Apr 21st, 2022 | BID, News
Events group Strike A Light are bringing their own bit of flavour to the Kings Square launch party with a giant dance flash mob! The collaboration between Avant Garde Dance is inviting 100+ Gloucester residents, of all different ages and backgrounds to take part....
Mar 19th, 2021 | BID, Business, Marketing & Promotion, Safety & Security
A partnership of organisations including the Institute of Licensing, Best Bar None, Pubwatch, Purple Flag and others have worked together on an initiative to offer free training, webinars and resources to the licensed trade. The website is www.allhandstothepump.com....
Jul 21st, 2026 | BID, City Centre, Events, News
There’s more to Gloucester than meets the eye, and a growing team of volunteers is out on the streets to prove it. The Welcome to Gloucester Ambassadors are now live across the city, on hand to point visitors, workers and residents towards the shops, eateries,...
Jun 21st, 2024 | News, BID, Business Support, City Centre, Events, Indie Week Blog, Indie Week Spotlight, Marketing & Promotion
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...
Jan 10th, 2024 | City Centre
UKHSA and the Met Office have issued an amber Cold-Health Alert (CHA) for the South West, South East, West Midlands, East Midlands and North West regions of England until 12noon on...
Amber Cold-Health Alert issued for Gloucestershire by Marketing | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Oct 15th, 2024 | City Centre
The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is inviting members of the public to a free community event to learn lifesaving CPR, as part of Restart a Heart...
Ambulance service to host Restart a Heart Day event in Gloucester by Admin | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Mar 21st, 2023 | BID, Community, Eastgate Quarter, News, Safety & Security
Hundred Heroines, the Gloucester based charity dedicated to celebrating women in photography, is delighted to announce the three winners of the Knife Angel Photography Competition. Congratulations to Annie Blick, Christine Smith and Paul Clark, whose entries showed...
Jan 20th, 2026 | BID, Community, News
The Three Choirs Festival announces Andrew Reid as the new Artistic Director of the Hereford Three Choirs Festival, following his appointment as Hereford Cathedral’s Director of Music and Conductor of the Hereford Choral Society. Andrew succeeds Geraint Bowen, who...
Oct 25th, 2022 | City Centre
Gloucester City Council has been branded “disgracefully incompetent” for not issuing £500 fines to motorists who are ruining the grass by parking on a popular Linden playing field. There is...
Anger as council fails to fine motorists parking on playing fields by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Feb 23rd, 2022 | BID, Events
The 23rd of April is St George’s Day where many people in the UK celebrate a knight slaying a dragon. To redress the balance, join us for the Dragon’s Redemption! A fantasy art signing event at 14 Gifts in Gloucester. Anne Stokes will be in the shop from...
Aug 25th, 2022 | City Centre
Whitefriars is set to become the city’s most exciting residential address with the release of The Forum’s first 19 apartments on the market. Designed to the highest design and energy...
Apartments with Gloucester Cathedral views launched onto market by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Jan 11th, 2023 | News, Folk Trail Artist
Appalachian Tap Workshop with Soft Option Fast and furious dances in the Appalachian stepping style choreographed by team, dancing to tunes by own band No Option with percussive foot rhythms. Bluegrass, Old time meets Ceilidh tunes and colourful dancing. Only £3.00...
Sep 28th, 2022 | City Centre
Police are appealing for night-time revellers to come forward if they witnessed incidents which involved knives in Gloucester city centre over the weekend. There were two incidents in Eastgate Street...
Appeal after two incidents involving knives in Gloucester by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Feb 27th, 2023 | News
Police were called shortly before 4am today, Monday 27 February, with a report a firearm had been discharged at an address in Matson. Armed officers attended and there was a...
Appeal after weapon discharged in Matson by Marketing | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Aug 26th, 2022 | City Centre
Police are appealing for witnesses, dashcam footage and anyone with information to come forward after a man raped a woman in Highnam. At around 4.30pm last Sunday (21 August) a...
Appeal after woman raped in Highnam by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Jun 20th, 2023 | City Centre
Police are seeking help from the public in identifying three men they would like to speak to in connection with an assault in Gloucester. The incident happened on Eastgate Street,...
Appeal for help in identifying men in connection with nightclub assault in Gloucester by Marketing | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Oct 30th, 2022 | City Centre
Police are appealing for information and witnesses after a van was stolen from a site in Gloucester this afternoon. Officers were called to Hempsted Lane in the city shortly after...
