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Gloucestershire’s Jack Lisowski produced a sublime display in the Masters to beat Iran’s Hossein Vafaei 6-4 and set up a semi-final with two-time champion Mark Williams. Alexandra Palace had not previously been a happy hunting ground for Lisowski, who won just four frames in his previous three appearances, including meek 6-1 defeats to both Ding […]
The Cheltenham League has been plagued with postponements this weekend following the adverse weather. Just seven games were completed in all four divisions as referees deemed the pitches unplayable due to the frozen ground. With the next round of fixtures next weekend, it is unclear whether conditions will improve, especially since Cheltenham received heavy snowfall […]
Following a recent survey held by the Cheltenham council it was revealed that only 44% of residents felt they have the opportunity to grow their career in Cheltenham. Some people in the town centre have had their say. 47 year old vegetable seller, John, said that he found the national living wage given out by […]
By Tia Cole An NHS funding boost has improved access to a new diagnostic centre in Gloucester offering X-rays, MRI, CT, ultrasound, ECHO and DEXA scanning to patients. It is set to open in Gloucester next autumn. The Gloucestershire Integrated Care System (ICS) are working together to oversee the development of the centre which will […]
An impressive re development of Grange Park in Bishops Cleeve has been planned with a multimillion-pound budget consisting of new interiors and improved accessibility. Former headquarters of Zurich, the improved space will have 180,000 sqft of office space overlooking 100 mature, protected trees in an 11-acre parkland, Grangefield Park. Redesigned with natural materials, the park […]
Independent climate activists have returned to Cheltenham Promenade to hold a climate vigil during COP-27. They previously did this for COP-26 last year. The idea is to hold a vigil for the environment to raise awareness about climate change and our dying planet. Protests have taken place all over the UK throughout the UN Climate […]
The Emergency Services were called to Cheltenham this morning with a report of Arson. A resident reported that a car had been set on fire on St. Phillip’s Street with the rear passenger door open. Police are appealing for witnesses and would like to speak to a man seen in the area at the time […]
The well-known pizza chain has decided to end their longstanding presence in Belgrave House, Imperial Square. The restaurant has sat among a selection of chains in the area for years, but it’s been decided that its time for a change. The restaurant has always had a place in the heart of Gloucestershire’s pizza lovers, with […]
By Andy McCormick Promises for the Cheltenham Ice Rink to return for 2022 have changed as it has been announced that the ice rink has been cancelled. This cancellation was surprising for some as not long ago in September it had been declared that the ice rink would return to Cheltenham for 2022. A press […]
By Redwan Eid Residents of Cheltenham are complaining about the bus service in the town, with reports that buses mainly turn up late or they do not at all in most of the time. Arrival boards at bus stops do not display any notice about a change of scheduled trips, and the mobile app notifies […]