Gloucestershire news, events, reviews, guides, competitions, offers, interviews, hot lists and more from SoGlos en From sweet treats, books and vinyl records, to handmade homeware and gifts, you're sure to find something for every taste when browsing for goodies in Tewkesbury – with SoGlos rounding up 15 of the best independent shops to visit in town. /hot-list/visit/best-independent-shops-to-visit-in-tewkesbury/26231/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:33:43 GMT Cheltenham joins the likes of Aspen, Bali and the French Riviera as home to one of only 5,000 worldwide Airbnb Luxe properties, in what's being called 'a milestone for local luxury travel'. /news/visit/cheltenham-makes-airbnb-history-with-first-ever-luxe-listing/26346/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:19:40 GMT In a bid to encourage more women to come racing, Cheltenham Racecourse has appointed Cheltenham Gold Cup-winner Rachael Blackmore 'head of Ladies Day' for the 2026 Cheltenham Festival. /news/outdoors/cheltenham-racecourse-appoints-gold-cup-winning-jockey-rachael-blackmore-head-of-ladies-day/26344/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:24:00 GMT From fairytale castles and sprawling country estates to intimate locations packed with character, SoGlos’s wedding venues guide rounds up some of the best places to get married in Gloucestershire. /guide/weddings/gloucestershire-wedding-venues-guide/14792/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:09:00 GMT From recovering from a fall to staying strong day-to-day, Lilian Faithfull Care's in-house physiotherapy team helps residents move safely, build confidence and live independently. /news/family/how-in-house-physiotherapy-is-transforming-lives-at-a-gloucestershire-care-home/25239/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 11:24:07 GMT Whether you're partial to a fillet, a lover of ribeye or a fan of sirloin, there's nothing quite like a good juicy steak to satisfy your appetite. SoGlos celebrates 15 of the best places to get your meat fix in Gloucestershire. /hot-list/food-drink/juiciest-steaks-in-gloucestershire/12416/ Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:40:39 GMT From artisan food and drink to designer fashion and handcrafted gifts, you're spoiled for choice with Christmas shopping destinations in Gloucestershire. SoGlos rounds up 16 of our favourites. /hot-list/visit/best-places-to-go-christmas-shopping-in-gloucestershire-and-the-cotswolds/26289/ Fri, 7 Nov 2025 15:58:41 GMT Sunday 30 November 2025 to Sunday 4 January 2026 - Inviting visitors to celebrate the festive season with a packed programme of events to spread 'tidings of comfort and joy', here's what's on at Gloucester Cathedral this Christmas 2025. /event/culture/advent-and-christmas-at-gloucester-cathedral-2/24802/ Fri, 7 Nov 2025 15:04:58 GMT Relive the magic of the fifth Gloucestershire º£½ÇÉçÇø Awards, which took place at Cheltenham Town Hall on Thursday 6 November 2025, with the official photos from the evening – and see if you can spot yourself in the gallery! /news/business/gloucestershire-business-awards-2025-official-photos/24442/ Fri, 7 Nov 2025 15:00:41 GMT Starting its journey with a latex makeup sponge in 1985, Gloucestershire's SLG Brands is celebrating its 40th birthday in 2025 with a look back at its rise from a domestic garage in Gloucester to global force in beauty. /news/business/from-a-garage-start-up-to-a-global-beauty-powerhouse--slg-brands-celebrates-40-years-of-innovation/26337/ Fri, 7 Nov 2025 11:20:51 GMT Friday 12 December 2025 to º£½ÇÉçÇø 3 January 2026 - Dick Whittington is coming to The Cheltenham Playhouse this Christmas 2025 – oh yes he is! Here's how you can get tickets to its popular pantomime... /event/entertainment/cheltenham-playhouse-christmas-pantomime/26172/ Fri, 7 Nov 2025 10:30:00 GMT SoGlos's Christmas gift guide is bursting with ideas to treat your loved ones this festive season, including everything from unique handmade treasures, vouchers for some of the county's top attractions, to heartwarming charitable gifts. /guide/culture/gloucestershire-christmas-gift-guide/11604/ Fri, 7 Nov 2025 09:06:00 GMT Following a dazzling ceremony to celebrate its fifth year, the Gloucestershire º£½ÇÉçÇø Awards 2025 winners can now be revealed – and here's who took home a trophy... /news/business/gloucestershire-business-awards-2025-winners-revealed/24441/ Thu, 6 Nov 2025 21:51:50 GMT With Gloucestershire home entertainment specialist Smart Home Sounds opening its flagship experience store in Cheltenham this month, SoGlos gives a taste of what shoppers can expect when they visit – from the latest audio visual tech to vinyl records, a coffee bar and even a racing simulator! /news/entertainment/first-look-inside-cheltenhams-new-home-entertainment-store-thats-part-showroom-part-playground/25862/ Thu, 6 Nov 2025 