Appeal for information after transit van is stolen from work site in Gloucester by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Sep 17th, 2022 | City Centre
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was punched in the face by a teenage boy in Gloucester. The assault left the victim requiring 11 stitches. It happened in...
Appeal for witnesses after man punched by teen at cafe by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Oct 30th, 2022 | City Centre
Police are appealing for witnesses and CCTV footage following a robbery at a supermarket in Gloucester on Friday. Officers were called to the Aldi supermarket on Hucclecote Road in Barnwood...
Appeal for witnesses and footage following robbery at supermarket in Barnwood by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Sep 18th, 2023 | City Centre
© Copyright Steve Daniels A Gloucester tourist attraction is appealing for help to find the descendants of the real-life figure which inspired the story it is based on. The House...
Appeal to help find the ‘real’ Tailor’s descendants by Marketing | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Oct 18th, 2022 | BID, News
Enjoy a celebration of apples and Gloucestershire produce along with the history of one of Gloucester’s favourite buildings this weekend. The national Apple Day this Saturday 22nd October is in its 32nd year at The Folk of Gloucester, 99-103 Westgate Street....
Feb 5th, 2024 | City Centre
Apprentices are gaining skills for life and building the foundations for a promising career in construction at The Forum, the development transforming Gloucester city centre. There are 13 apprentices working...
Apprentices build their careers at Gloucester’s Forum development by Marketing | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Apr 7th, 2024 | City Centre
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter The Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum is launching a new veterans cafe in Gloucester next week with the support of Gloucestershire County Council. The...
Armed Forces personnel and veterans cafe to open at Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum by Marketing | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Jan 28th, 2025 | Business, City Centre, News
ART Hospitality Group (previously known as A Rule Of Tum) experienced its most successful year yet with a whole host of new openings, business ventures, investments and refurbishments. 2024 was a year to remember for the Herefordshire-based hospitality group, with...
Jul 23rd, 2025 | BID, City Centre, Events, News, Shop Gloucester
On Saturday, August 2, 2025, the historic Gloucester Docks will burst into colour as artists, families, and the local community come together for Art in the City 2025. Hosted by That White Room in partnership with Gloucester BID, this vibrant outdoor event celebrates...
Oct 27th, 2021 | BID, Events
The Gloucester BID, with the support of Gloucester Culture Trust, is seeking to commission 12 artists to design and illustrate 12 5ft reindeers, that will be part of the Runaway Reindeer Trail this winter in Gloucester. Gloucester BID is giving you the chance to...
Dec 1st, 2025 | BID, Business, Business in Focus, Business Support, City Centre, Marketing & Promotion, News
Shoppers are invited to enjoy a special series of late-evening shopping every Thursday throughout December, as the city extends its festive welcome with independent retailers and creative studios staying open later in the run-up to Christmas. To make the experience...
Aug 5th, 2024 | News, City Centre, Community, Events
A call-out is being made for artists of all abilities to join us for a creative day, ‘Plein Air painting competition and exhibition, with prizes! Are you a local budding artist and are you free on Saturday 17th August? If you are, then this will be the event for you!...
Jul 11th, 2022 | BID, Events, News
ARTISTS of all ages and abilities are being invited to take part in painting competitions as Art in the City returns to Gloucester this July. The free event, on Saturday 30 July, will feature two ‘Plein Air’ painting competitions. One category for artists and one for...
Oct 8th, 2025 | BID, Business, City Centre, News, Shop Gloucester
Local artists are testing out ideas in partnership with supportive landlords of Gloucester’s vacant properties in a bid to revive the high street. Whilst initiatives like the recently announced High Street Rental Auctions are formulated, artists from Jolt (the city’s...
Feb 17th, 2022 | Folk Trail Artist
Arul Vett My Journey of learning the art of making the guitar. Making objects was natural to me form childhood. I was trained in precision engineering in the Netherlands and worked as technical craftsman for Techtec Engineering BV. Although soon after my study I...
Sep 27th, 2023 | BID, Business, Business Support, City Centre, News, Safety & Security
A new way of reporting anti-social behaviour (ASB) in Gloucestershire has been introduced online. We’ve launched a new online tool that will make it easier for victims of ASB to report incidents. ASB covers a variety of unacceptable activity, such as vandalism,...
Jan 7th, 2022 | BID, News
In case you missed this at the beginning of December here is our 3 month update for you to read and enjoy. Our focus and priorities on a Safer City, Attractive City, Supported City and Events and Campaigns are covered in this. Newletter single page...
