Gloucestershire news, events, reviews, guides, competitions, offers, interviews, hot lists and more from SoGlos en Stars of the stage, screen, page and the world of science are wishing Cheltenham Festivals a happy 80th birthday, including festival president Dame Judi Dench, who asks people to support the charity and 'secure a world where future generations can explore and create culture'. /news/culture/dame-judi-dench-champions-cheltenham-festivals-with-special-80th-birthday-wishes/25639/ Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:24:26 GMT º£½ÇÉçÇø 21 June 2025 - Starring Wolf Hall and Game of Thrones actor, Anton Lesser, a special production telling the story of English novelist and poet, Thomas Hardy, through words and music is coming to Painswick Rococo Garden this June 2025. /event/entertainment/game-of-thrones-and-wolf-hall-star-coming-to-gloucestershire-for-special-outdoor-performances/25628/ Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:57:01 GMT Ever since his move to the countryside, David Beckham has shared his love of nature and the Cotswolds on his social media feed. Now, he's º£½ÇÉçÇø his passion one step further with a guest editorship of Country Life this October 2025, revealing what the countryside means to him, along with the craftspeople who make it so special. /news/outdoors/david-beckham-celebrates-life-in-the-cotswolds-as-he-takes-on-guest-editorship-of-country-life/25638/ Thu, 12 Jun 2025 13:35:36 GMT Step back in time with Cheltenham's Regent Arcade when it celebrates four decades in the town with a week-long celebration featuring live entertainment, retro games and special giveaways — with prizes including a Nintendo Switch 2, shopping vouchers and days out — all for free! /news/family/cheltenhams-regent-arcade-celebrates-40-years-in-business-with-a-week-long-birthday-celebration/25559/ Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:14:18 GMT º£½ÇÉçÇø 26 July to º£½ÇÉçÇø 2 August 2025 - Regent Arcade is coming alive with music, nostalgia and exclusive giveaways to celebrate 40 years in the heart of Cheltenham this summer — and everyone's invited! /event/community/cheltenhams-regent-arcade-celebrates-40th-birthday-with-series-of-free-events/25558/ Thu, 12 Jun 2025 12:14:06 GMT Access to one of Gloucester’s most breathº£½ÇÉçÇø viewpoints has reopened this June 2025 – with 269 steps to reach to the top. /news/culture/gloucester-cathedral-tower-reopens-for-tours--with-spectacular-views-of-the-city-from-brand-new-roof-deck/25637/ Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:25:03 GMT A driver training scheme aimed at children aged nine to 17 is launching at a second Gloucestershire venue this July 2025, encouraging local youngsters to hit the road safely. /news/family/childrens-safer-driving-scheme-launches-in-the-cotswolds--helping-reduce-road-accident-rates-by-80-per-cent/25636/ Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:06:42 GMT Soak up the sunshine and enjoy outdoor dining in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds, with inspiration from SoGlos’s Gloucestershire alfresco dining guide. /guide/food-drink/gloucestershire-alfresco-dining-guide/11717/ Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Famous Forester Olly Alexander is starring in the National Theatre's production of The Importance of Being Earnest when it tranfers to the West End this September 2025. /news/entertainment/olly-alexander-starring-in-west-end-production-of-oscar-wilde-classic/25635/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:28:45 GMT Cheltenham sports club, East Glos, has introduced pickleball to its roster of racket sports, giving members the chance to try a new, low-impact social game that's been described as the USA's 'fastest growing' sport. /news/outdoors/americas-fastest-growing-sport-launches-at-east-glos-club/24599/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:01:18 GMT Sharing expert advice on everything from how to make your operations more secure to the importance of investing in staff training, SoGlos's Gloucestershire business IT advice series has everything you