News, Sport, and Entertainment from the University of Gloucestershire
Hello! Welcome to today’s Park Life Sport Liveblog. We’ll be bringing you the latest news from around Gloucestershire and further afield. Stay with us for updates from Forest Green Rovers Women, university sport, and a local legend – cheese rolling! Of course, there will be many developments throughout the day, as we cover breaking news […]
Cheltenham Town Women assistant manager Mike Harris has explained his in-depth thoughts on the recent Women’s Super League rebrand. Harris supported CTFC Women manager Tom Davies during a record-breaking season for the club. The Robinesses finished eighth in the FA WPL Premier Division South and
Cheltenham Kings Boxing Club head coach Sean Martin has revealed that blockbuster fight nights – like Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn – increase interest in the sport locally. According to the Cheltenham-based coach, big British boxing events consistently attract people from all walks of life to the club. The famous Benn – Eubank family […]
On this day 75 years ago, Formula 1 began with its first world championship race at Silverstone Airfield. The post-war series was designed to show off the racing excellence of international manufacturers on the same stage. Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Talbot, Maserati, ERA and Alta all built their cars to a specific set of regulations, and […]
Kit Joubert, founder of the Instagram sensation @numberplatehistory, has reflected on the beginnings the niche account that now captivates millions monthly. Joubert’s account focuses on the subject of number plates in the United Kingdom and around the world. He tells captivating stories on the history of registrations, as well as explaining how their formats work. […]
UOG Karting Club member Sam Gingell (centre, in grey) has delved into the “brilliant” racing session he experienced with the University of Gloucestershire Kart Club at Herefordshire Raceway. Gingell provided insight on the club’s “most successful outing yet” since relaunching in September 2024. The Travel and Tourism student spoke highly of the circuit conditions, close on-track […]
Racing journalist Ash Symonds on history-making Galopin Des Champs, why the Gold Cup has fewer runners and the most exciting race to look out for. The crown jewel of the horse racing calendar is upon us. The Cheltenham Festival begins on March 11 and over 250,000 are expected to flock to the iconic racecourse over […]
Experienced rally driver Malcolm Rich has praised his incredible experience in the East African Safari Classic Rally, citing the god-like status he felt in the host country of Kenya. The Welshman most recently participated in 2023, driving an iconic MK1 Ford Escort alongside co-driver Adrian Cavenagh. Marketed as the ‘world’s toughest rally’, iconic drivers like […]
Great British Age Group Triathlete Adam Blackmore has explained the positive effect the University of Gloucestershire had on his journey to the European Triathlon Multisport Championships. Blackmore is a university graduate and now is the University of Gloucestershire’s UK Postgraduate Marketing and Student Recruitment Manager. He proudly donned a GB vest at the 2024 Europe […]
Former English Super Welterweight champion Adam Harper has revealed his predictions for ‘The Last Crescendo’ card headlined by Dmitry Bivol and Artur Berterbiev’s undisputed light heavyweight rematch. Saturday night’s much anticipated Saudi Arabian lineup has been billed by Queensberry’s Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom as ‘the card of the century’, but late changes have […]