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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 […]
From a nine-year-old on the green to a 95-year-old still rolling up on a Tuesday afternoon, Pete Babbage says the club that won the Bowls England Championship has a place for absolutely everyone. The hard part is convincing people to walk through the gate. Peter Babbage did not find bowls. Bowls found him. His in-laws […]
As World Bee Day approaches on the 20th of May, there isn’t a better time to shine a light on the incredible work that is happening at Harry’s Honey Bee Farm, than now. Nestled in the countryside of Cleeve Hill, the farm has become an important place not just for the bees, but for the […]
From the heart of Cheltenham, to the highest point in Gloucestershire. Come with me on the little known eleven-mile hike which you must do. Fuelled with a fry up, I started at The Bank House. It was an overcast and chilly start to the morning. Armed in trousers and a coat, I headed along the promenade before […]
During the aftermath of yesterday’s cabinet meeting, Sir Keir Starmer made it clear he isn’t going to resign. There has yet to be 81 Labour MPs backing one single candidate. If a change of leadership is imminent, who is going to take over the role? It seems that Wes Streeting is the number one pick […]
Birmingham City Women goalkeeper and ex-Cheltenham Town keeper, Poppy Irvine reveals how crucial her loan spell at the Robins was to her career. “I absolutely loved my time at Cheltenham, the experience is what I needed, but being around the girls and the staff that was really nice as well, it does completely changed how […]
Cheltenham Town Centre has become a hub of chain cafes and other businesses. This has led to many independent coffee shops struggling to stay afloat. Recently in Cheltenham, a new Tesco Express has opened on the Promenade, next to the recently added Café Nero. There are also plans for a new Gail’s Bakery to come […]
Cheltenham Pride is a way to encourage continuing support for the LGBTQ+ community, allowing their voices to be heard, and upholding diversity and inclusion in the town. “We’ve sponsored pride for a number of years, and we’ve got a good relationship with them, so we are sponsoring them again this year,” says Francesca Inman, the Chief Executive of […]
After their most successful season in their entire history, the University of Gloucestershire’s darts team crowned off their season with an awards night, and there was plenty to celebrate about. The A’s enjoyed a simply outstanding season, winning the league with 19 wins and one loss, clinching the title versus Loughborough on the final day […]
80 Labour MPs have said that they do not think that Sir Kier Starmer should continue as Prime Minister. Although, Starmer does not back down reportedly telling Cabinet this morning, “If you want to get rid of me, 81 of you need to back an alternative candidate, and they will have to fight me with the […]
Cheltenham Spa Bowling club hosted their annual open day on Saturday the 9th of May as the club looks to grow their teams. President, May Shurmer has been at the club for 40 years and has competed in a variety of different club competitions for Cheltenham. The club saw a reasonable turnout throughout the day […]