need. /series/business/gloucestershire-business-it-advice-series-2/20933/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:51:00 GMT From testing your business's IT system security, setting up a new starter's laptop to managing a whole company's IT department, a managed service provider can do as little or as much as a company needs – SoGlos sits down with Cheltenham-based ReformIT to find out the benefits of its services. /interview/business/what-is-a-managed-service-provider-and-how-could-your-gloucestershire-business-benefit-from-one/25312/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:48:57 GMT Discover where to host everything from parties to corporate events in Gloucestershire with SoGlos's dedicated guide to private hire and exclusive use venues in the county. /guide/business/gloucestershire-venue-hire-guide/12344/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:42:00 GMT It's not all about golf at Brickhampton Court, the welcoming sports venue has plenty of space for meetings, corporate hospitality and corporate events – with wonderful views. /news/business/flexible-space-for-meetings-corporate-hospitality-and-events-at-brickhampton-court/25001/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 10:02:35 GMT º£½ÇÉçÇø 26 July 2025 - Embrace an afternoon of indulgence at The Speech House Hotel in the Forest of Dean with four glasses of Taittinger Champagne served alongside a barbecue, garden games and live DJ set, this July 2025. /event/food-drink/the-speech-house-champagne-picnic/25611/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:00:29 GMT Gloucestershire families currently stuck in a dilemma of whether they want to renovate their current home or move on to the next could get help from some top TV experts in 2025, as Channel 4 calls for homeowners in the county to take part in a brand-new series of Kirstie and Phil's Love It or List It. /news/property-interiors/channel-4-on-the-hunt-for-gloucestershire-homeowners-for-new-series-of-popular-property-show/25627/ Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:57:37 GMT The prettiest of purple flower fields, Cotswold Lavender near Broadway has announced the date when it will open again this summer 2025... /news/outdoors/cotswold-lavender-announces-summer-opening-dates/14859/ Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:30:00 GMT When it comes to training apprenticeships, there will be few who know as much as Mikela Lowthian, who is responsible for Gloucestershire College’s apprenticeships in IT and cyber, a sector seen as increasingly significant for the county's future — and SoGlos finds out how she's forging a curriculum aligned with real-world needs, from key AI training to access to cutting-edge employers. /interview/business/how-apprentices-are-learning-to-work-with-ai-technologies-rather-than-be-replaced-by-them-at-gloucestershire-college-1/25625/ Tue, 10 Jun 2025 09:48:50 GMT Gloucestershire institution, Giffords Circus, releases its own brand of gin, encouraging audiences to 'enjoy the magic of Giffords Circus in every pour'. /news/food-drink/giffords-circus-releases-own-signature-gin/25623/ Mon, 9 Jun 2025 15:58:53 GMT The countdown to Gloucestershire's Lions at Large Trail is on – with just one month to go. Ahead of the big reveal, Tesco Quedgeley Knit and Natter Group gives a sneak preview of the only knitted lion in the pride. /news/community/knitted-lion-joins-lions-at-large-the-pride-of-gloucestershire-trail/25626/ Mon, 9 Jun 2025 11:49:53 GMT º£½ÇÉçÇø 28 to Sunday 29 June 2025 - If you’re curious to find out if fostering would suit you, don't miss Gloucestershire County Council Fostering's information pop-up at the Cotswold Show and Food Festival this summer 2025. /event/family/discover-how-to-become-a-foster-carer-in-gloucestershire-at-cotswold-show-and-food-festival/25218/ Mon, 9 Jun 2025 11:13:25 GMT From visiting the historic cathedral to cheering on the Cherry and Whites, SoGlos handpicks 10 of the best things to do in Gloucester. /hot-list/culture/best-things-to-do-in-gloucester/17887/ Mon, 9 Jun 2025 10:30:44 GMT When it comes to throwing a fabulous party, no one does it better than Karl Newman, consultant