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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. […]
Global jetsetters are being encouraged to explore the coasts and coves of Vietnam, the beaches of Brazil and … the quaint streets of Cirencester. Time Out magazine listed the Gloucestershire town as the seventh best worldwide destination for 2026, citing the location’s ‘Classic English countryside charm’ as its biggest draw. While Forbes hailed nearby Bibury as […]
Gloucester is to get another coffee shop – but this one is aiming to be a little bit different. Forum Coffee is an independent specialty coffee shop that is set to open in The Forum, Gloucester, this spring. It will be a stone’s throw from the University of Gloucestershire’s new City Campus in King’s Square. Working with Gloucestershire-based roastery Ethical Addictions, Forum Coffee […]
Today is the first day of the three-day long November Meeting at Cheltenham Racecourse, and its geared up to be an epic day of racing on good to soft ground. The first race is the Lycetts Insurance Brokers Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle at 13:10, and is arguably the weakest race on the card. The favourite […]
Cheltenham Town host League Two rivals Notts County in front of the Sky Sports cameras on Monday evening. The Robins are looking to continue their unbeaten league run under new manager Steve Cotterill, whilst Notts County will be looking to bounce back from their FA cup defeat to Brackley Town last Saturday evening. The Magpies […]
Cheltenham Town are faced with top of the table Walsall on Saturday, October 25th for a 12:30 kick off, manager Steve Cotterill has spoken about what he expects from his team. “We know it will be a tough game. “We have to make sure we turn up on the day and until the end of […]