There are fears a 33% hike in car parking charges in Gloucester will put more shops out of business as the city is “looking like a ghost town”. Councillors raised...
There are safety concerns over a collapsing wall near Gloucester Cathedral. Part of the wall in Pitt Street has fallen over and barriers have been put up for the safety...
A Gloucestershire man fears his 16th century village cottage could be seriously damaged by the heavy lorries which pass through his lane up to 20 times a day. Brockworth resident...
Signage which directs homeless people in Gloucester to where they can get help is not being put up because it would make the city a “magnet for rough sleepers”, civic...
Gloucester City Council is excited to announce that a brand new and updated Visit Gloucester website will be launching in February 2021! As the first impression of the City and digital portal for all things Gloucester it is in our best interest to ensure your business...
Launching this Saturday is the Feel Good in Gloucester Trail. Get out and about this week with The Gloucester Trail! Created by a group of local and passionate businesses, retailers and attractions combined; this adventure around our home of Gloucester is a fun and...
Top event rider Harry Meade is competing at the Festival of British Eventing this weekend. Meade spoke to Josh Peacock about the thrill of competing at Gatcombe and the huge...
TWELVE festive reindeers painted by local artists will be bringing Christmas joy to Gloucester. From Tuesday 23th November, you’ll be able to spot the colourful reindeers on the loose around the city and, if you help Father Christmas find all of his runaway reindeers...
Fiddle Workshop with Christine Reynolds A workshop for fiddle/violin players who can play within the key of G and also know Csharp. ”You can ask me what is the difference between a violin and a fiddle and I promise I will answer!” Christine plays for a...
Filkin’s Drift Meeting in the multicultural city of Birmingham, Filkin’s Drift weave together intricate melodies from the folklore of their homes, Wales and Gloucestershire. Their music combines the traditional and the contemporary, blending fiddle, guitar,...
Filming for a new prime-time TV drama has begun in Gloucester today. Actors and crew members were spotting setting up earlier at the former Gloucester Prison which has been re-branded...
This is the final week for eligible businesses to submit applications for the Omicron Hospitality and Leisure grant – closing date is midnight on 13 February 2022. Full details of how to apply are available on the council website here The following grant amounts will...
Voting is now open to crown the winners of the Believe in Gloucester Awards 2024! More than 400 nominations were received for the awards organised by Gloucester BID to champion all the city has to offer from its voluntary organisations to its regeneration projects and...
Gloucestershire County Council’s Adult Social Care recruitment team is attending the Community Open Day at the Friendship Cafe in Gloucester on Saturday 11 March. The recruitment team will be at...
Coronavirus (COVID‑19) support is available to employers and the self-employed, including sole traders and limited company directors. You may be eligible for loans, tax relief and cash grants, whether your business is open or closed. Use the business support finder on...
Finnegans Wok This 4/5 piece ceilidh band from South Gloucestershire has a really fine array of music and instrumentation, comprising mainly fiddle, melodeon, whistles and guitar with members doubling on various other instruments. The music, drawing on the traditions...
Fire engines, all-terrain vehicles and drones would be used to tackle blazes in the event of a wildfire in Gloucestershire. A drought has been officially declared in the county this...
Firefighters across Gloucestershire have been commended for their “phenomenal efforts” in tackling more than 160 fires so far this month. Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service h as dealt with more...
Halloween will be celebrated in Gloucester with a fireworks display this October. The event at Walls Club in Barnwood will feature a fun fair, food and drinks, stalls, music and...
The first unit at the Gloucester Food Dock is expected to open next month. The Hop Kettle Brewery Tap Room will be the first to open at Back Badge Square...
The first ever Gloucester Pride paddle kicked off Pride Week in Gloucestershire on Sunday. The week-long celebration of inclusion and diversity for Gloucestershire’s LGBTQ+ community got underway with a group...
The first mile of the flagship walking and cycling route on the B4063 between Gloucester and Cheltenham has now been built. Work on the second section of the traffic-free route,...
For our first in a series of online talks, Claire Dovey-Evans from Gloucester City Council, will be talking us through the latest information on the Cathedral Quarter. As project lead she will explain more about the project, what investments are being made into the...
The second phase of the Elmbridge Court roundabout improvements kicks off first thing Monday morning. Crews will focus on widening the approach lanes and the A40 Golden Valley exit. Throughout...
