

Developer Eutopia Homes says confidence in Gloucester is behind its decision to progress plans for 300 new homes next to...
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£12.5 million plans to transform Gloucester’s Greyfriars Quarter unveiled

An ambitious scheme to transform an historic quarter of Gloucester city centre has been revealed, with a bid for £12.5 million of...
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Gloucester’s biggest vintage festival returns this August

Gloucester Goes Retro is back this August 2022, taking the city back in time with over 500 vintage vehicles lining the streets.
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10 Questions challenge: Mark Hawthorne from Gloucestershire County Council

Leader of Gloucestershire County Council, Mark Hawthorne MBE talks embarking on a career in politics, the main issues facing the...
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Multi-million-pound runway work launches new chapter for Gloucestershire Airport

With upgrades worth £8 million now complete, Gloucestershire Airport – which claims to be the UK’s busiest general aviation...
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Gloucester live music venue receives a share of £2.17 million Arts Council funding

Gloucester Guildhall is one of only six venues in the south west which will benefit from £2.17 million of funding from Arts...
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Gloucester’s £107 million digital quarter development reaches major milestone

A major milestone has been marked in the creation of Gloucester’s £107 million digital quarter The Forum.
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Kings Square hosts free day of entertainment for its grand opening

Fresh from its £5 million transformation, a day of free entertainment and family activities will officially reopen Gloucester’s...
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Gloucester Tall Ships Festival returns for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee weekend

The hugely popular Gloucester Tall Ships Festival sails back into Gloucester Docks this June 2022 for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee...
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Conservation work to save Gloucester’s Fleece Hotel gets underway

More of the mysteries of Gloucester’s medieval The Fleece Hotel are expected to be revealed in the coming weeks as a major...
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Museum of Gloucester receives almost £400,000 for upgrades and repairs

The Grade II listed Museum of Gloucester is being awarded £387,500 from the government’s Museums and Estate Development Fund to...
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50 inspirational women in Gloucestershire

SoGlos celebrates 50 of Gloucestershire’s most inspirational women, from business leaders to Olympic medallists, authors and...
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Gloucester marks International Women’s Day with a new photography project

A new project to capture portraits of Gloucester’s most inspirational women is being launched to mark International Women’s Day...
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City Campus in Gloucester officially granted planning permission

The University of Gloucestershire’s new City Campus in Gloucester, in the former Debenhams building, has been ‘unanimously...
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A giant illuminated snail is coming to Gloucester Cathedral

There’s a very special creature coming to Gloucester Cathedral this March 2022, as Luma the illuminated snail comes to visit.
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The proposed route for Gloucestershire’s new ‘cycle spine’ has been revealed

Stretching from Bishop’s Cleeve to Stroud, a map of the proposed route for a new 26-mile ‘cycle spine’ in Gloucestershire has been...
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First images released of new City Campus in Gloucester’s former Debenhams

The University of Gloucestershire has unveiled the first images of its new City Campus in Gloucester’s former Debenhams building.
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Work to start on rooftop restaurant, bar and hotel in Gloucester city centre

Phase two of Gloucester’s £107m city centre redevelopment, The Forum, is due to start in March 2022, with Kier appointed lead...
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Medieval tiled floor is uncovered at £107 million Gloucester development

Archaeologists working to clear the way for the multi-million pound The Forum development in Gloucester have discovered a largely...
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Grant of up to £6,000 still available for businesses affected by omicron

All of Gloucestershire’s local authorities are still offering grants to businesses in the hospitality and leisure sector affected...
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10 reasons Gloucester is a great place to raise a family

For families looking for their forever home, SoGlos shares 10 reasons why Gloucester is the perfect place to start, grow and raise...
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22 exciting things to look forward to in Gloucester in 2022

There’s so much going on in Gloucester in 2022, from incredible new developments like The Forum to the welcome return of some of...
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Multi-million pound contract awarded by Gloucestershire Airport

A major contract which is part of a £15 million investment in its runways has been awarded by Gloucestershire Airport, promising...
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The University of Gloucestershire reveals its plans for Gloucester’s former Debenhams

Ambitious plans to transform the former Debenhams building in the centre of Gloucester have been revealed by the University of...
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A 300-home development is planned for Gloucester Railway Station

