CITY CENTRE NEWS
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.
Independents Week – Spotlight – Norville Opticians
Norville Opticians, Eastgate Street Amazing to be able to help our patients , give them advice and look after the health of their eyes. We have a fantastic range of frames and lenses. Our staff are extremely knowledgable and always want the best for their patients....
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...
Refurb bid for city-centre pub hopes to ‘put Gloucester back on the map’
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter There are hopes the refurbishment of a closed city-centre pub would help put Gloucester on the map as a destination for a night out. Rich Palmer, 42, who was born and grew up in the city has returned home after a decade...
New High Sheriff of Gloucestershire appointed
A former BBC editor has been appointed as the High Sheriff of Gloucestershire in a special ceremony. Mark Hurrell was sworn into the ceremonial role at Gloucester Cathedral on Sunday. Lord Lieutenant Edward Gillespie OBE, outgoing High Sheriff Henry Robinson,...
Channel 4 to host election debate in Gloucester
Channel 4 will host an election debate in Gloucester this month. The broadcaster is the first network to confirm plans for a national TV debate of the main parties contending in upcoming local elections. ‘The UK Decides: Local Elections Debate’ will take place on...