16:40:15 GMT In the era of AI, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is changing in favour of Retrieval Augmentation Optimisation (RAO) – optimising for Large Language Models like Google Gemini and ChatGPT. But should Gloucestershire businesses even care? SoGlos considers why this is an important development for county businesses of all sizes. /resource/partner-with-soglos/seo-vs-rao--how-ai-large-language-models-are-affecting-search--and-why-it-matters-to-gloucestershire-businesses/25996/ Wed, 5 Nov 2025 12:49:51 GMT AI is fundamentally changing the world, with its influence being felt in every sector, including local media – but there are some things which Large Language Models like ChatGPT just can't replicate. One of them is you. /resource/partner-with-soglos/chatgpt-vs-chat-with-a-journalist--why-interviews-need-a-human-touch/25934/ Wed, 5 Nov 2025 12:46:20 GMT Editorial coverage and content marketing are both valuable ways of connecting with SoGlos's loyal and engaged readers. SoGlos's editor explains the differences between the two... /resource/partner-with-soglos/the-difference-between-editorial-and-content-marketing-every-business-should-know/25935/ Wed, 5 Nov 2025 12:44:09 GMT Want to get your news featured by local media? It often starts with a great press release. SoGlos shares some tips on how to craft a press release to successfully catch a journalist's eye. /resource/partner-with-soglos/how-to-craft-a-killer-press-release-for-local-media/25932/ Wed, 5 Nov 2025 12:40:12 GMT With an outdoor ice rink, Christmas markets every weekend, carol services at the cathedral and chances to meet Santa, there's loads of festive fun to be had in Gloucester this Christmas 2025. /hot-list/visit/best-things-to-do-in-gloucester-this-christmas/26294/ Wed, 5 Nov 2025 12:28:55 GMT Once an industrial landmark, The Gasworks in Upper Slaughter has been reimagined as an award-winning Cotswold home – up for sale for only the second time on the Gloucestershire market. /featured-property/property-interiors/19th-century-former-gasworks-renovated-by-award-winning-novelist-goes-up-for-sale-in-the-cotswolds/26327/ Wed, 5 Nov 2025 12:26:40 GMT Navigating appropriate elderly care for a loved one can be a difficult experience, especially when more complex medical needs are involved – but it doesn't have to be. SoGlos spoke to Jade Griffiths at Prosperity Care & Wellbeing, to discover how the company provides care which 'feels like an extension of your own family'. /interview/health-wellbeing/we-champion-independence-encouraging-the-people-we-support-to-keep-doing-what-brings-them-joy/25683/ Wed, 5 Nov 2025 12:26:22 GMT Prosperity Care & Wellbeing launches new elderly support services for loved ones across Gloucestershire, with care that’s respectful, empowering and entirely tailored to them. /news/family/how-prosperity-care-and-wellbeing-is-offering-elderly-support-and-care-that-feels-like-home/25682/ Wed, 5 Nov 2025 12:22:53 GMT Known for affordable homewares, furniture and thoughtful everyday items, Søstrene Grene continues its UK expansion, launching its second Gloucestershire store – this time, in Gloucester. /news/business/new-scandi-homeware-store-opening-at-gloucester-quays/26081/ Wed, 5 Nov 2025 12:17:00 GMT For students in Year 11 and Year 13 º£½ÇÉçÇø GCSEs and A-levels in 2026, Dean Close School reveals new dates for its sought-after Easter revision course – with the option to board, too. /news/family/dean-close-schools-popular-easter-revision-course-is-back-for-2026--with-specialist-tutors-joining-from-around-the-uk/26169/ Wed, 5 Nov 2025 11:02:57 GMT Gloucestershire's second multi-million pound David Lloyd Club is officially opening in 2026 and construction has begun. /news/health-wellbeing/opening-date-released-for-new-david-lloyd-club/26323/ Wed, 5 Nov 2025 10:56:00 GMT Gloucestershire is blessed with some of the country's finest engineering and manufacturing talent working in incredible businesses big and small – SoGlos shines the spotlight on 15 of them. /hot-list/business/influential-people-in-manufacturing-and-engineering-in-gloucestershire/20244/ Wed, 5 Nov 2025 10:11:30 GMT º£½ÇÉçÇø 22 November to Tuesday 23 December 2025 - With Christmas lights, carol concerts, crafty parties and even a special DJ set from Chris Moyles, there's loads going on this festive season at The Cheltenham Trust's venues. /event/culture/christmas-events-from-the-cheltenham-trust/26314/ Wed, 5 Nov 2025 09:32:32 GMT Plans for a new Mass Rapid Transport system for Gloucestershire have been backed by Gloucestershire County Council this November 2025, with a £1 million investment for a business case and early delivery steps. /news/community/county-council-backs-plans-for-new-mass-rapid-transit-system-in-gloucestershire/26333/ Tue, 4 Nov 2025 16:31:19 GMT Tuesday 10 to º£½ÇÉçÇø 14 February 2026 - Stephen King's epic novel