Growing confidence in Gloucester is attracting more investment into the city, with Eutopia Homes sharing its plans to build up to...
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Development of 180 new homes near Gloucester city centre receives £2.2 million in funding

Plans to build 180 affordable homes near the centre of Gloucester have moved a ‘significant’ step closer, thanks to a £2.2 million...
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Gloucester shoppers can park for free every Thursday until Christmas

Kings Walk and Eastgate Shopping Centre in Gloucester are giving shoppers free parking every Thursday until Christmas 2021.
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When Gloucester’s former Debenhams building will open to students is revealed

With the added boost of £20 million Levelling Up Fund cash, the University of Gloucestershire has revealed when it hopes students...
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An 1,800-year-old figurine has been uncovered by archaeologists in Gloucester

Archaeologists have discovered an 1,800-year-old figurine thought to be the Venus, the Roman goddess of love, in Gloucester.
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Gloucester is declared a priority place for cultural investment by Arts Council England

Arts Council England has identified Gloucester as one of its 11 priority places in the south west, with the cathedral city set to...
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An open air gallery is launching in Gloucester

The Gate Streets Gallery is launching in August 2021, hoping to encourage more people to explore Gloucester.
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Gloucester withdraws from the race to become UK City of Culture

Gloucester will no longer be bidding for the title of UK City of Culture 2025, choosing instead to focus its efforts on recovering...
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Meet the Apprentice: April Trigg of Brace Creative

In the third of SoGlos’s series on modern apprenticeships April Trigg, marketing manager at Gloucester-headquartered Brace...
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Everything you can do in Gloucestershire from Monday 19 July 2021

After being delayed in June, England’s Covid restrictions are finally easing on Monday 19 July 2021 – and, as well as meeting up...
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Discover Gloucester’s heritage through incredible 3D street art this summer

Discover Gloucester's remarkable history in spectacular 3D this summer 2021, as artist Joe Hill returns to the city.
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Gloucester Rugby’s new plans will help it score a significant commercial win

All eyes were on the plans for a new indoor pitch and gym beside Kingsholm Stadium, but what fans were also looking at was the new...
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Family firm wins contract to build first phase of Gloucester’s new £85 million The Forum

Phase one of an £85 million project to transform the centre of Gloucester has been awarded to a family firm from the city, with...
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Taco Bell reveals plans to open Gloucestershire restaurant

American fast food chain, Taco Bell, plans to open its first drive-thru restaurant in Gloucestershire.
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Gloucester Cathedral Quarter is awarded a huge grant for cultural activities

A £100,000 grant from the High Streets Heritage Action Zone will see a programme of community led arts events happening in...
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Key part of Gloucester’s King’s Quarter development given the go ahead

More than 40 new apartments, roof-top gardens, business premises and retail units can be built in the middle of Gloucester, making...
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Museum of Gloucester reveals its plan to future-proof the venue

The Museum of Gloucester is setting out plans to future-proof the venue and create ‘the quality museum that a historic city like...
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Gloucester’s Tall Ships Festival is being rescheduled

The Tall Ships and Adventure Festival usually takes place at Gloucester Docks in May, but this year’s event has been postponed and...
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New owner of Gloucester’s former Debenhams store revealed

The former Debenhams department store in Gloucester has a new owner, adding to the multi-million pound investment already underway...
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A £30 million 300-home development for Gloucester moves a step closer

A £30 million investment to create 300 new homes near the centre of Gloucester has moved closer to reality after a crucial...
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A £30 million development of 300 new homes could be built in Gloucester

A decision is imminent which could see £30 million invested in a brownfield site near Gloucester city centre, creating a ‘new...
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Details of the planned new outdoor entertainment venue at The Fleece in Gloucester have been revealed

Plans for a new outdoor venue at Gloucester’s historic The Fleece have been unveiled and it includes a stage, bar and pods.
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Tim Hortons is coming to Gloucestershire

Canadian coffee and doughnut joint Tim Hortons hopes to open its first restaurant in Gloucestershire, with plans to occupy the...
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1,500 jobs could be created after Gloucestershire Airport development is cleared for take-off

Permission has been granted for a new business park development at Gloucestershire Airport which could create more than 1,500...
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Popular Cheltenham bar opening new venue at The Fleece in Gloucester

As part of its extensive refurbishment, The Fleece in Gloucester has hinted it will collaborate with one of Cheltenham’s most...
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Gloucester’s former Debenhams building could be ‘under offer’

