Femi Oluwole, founder of “Our Future, Our Choice!” (OFOC for short) campaigns against the UK’s decision to leave the EU. He has captured the attention of young people in the UK and he is set to speak out in Cheltenham The vote for the UK to leave is something Femi wishes to prevent. In February […]
Author: Ivor Richards
Here is everything you need to know about storm Emma
We’ve already seen ‘The Beast from the East’ coming in from Siberia in Russia affecting Scotland and northern England. Now it’s the turn of Storm Emma, another snow storm that will reach Gloucestershire this afternoon. Portugal and Spain are already affected and heavy snow has fallen across northwestern France. The Met Office has issued red warnings […]
Five of the best pubs in Cheltenham to watch the Six Nations
Nothing beats a live rugby match in a pub. The Natwest Six Nations are in full swing as we get set for the third weekend of action. We’ve selected five of the best pubs in Cheltenham to catch all the action. 5 – Harry Cook Free House Every game is live at Harry Cook’s, […]
Alex Chalk: “A&E waiting targets have been met”
Cheltenham MP Alex Chalk has praised local hospitals for tackling the NHS crisis ‘head-on’. Today the organisation which represents NHS bodies said the country was running out of hospital beds. But in Parliament yesterday, Conservative Mr Chalk said: “The calibre of local trust leadership can play a huge role. In Gloucestershire, new trust leadership has tackled […]
UPDATE: Missing Tewkesbury Teenager Found
A teenage girl who went missing in Tewkesbury has been found. 15-year-old Rebecca Walker had not been seen since January 6th 2018. A tweet by Gloucestershire Police has confirmed that Miss Walker has been found. The Tewkesbury teenager who was reported missing on 6 January has been located. Gloucestershire Constabulary would like to thank members […]
A Fan’s Perspective – Farewell to a Champion
Cheltenham Town midfielder Kyle Storer has left the club after a three year stint. Storer has now linked up with former Cheltenham manager Mark Yates at National League side Solihull Moors. Nicknamed ‘Stoz’ by his team-mates, the midfielder has recently been team captain. The former Kidderminster Harriers man was part of the 2015-16 National League […]
Video Assistant Referee – What was the Outcome?
English football has now trialled video assistant technology. First of all, congratulations to Brighton who beat Crystal Palace 2-1 in last night’s match – the Seagulls now progress to Round Four in the FA Cup to play Middlesbrough. But VAR what was the verdict? So while the pros and refs discuss #VAR the thing rarely […]
The Right Decision? Will VAR Revolutionise Football?
For the first time in English football Video Assistant Referees will be used in a competitive match. In tonight’s FA Cup game between Brighton and Crystal Palace, precise video technology will determine referee decisions. But what is VAR and how does it work? Will it be a success? First of all, let’s get one thing straight […]