By Jemima Wittich In July last year, a power cut at Francis Close Hall resulted in the loss of 10 years and thousands of pounds worth of work in one of their Bioscience laboratories. The power cut took place on a Saturday evening, and therefore wasnβt discovered until Monday morning, making it too late to […]
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From relegation threated to playoffs- Cirencester’s comeback
Cirencester Town were struggling at the bottom of the Hellenic League Premier division in September but turned their fortunes around to make the playoff spots due, in part, to the coaching of John Brough. The former Cheltenham Town defender “went in to fill in for the manager (James Mortimer-Jones) who was unable to attend due […]
Former QPR and Millwall man leaves role in League 2.
Marcus Bignot has left his role as assistant manager at Swindon Town following the Robins ninth place finish in SkyBet League two. Bignot joined Town in June 2024 as a part of head coach Mark Kennedy’s staff, and while Kennedy was dismissed six months later, he stayed and worked under Ian Holloway, helping them stay […]
Two Years, Two Play-Off Exits, and Now the Lights Are Going Out on Forest Green’s Academy
The world’s greenest football club are losing their academy funding. Two failed promotion bids, two seasons of dwindling grants, and now the EPPP has nothing left to offer Nailsworth. Forest Green Rovers, the world-famous vegan football club from the Gloucestershire village of Nailsworth, lost their Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP) academy funding this spring after […]
Gloucestershire Cricket Club prepare for an important fourth day in their County Championship match against Kent
An important final day awaits as Gloucestershire cricket club prepare for the final day of their four day test match against county rivals Kent. So far it has been a difficult season for Glos with just one win in their opening four encounters that being the most recent tie comfortably beating Derbyshire by 10 wickets. […]
County Championship Division Two Preview
Winter slowly turns into Spring and that can only mean the return of County Championship cricket with pitches and outfields being prepped and preened for six months of competition. As the long summer begins, lets delve into each team. 1000 words 100 or so on each side. Derbyshire ππππππ πππππ ππππππππππ π The Club are […]
Preview: Robbie Savage ahead of Forest Green v Wealdstone
Forest Green Rovers boss Robbie Savage has assured fans that his side have their “positivity” back ahead of the first of eight cup finals in the push for play-offs. Forest Green Rovers will host Wealdstone at The New Lawn this weekend, hoping to bounce back after last weekend’s defeat on the road to Southend, slightly […]
“I’ve got nine career promotions, hopefully we can get another one” Ex-Cheltenham Town Hero, Chris Hussey on Hednesford Ambition
Cheltenham Town promotion winner, Chris Hussey, is hoping to guide Hednesford Town to another league title this season. The 37-year-old defender stated that the club can “hopefully have another successful year.” The Staffordshire club were promoted last season, and theyβre currently joint top in the Northern Premier League, with a game in hand. βWeβre in […]
Morgan Barrett Stars As UOG Darts Crowned UDUK Central West Champions
University Of Gloucestershire Darts are Champions of the UDUK Central West Division after Morgan Barrett ‘magic’ secures the title for UOG. Gloucestershire went into their final league matches of the 2025/26 season on Wednesday as they came up against three strong sides from the University of Loughborough, however the UOG A team knew just two […]
Park Life Sport Live Blog: Cheltenham Town travel to Notts County, Forest Green pre Wealdstone and Chris Hussey exclusive interview
A very good morning Gloucestershire sports fans, the sun is shining and the weekend is near… Today we have a range of stories across football, rugby, darts and of course the aftermath of Gold Cup week! Join us throughout the day as we bring you all the news as it drops – keep your eyes […]
Forest Green Rovers Sign Ex-Manchester United Player D’Mani Mellor from Macclesfield
Forest Green Rovers have just announced the signing of DβMani Mellor. Mellor has completed the move from Macclesfield, and came through Manchester Unitedβs academy, after playing for the club at U18, U19 and U21 levels. He scored seven goals in 13 appearances for the U21S in Premier League 2, making his senior debut for United […]