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Culture· 20 September 2026

Nostalgic old pictures of hotels in Oxfordshire over the years

Take a look back through this Oxford Mail archive gallery to see nostalgic pictures of Oxfordshire hotels over the years.

Read at Witney Gazette

Culture· 20 September 2026

Ed Sheeran thought about quitting music in aftermath of Macklemore row

Ed Sheeran questions his future as an artist after Macklemore’s tour removal, Gaza comments and backing acts’ withdrawals.

Read at Cotswold Journal

Culture· 20 September 2026

Young musicians invited to write songs and perform on stage in Stroud

YOUNG people aged from eight to 17 are invited to form a band, write an original song and perform it live as part of a four-day music project

Read at Stroud News & Journal

Culture· 20 September 2026

New three-day theatre festival coming to Stroud with shows for all ages

A BRAND new theatre festival is launching in Stroud this autumn

Read at Stroud News & Journal

Culture· 20 September 2026

Authors, poets and book lovers begin to arrive in town for 10-day festival

Shipston Bookfest has begun and will last until September 27 in Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, with 19 events scheduled across 11 venues.

Read at Cotswold Journal

Culture· 20 September 2026

Blenheim Palace to host bold exhibition exploring creativity, colour and hope

The Optimists, a joint exhibition by Oxfordshire artists Caroline Parkes and MM Plumm, will run at The Stables.

Read at Witney Gazette

Culture· 19 September 2026

Granddad, 82, to take on 10k as part of family team

Dave Cant will be the oldest charity runner in this year's Run Cheltenham 10k.

Read at BBC Gloucestershire

Culture· 19 September 2026

Indie-folk duo Good Habits to perform new album at Gloucestershire concert

FOLK duo Good Habits have announced a concert in Cheltenham as part of their UK tour

Read at Wilts & Gloucestershire Standard

Culture· 19 September 2026

Famous authors and broadcasters heading to Stroud for annual book festival

STROUD Book Festival is returning for its 11th year, promising a packed line-up of authors, illustrators and storytellers

Read at Stroud News & Journal

Culture· 19 September 2026

Handmade Christmas gifts from £5 coming to Cirencester craft exhibition

A FESTIVE exhibition celebrating the craftsmanship of handmade creations is opening next month

Read at Wilts & Gloucestershire Standard

Culture· 19 September 2026

Roads, rail and new homes among benefits devolution could bring

In the second part of a three-part feature, we look at the infrastructure improvements that devolution could bring.

Read at Wilts & Gloucestershire Standard

Culture· 18 September 2026

Police in Gloucestershire report a rise in shoplifting across the county

Shopkeepers in Gloucester say theft is now part of everyday life, Steve Knibbs reports

Read at BBC Gloucestershire

Culture· 5 September 2026

Amy Winehouse Band announces Cheltenham, Bath and Bristol tour dates

THE Amy Winehouse Band is bringing its Back to Black 20th anniversary tour to Cheltenham, Bath and Bristol as part of an expanded UK run celebrating the singer’s landmark album

Read at Stroud News & Journal

Culture· 5 September 2026

90s music legend locked in 'harmful' battle with petition near Cotswolds farm

A 90s music legend is locked in battle over "harmful" earthworks near his Cotswolds farm in Oxfordshire and has launched a petition.

Read at Cotswold Journal

Culture· 4 September 2026

80s legend thanks fans for sticking with him at festival

Tony Hadley has thanked fans for staying throughout his performance at the Sunshine Festival in August after the show was subjected to torrential rain.

Read at Cotswold Journal