Sep 28th, 2025 | BID, Business, Business in Focus, City Centre, Marketing & Promotion, Shop Gloucester
As autumn sweeps across Gloucester, the city takes on a golden glow. The crisp air, rustling leaves, and rich colours of the season create the perfect backdrop for shopping, dining, and spending time with friends. Whether you’re drawn to the vibrant markets, cosy...
Mar 25th, 2024 | City Centre
Blackfriars Priory that has seen hundreds of happy couples tie the knot, has won silver at the South West Tourism Awards. The beautiful and historic venue owned by English Heritage...
Award-winning wedding venue scoops another accolade by Marketing | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Sep 26th, 2023 | City Centre
“Babies cry, you can cope!” is the message from the county council, NHS, police and partner organisations across Gloucestershire who have come together this September to promote lifesaving messages to...
Awareness week in Gloucestershire to promote lifesaving messages to new parents by Admin | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Aug 10th, 2022 | City Centre
Discount retailer, B&M, has announced that it is expanding its Coney Hill, Gloucester store to make it much bigger and better for customers. Following feedback from regular customers that said they...
B&M to expand Gloucester store by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Jan 27th, 2022 | Folk Trail Artist
Bally Brogues Irish music from duo John Conroy and PJ Wall playing reworked trad Irish Tunes with an original twist. Incorporating jigs, reels and hornpipes with bodhran and whistles. So if you love a bit of trad Irish then these guys are right up your...
Feb 5th, 2024 | City Centre
By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter Barriers have been installed which have put an end to an unofficial free car park at Gloucester Docks. Dozens of cars had been...
Barriers put an end to unofficial free car park at Gloucester Docks by Marketing | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Aug 25th, 2022 | City Centre
Metal barriers have been installed to protect hedgehogs from being killed by motorists who were using an illegal shortcut in a Gloucestershire village. Crafty delivery van drivers started driving over...
Barriers to stop illegal shortcut and save hedgehogs by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Jan 23rd, 2023 | City Centre
© Copyright David Dixon The BBC has confirmed it will move ahead with plans which will see local programmes on BBC Radio Gloucestershire drastically reduced. In October last year proposals...
BBC moves ahead with plans to reduce local programming at Radio Gloucestershire by | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Apr 4th, 2022 | News
Chris here, from BBC Radio Gloucestershire. Hope you’re well. I wanted to make you aware of something we’re really proud of and hope you might be willing to share it with colleagues and contacts who might be interested. This year BBC Radio Gloucestershire wants to...
May 18th, 2021 | BID, Business Support, Community, News, Safety & Security
The areas in which the new COVID-19 variant is spreading fastest are: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council Given the increased risk of transmitting COVID-19, you should take particular caution when meeting anyone outside your...
Nov 28th, 2021 | Eastgate Quarter
Family run Business, established in 1999, specializing in Divans, Mattresses and Bedsteads. They deal with a variety of Suppliers from the larger Bed Companies like SEALY to the smaller independent ones, like EXCELLENT RELAX, to cater for all the Customer needs. They...
Apr 25th, 2022 | Events, Highlighted Events
The Pelican will be celebrating its 10th anniversary in June this year. Landlord, Mike Hall, is hosting a beer festival on 9th-11th June which will have 35 real ales, 20 traditional ciders, 8 craft kegs. Live music, ice creams, authentic curry, pork rolls. Entry is...
Jun 11th, 2026 | BID, Business Awards & Achievements, City Centre, Events, News, Shop Gloucester
Gloucester’s biggest celebration of community spirit, business success and local pride is back as nominations officially open for the Believe in Gloucester Awards 2026. Organised by Gloucester BID, the annual awards recognise the people, businesses, charities...
Jun 5th, 2024 | City Centre
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...
Believe in Gloucester Awards entry deadline extended by Marketing | Gloucester News Centre - http://gloucesternewscentre.co.uk/
Oct 31st, 2023 | Business Awards & Achievements, BID, News
Businesses across the city have come together to re-launch the Believe in Gloucester awards for 2024. Gloucester BID is bringing back the popular event for next year to help celebrate the city’s retailers, businesses, charities and community projects. There will be 15...
Feb 11th, 2025 | Best Bar None, BID, City Centre, Purple Flag, Safety & Security
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...
Dec 17th, 2021 | BID, News
Gloucester BID has announced the winners of their Best Dressed Christmas Window competition. The six lucky winners from across the city were chosen for the efforts staff have made to make the season bright! The competition, launched in November, celebrates...
