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...
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...
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,...
Two men attempted to rob a vulnerable man at knifepoint in Gloucester on Sunday. A 29-year-old man was crossing Painswick Road at the traffic lights when he was approached by...
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...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
Gloucester City Council is reminding residents that refuse and recycling collections due on Monday 29th August will be taking place as usual. Dawn Fearn, recycling and waste manager, said: “Our waste...
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...
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...
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...
BBC Political reporter Chris Brierley is being lined-up to the new position of Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner for Gloucestershire. It is hoped that Mr. Brierley, 36, who joined BBC...
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...
This Summer Gloucester City Homes (GCH) hosted its eleventh Annual Garden Competition. During July, all tenants were welcomed to enter the competition which celebrates the hard work and effort that...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Bewelian Bewelian – taken from the old English word for “mix up” we play traditional British folk songs with an electric twist. The idea behind Bewelian is to continue the long tradition of taking songs from the British Isles folk scene and making...
For the attention of business owners who have an outstanding BID levy invoice. You will be receiving a reminder from Gloucester City Council in the post – there should have been a letter from Gloucester BID alongside that reminder, but GCC decided not to include...
14th May 10am Come and enjoy a coffee and try a selection of Guilt Trip doughnuts with fellow businesses and professionals. An hour and a half of good company, great discussions and collaborations. Please book your space
Join us for a delicious morning of networking and good food at Mister’s Cafe & Bistro in Gloucester, UK. This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to connect with local business owners and professionals in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Whether...
11th April 10.30am Come and enjoy a coffee and a conversation around a table with fellow retailers in Gloucester. Share insights and potential collaborations This is a meeting for retailers in the city. Hoping to be a regular meeting to discuss topics and support...
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...
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...
GLOUCESTER BID Year 2 October 2023- September 2024At the beginning of October 2023 you or your head office will have received your BID levy bill for 2023-2024. Along with the bill, you should have received an insert highlighting we have been delvering in 2022-2023 and...
BID levy bills for 2021-2022 have been sent this week, you may have received it already. Here’s a brief reminder about us and what we are delivering. Gloucester Business Improvement District is managed, through Four Gates of Gloucester, by a volunteer board of...
Gloucester Goes Retro is back this August to transport the city back in time with a new 90s section and ‘Retro on the Water.’ The popular event takes place on Saturday 27 August. Expect a new 90s section in Kings Square with cars from the era, along with...
The Right Revd Rachel Treweek, Bishop of Gloucester has made her first visit to GCHQ to learn more about the work of the organisation and to give a talk on...
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...
Blackthorn Buskers Blackthorn Buskers are a five piece multi-instrumentalist electric harmony folk band based in Gloucestershire. Our songs come from around the world and include traditional and modern folk songs along with some original material. We have five...
Blind River Scare Tim Manning (Blind River Scare) is a Newport, South Wales based singer/songwriter playing Americana, Alt-Country & Roots influenced songs.He writes heartfelt tales of love, loss and life coupled with proper song-craft that sounds both timeless...
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...
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...
A BLUE plaque has been unveiled to commemorate the site of the Bank of England in Gloucester, which was the first branch of the bank to open outside of London. Its unveiling on TK Maxx Northgate Street signals the site’s rich history and benefit to the community. The...
Severn Trent customers have been asked to look out for an illegal fitting on their toilets that could lead to their water turning bright blue. Customers should check to see...
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...
Officers searching for missing 18-year-old, Edward Dinsmore, have found a body. The body of a man was found at around 8.15am today in Quedgeley. His next of kin have been...
Raise The Bar have created a manifesto of asks called #BounceBackBetter. Gloucester BID is backing this and we’re calling on Government to: to provide a one-off ‘Bounce Back’ grant of up to £15,000 for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses in Tier 2 and Tier 3...
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,...
A man and a woman have been rearrested on suspicion of murder after a baby boy died, police have said. The three-month-old was seriously injured in an incident in 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...
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...
By Anjola Sulaiman Opening a little over six years ago, the Brewhouse and Kitchen in Gloucester became the eighth branch to join the growing chain which has expanded to a current total of twenty-three nationwide branches. Its attractive location in the Gloucester...
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....
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