News, Sport, and Entertainment from the University of Gloucestershire
Bodies shivering and teeth-chattering, people with blue lips and santa hats dancing and singing in icy cold water. This is how Cheltenham’s mad swimmers spent their first day of December. Despite the frosty weather, Cheltenham Lido has reopened its doors in order to raise money for Sue Ryder. People of all ages gathered together to […]
Gloucester Rugby face Newcastle Falcons in Tyneside tomorrow night in a must win fixture in the race for the playoffs. We also have a fascinating insight into how underwater rugby works and hear what the Cheltenham Town groundsman gets up to over summer. Stories to follow..
Welcome to another Park Life Sport news day. Bristol Rovers are aiming to bounce back immediately — Peter Hill assesses whether they can. Plus, we’ve got an exclusive interview with Daf Williams and special coverage for Mental Health Awareness Week. Make sure to follow along with our live blog to keep up to date with […]
There are many words you associate with rugby — physical, aggressive, fast — just to name a few. But if I were to ask you what words you associate with Tai Chi, would your answer be different? Now that it’s the off-season for athletes, I’ve been looking for something to fill my time. I wanted to […]
Gloucester Rugby announced today that 19 players from their current squad will not be returning next season, with several key names now seeking new clubs. Director of Rugby George Skivington addressed the media to explain the reasoning behind the departures but stressed that his focus remains firmly on finishing the current campaign strong, rather than […]
Justin Rose’s Masters Performance has cemented his place as a genuine candidiate to win his second major championship. Justin Rose has claimed 11 victories on the PGA Tour, including a US Open title. He is currently ranked 14th in the Official World Golf Rankings, just behind Bryson DeChambeau. There are several reasons behind this opinion. […]
“The Miners has had an alley longer than I’ve been alive – but it’s not just an alley, it’s a social hub where people come together,” says one local. Coalpit Heath in Bristol is home to The Miners, a cherished social club that serves as the heart and soul of the community. It’s a place where […]
Rachael Blackmore announced her retirement from horse racing on Monday, bringing an end to a decorated 16-year career in the saddle. The 35-year-old has claimed some of the sport’s biggest prizes, making history as the first female jockey to win both the Aintree Grand National in 2021 and the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 2022. The […]
Bishop’s Cleeve Development manager Alex Cheal believes his side are capable of competing in Hellenic Division One, despite narrowly missing out on promotion in the play-offs. Cleeve were defeated 2-0 by Swindon Supermarine Development in one of the Hellenic Division Two semi-finals, missing out on promotion to Step Six. It was a game in which […]
Sheffield United secured a crucial 3-0 victory over Bristol City in the first leg of the Championship play-off semi-finals, but a controversial decision played a key role in the match. Despite the debate, manager Chris Wilder believes the penalty was the correct call. “I don’t think he made an attempt to play the ball. He just […]
Sutton Coldfield Town Women have appointed former West Brom Women’s manager Harry Roe as their new head coach, with Roe expressing excitement as he looks forward to his time at the club. “I was approached by James a few weeks ago and it’s a club that I always thought I could go out and finish […]