general manager at The Dial House in Bourton-on-the-Water. SoGlos embraces his creative spirit to discover the secrets to planning a brilliant big bash in the Cotswolds. /interview/entertainment/how-to-host-the-perfect-party-in-the-cotswolds/23706/ Mon, 9 Jun 2025 10:24:58 GMT What drives investor decisions in times of uncertainty? TrinityBridge's senior investment director, Ed Mawle, breaks down the emotional biases that influence financial behaviour, from herd mentality to overconfidence – and explains why AI and DIY investment apps will never trump human experience and professional guidance. /interview/business/meme-stocks-herd-mentality-and-behavioural-finance--how-investment-psychology-is-shaping-money-decisions-in-2025/24942/ Mon, 9 Jun 2025 09:57:21 GMT Treat your significant other to a date night in Cheltenham, with SoGlos rounding up a whole load of romantic ideas for every kind of couple. /hot-list/food-drink/14-best-places-to-go-on-a-date-in-cheltenham/25287/ Mon, 9 Jun 2025 09:16:37 GMT º£½ÇÉçÇø 16 to Sunday 17 August 2025 - From charity dog shows and 'have-a-go' areas to puppy training games, enrichment activities, training advice and support, too, take part in a fun day out with your pooch when The Big Bark comes to Cirencester for the first time, this August 2025. /event/outdoors/the-ultimate-festival-for-dog-lovers-is-heading-to-cirencester-this-summer/25393/ Fri, 6 Jun 2025 16:32:52 GMT The Mayflower in Cheltenham has closed its doors for the second time in around 18 months, with JM Socials promising a new concept coming soon. /news/food-drink/long-standing-cheltenham-chinese-restaurant-closes-again/25622/ Fri, 6 Jun 2025 15:59:50 GMT Gloucester BID is bringing dinosaurs to Gloucester this June 2025, with its Dino-ROAR Weekend providing free family entertainment – including the chance to meet a giant Stegosaurus – to Kings Square. /news/family/dino-roar-weekend-in-gloucester/25621/ Fri, 6 Jun 2025 15:55:47 GMT Love Island is back for its 12th series this June 2025, promising a summer of love, drama and more twists than ever – and a private hire taxi driver from Gloucester is ditching the steering wheel for coupling up in the Mallorca sunshine to take part in the hit reality show. /news/entertainment/23-year-old-gloucestershire-taxi-driver-joins-cast-of-new-love-island-series/25620/ Fri, 6 Jun 2025 15:50:36 GMT A 'nationally significant' scheme of improvements to junction 10 of the M5 near Cheltenham – viewed as key to the delivery of major development in the area – has been given the go-ahead by the UK government, this June 2025. /news/business/290-million-pound-upgrade-of-the-m5-near-cheltenham-which-will-unlock-thousands-of-new-homes-and-jobs-is-approved/25615/ Fri, 6 Jun 2025 13:37:05 GMT A lucky 25-year-old from Cambridgeshire – who also happens to be a big fan of Clarkson's Farm – wins a 17th-century Cotswolds mansion after spending £25 to enter the Omaze Million Pound House Draw. /news/property-interiors/25-year-old-clarksons-farm-fan-wins-5-million-pound-omaze-house-in-the-cotswolds/25619/ Fri, 6 Jun 2025 13:36:33 GMT Here's your chance to see a brand-new Olympic sport being played in Gloucestershire this summer, as the UK's largest flag football tournament comes to Cheltenham – bringing fierce competitors from the USA, Denmark, Germany and more. /news/outdoors/uks-largest-flag-football-tournament-coming-to-gloucestershire/25609/ Fri, 6 Jun 2025 11:11:13 GMT Gloucester is getting a brand-new family attraction in time for summer 2025, as AirHop is set to open a new indoor trampoline park in the city. /news/family/new-trampoline-park-opening-in-gloucester/25614/ Fri, 6 Jun 2025 10:31:43 GMT With everything from DIY burgers to brewery experience days, SoGlos rounds up the best ways to spoil your dad, stepdad, grandad or father figure this Father's Day in Gloucestershire. /hot-list/ways-to-treat-your-dad-this-fathers-day-in-gloucestershire/12686/ Fri, 6 Jun 2025 09:19:53 GMT Monday 25 May 2026 - The world-famous Gloucestershire Cheese Rolling is back for another year in May 2026, with spectators flocking from far and wide to see the daring sporting action on