CITY CENTRE NEWS
Independents Week – Spotlight – Kara Hair and Beauty
Southgate Street. Kara Hair & Beauty is proud to support Independents week in Gloucester. As one of the oldest businesses in the city, first opening in 1967. We are proud to invest in apprentices, being one of the few remaining salons to do so. We currently have 7...
Gloucester Cathedral to host General Election Hustings
Gloucester Cathedral will host a hustings for the upcoming General Election on Monday 24 June at 7.30pm. All parties and independent candidates standing in the Gloucester constituency have been invited to participate. The hustings will be co-chaired by the Very...
Gloucestershire College in bid to turn industrial unit into vehicle workshop training site
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter Gloucestershire College wants to use an industrial unit for a motor vehicle workshop training in Gloucester. The college has submitted plans to Gloucester City Council to change the use of the unit E2 at 125 Business...
Amazing offers are awaiting visitors to Gloucester city centre to celebrate Independents Week from July 1-7.
Come and discover your local independent businesses this Independents Week 1-7 July. Local businesses need your support more than ever and are pulling out all the stops to show you the wonderful array of products, services and experiences they offer while doing their...
Independents Week – Spotlight – Gloucestershire Arts and Crafts Centre
Cathedral Quarter, Westgate Street. We are a shop of over 40 makers and artists Gloucestershire Arts and Crafts Centre is a not for profit company founded by Helen Lomberg. To create space for local artists and makers to show their work. Aims to create a space for...
City centre ASB crackdown returns this summer
A crackdown operation at anti-social behaviour (ASB) hotspots in Gloucester city centre is returning this summer after a successful operation last year. Op Ebrius, a proactive partnership operation which tackled alcohol-related ASB in 2023, is running again in 2024....
Independents Week – Spotlight – Aroma
Southgate Street, Welcome to Aroma Indian Restaurant, your gateway to an Indian inspired dining experience in the heart of Gloucester. Renowned for its culinary heritage, our restaurant brings a rich tapestry of flavours and traditional recipes to your table. The...
Gloucester to Celebrate Marking the Close of the Cathedral Quarter Project on Westgate Street
Next week sees a celebration as the Cathedral Quarter project comes to a close, which has brought much needed improvements to Westgate Street. On Friday, 14th June, there will be a Makers Market craft stalls and entertainment, mural painting, workshops, trails and...
Believe in Gloucester Awards entry deadline extended
The Believe in Gloucester Awards has seen over 200 applications since nominations opened on February 1st, and as a result the team are extending the deadline for entries and nominations until Friday 14th June 2024. The awards are being re-launched by a team of...
Independents Week – Spotlight – The Cavern
The Cavern, Cathedral Quarter, Westgate StreetThe Cavern is, first and foremost, a community. Our bustling cafe is a safe space where everyone is valued and encouraged to grow. Here, you’ll find not just exceptional coffee and fresh food, but a vibrant atmosphere...
Independents Week – Spotlight – Loves2pets Ltd
Love2Pets, 134-136 Bristol Road We started Love2pets in May 2020, as I have a keen interest in pet welfare. I wanted to offer only the best products for pets. I mystery shopped some of the big pet stores and was surprised to find that the products that they...
Independents Week – Spotlight – RollerXpress
RollerXpress, Gloucester Quays We are a family owned not for profit roller disco offer a fun, inclusive community skate venue to be enjoyed 7 days a week within the Gloucester Quays outlet centre.
National award for exhibition that opens up museum’s archives
The Museum of Gloucester has won a national award after opening up its costume collection to reveal over 100 items not previously on display to the public. The exhibition called Buttons, Badges and Blazers featured among its items, the school uniform of a member of...
125 planters place around Gloucester city centre
Over 125 planters of various types, containing thousands of plants were added to brighten up the city last week. For the last 5 years, Gloucester Business Improvement District (BID) has arranged for city streets to be adorned with beautiful blooms and this year has...
Plans to demolish old Gloucester Sainsbury’s to make way for 55 flats approved
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter Revised plans to demolish a former Gloucester city centre Sainsbury’s supermarket to make way for 55 flats have been given the go-ahead. Clarehouse Developments Ltd was granted permission by Gloucester City Council last...
Gloucester Tall Ships Festival to return this weekend
Credit: National Historic Ships Uk By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter The larger vessels taking part in this weekend’s Gloucester Tall Ships Festival are expected to arrive from Friday morning. More details have been released about the plans for this...
Gloucester Shanty Festival & Pirate Walk set to delight crowds
Ahoy me hearties and land lubbers, at the end of this month, Gloucester City Centre will be awash with more sea fairing shenanigans, with the free Gloucester Shanty Festival and Pirate Walk – 25th & 26th May. As part of the much-anticipated Tall Ships Festival,...
Gloucester Shanty Festival & Pirate Walk Set to Delight the City Crowds This Bank Holiday Weekend!
Ahoy me hearties and land lubbers, next Bank Holiday weekend, Gloucester City Centre will be awash with more sea fairing shenanigans, with the free Gloucester Shanty Festival and Pirate Walk - 25th & 26th May. As part of the much-anticipated Tall Ships Festival,...
Roarsome Pride of Gloucestershire art trail coming to Cheltenham and Gloucester
Businesses, schools and community groups can join the pack to support an incredible wildlife sculpture trail coming to Gloucestershire. It will see more than 30 majestic lions individually decorated by artists taking to the streets of both Cheltenham and Gloucester...
Dragon Boat Festival returns raising money for Young Gloucestershire and other local charities!
It’s May and teams are counting down to Sunday May, 12th and this years’ Dragon Boat Festival at Gloucester Docks. The charity event is once again organised by the Rotary Club of Gloucester Severn, and is set to see teams racing across the day aiming to be the top...
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