Join in the City’s celebrations of an important time in the history of Gloucester. Gloucester Day is an annual celebration of the time in 1643, when the City stood against the full might of King Charles I and his army, suffering 26 days of constant pounding...

St Michael’s Tower, the 15th-century Gloucester landmark which has been shrouded in scaffolding for the past year is set to be unveiled in time for Gloucester History Festival. The Grade II* listed building that has been covered in scaffolding has undergone extensive...

Gloucester Guildhall has launched a new ‘Kids Club’ at their cinema for family film screenings. Launched on Saturday August 17 and continuing into September, families can enjoy a selection of children’s films in the beautiful cinema at Gloucester Guildhall run by...

By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter Gloucester city centre could be “set for a new dawn” as talks are underway to split large empty units and reopen them to encourage small businesses to set up shop. This formula has proved popular elsewhere in the city...

By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter Stunning pictures show Gloucester’s £107m The Forum development as it nears completion. Construction work on the “exciting” Gloucester City Council project is expected to be concluded later this year. And the Kings Quarter...

Squidsoup, the team who presented Submergence within Gloucester Cathedral in 2020, are bringing Submergence back to Gloucester this August, welcoming families to play and explore within the lights, loose themselves and become completely absorbed. Submergence is a...

Elmrep and Gloucester Brewery are thrilled to announce the Brew and Bravery Firewalk, an extraordinary event combining courage, community spirit, and charitable fundraising. Scheduled for the 26th of September 2024 at Warehouse 4 in Gloucester, this event aims to...

A new exhibition will showcase powerful artworks and textiles alongside a historical 18th Century slave song manuscript in Gloucester Cathedral this September. The exhibition aims to celebrate Gloucester’s diverse people and history.  Between 6-30 September,...

Colliers retail and leisure destinations in Gloucester, including the Eastgate Shopping Centre, King’s Walk, Kings Square and St Oswalds, recently took part in a charity partnership with both the Alzheimer’s Society and the NHS Managing Memory Together Team. During...

By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter There is growing excitement about a new Japanese noodle bar which is opening at Gloucester Docks next month. Daikoku Ramen is the latest name to join the community of businesses opening at Gloucester Food Dock....

The Canal & River Trust is inviting people in Gloucestershire to join it at an upcoming event where they can discover the volunteering opportunities available to help support the regions historic canals. The charity is hosting a welcome session to introduce the...

Gloucester City Council’s appointment area will move from The Gateway to Eastgate Shopping Centre this month. Pre-booked face-to-face appointments will be held at the new appointment centre within the shopping centre from Monday July 15. The Gateway on Westgate...

The Julia Rausing Trust has donated £1 million to Gloucester Cathedral to fund the refurbishment of its historic organ. This generous donation from The Julia Rausing Trust will provide significant momentum to the Cathedral’s In Tune campaign, which includes the...

Gloucester Park has been given a coveted Green Flag award and received glowing praise from judges who said the park felt ‘safe and vibrant’. A Green Flag is an international quality mark for parks and green spaces similar to the Blue Flag for beaches and is awarded by...

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 as HMP Coldra for scenes. The Westgate Street car park has been closed until Friday...

Gloucester & Sharpness Canal has been awarded prestigious Green Flag status by Keep Britain Tidy. The nation’s canal charity has held all its existing miles of Green Flags, with waterways across England and Wales maintaining the standard required for the...

By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter Ambitious plans have been announced to make Gloucester Guildhall the “home of live music and dance in the city centre”. Gloucester City Council leaders have approved a business plan for the Eastgate Street venue which...