Cooper’s Hill near Gloucester. /event/outdoors/gloucestershire-cheese-rolling/17943/ Thu, 5 Jun 2025 14:42:30 GMT Cheltenham Borough Council has stepped up to support Cheltenham Playhouse with a £25,000 grant to help the community venue keep its doors open. /news/community/cheltenham-playhouse-receives-25000-funding-boost/25606/ Thu, 5 Jun 2025 14:39:07 GMT A member of Gloucestershire's buzzing hospitality sector scoops a prestigious Acorn Award, also dubbed the industry's 30 under 30 list – an award with a sparkling list of past recipients including Great British Menu Judge and chef, Tommy Banks, and legendary chef and restaurateur, Marco Pierre White. /news/visit/gloucestershire-front-of-house-manager-wins-top-hospitality-award--previously-won-by-marco-pierre-white/25595/ Thu, 5 Jun 2025 12:29:24 GMT A Gloucester-based heating solutions firm has developed ground-breaking new technology that saves homeowners thousands of pounds on heat pump installations. /news/business/gloucester-firm-develops-cutting-edge-heating-technology-that-saves-thousands-of-pounds-on-heat-pump-installations/25607/ Thu, 5 Jun 2025 12:05:21 GMT Thursday 26 June 2025 - This June 2025, Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital is raising awareness of men's health issues and is encouraging people to seek the help they need. /event/health-wellbeing/nuffield-health-cheltenham-hospital-free-mens-health-event/24826/ Thu, 5 Jun 2025 11:19:09 GMT Offering great value for discerning locals and visitors without skimping on quality, Gloucester's waterside pub, Dr Foster, launches a wallet-friendly set menu, with two courses for just £19 — and the executive chef shares his favourite dish with SoGlos... /news/food-drink/gloucesters-iconic-waterside-restaurant-launches-19-set-menu--with-the-head-chef-sharing-his-favourite-dish-with-soglos/25079/ Thu, 5 Jun 2025 10:15:00 GMT Ends Thursday 26 June 2025 - The Royal International Air Tattoo is back at RAF Fairford this July 2025 with more to see and do than ever before – and one lucky reader has the chance to win four tickets along with entry to its 'cool, contemporary' new hospitality area in SoGlos's latest competition. /competition/family/win-tickets-to-the-greatest-air-show-in-the-world--along-with-complimentary-food-and-drink-at-its-new-enclosure/24312/ Wed, 4 Jun 2025 15:02:51 GMT As a doctor working in the NHS for the last 20 years, Dr Laura O'Loghlen knows first-hand just how stretched the UK's national health service is. The launch of her new clinic, Montpellier Medical in Cheltenham, was inspired by her hope to offer an affordable, private alternative for patients struggling to access healthcare when they need it most. /interview/health-wellbeing/i-think-private-general-practice-is-an-area-of-expansion-says-montpellier-medical-on-the-future-of-gp-services-in-gloucestershire/25242/ Wed, 4 Jun 2025 09:56:58 GMT With a big screen in Pillar and Lucy Square showing key Sky Sports fixtures from Formula One to cricket, enjoy the summer of sport for free at Gloucester Quays. /news/entertainment/watch-sky-sports-on-the-big-screen-this-summer-at-gloucester-quays/25348/ Wed, 4 Jun 2025 09:35:25 GMT Honouring the important contributions of the Windrush generation, Gloucestershire Libraries has been awarded £11,000 to celebrate Windrush Day in the county this June 2025. /news/community/gloucestershire-libraries-receives-11000-to-celebrate-windrush-day/25590/ Wed, 4 Jun 2025 09:21:10 GMT Marking a further investment into Stroud's Five Valleys shopping centre, one of its most popular foodie traders is expanding into another unit – allowing it to grow its baking capacity and 'meet the growing demands' of its wholesale arm. /news/food-drink/award-winning-cheltenham-bakery-expands-into-second-unit-at-five-valleys-food-hall/25593/ Wed, 4 Jun 2025 08:40:25 GMT There’s no shortage of things to do in Gloucestershire this month, with SoGlos rounding up June 2025’s highlights – from getting geeky at Cheltenham Science Festival to visiting the Cotswolds' famous lavender fields. /hot-list/unmissable-things-to-do-in-gloucestershire-this-june/15400/ Tue, 3 Jun 2025 16:40:22 GMT Friday 