is brought to life in a thrilling stage show, when The Shawshank Redemption comes to Cheltenham’s Everyman Theatre in February 2026. /event/entertainment/the-shawshank-redemption-at-the-everyman-theatre/20873/ Tue, 4 Nov 2025 14:14:28 GMT Tuesday 17 to º£½ÇÉçÇø 21 March 2026 - Starring Kym Marsh, Single White Female promises dark humour and stiletto-sharp suspense – and it's heading to Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre in 2026. /event/entertainment/a-world-premiere-theatre-production-starring-kym-marsh-is-heading-to-cheltenham-in-2026/24874/ Tue, 4 Nov 2025 14:14:15 GMT Hot off the back of his national Trigger Happy TV 25th anniversary tour, Dom Joly has just announced that his sell-out SpeakeaZy events in Cheltenham are coming back in 2026. /news/entertainment/dom-jolys-speakeazy-is-coming-back-in-2026--heres-how-to-get-tickets/26332/ Tue, 4 Nov 2025 13:01:00 GMT Marvel at the magic of Gloucestershire's best Christmas light trails, with new illuminated displays to discover at some of the county's top cultural attractions this November and December 2025. /hot-list/family/magical-christmas-light-trails-in-gloucestershire/17016/ Tue, 4 Nov 2025 10:02:31 GMT Steeped in 900 years of history, Llanthony Secunda Priory is one of Gloucestershire’s most historic venues, offering a timeless setting for weddings and celebrations. /news/weddings/how-a-medieval-priory-in-gloucester-can-host-the-event-of-your-dreams/26035/ Mon, 3 Nov 2025 17:22:43 GMT Cheltenham-based tax, audit and advisory expert, Crowe UK, shares some key things to consider ahead of this November's Autumn Budget. /news/business/cheltenham-tax-expert-shares-the-key-things-to-consider-before-the-autumn-budget/25616/ Mon, 3 Nov 2025 13:51:58 GMT SoGlos has officially topped 10,000 LinkedIn followers – outpacing regional rivals and making it Gloucestershire’s most-followed media organisation on the platform. /insight/business/soglos-becomes-countys-most-followed-business-channel-with-10000-linkedin-milestone/26041/ Mon, 3 Nov 2025 09:01:27 GMT ReformIT announces a major staff restructure at its Cheltenham headquarters after an outstanding two years of growth and staff development. /news/business/leading-cheltenham-tech-firm-announces-big-team-restructure/26274/ Mon, 3 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT Cheltenham businesses have voted in favour of a third term for the spa town's º£½ÇÉçÇø Improvement District, which promotes Cheltenham as a safe, secure, attractive, clean, welcoming, vibrant and connected place to spend time. /news/business/cheltenham-bid-secures-third-term-with-majority-yes-vote-from-local-businesses/26324/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:35:07 GMT Famed for its open-fire cooking, popular Cotswolds dining destination Pit Kitchen is launching a new, all-weather space – serving cosy feasts throughout the winter at its farm, near Moreton-in-Marsh. /news/food-drink/rotisserie-feasts-and-roaring-fires-pit-kitchen-opens-a-new-dining-experience-in-the-cotswolds/26312/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:36:39 GMT Ends Friday 28 November 2025 - SoGlos has teamed up with The Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury to give away a fantastic festive prize – oh yes we have! – with a family ticket to the pantomime up for grabs. /competition/family/win-tickets-to-see-jack-and-the-beanstalk-at-the-roses-theatre-this-christmas/25246/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:28:58 GMT A Gloucester Rugby-led forum that brings together like-minded local business leaders relaunches this November 2025, with a new events series offering 'behind the scenes' insights from the worlds of business and professional sport. /news/business/gloucester-rugby-and-willans-llp-helping-local-firms-boost-performance-with-business-club-relaunch/26321/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:48:15 GMT Get your skates on in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds, with SoGlos rounding up the best places to go ice skating across the county this festive season. /hot-list/visit/best-christmas-ice-rinks-in-gloucestershire/22298/ Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:47:58 GMT A Cheltenham maker is set to see her creations featured on national TV this November 2025, as part of Channel 4's The Game of Wool, hosted by Olympic champion Tom Daley. /news/entertainment/gloucestershire-knitters-designs-appearing-on-tom-daleys-new-channel-4-show/26315/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:04:24 GMT Find the best Christmas lights switch-on events happening in Gloucestershire, as the county lights up in the countdown to Christmas 2025. /news/visit/where-to-see-christmas-lights-switch-on-events-in-gloucestershire/22229/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:27:45 GMT Tuck into a British classic complete with