Gloucester Rugby fans faced huge costs to be able to see their team play in the final of the European Challenge Cup last Friday against Cardiff Blues and since then, hoteliers in Bilbao have come under some criticism. Embed from Getty Images An investigation was opened yesterday to which hoteliers said they were “very annoyed” […]
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LEFT AT HOME: The biggest names not picked for the World Cup
With the World Cup kicking off in just 26 days, it’s getting to that time where countries are finally releasing their 23-man squads that will travel to Russia. It is every player’s dream to represent their country at the world’s biggest stage, so the months and weeks leading up to it are just as nail-biting […]
BREAKING NEWS: Bristol Rovers’ Ryan Broom has signed for Cheltenham Town
Cheltenham Town have this morning confirmed the signing of young midfielder Ryan Broom from League One outfit Bristol Rovers. The 21 year-old has penned a one-year deal with Gary Johnson’s side and joins Cheltenham’s other new recruits Johnny Mullins and Alex Addai as the squad begins to form ahead of the 2018/19 campaign. Newport-born Broom is a graduate of the Bristol Rovers Academy set-up, having […]
NETBALL: Laura Malcolm: Stars always “striving for more”
Severn Stars travel up to Manchester this Saturday when they play Manchester Thunder. Severn Stars captain and ex-England international Laura Malcolm has been speaking ahead of the game and despite the team struggling to get points consistently, she is hopeful of improvement over the course of the rest of the season. She said: “We want […]
Gloucester’s adventure man runs 230 marathons across the US for charity
Adventurer Jamie McDonald, is to run more than 200 marathons across the US dressed as a superhero to raise money for charity. The fundraiser from Gloucester, will embark on a gruelling challenge; where he will run a marathon to complete the journey which. He’ll take in 15 states across the US. Jamie says: “I do […]
Cheltenham Beauty Week: expert urges people to “look after your scalp first”
Healthy hair is something everybody wants, but experts at Cheltenham Beauty Week say it all starts with looking after your scalp. Visitors to the festival were able to see new technology which takes video images to show the condition of the scalp in microscopic detail. The image shown shows how dry or damaged the scalp […]
Gloucestershire pub re-opening after £3.5 million refurbishment
A Cotswold pub is set to re-open after a £3.5 million refurbishment. The Frogmill Inn, previously owned by Marco Pierre White, will open in July. The 16th century inn in Shipton Oliffe, Andoversford, was one of nine of the celebrity chef’s firms to go bust. The pub brand Brakspear, which owns over 130 pubs in […]
Boston Tea Party ‘first’ coffee chain to ban disposable cups
An independent coffee chain is thought to be the first in the country to ban the sale of hot drinks in disposable cups. The ban will begin as of 1st June, and will affect all of Boston Tea Party’s 21 branches, including the one in Cheltenham. If customers wish to buy a coffee to take […]
Forest Green Rovers defender Dale Bennett’s contract has been terminated, but where will he go?
Following the news that Forest Green Rovers defender Dale Bennett’s contract has been mutually terminated, we take a look at three potential transfer destinations for the 28 year-old after 5 years and 196 appearances for the Gloucestershire-based club: Embed from Getty Images 1.Colchester United Having grown up in North London, Enfield, Bennett could be tempted […]
Gloucester Beer Festival raises the bar as event is bigger than ever
With just a day to go, the warmer weather has arrived just in time for the 6th annual CAMRA Gloucester Beer Festival. Organised by CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale), the festival has a huge range of drinks available for beer-appreciators, with around 100 beers on offer from breweries both local and further afield. Over 30 […]