By Marina Shestakova Nearly half of retail staff have considered leaving the workplace due to the recent abuse issues that they face with more than 8 out of 10 people verbally abused by customers. Retail Trust has launched the ‘Let’s Respect Retail’ campaign to protect the wellbeing of three million retail workers in the UK […]
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Should fireworks be banned?
By Andy McCormick November has become reputable for being the month where sparks of light are ignited into the sky, from the infamous ‘remember, remember, the 5th of November’ to people’s cats and dogs scurrying indoors to evade the grating level of noise unleashed outside. For some, fireworks are a beautiful, fun display for the […]
FA Cup Draw Preview: Former Cheltenham Town Scholar Could Feature In First Round Draw
Tonight sees the First Round draw for the 2022/23 FA Cup competition where 80 teams will be drawn out live on BBC Two from 7pm. The draw will consist of 32 non-league sides who will take on various outfits from League One and Two. It is set to be a big night for former Cheltenham […]
“We’re here to spoil the party” – Liam Bond on Montpellier FC’s Title and Senior Charities Cup ambitions
Liam Bond captains Montpellier FC into their first semi-final in their inaugural season as potential Cheltenham Civil Service Reserves final looms. Montpellier sit in title contention in Cheltenham League Division Three. Amongst those battling for the league are AFC Kempsey, a team that Montpellier have done the double over. They face eachother yet again in […]
“They’re a banana skin” – Brimscombe & Thrupp looks to final after overcoming tight affair in GFA Challenge Trophy semi-final
Brimscombe & Thrupp manager Sam Prior believes they still have a lot to play for this season as semi-final victory seals chance for their first silverware in four years. The Stroud side faced Roman Glass St George on Wednesday, 30 March at The Meadow, where a close fought affair ended 1-0. Prior was happy with […]
“That’s what we thrive on, we defend from the front”- Cirencester Town boss John Brough ahead of Willand Rovers home clash
Cirencester Town manager John Brough confirms his side are not thinking about what other teams are doing and are focused on just winning matches. The Centurions have only lost twice in the last 17 league games and currently sit second in the Southern League Division One just two points off the top spot and face […]
Three points essential for Gloucester City in fight for survival
Gloucester City will be looking to climb out of the relegation zone with an away trip to fellow strugglers Farsley Celtic on Saturday. Despite a resurgence in December, Lee Mansell’s side have dropped in form, and subsequently also in the table. Gloucester’s recent goalscoring record makes for grim reading for the City faithful, who will […]
Dylan Barkers signs for Gloucester City on-loan from Cheltenham Town
Gloucester City have announced the new loan-signing of Dutch midfielder Dylan Barkers from Cheltenham Town. Having signed for Cheltenham last summer from Alvechurch in the Southern Premier Central, the 21-year-old has represented the Robins on 10 occasions this season, often being deployed as a defensive midfielder, or even in the defence. Barkers was also previously […]
Top 5 unusual date ideas for Valentine’s Day
Stuck on ideas for Valentine’s Day? Want to do something a bit more obscure and out of the ordinary? Why don’t you try one of these ideas with your significant other – or even with a friend? Who says Valentine’s has to be romantic? Go Ape If you’re not afraid of heights, Go Ape is […]
All the big local Football transfers that have happened so far in January
The following list includes massive signings that local football clubs that have occured. Including Bristol, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Midlands, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Swindon and Worcestershire 01/01 Darly Dike : Barnsley -> West Bromwich Albion Kainen Davies : Aston Villa -> Nottingham Forest Saikou Janneh : Bristol City -> Shrewsbury Town 03/01 Emmanuel Idem : Derby (Released) -> […]