crispy roast potatoes, succulent slow-roasted meat and delicious gravy, with one of Gloucestershire's best carveries. /hot-list/food-drink/8-of-the-best-carveries-in-gloucestershire/12857/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:13:40 GMT Cirencester jeweller Walter Bull & Son is bursting with inspiration for the perfect Christmas gift. SoGlos gathers some sparkling top picks to browse before the big day. /hot-list/business/14-luxurious-festive-gift-ideas-curated-in-the-cotswolds/25908/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 12:52:42 GMT Bishop Fleming, a tax and accountancy firm with a Gloucestershire base in Cheltenham, predicts the key items from this year's much-anticipated Autumn Budget 2025 announcement. /news/business/cheltenham-firm-predicts-how-2025-autumn-budget-may-affect-gloucestershire/24621/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 12:15:11 GMT Coal Kitchen Gloucester Quays hosts Santa and his merry band of elves, as the team serves up its glamorously festive bottomless brunch and launches its brand-new seasonal menu, this Christmas 2025. /news/food-drink/christmas-2025-celebrations-at-coal-kitchen-gloucester-quays/26056/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:33:33 GMT Friday 28 November 2025 - In an evening where art meets gastronomy, Arto Supper Club at Hyll invites guests to dine, discuss and delight in creativity, with an inspired three-course menu, fine wine pairings and the company of acclaimed local artists. /event/culture/new-cotswolds-supper-club-combines-art-conversation-and-culinary-creativity-this-november-2025/26272/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:37:59 GMT 14th-century manor house and hotel, Hyll, is celebrating the new season with a brand-new programme of events including supper clubs, winter walks and shopping evenings. /news/culture/luxury-cotswolds-manor-hotel-announces-seasonal-selection-of-exclusive-supper-club-events/26273/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:36:44 GMT From mesmerising light installations to seasonal ice skating opportunities, winter is coming to Gloucestershire, with plenty of festive events and activities to get us in the spirit this November 2025. /hot-list/unmissable-things-to-do-in-gloucestershire-this-november/12501/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 08:31:29 GMT Event ended - Mexican culture is dancing into the Cotswolds with a Day of the Dead celebration packed full of music, food, colour, rhythm and connection on 1 November 2025. /event/entertainment/experience-a-spectacular-day-of-the-dead-fiesta-at-daylesford-farm/26311/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 08:18:50 GMT Tewkesbury Abbey has appointed a new COO this October 2025, with Will Jones joining the team at the historic attraction later this year. /news/business/tewkesbury-abbey-appoints-new-chief-operating-officer/26309/ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:00:39 GMT Roadworks on the A435 Evesham Road between Bishop's Cleeve and Cheltenham Racecourse are nearly complete, with the road reopening to traffic in both directions this November 2025. /news/community/a435-evesham-road-fully-reopens-this-november/26308/ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:46:26 GMT A staple of British fashion since 1963, Ben Sherman has revealed when it will open its new store at Gloucester Quays this October 2025. /news/business/iconic-british-menswear-brand-coming-to-gloucester-quays/26049/ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:41:01 GMT The Little Jet Company, based at Gloucestershire Airport, has been flying private passengers around the world since 2014. SoGlos speaks to Cheltenham born-and-bred founder, Jason Bishop, about his fleet, favourite places to visit and what it meant to be a part of this year's Top 100 º£½ÇÉçÇøes in Gloucestershire. /interview/business/when-i-told-teachers-at-school-what-i-wanted-to-do-i-was-told-it-wasnt-realistic-pilot-and-founder-of-gloucestershire-private-jet-firm-on-breaking-the-mould/25100/ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:32:06 GMT Friday 28 November 2025 - Embrace the warmth, laughter and sparkle of the season as The Dial House hotel in Bourton-on-the-Water throws open the doors to its popular Christmas Market this November 2025. /event/family/make-magical-memories-at-the-dial-house-christmas-market/26259/ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:47:42 GMT º£½ÇÉçÇø 15 November to Sunday 21 December 2025 - Enjoy festive open-air shopping at Gloucester Quays Christmas markets, browsing unique, handmade gifts and tasty treats from the south west's best artisans and crafters. /event/food-drink/winter-markets-at-gloucester-quays/22118/ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:35:57 GMT Thursday 20 November 2025 to Sunday 4 January 2026 - Get your