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November 17, 2023 – Rose Cooper Climate change has delayed the return of winter for Slimbridge – as the area’s famous Bewick swans demonstrated in their late flight home. The Bewick swans who migrate every year to Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust (WWT) finally flew in yesterday – albeit much later than usual. Their arrival […]
Residents have spoken out about the potholes on their roads as a list of 55 roads around the county to be resurfaced during the 2026/27 year has been released. Gloucestershire County Council released a list on the 25th March 2026 as a part of their “major programme to improve road quality and deliver long lasting […]
Former England boss Roy Hodgson made English football history after his sensational return to management at the age of 78, following his appointment as interim head coach of Bristol City today (Friday, March 27). The Robins, as Bristol City are affectionately known were previously managed by Hodgson in 1982. The club dismissed Gerhard Struber and […]
Locals say the problem has escalated in recent weeks, with fears of further collapse if action is not taken Concerns over the state of Malden Road in Cheltenham have sparked calls for action from Severn Trent Water. The residential road is in a poor state of repair, but Gloucestershire County Council says it is reluctant to resurface it until the collapsed […]
Thomas Tuchel’s England squad announcements always draw mass traction, with star-studded omissions and curve-ball inclusions but when goalkeeper Jason Steele’s name was listed alongside the likes of Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, eyebrows were raised. The Brighton and Hove Albion shot-stopper has never earned a cap for his nation and last featured in a Premier […]
Plans to rollout 20mph zones across Gloucestershire have been heavily criticised by angry residents. Gloucestershire County Council’s proposals to lower the speed limit across the region were given the green light by the Liberal Democrat leadership, having been mooted since 2017. A number of roads across the county have already had their speed limit lowered […]
Shoppers flocked to the new Victoria’s Secret at Bullring & Grand Central in Birmingham, as the launch marked the brand’s push to reclaim ground in a fiercely competitive lingerie market With Rival lingerie brands sweating through their seamless bras, Victoria’s Secret appear not to be worried about their competitors close by. “People aspire to be […]
Cineworld soft-launched its immersive golfing experience in partnership with ‘The Golf Rooms’ on Friday – welcoming everyone from families to local businesses to play. The venue, situated in the Brewery Quarter, has transformed its VIP area with cutting-edge technology to combine sports and leisure together into a trendy new space. As their second venue, the […]
The Cheltenham Festival is best known for the roar of the crowd, the drama on the track and four days of top-class jump racing. But while the horses grab the headlines, there’s another massive operation taking place behind the scenes – feeding and supplying refreshments for the quarter of a million visitors. The scale of […]
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 peaceful protest is due to take place outside RAF Fairford this weekend, with campaigners calling for an end to military escalation involving Iran. The “Hands off Iran – No to War” demonstration is scheduled for 1pm on Saturday 7th March and is expected to see up to 50 protesters gather near the base to […]