Cheltenham’s empty Café Rouge is set for a new lease of life. Café Rouge entered administration during lockdown and the Cheltenham restaurant closed down in July last year. Embed from Getty Images Franco Manca, an Italian pizzeria chain, are preparing to open a new restaurant in the Promenade, where the old café used to be. […]
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Gloucestershire police launch anti-drink driving campaign
By Megan Griffiths Gloucestershire Police have launched their annual anti-drink and drug driving campaign, warning drivers to not get behind the wheel after drinking too much this Christmas. Gloucestershire Constabulary’s new campaign, launched this week, aims to educate drivers of the dangers and consequences they could face for driving whilst under the influence of alcohol […]
How is Gloucestershire responding to the refugee crisis?
Right now, efforts to identify the 27 people who drowned in attempts to cross the English Channel are underway. Tragedy struck on November 24th when an inflatable boat carrying hopeful migrants sank not long after setting off on the treacherous journey to the UK from the French port of Calais. French authorities have arrested five suspected traffickers […]
Will the New App “Flare” Help Women Feel Safe?
The newly released app “Flare” allows woman to anonymously report when and where they have felt vulnerable. The app aims to not only inform authorities of the extent of sexual harassment, but to also help woman feel more comfortable in areas where they have felt unsafe. Flare was released yesterday, November 25th, but there is […]
Decathlon opens in Cheltenham’s Regent Arcade
Europe’s largest sports retailer has finally arrived in Cheltenham. After a rocky ride, the sports shop has finally opened its doors. The shop opened today at 12pm and will be open from 9am-8pm Monday to Thursday and 10am-4pm on Sundays. The company offers a wide variety of clothing, equipment and sporting advice across 70 different […]
Coronavirus cases rise in Gloucestershire
New cases of covid have reached an estimate of 35000 across Gloucestershire. The rising cases have led to the intensive care unit at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital becoming under pressure and overwhelmed. Despite the rate of people who are double jabbed in Gloucestershire reaching 80%, many of the patients who are admitted to the intensive care […]
‘It was probably the most lonely experience I have ever had’: International students talk of Christmas away from home
“I didn’t have human contact for a month.” Most students were unaffected by international travel restrictions. But for those that travelled from other countries to attend university, their stories are a lot different. After the country found itself in lockdown during Christmas, second-year Sports Journalism student, Drake Rogut, was left unable to travel home to […]
Everything you need to know about Cheltenham’s Christmas light turn on
Wrap up warm and start your Christmas by going to town and watching Cheltenham turn festive. From 2pm-7pm Saturday 20th November, you will find magical characters making their way around the town, with illuminated dance displays, festive music, and some exciting promenade theatre. The brewery Quarter Christmas lights switch on party will take place on […]
“The game is three points, nothing else,” says Cheltenham Town boss Michael Duff ahead of meeting with Shrewsbury Town
Cheltenham Town manager Michael Duff has said the game coming up against Shrewsbury is “just three points,” despite the game being the first time he has locked horns with his former manager Steve Cotterill. “I’ve said it before, I respect Steve a lot and I have a lot to thank him for in terms of […]
How is covid in Gloucestershire a year on?
There are many differences with covid cases, rates and deaths within the year from November 2020 to November 2021. A year ago, in November 2020, we had just been put into a national lockdown. 12 months down the line, the coronavirus pandemic is still uncertain as we go into the Christmas season, one of the […]