skates on and head to Gloucester Quays for a festive family day out, as the outdoor ice rink returns this November 2025. /event/outdoors/outdoor-ice-rink-at-gloucester-quays/22171/ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:17:49 GMT After years of volunteer-led planning and fundraising, a community hub and library in Berkeley promising to provide a range of services and activities for local people officially opens to the public. /news/community/new-community-hub-and-library-opens-in-berkeley/26276/ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:06:21 GMT With over 100,000 tickets sold, Cheltenham Literature Festival has had a record-breaking year in 2025, 'reaffirming the enduring power of literature festivals'. /news/culture/cheltenham-literature-festival-has-record-breaking-year-at-box-office/26303/ Tue, 28 Oct 2025 11:11:10 GMT A luxury travel agent in Cheltenham receives the royal nod of approval this October 2025, as it's awarded a prestigious King's Award for Enterprise for excellence in International Trade. /news/business/cheltenham-luxury-travel-agent-receives-kings-award-for-enterprise/26288/ Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:39:34 GMT With its bright, flexible living spaces, high-end features and finishes and energy efficiency throughout, 3 Broadmayne Mews in Pittville blends contemporary architecture with timeless elegance, within a tranquil private enclave close to the town centre. /featured-property/property-interiors/one-million-pound-house-in-cheltenham-for-sale-elliot-oliver-and-charles-lear/26221/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:05:52 GMT With a plethora of independent shops opening just in time for Christmas shopping, an antique gallery offering the chance to experience Old England, an allotment to try your hand at sustainable growing and plenty more – SoGlos handpicks 12 of the most exciting new places that opened in Gloucestershire this October 2025. /hot-list/food-drink/best-gloucestershire-new-openings-you-might-have-missed-in-october-2025/26284/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:41:04 GMT 'Unicorn' laundry brand, Tallow + Ash, is going back to where it all started as it moves into its new headquarters in Cheltenham. /news/business/gloucestershire-unicorn-laundry-business-tallow-and-ash-is-moving-to-new-cheltenham-headquarters/26287/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 14:27:55 GMT SoGlos talks to a senior mammographer and breast surgeon at Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital to discover more about the process of breast checks – and help calm worried minds. /interview/health-wellbeing/what-a-mammogram-really-feels-like--gloucestershire-doctor-debunks-the-myths/22972/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:54:02 GMT º£½ÇÉçÇø 13 to Tuesday 23 December 2025 - Children have the chance to meet Santa – and tuck into a hearty full English breakfast – when he returns to his grotto at Slimbridge Wetland Centre this December 2025. /event/family/breakfast-with-santa-at-slimbridge-wetland-centre/19669/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:13:12 GMT After six months of extensive preparations, Prinknash Bird and Deer Park in Cranham is reopening this November 2025. /news/family/prinknash-bird-and-deer-park-reopens-after-six-year-closure/26275/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:36:15 GMT When it comes to embracing a new chapter in life, you don't have to go it alone! SoGlos chats to the experts at BoConcept in Cheltenham to find out how the team can tailor support for clients navigating a new look once youngsters have flown the nest, as well as a whole host of other lifestyle changes. /news/property-interiors/cheltenham-interiors-team-reveals-how-empty-nesters-can-restyle-their-home-for-a-new-child-free-lifestyle/25916/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:19:46 GMT Sunday 7 December 2025 - Brave the icy cold temperatures and take the plunge for Sue Ryder this winter, as the charity brings its cold water challenge, the Big Dip, to Cheltenham Lido this December 2025. /event/outdoors/sue-ryder-big-dip-cheltenham/23036/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:15:05 GMT Satisfy your sweet tooth with SoGlos's pick of must-try hot chocolates in the Cotswolds, serving up all the cosy vibes with lashings of whipped cream – not forgetting the marshmallows – this winter. /hot-list/food-drink/the-best-hot-chocolates-in-the-cotswolds/12913/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 08:47:25 GMT Friday 14 to Sunday 16 November 2025 - The November Meeting returns to Cheltenham Racecourse in 2025, with three days of exhilarating racing action, live entertainment and family fun. /event/outdoors/the-november-meeting-at-cheltenham-racecourse/18369/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 08:14:48 GMT