We catch up with Sir Tom Jones ahead of his Gloucester concert this month to learn about his love of horses, the joys of being on The Voice, and what to expect at Kingsholm

Giffords Circus – Any Port in a Storm, 2017 tour, at Sudeley Castle, Winchcombe, Gloucestershire

The Crucible at The Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, from March 20 to 25, 2017.

We love nothing better at this time of year than spending some time clowning around with Tweedy…

From A to Z, we scroll through the alphabet and reveal 26 reasons why the Cotswolds is such a wonderful place for visitors to explore, and residents to call home

Gloucestershire’s Charlotte Dujardin retains her Olympic title, whilst posting a new Olympic record with her dancing partner Valegro at Rio 2016

Camping doesn’t have to be cold, wet and dirty! Candia McKormack samples all-frills glamping in the Cotswolds

Oak and Furrows rescue centre appeals for aid as a large number of sick and injured wildlife arrive for urgent care

HRH The Prince of Wales, patron of Music in Country Churches, attended a concert at Malmesbury Abbey, Wiltshire, on Saturday, May 21, 2016. The concert was performed by the English Chamber Orchestra and featured British cellist, Caroline Dale.

Candia McKormack saddles up her trusty steed and heads way out west with Giffords Circus

The Lucky Onion Club is delighted to announce that they will be teaming up with healthy, food-loving sisters, Hemsley + Hemsley, to host two exclusive events on Thursday, May 19 2016 at No. 38 The Park, with tickets now on sale.

Candia McKormack and family go in search of tranquillity – and a good WiFi signal – on a short break in a Cotswold log house

Keep that rubber on the road with a motivational refuel at one of these top cycling cafés in the Cotswolds.

Famous Cotswold 19th-century artist depicting Cotswold animals comes to Antiques for Everyone Spring Fair at the NEC, Birmingham, April 7-10

One-handed pianist Nicholas McCarthy, is urging people to get involved in Carers Gloucestershire’s fundraising event ‘Walk a mile in my shoes’, on the 5 June. To encourage people to register, he is offering two free sets of tickets to his concert in Cheltenham at the Parabola Arts Centre on Sunday 29 May.

Desperate to sate your craving for live music and delicious food? We pick 5 of the best Cotswold festivals taking place in 2016 that celebrate all things instrumental, edible and fun.

The days are getting longer and the Cotswolds are gradually becoming a floral delight, but there are still plenty of opportunities for frosty morning walks and toasting your feet in front of the fire. Springtime in the Cotswolds is absolute bliss as these pictures show.

If captivating grade-listed buildings with landscaped gardens are your thing, you’ve come to the right place. We pick 9 of the most beautiful and awe-inspiring stately homes you simply need to visit this year.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANTONY THOMPSON

Cotswold gardeners will be well represented at this year’s Chelsea. Mandy Bradshaw has been talking to them about their plans

Katie Jarvis reviews a touring production of John Steinbeck’s classic tale of hardship and poverty, set in America during the Great Depression

So is The Birthday Party a play that delivers the gift you’ve always wanted? Or just another pair of M&S socks, wonders Katie Jarvis

Jeremy Wilding, chairman of the Trustees of the Three Choirs Festival Society, has been appointed MBE for services to the Hereford Three Choirs Festival in the New Year’s Honours list for 2016

Debbie Graham meets up with dressage superstar Valegro, and his owner and trainer, Olympic gold medalist Carl Hester

On October 31, country retreat Dewsall Court will be welcoming Valentine Warner to host a Halloween Party, set within 15 acres of grounds in the deepest, darkest Herefordshire countryside.

The farming world has lost one of its heroes, Joe Henson, MBE, who has died after a short illness, at the age of 82

The tourbillon is possibly one of the most intriguing of watch complications and September’s ‘The Watch Sale’ at Fellows taking place on the 29th, is offering two contemporary examples from Jaeger-LeCoultre, both limited editions – one a classical design in platinum and the other a sports piece in association with Aston Martin.

59 contemporary craft designer makers will fill the floors of The Courtyard in Hereford from 13th to 15th November. The work will include; jewellery, textiles, furniture, ceramics, glass, stone carving, basketry, fashion and accessories and metalwork.

There are mysteries afoot at the Everyman. Why is a murder announced in the local paper? Why is Miss Marple’s knitting so poor? Does Katie Jarvis ever know what she’s talking about?

The Westons’ Cider Teepee will be taking centre stage at The Big Feastival this weekend (August 28 to 30), ensuring there will be cider galore for foodies and music lovers alike.

Joe Meredith swapped the hills of the Cotswolds for the savannahs of South Africa’s Eastern Cape, discovering some of what makes the country such an exciting place to be

The Cheltenham Music Festival, though having classical music at its heart, is studded with diverse treats – encompassing film, dance, jazz, world music and family events amidst the rich mix of orchestral, choral and chamber concerts. Festival director Meurig Bowen picks out his top ten programme highlights.

Help for Heroes is asking the great British public to turn their BBQ’s in to an opportunity to fundraise for our wounded, injured and sick service personnel, veterans and their families.

The Countrywide Great Tour begins on 4 July 2015 and takes place over 64 days visiting numerous coastal and riverside locations across the UK, including Chepstow.

The Friends of Gloucester Three Choirs Festival are holding a fund-raising garden tour with lunch at Misarden Park, near Stroud, on Saturday June 27, by kind permission of the owner, Major Tom Wills.

There's a new kid on the block at Quenington – colourfully creative, wildly witty, and just a little bit naughty. Candia McKormack braces herself for the enfant terrible that is ARTSE

It’s now full speed ahead into summer, with the natural world hitting the fast lane as the warmer weather approaches. Sue Bradley discovers the sounds and sights of summer

Candia McKormack spends an evening in the company of the magical Giffords Circus

Britain is home to many an unusual tradition, and the region of the Cotswolds is no exception. Here are 10 of the strangest pastimes from this corner of England, including cheese rolling, duck racing and shin kicking!

Tickets for this world-famous event are available at the gate – come along on the day