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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 […]
The well known British bakery and coffee shop chain Gail’s could be on on its way to Cheltenham to replace Russell & Bromley, but how will this affect independent coffee shops in the area? “People are more likely to come from the high street and go straight to Gail’s rather than coming up and checking […]
Pubs across the UK are feeling the squeeze, with industry leaders warning that hundreds could shut their doors in 2026 as rising costs and the tax burden continue to pile pressure on the hospitality sector. This trend is raising concerns for local venues in towns such as Cheltenham, where independent pubs are as much a […]
A new Aldi looks set to come to Gloucestershire, as the supermarket giant outline plans for the store. The supermarket is planned to be built in Innsworth, located just off the A40 in Gloucester, as part of the Innsworth Park District Centre project. A public consultation begins today (Friday 6th March) over the development of the […]
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. […]
Rating: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕 Not only does this restaurant offer affordable prices for students, it’s also a lovely spot to have a homemade Italian dinner. The aroma of freshly prepared pizza dough and margarita sauce drifted over as I opened the door of the newly built Franco Manca in Cheltenham. The buzz of the room struck me […]
Rating: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗 A gorgeous restaurant situated at the heart of Cheltenham. This little piece of Italy is unmissable for fine dining. Walking through the tree-branch archway, you’re hidden for a moment of what is to come, until it’s revealed to you on the final step when you’re greeted by a smiling, warm waitress. The grandeur […]
Rating: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗 Being a vegetarian, I flip between being becoming fully vegan constantly, there’s a lot of crossovers with the meal formats, substituting out one ingredient can make it vegan. So, like many, when Veganuary came around I decided it would be better time than any. With an abundance of products stacked up on the […]
Rating: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗 For a long time I had wanted to go to a sushi place where little coloured bowls snake around the tables on a conveyor belt. For a British person this is an insight into a type of Japanese eatery, ‘Kaitenzushi’, characterised by their use of sushi trains. These restaurants are known for being […]