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In the centre of town, Cheltenham Martial Arts owner and principal instructor Matt Rudman continues to improve the lives of local people through keeping fit and having fun. On his website, you learn that Rudman started his journey in martial arts at aged eight, driven by a desire to bring the enjoyment of the disciples […]
The UEFA Champions League draw for the final 16 has now been finalised, seeing those who won their play-off ties join the automatically qualified top eight. The new set of games will take place on 10/11 March and 17/18 March for the return legs. Gloucestershire based Mark Bellingham will see his son, Jude, face Manchester […]
Cheltenham born snowboarder Maisie Hill competed in two events at the recent Winter Olympics in Italy, The Big Air and Slopestyle snowboarding. Hill was introduced to snowboarding by her Dad aged 8 as she snowboarded in and around Shurdington in Gloucestershire. “I hated it in the beginning, it sucked, I got really hot all the […]
Cheltenham Town make the long journey up to North Yorkshire on Friday evening where they will face second from bottom Harrogate Town, in what could be described as a relegation six-pointer. The Cheltenham-born manager took over a side at the foot of the table, with former manager Michael Flynn winning one of his 10 games […]
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 […]