News, Sport, and Entertainment from the University of Gloucestershire
With the new release of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, cinemas are selling out and fans are getting excited. The Peaky Blinders world is opening up to all with no link to the past 6 seasons. “You can come to the movie without ever seeing the series and still get it and hopefully love it,” […]
Gloucestershire locals have been reacting to the heart-warming story of a police dog who found a missing person on just his second night shift. Users took to Facebook to express their delight with PD Soni, who found the youngster after the tale was posted two days ago (March 4 2026). A vulnerable young person had […]
Global panic has started as the strikes in the Middle East have threatened the fuel and oil supply. But is the UK in the middle of a fuel shortage crisis? The short answer is, no, not exactly. The UK has a large stockpile across the nation of fuel resources but with the growing worry about […]
“When women come into their power, taking away their magic doesn’t take away their strength, it doesn’t define [them] and losing that, doesn’t make you any less of a hero, any less strong,” says Sarah J Maas, author of the ‘Court of Thorn and Roses’ series in discussion with Alex Cooper, host of Call Her Daddy podcast. Maas has become a […]
ITV Journalist and Sports Commentator Rishi Persad has been trapped in Dubai amid military action in the region. Persad was scheduled to fly back from the Middle East on Sunday ahead of the Cheltenham Festival, but several flight cancellations have left him stranded in the conflict. The last information shared was that he remained hopeful of returning to the UK on Thursday […]
As the Cheltenham Festival 2026 approaches, women’s safety in the town remains a key focus for the authorities. The four-day horse racing showpiece, which runs from Tuesday (March 10) to Friday (March 13), will bring thousands of spectators to the town. It sees a surge in the number of people in the town centre and nightlife areas at […]
Drivers across the UK may have been confused this morning (Friday, March 6) as cars across the region were coated in a layer of dust. Car owners will be relieved to know this is a surprisingly common occurrence in the UK called Saharan dust.The phenomenon is due to high winds over the Sahara Desert whipping […]
The state of Cheltenham town centre is under the spotlight with many people feeling it’s a shadow of its former self. Some big-name shops, restaurants and cafes have closed with boarded up properties blighting shopping areas. But it’s not all bad news, as new stores are coming and some shops are simply moving to other […]
Gloucester Rugby are rolling out a new AI photo booth as they aim to improve the matchday experience for supporters at Kingsholm Stadium. Fans in hospitality will be able to access the latest AI technology, which allows supporters to generate branded images of themselves with the team. It is part of a new initiative by […]
There’s a new, vibrant hangout in Cheltenham for young people looking for somewhere welcoming to spend their time. Smokey Joe’s, an American vintage-style retro diner and arts venue, has launched its first Youth Café pilot. It is a dedicated space designed to provide a safe, inclusive environment where young people can relax, connect and get creative. […]