Up to six horses escaped and ran around Gloucester this morning. The horses were running on A38 Estcourt Road, motorists were warned to be careful and that roads might be closed. A call was made to Gloucestershire police at 2:45 in the morning and the horses were rounded up safely by 6am. They don’t know […]
Author: Paul Wiltshire
“Wonderful man” wins local award for charitable services
A Cheltenham man received an award last night at a Breeze Radio event celebrating local heroes. Terry Howard, founder of the Cheltenham Guardians, brought home the award for the ‘Charity Champion’ title after being nominated last month. The Breeze Local Heroes awards are held annually, recognising inspiring and inspirational people in Cheltenham and Gloucester. Yesterday […]
Jason Woodward returns as Cherry and Whites get set to face Quins
Jason Woodward and James Hanson return to the starting line-up ahead of Gloucester’s crucial clash against Harlequins at Kingsholm this Saturday. Gloucester must win to keep up with top four and chasing pack if they want to reach the post season play-offs. They currently lie in seventh, five points behind Wasps in fourth. Hibbard out […]
BETTING PREVIEW: Cheltenham Town vs Forest Green Rovers
The Robins host their local rivals Forest Green Rovers at Whaddon Road tomorrow in the ‘El Glosico’. Forest Green need to get a result, with the Rovers sitting just one place above the relegation zone, just 4 points above Barnet, who have a game in hand over Mark Cooper’s side. Cheltenham Town’s real revelation this […]
Gloucestershire hospital advises patients to take their own food to A&E
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital has advised patients to take their own food and drink because of long waiting times. Patients should expect to wait two hours before being seen, and some patients are waiting over 12 hours in other areas of the UK. NHS conditions are taking a turn for the worst: over the winter, emergency […]
PREVIEW: Hampton and Richmond Borough vs Gloucester City
Gloucester City face a tough test tomorrow against The Beavers who currently lie third in the Vanarama National League South. Following Tuesday night’s 1-0 defeat to Dartford, manager Marc Richards will want to see his side provide a response to put a smile on the faces of the travelling Tigers. After just two wins in […]
SIBLING GLORY: The excellent family approach the home nations have taken for this years Commonwealth Games
The English Commonwealth games team has a family feel to it this year as several athletes are joined by fellow family members on the Australian Gold Coast. In boxing we have Galal Yafai who has progressed into the final of the men’s light flyweight boxing competition. His two brothers Gamal and Kalid, although not […]
What’s on in Gloucester this weekend
It’s the last weekend of the Easter holidays for many, so make the most of weekend, whatever the weather. We’ve compiled a list of the best things you can do to enjoy the end of the holidays: An evening of mediumship with Nikki Kitt Where: The Kings Theater Gloucester When: Satuday 14th April at 7:30pm […]
Cheltenham-born Paul Casey struggles on first day of RBC Heritage competition
The Englishman struggled to get going in the first round of the RBC Heritage and ended on four-over for the day. It was a stark contrast to the heroics he provided at the Masters last weekend, after the 40 year-old hit seven-under on the final day at Augusta, as he finished ten shots off winner […]
Awards celebrate outstanding women of the West
An awards ceremony was held last night in recognition of women in the South West who make a difference in their communities. The event, previously named “Women of the Year Awards”, was re-launched this year to celebrate both 100 years of women’s suffrage and International Women’s Day, titled ‘West Women of the Year‘. International Women’s […]