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...
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Best Bar None in Gloucester
The Hollie Gazzard Trust is pleased to announce the rollout of the Best Bar None scheme across Gloucester, with The Lord High Constable of England (JD Wetherpoons) becoming the first venue to achieve accreditation. Best Bar None is a nationally recognised...
Betting shop plans in Gloucester rejected
Gloucester does not want more betting shops to harm the city’s heritage. That is the message civic leaders sent out last night (august 2) as they rejected plans for a new bookies at 11 Northgate Street. Gloucester City Councillors debated BoyleSports Limited’s plans...
Bid to surrender ‘democratic influence’ over thousands of social homes in Gloucester challenged
Concerns have been raised over a move to surrender democratic influence over Gloucester’s largest social housing landlord. Gloucester City Homes (GCH) manages some 5,000 homes including the city council’s former housing stock. Gloucester City Council transferred the...
Bid to turn National Star College student halls in Gloucester into large townhouses
There are plans to turn student halls in Gloucester into five large townhouses. Tom Waldron wants permission to convert Elizabeth House which has provided accommodation over the years for students at National Star College’s Ullenwood campus. His proposals, which have...
Blackfriars ‘will be the first choice wedding venue’ in Gloucester, civic chiefs say
SO 82969 18442 from SO 82961 18477 Gloucester’s Blackfriars Priory will be the city’s first choice wedding venue, according to civic chiefs as the council is about to undertake a 25-year tenancy of the building. The 13th century monastery in Ladybellegate Street has...
Blue Monday: Samaritans on hand at railway stations in Gloucestershire
The third Monday in January is sometimes referred to as ‘the most difficult day of the year’ but this is a myth. Charity Samaritans say there is no such thing as ‘Blue Monday’ – we all have our good days and our bad days and those aren’t for the calendar to decide. On...
Blue plaque to reveal more about one of Gloucester’s most famous historic figures
A blue plaque commemorating the life of influential evangelist, George Whitefield, has been updated to give a more rounded account of his life story. The sign that sits on the wall of the De Crypt School off Southgate Street, is dedicated to Whitefield who attended...
Boaters call out government for reducing funding
Boaters claim that a combination of reduced services, with Gloucester Docks closed for more than 6 months last winter, together with reduced Summer opening hours and full day closures of the Canal during both Summer and Winter opening have reduced boaters visiting the...
Brand new road surface for Hucclecote Bypass
Coming soon to the Hucclecote bypass: less waiting, smoother driving and zero potholes. The county council’s latest investment means that a major road from Hucclecote to Gloucester will be resurfaced, easing daily journeys and commutes. On 3rd April the team will...
Breath of fresh air for Gloucester
Winds of change are set to sweep through Gloucester as the city council discuss plans to improve air quality... Last month representatives from around the county met at Gloucestershire County Council’s Shire Hall to discuss the challenges facing authorities and how...
Breath of fresh air for Gloucester
Winds of change are set to sweep through Gloucester as the city council discuss plans to improve air quality. Last month representatives from around the county met at Gloucestershire County Council’s Shire Hall to discuss the challenges facing authorities and how best...
Bright Nights returns to brighten up Easter break
Bright Nights, the illuminating family festival brightening up the dark nights, returns this Easter. The popular programme organised by Gloucester City Council working with Gloucester BID and partners across the city is set to entertain over the Easter break....
Bright Nights: The Whilers
When & Where 27 Feb 2025, 14:00 – 05 Mar 2025, 20:00 Kings Square, Gloucester GL1 1RP, UK About the event The Whilers are otherworldly creatures on a journey into the unknown. They use nonverbal sounds and language to communicate with one another and make new...
Bright Nights: Twist & Shine
When & Where 13 Feb 2025, 16:30 – 19 Feb 2025, 19:00 Kings Square, Gloucester GL1 1RP, UK About the event Twist and shape glowing light sculptures in Kings Square. Twist and Shine by Kaleider is a beautiful landscape of interactive light sculptures. They are made...
Bristol Water should pay for Gloucester Docks to be dredged, say former mayor
Bristol Water should pay for the dredging needed to fix the high siltation siltation levels which are preventing boats from mooring at Gloucester Docks, believes civic chief Pam Tracey. Dockside businesses say their trade suffered over Easter because boats could not...
Building Futures – A Resettlement Event
February 13th 2025 10am to 1pm at GL1 NHS Gloucestershire are holding an event called Building Futures, supporting people from Ukraine & other countries who have chosen to work and live their lives in the UK. They have invited over 300 people, many of whom are...
Bus cancellations in Gloucestershire: My trip from Newent to Cheltenham
Gloucester Transport Hub. Travelling by bus in Gloucestershire in recent months has proven a challenge for many. Bus cancellations have been commonplace in the county as Stagecoach West says it struggles with the national shortage of drivers. On Wednesday, I thought...
Bus service improvements for Gloucester, Forest of Dean and Tewkesbury
Credit: Shaun Moore Gloucestershire County Council has announced the introduction of improved local bus services in Gloucester and some extra services to the Tewkesbury and Forest of Dean areas. This is the third phase of wide-ranging bus service improvements being...
Business in Focus – Dough From Dough, Westgate Street
Newly named Pizza place is talk of the City! Based in the centre of the Westgate Street community, you’ll find a delicious pizza place called Dough From Dough. Newly named and rebranded, Dough From Dough is a family run, rugby crazed pizza place. Formerly known as...