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Jack Lisowski produced a composed display in the opening round of the 2023 Masters to see off former champion John Higgins 6-3 and claim his first victory at the Masters. In previous years, the Gloucestershire cueman has suffered some chastening experiences, winning just four frames in his previous three appearances. In his debut in 2019 […]
Cheltenham Town head coach Wade Elliott believes Tuesday’s Papa John’s Trophy quarter-final against Salford City will be a big opportunity to bounce back after losing two on the spin, writes Joshua Rogers. Elliott will be looking to put Cheltenham’s past two games behind them after losing both and with a win they will find themselves […]
By Tia Cole A violent exchange between football fans was captured from the The Miller and The Moon Under Water. The fight broke out on Bath Road where punches were exchanged between the two groups, they then dispersed and no injuries were reported to the police. Gloucestershire Constabulary have issued images of a number of […]
Plans have been submitted to start building 1,100 new homes in the West of Cheltenham, near GCHQ. Developers have applied for planning permission from Cheltenham Borough Council as well as Tewkesbury Borough Council to build not only new homes, but an entire mixed-use development called The Golden Valley Development. The developers plan for this building […]
Homes in Cheltenham have been targeted for several burglaries over the past week. Children’s clothing, cash, jewellery and expensive push bikes have all been snatched. Residents have come home to find a hammer on the other side of a broken back door, a rock on a bedroom floor by a smashed window, and bolt cutters […]
Most players will never make it to 600 games played in their career. However, aged 32, Cheltenham Town midfielder Liam Sercombe walked onto the field at The Valley to make his 600th career appearance as the Robins defeated Charlton Athletic in the capital. “To mark my 600th game with a win is massive. To come […]
The Robins left the capital with all three points with a goal from Alfie May proving to be the difference for Wade Elliott’s side. Addicks goalkeeper Craig MacGillivray made a high-profile error, gifting May the goal as the ball landed at his feet, giving him a golden opportunity to put Cheltenham in front. Midfielder Liam […]
Robins midfielder Liam Sercombe made his 600th career appearance on Friday night as Cheltenham Town beat Charlton Athletic 1-0 at the Valley. The former Exeter man played a key part for Cheltenham, forming a formidable pairing in the centre of the pitch alongside Elliott Bonds to keep the Addicks at bay. The English midfielder joined […]
Anti-social bikers have been targeted in a police operation to keep public areas safe. The strategy named “Operation Endurance” was re-launched after a surge in reports of anti-social behaviour involving bikes and scooters, including one report of an elderly woman being knocked over. Police will be conducting high visibility patrols in hotspot locations, including areas […]
England meet Wales in a Major Tournament for the first time since 2016 this evening. Both sides are in with a chance of qualifying for the knockout stages of the World Cup. England only need to avoid a four-goal deficit tonight, whereas Wales are relying on other results, whilst also beating England. Expectations were high […]