Cheltenham’s Bierkeller is to be replaced by an American-themed burger restaurant and cocktail bar. Moody’s Place already has a restaurant in Swindon, but is set to expand into Cheltenham in early May, according to a post on the restaurant’s Facebook page. It will be the second burger restaurant to open in the town in the […]
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Our Future, Our Choice: Anti-Brexit campaigner to visit Cheltenham
Femi Oluwole, founder of “Our Future, Our Choice!” (OFOC for short) campaigns against the UK’s decision to leave the EU. He has captured the attention of young people in the UK and he is set to speak out in Cheltenham The vote for the UK to leave is something Femi wishes to prevent. In February […]
UOG EQUESTRIAN: Reaction to Varsity victory
The University of Gloucestershire first started competing against their rivals from Worcestershire in 2006 but it was only in 2013 when Women’s Equestrian first started competing in the tournament. This year’s event took place last Wednesday in what proved to be a tight contest between the two, as Gloucestershire came out on top as a result […]
Bike thefts in Gloucestershire plummet
The number of bike thefts has drastically decreased since November 2017, in the county. Exclusive data from the Gloucestershire Constabulary for Park Life shows that a significant change in reported cycle thefts over the last six months. The graph above shows the total number of bikes reported stolen or recovered between September 2017 and February […]
Making hay while the sun shines; Farmers’ struggle over as weather improves
Farmers across Gloucestershire are celebrating the end of a wet winter that has made farming conditions extremely difficult. Today is the hottest day of the year so far, seeing the end to one of the toughest winters that Gloucestershire farmers have faced. The long winter and early spring has created a number of issues for […]
Record Store Day could boost vinyl sales in Cheltenham
Record Store Day has come around again with exclusive releases to celebrate the joy of traditional vinyl. Cheltenham is home to what claims to be Gloucestershire’s top secondhand vinyl shop. Graham Vockins who works for Vinyl Vault, says he only found out about Record Store Day last year. On Saturday, Vinyl Vault in Cambray Place […]
Oh My Drag!: A night of drag at the Frog and Fiddle
The Frog and Fiddle are hosting the first drag show in Cheltenham since 2012. Oh My Drag! Presents… Good vs. Evil is a showcase of the favourite local drag queens displaying their good or evil personas in a full-length event. With performances from the extravagant Isabell End, Luna Lakes, Marla B.Zarre and special guest Paul […]
The University of Gloucestershire rugby star at the Commonwealth Games
The Commonwealth Games are coming to a close this weekend, but for an inspirational rugby star from the University of Gloucestershire, they have only just begun. This morning, England’s Women’s team beat Fiji 17-5 in the first stage of the contest. Among the starting seven was University of Gloucestershire masters student, Heather Fisher. The 33-year-old […]
Growing Indonesia through the Growth Hub
What is the GITA Project? Indonesia has a population of over 260 million. It is Southeast Asia’s largest economy and the world’s fourth most populous nation. At the moment theres a lack of support for start-ups and entrepreneurs and there is a need for educational institutions such as universities to implement entrepreneurship education in their […]
Officers rein in horses running wild in Gloucester
Up to six horses escaped and ran around Gloucester this morning. The horses were running on A38 Estcourt Road, motorists were warned to be careful and that roads might be closed. A call was made to Gloucestershire police at 2:45 in the morning and the horses were rounded up safely by 6am. They don’t know […]