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The state of Cheltenham town centre is under the spotlight with many people feeling it’s a shadow of its former self. Some big-name shops, restaurants and cafes have closed with boarded up properties blighting shopping areas. But it’s not all bad news, as new stores are coming and some shops are simply moving to other […]
There’s a new, vibrant hangout in Cheltenham for young people looking for somewhere welcoming to spend their time. Smokey Joe’s, an American vintage-style retro diner and arts venue, has launched its first Youth Café pilot. It is a dedicated space designed to provide a safe, inclusive environment where young people can relax, connect and get creative. […]
Global jetsetters are being encouraged to explore the coasts and coves of Vietnam, the beaches of Brazil and … the quaint streets of Cirencester. Time Out magazine listed the Gloucestershire town as the seventh best worldwide destination for 2026, citing the location’s ‘Classic English countryside charm’ as its biggest draw. While Forbes hailed nearby Bibury as […]
Residents in Cheltenham say living here is “like being on holiday” after it was hailed as the UK’s second best large town. The Gloucestershire town was only bettered by Blackpool in the list curated by destination expert Chris Moss which was published in the Telegraph. Cheltenham locals were full of praise for the location following the […]
Today is the first day of the three-day long November Meeting at Cheltenham Racecourse, and its geared up to be an epic day of racing on good to soft ground. The first race is the Lycetts Insurance Brokers Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle at 13:10, and is arguably the weakest race on the card. The favourite […]
Kayleigh Jones, who is a sports therapist, is supporting the BBC Gloucestershire radio station and the BBC Bristol radio station. The radio presenters are taking part in BBCs three-legged thousand mile challenge for children in need. “So our local teams will be completing 25 miles each between Bristol and Gloucestershire from early Tuesday yesterday to […]
“We are probably 10% away from turning that (shots) into goals,” Nico Goymer gives a critical but fair outlook ahead of Leckhampton Rovers return clash against FC Lakeside. Leckhampton have struggled this season with their side only scoring eight goals in their last eight games played and only sit on eight points. “We haven’t been […]
George Harmon “jumped at the opportunity” to join Cheltenham Town on a one-year-deal in August from Scottish Premiership side Ross County, ending a three-year affiliation with The Staggies. Harmon made 105 appearances across three seasons for Ross County but acknowledged it was time for a change, following relegation to the Scottish Championship . Embed from […]
Cheltenham Town’s youngest ever player Sopuruchukwu Obieri has set his expectations for his loan spell with Gloucester City and reiterated his desire to continue to test himself in the men’s game. The 17-year-old striker broke the Robins record when he came on in the Street Motors Trophy clash with West Ham United U21s in November […]
In football, we often talk about five-year plans, promotion pushes, and stadium upgrades. But what if we looked 100 years ahead? Where will Gloucestershire’s proud trio; Forest Green Rovers, Cheltenham Town, and Gloucester City, find themselves in the year 2125? I’ve asked ChatGPT to predict where they will be, here is what it said. Forest Green Rovers – […]