4 July 2025 - Gloucestershire charity the Hollie Gazzard Trust is hosting its annual Purple HollieDay this July 2025, encouraging people across the county to wear purple for the day to remember its beloved namesake, Hollie, during her birth month. /event/community/purple-hollie-day-from-the-hollie-gazzard-trust/25585/ Tue, 3 Jun 2025 16:07:02 GMT The Forest Economic Partnership announces the appointment of its new chair and says it's 'looking forward to a new chapter.' /news/business/nicola-bird-appointed-as-new-chair-for-forest-economic-partnership/25427/ Tue, 3 Jun 2025 15:22:28 GMT The south west is the third best place in the UK and the best region in England for business sustainability, according to a new study analysing everything from public transport access and recycling rates to BREEAM-certified office buildings and EV charging. /news/business/south-west-is-the-best-region-in-england-for-business-sustainability/25589/ Tue, 3 Jun 2025 13:53:54 GMT After 11 years serving as chief executive officer of the Hollie Gazzard Trust, charity founder Nick Gazzard OBE is passing the baton to a new CEO, but will remain 'a vital part of the charity' as he takes on a new public-facing role. /news/community/nick-gazzard-obe-steps-down-as-hollie-gazzard-trust-appoints-new-ceo/25586/ Tue, 3 Jun 2025 13:47:02 GMT A new documentary about King Edward II, also dubbed the 'worst king of England', arrives on streaming service History Hit – with two significant Gloucestershire landmarks connected to him featuring in the show... /news/culture/berkeley-castle-and-gloucester-cathedral-feature-in-new-documentary-about-king-edward-ii/25588/ Tue, 3 Jun 2025 13:08:50 GMT º£½ÇÉçÇø 14 June 2025 - Painting the Cotswold town in all the colours of the rainbow, Cirencester's annual Pride event returns for an all-singing, all-dancing celebration of Gloucestershire's LGBTQ+ community and its allies at the Abbey Grounds, this June 2025. /event/culture/pride-in-cirencester/23474/ Tue, 3 Jun 2025 12:41:24 GMT Giving Gloucestershire foodies the chance to see their favourite celebrity chefs for free, Gloucester Quays Food Festival is back this July 2025 – SoGlos rounds up a handful of the highlights in this hot list. /hot-list/food-drink/great-reasons-to-visit-gloucester-quays-food-festival-this-summer/25357/ Tue, 3 Jun 2025 10:38:27 GMT For wheelie good fun in the great outdoors, SoGlos has found some of the best places to get on your bike that are perfect for family adventures and leisurely rides in Gloucestershire. /hot-list/outdoors/best-cycle-routes-and-bike-rides-in-gloucestershire/12888/ Tue, 3 Jun 2025 10:17:02 GMT Whether you're looking for a fun day out with the kids, the hottest theatre tickets in town or the latest events º£½ÇÉçÇø place in the county, SoGlos has it covered with our monthly round-up series of the best things to do in Gloucestershire. /series/unmissable-things-to-do-in-gloucestershire-series/20675/ Tue, 3 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT Located on Cheltenham's Regent Street, independent artisan coffee house, The Find, announces its closure with immediate effect, with owners saying they 'are not sure at this time when the cafe might open again'. /news/business/cheltenham-independent-cafe-closes-with-immediate-effect/25587/ Mon, 2 Jun 2025 15:36:32 GMT Whether you're pitching a tent, pulling up in your campervan or glamping in an eco pod, SoGlos rounds up 24 campsites in Gloucestershire, perfect for summer staycations. /hot-list/visit/best-campsites-in-gloucestershire-and-cotswolds/12240/ Mon, 2 Jun 2025 14:29:42 GMT Each year in the UK, false fire alarms cost the economy more than £1 billion – a staggering figure that reflects not just financial waste but the disruption caused to businesses and the emergency services, such as Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service. /news/business/false-fire-alarms-cost-the-uk-economy-over-1-billion-each-year--heres-how-gloucestershire-businesses-can-help/22906/ Mon, 2 Jun 2025 12:53:42 GMT The fifth annual Gloucestershire º£½ÇÉçÇø Awards are officially open for entries, giving county businesses from innovative