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Sara Putt is the current Chair of BAFTA where she has been a trustee since 2014. She has a wealth of experience in the film and TV industries and is also a trustee of the Film and TV charity and sits on the advisory board of the British Film Commission. She was previously deputy chair of Women in…
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWSR) has continued to sideline its steam locomotive fleet in favour of diesel power, as the Cotswolds continues to bake in rainless, higher-than-average temperatures. This unprecedented move has affected all services on the popular Cotswold line…
Families looking for ways to keep children entertained this summer can enjoy two action-packed FREE days at The Brewery Quarter located in Cheltenham town centre, with activities designed to inspire adventure, creativity and plenty of memorable moments. Climb. Create. Conquer. Friday 14 August…
If you're looking for one of Gloucestershire's most spectacular viewpoints this summer, look no further than the top of Tewkesbury Abbey's magnificent Norman tower. The climb rewards visitors with unforgettable 360-degree views across one of England's most beautiful landscapes. From the tower…
Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park (Guiting Power, Gloucestershire) is getting ready to open its gates for a super Summer of Fun for families to enjoy until 31st August. As well as a regular daily programme of activities, there will also be special one-off events, workshops and live entertainment…
The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival has today announced award-winning author and screenwriter Candice Carty-Williams and bestselling crime writer MJ Arlidge as its Guest Curators for 2026, offering audiences a first glimpse of what to expect from this year's Festival programme…
At Nagomi, Cheltenham's Japanese-Korean BBQ and hotpot spot, it's not just diners falling for the menu — the team dishing it out have their own favourites too. We asked five of the Nagomi crew what they order when they're ordering in or grabbing a post shift takeaway. Jelson | Head Chef…
This autumn, Holst Victorian House invites visitors to discover the extraordinary art of Theodor von Holst (1810-1844), one of Britain's most overlooked Romantic artists. Best known as the first illustrator of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, Theodor was also a pioneering painter whose dramatic works…
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWSR) is focusing on youngsters this summer, as ‘kids go free’ through the school holidays. This promotion runs through to the end of August, when up to three youngsters aged under 15 can hop aboard for just £1 each, provided they bring along a…
The summer holidays are finally here, and with the glorious sunshine set to continue, it's the perfect time to get out and explore in and around Cheltenham. To help you make the most of your summer for less, we've rounded up some of the top local attractions taking part in the Great British Summer…