Hellenic League action resumes for Brimscombe this Saturday as they make the short trip down the A38 to face rivals Thornbury. Before last weekend’s match against Corsham Town fell foul of some bad weather, Brimscombe were unbeaten in four games, a run that saw them climb to fifth in the Hellenic Premier League table. Sitting […]
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Tom Needham states “it’s going to be a tester this weekend” ahead of Royal Wootton Bassett Town Ladies clash
Forest Green Rovers Womens assistant manager, Tom Needham hopes his side can “get back on track right away” after a series of postponements. The team are sixth in the table in their first season in the South West Regional Women’s Football League and are preparing to play their first game since their 3-1 victory over […]
Cheltenham Civil Service face Woolaston: “We haven’t had a result there in four years, we’re due one.”
Cheltenham Civil Service manager Stephen Holend admits that a trip to Woolaston is always difficult as he looks ahead to a tough battle this weekend. Civis sit first in Northern Senior Division One, having an unbeaten start to the season. They face Woolaston this weekend as they look to continue their title charge after the […]
Top 10 Secret Santa Gifts.
Whether you like the people you have to work with or not, this list of suggested gifts could be a great help to you pick out the perfect Secret Santa gift: 1. Plants. A simple desk plant can be a great gift to liven up someone’s mood throughout the day. Not only is it good […]
Students Defer University A Year.
The choice to defer a year of university could cause a more competitive challenge for students applying for places next year. The COVID-19 pandemic had had a huge impact on schools and colleges in the initial lockdown. But UCAS figures shows that it is still having a concerning effect a year on. Students already have […]
Pubs hit by wave of Christmas cancellations
Dozens of Christmas parties have been cancelled across Cheltenham as worries over the new Omicron variant of Covid-19 grow. One pub has had over 150 cancellations over the last few days. The Miller Pub and Sports Bar, located on Cheltenham’s Bath Road has seen bookings drop significantly since the news of the new variant. Bar […]
Gloucester MP supports Gloucestershire Police’s Anti-Drink Driving Campaign
The annual anti-drink driving campaign is in full swing as Gloucester’s MP, Richard Graham gets behind the current efforts being made by Gloucestershire’s police to crack down on drink driving in the county. The campaign was launched on the November 30 and aims to promote safe driving during the Christmas period which is notorious for […]
Operation Seabrooke: Cheltenham’s Latest Drugs Bust
Three men involved in a drug gang were sentenced to 21 years in prison after smuggling Class A drugs throughout Gloucestershire Yesterday, three men were sentenced in Crown Court after an investigation found them guilty of being part of a drug gang that moved over half a million pounds worth of cocaine and marijuana into […]
Bird Flu Outbreak Causes Concern for Local Wildlife
The wildlife of Gloucestershire could be at risk of becoming seriously ill with the new fatal Avian Influenza outbreak confirmed nearby. The flu was first confirmed in Great Britain on November 3 and cases have recently been found in areas such as the Forest of Dean in the Gloucestershire region. The disease is highly contagious […]
What’s Kitmas and how can we help?
How a couple in Stroud started a charity initiative to reach out to football fans far and wide. Founded by football coach and activist Paul Watson and his wife Lizzie, #Kitmas is a charity set out to brighten the Christmas of disadvantaged children across the country. Last year they gifted more than 1,000 shirts […]