A Staffordshire Bull Terrier, which was the first of its breed to work in the police in the UK, retired today after an eight-year career. Police Dog Stella the Staffie...
Gloucester City Council customer service office will be reducing its opening hours and taking the next steps towards an online service, making it easier for residents. As part of the...
The Danger Tree, a unique augmented reality art experience by oil painter Scarlett Raven, and digital artist Marc Marot, comes to Gloucester for a month-long exhibition. Exploring the true stories of World War One through paint, animation, music, and poetry; the...
Plans to create a new fishing lake and place holiday lodges, tents and camping pods at a village hotel near Gloucester look set to be rejected over flooding fears. Tom...
Last week Emily Gibbon, manager of Gloucester Business Improvement District (BID) met up with two of the volunteers from the Canal and River Trust (CRT) Charity, Derek and Tony. These two have been volunteering for the charity for many years and have been making a...
A man has been fined for fly tipping in Barton and Tredworth after Gloucester City Council took him to Cheltenham Magistrates Court. Mr Chana of Blenheim Road Gloucester, appeared before...
Gloucester City Homes have launched 3 new homes on Badminton Road in Matson. The site of GCH’s newest homes was previously a disused block of garages that was a known...
Electric police cars have only run out of power twice while on duty in Gloucestershire over the last three years, a freedom of information request has revealed. Gloucestershire Police and...
The Folk of Gloucester, the community, events and exhibition space is holding a folk festival on the 16th of September. The “Folk at the Folk” festival is bringing together over 25 different song, music and dance acts from around the county and beyond. There will also...
The future of Gloucester’s finest range of Tudor, timber framed buildings has been assured following it’s sale by the City Council. After five years of negotiations, the former Folk and Regimental museums at 99-103, Westgate Street have been acquired by...
Westgate Street, part of the Cathedral Quarter in Gloucester, is rapidly emerging as a culinary hotspot, boasting a diverse range of restaurants offering something for every palate. From authentic Thai flavours to sizzling Indian dishes and vibrant Caribbean cuisine,...
Join us at The Ideas Agency for a high-energy innovation event on Friday 21 April at Gloucester Brewery (with as much pizza as you can eat!) in support of childhood bereavement charity Winston’s Wish. We want to invite you and your team to a in-person workshop where...
Calling all history buffs: the county council is transforming Gloucestershire Archives into a brand new community facility. The ‘For the Record’ project will future-proof Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire’s archive of...
A prolific burglar has been sentenced to more than four years in prison after burgling ten houses in Cheltenham, Tewkesbury and Uckington. Christopher Jeffery, aged 36, of Wheatland Drive in...
A former Church of England bishop who sexually abused 18 young men has been freed from prison halfway through his 32 months jail sentence. Peter Ball was jailed in October...
Recently vacated premises on Westgate Street, Hubble Bubble Café, has been transformed into a wonderful Christmas wonderland. With permission from the owners of the building, Gloucester BID organised for two of their reindeers to have pride of place, along with an...
Much-loved organiser of the Gloucester Goes Retro festival and former mayor Colin Organ has died at the age of 72 after a battle with cancer. The longstanding Conservative councillor for...
Much-respected former Gloucester mayor and high sheriff Les Jones has died at the age of 92. Mr Jones, who was an honorary alderman at Gloucester City Council, served as high...
Former Prime Minister Theresa May will make her debut appearance at the Gloucester History Festival this year when she takes to the stage as part of the popular Blackfriars Talks....
Gloucester Cathedral will host a poignant collection of abstract artwork in an exhibition highlighting homelessness and mental health. The artist, David Tovey has previously exhibited work at both the Tate Modern and The Tate Liverpool. The exhibition entitled ‘My...
Four people were arrested in Gloucester yesterday (Wednesday) in connection with a drugs supply investigation. Thousands of pounds in cash was seized, as well as what is believed to be...
The Six Nations are almost here and there’s only one place in Gloucester to watch all the games with comfort and a wide range of beer! Gloucester Brewery in Gloucester...
Tributes are being paid to Fred and Rose West’s former nanny Caroline Roberts who has died after a short battle with cancer. The 61-year-old from Cinderford was 16 when she hitched...
Visit Britain are offering a selection of free business recovery webinars – Register for VisitBritain’s free Business Recovery Webinars to help you get back on track following the Coronavirus pandemic. You will receive: Free webinar programme with insight...
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