Despite it being the first day of spring, Gloucestershire is still firmly under a white blanket and Winter Olympic blues is still in the air. While many of you will no doubt be dusting off the sleds this week ParkLifeSport recapped when Ski Jumping came to Wembley back in 1961. June 6th 1961 was glorious sunny […]
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PREVIEW: Crewe Alexandra vs Forest Green Rovers
Forest Green Rovers face a trip up to Crewe Alexandra this weekend, weather permitting. Mark Cooper’s side come into the game in good form, as they are unbeaten in their last four (3 wins, 1 draw). However, the Rovers form away in the league has been poor, and they are without a win in eight games on […]
The Aviva Premiership play-off race
As the Aviva Premiership season enters its final stages, we take a look at who could be vying for a top four spot and a chance at securing the trophy come the end of the season. You can view the Aviva Premiership table as it stands here. It seems as though the top two spots […]
PREVIEW: Cheltenham Town v Notts County
Cheltenham Town play host to promotion hopefuls Notts County this Saturday with the home side looking to secure their place in League 2 for next season. The Robins suffered a 3-1 defeat to Notts County back in November at Meadow Lane and will be looking to improve on last week’s impressive draw against league leaders […]
NHS urges people to keep well as hospice prepares snow plough
With the Met Office forecasting increasingly hazardous weather for today and tomorrow, it is likely that local health services will be under increased pressure. The NHS in Gloucestershire is urging people to think twice before heading to A&E or calling 999 if it is not a life threatening emergency. Simple measures to keep well during […]
PREVIEW: Severn Stars vs Surrey Storm
The Severn Stars will look to end their winless start to their 2018 Vitality Netball Super League season when they play host to Surrey Storm this weekend. This will be the last fixture at the University of Worcester Arena before the break for the Commonwealth Games. Stars have lost all of their opening four games this season so far and […]
The 5 best winter books to start off the snowy “spring”
Featured Image byKelly Sikkema As the first day of spring approaches, the weather disagrees and continues to give blistering blizzards and crisp nights. But there’s nothing like shutting the curtains, sparking up the log fire and putting your feet up with the 7 best books to keep you cosy. It’s #WorldBookDay2018 , what is your […]
Updated weather forecast: today, tonight and tomorrow
Gloucestershire is now in the grip of a red weather warning. Yellow and amber warnings have been issued and people are being advised to stay at home unless absolutely necessary. ⚠RED WARNING⚠ Issued for SNOW and WIND for parts of SW Eng and Wales. This is the highest level! It’s only once every few years […]
Students join thousands around the world in VDAY 2018 charity event
Creative writing students from the University of Gloucestershire performed dramatic monologues for a charity event in support of VDAY 2018. The evening, entitled ‘a Memory, a Monologue, a Rant and a Prayer’, is by Eve Ensler, the creator of The Vagina Monologues, a controversial play looking at the rape and abuse of women. It started […]
Tips for keeping your dog warm in the snow as temperatures plummet
As snow is falling, it’s not only ourselves we need to keep warm but our dogs too. Temperatures have dropped as low as -7 in the south-west and there have been red weather warnings. Dogs may have fur but they still feel the cold just as much as we do which makes it just as […]