The former Debenhams building in Gloucester could be ‘under offer’, SoGlos has been told, but does a Facebook post hint at who the...
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‘Full steam ahead’ for The Forum in Gloucester after £107 million budget approved

It is all systems go for the £107 million scheme to transform the King’s Quarter in Gloucester into The Forum after the city...
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Work begins on a £31 million project to install superfast broadband across Gloucester

Businesses and households in Gloucester will soon have access to faster broadband as work begins on a £31 million investment in...
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£107 million for Gloucester King’s Quarter regeneration expected to be signed off today

The budget for The Forum digital quarter project set to transform King’s Quarter is expected to be signed off by Gloucester City...
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Gloucester’s most important archaeological discovery in decades is undergoing conservation work

Conservation work will begin on two beautifully carved stone fragments discovered in Gloucester in 2019.
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New managing director takes the controls at Gloucestershire Airport

Karen Taylor has been appointed as the new managing director at Gloucestershire Airport, with a view to developing a long-term...
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Councils deliver share of £4.6 billion lockdown grants to Gloucestershire businesses

With Gloucestershire businesses now enduring another lockdown, local authorities are poised and ready to deliver the county’s...
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Gloucester City Council announces plans for Westgate Street redevelopment

After receiving a £1.9 million Heritage Action Zone grant in 2020, Gloucester City Council plans to use it to boost Westgate...
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The Forum digital quarter in Gloucester’s King’s Square reaches key milestones

Two major milestones have been passed for the multi-million pound scheme, The Forum, expected to transform Gloucester’s city...
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£15m investment planned for substantial improvements at Gloucestershire Airport

Major runway improvements are planned for Gloucestershire Airport thanks to an investment of around £15m from Cheltenham Borough...
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Gloucester to benefit from UK’s fastest broadband services

CityFibre has announced a £31m investment in Gloucester’s digital infrastructure, with almost every home and business in the city...
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17 innovative Gloucestershire projects set to change the county

From the south west’s answer to the Silicon Valley in Cheltenham and one of the UK’s first integrated digital societies in...
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Five more Gloucestershire organisations receive Culture Recovery Funding

Five Gloucestershire organisations have been awarded grants from the government’s Culture Recovery Fund.
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New digital campus The Forum launches in Gloucester

The Forum, an innovative new digital campus project has been launched, as part of the £85 million King's Square regeneration.
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Gloucester City Council secures £1.9 million to regenerate Westgate Street

A £1.9 million investment from Historic England is set to make Westgate Street the jewel in the city’s crown.
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Where to find all the characters along Gloucester’s MonsterHero Safari

Colourful characters are hiding all over Gloucester as part of the MonsterHero Safari Trail, this summer.
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Be part of A Life in Lockdown exhibition at the Museum of Gloucester

There’s a chance to be included in A Life in Lockdown, a poignant exhibition about life in Gloucestershire during the Coronavirus...
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Coronavirus event cancellations and venue closures in Gloucestershire

The very latest news about the Gloucestershire events cancelled or postponed, and venues temporarily closed, due to the...
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Gloucester Quays Food Dock given go ahead

A stylish Food Dock, made up of 12 small independent food venues has been given planning permission to be created in Gloucester.
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Robinswood Hill will get a new café and community space

Robinswood Hill Country Park is about to get a serious makeover thanks to a new community space and café that’s been given the go...
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Gloucester Life Museum faces closure

The Gloucester Life Museum faces an uncertain future as it closes for essential building restoration work.
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King’s Square regeneration plans revealed

Images have been released which outline huge changes which could take place at Gloucester’s King’s Square.
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First look inside the new Gloucester Bus Station

The multi-million-pound bus station will open on Friday 26 October 2018, as part of the Kings Quarter regeneration scheme in the...
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Giant soft play centre proposed at Gloucester Quays

Plans to build a giant soft play inside Gloucester Quays have been approved by Gloucester City Council. The 15,000 square foot...
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Work begins to renovate a famous historical church in Gloucester

A £2 million project to regenerate one of Gloucester’s oldest churches and schoolrooms has begun. The 12-month project at St Mary...
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Taxi marshals scheme to continue in Gloucester

A late night security team will continue to help people in Gloucester get home safe, thanks to new funding.