start-ups and hard-working SMEs to esteemed global corporations the chance to be crowned the best of the best. /news/business/entries-open-for-gloucestershire-business-awards-2025/24437/ Mon, 2 Jun 2025 09:51:47 GMT With a lengthy road closure in both directions now in force until September 2025 – and a partial one until the end of October 2025 – work on the A435 Evesham Road cycleway between Bishop's Cleeve and Cheltenham Racecourse begins. /news/community/a435-closes-for-three-months-as-bishops-cleeve-cycle-path-gets-underway/25551/ Mon, 2 Jun 2025 08:00:00 GMT Cheltenham Festivals reveals that this year's Cheltenham Music Festival has returned to pre-Covid levels of ticket sales, ahead of its 80th year celebrations this July 2025. /news/culture/cheltenham-music-festival-ticket-sales-return-to-pre-covid-levels/25581/ Fri, 30 May 2025 15:25:45 GMT From the new CEOs º£½ÇÉçÇø their firms and organisations in new directions, to the county council's first ever female leader, SoGlos rounds up seven senior appointments from across Gloucestershire's business community that have been announced this May 2025. /hot-list/business/key-appointments-across-gloucestershires-business-community-in-may-2025/25575/ Fri, 30 May 2025 15:20:50 GMT Celebrating the county's LGBTQIA+ community, Gloucestershire Community Rail Partnership is launching a new, illustrated transport map and pop-up exhibition for Pride Month this June 2025. /news/community/gloucestershire-community-rail-partnership-unveils-new-pride-month-map-and-pop-up-exhibition/25580/ Fri, 30 May 2025 15:17:32 GMT º£½ÇÉçÇøes and community organisations in rural parts of Stroud are being invited to apply for up to £20,000 in grant funding for projects aimed at enhancing productivity, strengthening the rural economy and supporting communities. /news/business/rural-businesses-and-community-groups-in-stroud-invited-to-apply-for-share-of-120000-fund/25574/ Fri, 30 May 2025 14:51:55 GMT With attractions for all, better-than-ever hospitality and all-new aircraft and flying displays, it's no surprise that tickets for the world's biggest military airshow, The Royal International Air Tattoo are selling at record speed in 2025 — SoGlos looks at the reasons to grab one while you still can. /news/family/tickets-are-flying-for-this-years-royal-international-air-tattoo--heres-what-to-expect-when-you-visit/24311/ Fri, 30 May 2025 12:42:32 GMT 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, following approval of a landmark scheme which councillors described as one of the biggest decisions they have ever had to make. /news/business/plans-to-build-a-25-billion-dormitory-town-for-almost-9000-people-near-cheltenham-are-approved/25576/ Fri, 30 May 2025 11:39:33 GMT In the current economic climate, preparation is key to securing the best valuation and deal when it comes to selling a business or its shares. Bishop Fleming shares its tips for getting your business ready for investors. /news/business/cheltenham-finance-firm-reveals-how-to-prep-your-business-for-a-private-equity-deal/24619/ Fri, 30 May 2025 11:33:11 GMT SoGlos is gearing up to reveal the Top 100 º£½ÇÉçÇøes in Gloucestershire for 2025 — meticulously curated by SoGlos's journalists, the annual list celebrates the county's top-performing businesses. /news/business/coming-soon--the-soglos-top-100-businesses-in-gloucestershire-2025/23653/ Fri, 30 May 2025 10:00:20 GMT Ends Monday 30 June 2025 - For those looking to take control of their health in 2025, SoGlos has partnered with Randox Health Cheltenham to offer the chance to kickstart the journey – by giving away a high-tech health check worth more than £300! /competition/health-wellbeing/win-an-everyman-or-everywoman-health-check-worth-over-300-from-randox-health-cheltenham/25050/ Fri, 30 May 2025 08:00:00 GMT National Express coach services 444 and 445 to London, Heathrow Airport and Hereford will now call at Cheltenham's Arle Court Transport Hub, improving the passenger experience when travelling through the town. /news/community/two-national-express-coach-services-now-calling-at-cheltenham-arle-court-transport-hub/25553/ Fri, 30 May 2025 08:00:00 GMT