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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 […]
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 […]
The iconic Bullring Bull in Birmingham was spotted wearing pink-striped pyjamas and famous angel wings to celebrate the opening of a brand new ‘Victoria’s Secret’ store at Bullring today (Friday, March 6). Drawing in crowds and curious shoppers from around city and further afield, the cheeky stunt marked the launch of the boutique after weeks of anticipation. The […]
With Cheltenham Festival just days away, local businesses are gearing up for an influx of racegoers. Venues are stocking up, getting extra staff in and hiring security all in preparation for the annual rush that comes with the races that begin on Tuesday. At The Bank House Wetherspoon, preparations are well underway. They are bringing […]
Homeless people in Cheltenham say “the move has been a struggle” after they were moved on by the council. Following a petition from residents and local businesses, Cheltenham Borough Council told the group of homeless people to move on from their location outside of Cavendish House. The council has said they acted after “concerns about […]
Homeless people who had been sleeping in Cheltenham’s Promenade say “it’s been a shock” after they were moved on by the council. Several unhoused people who had been staying in a sheltered area in the town centre, outside Cavendish House, say they were recently asked to leave the spot where they had been sleeping after […]
Cheltenham Borough Council is planning for a poll which may be its last. The upcoming local elections in Cheltenham Borough Council have become part of a wider national debate about the future structure of local government in England. The elections on Thursday, May 7 are now closely tied to a major reorganisation proposal that could abolish the current two-tier system in Gloucestershire and replace it with a […]