A 39-year-old woman from the Stonehouse area was killed in a crash on the A417 at Crickley Hill yesterday afternoon. Police in Gloucestershire are continuing to investigate the fatal collision which happened yesterday afternoon just before 2.55pm. The collision was between a black Nissan Qashqai and a silver Peugeot 206, driven by the woman. The driver […]
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Gloucestershire snow: Is your child’s school closed today?
Schools across Gloucestershire are closing or are expected to close early today as snow and sub-zero temperatures hit the county. People are being advised to stay at home to avoid the roads, after a 39-year-old woman from Stonehouse was killed in a crash on the A417 at Crickley Hill yesterday afternoon. You can find […]
New Restaurant Brings Fresh Food To The Table
A new Italian Resturant Olive Albero Ristorante opened this week in Cheltenham. Dana Tanasa from Milan and raised in Romania wanted to stop waitressing and become her own boss. “It’s different and the taste is different.” She is confident her restaurant will stand out from the rest because they bring fresh ingredients and food to […]
Mo Eisa: The Name on Everyone’s Lips
Cheltenham Town haven’t had a lot of things to shout and scream about this season, but one positive has been the impressive goal-scoring record of Mohamed Eisa. The Sudanese striker has had a fantastic debut season for Cheltenham, scoring 17 goals in all competitions from 35 appearances. Park Life Sport asked fans who they thought […]
Racey activities proposed as club applies for festival lap dancing licence
Cheltenham Borough Council is being asked to block an application for a lap dancing club to open in Cheltenham. The Fantasy club on Bath Road hosted lap dancing events for previous race weeks, but various groups are contesting the application from Massimo Salatino this year. CheltFems say that, “Lap dancing is discriminatory. As long as […]
The Shaggy Dog Raconteur Is In Town
“We always get nervous but it keeps us on our paws.” Folk and Blues band The Shaggy Dog Raconteur are heading to Gloucester’s pub Dick Whittington tonight. The band have been together and touring Gloucestershire for two years, with two new members joining a year ago. Their interesting band name came from the classic book ‘The […]
5 things to do in Cheltenham this weekend
Take a trip to the theatre Head to the Everyman for a performance of the critically-acclaimed show ‘Birdsong’. Marking the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War, it’s an enthralling tale of love and courage enjoyed by over 200,000 people on its previous sold-out show. Buy your tickets here. 2. Cheer on Gloucester […]
“Increased risk of prostitution” forces The Two Pigs to ban single women
The Two Pigs in Cheltenham, which hosts Eroticats lap dancing during race events, will ban the entry of lone women when they turn into a sexual entertainment venue. When the Two Pigs submitted an application for the renewal of their Sexual Entertainment Venue Licence in October, licensing officer Phil Cooper outlined all incidents that had […]
Sketchers store opening revealed
American footwear brand Skechers will be opening in Cheltenham’s Regent Arcade on Friday, March 2. Managing Director and Owner Lindsay Jones manages LJPR, providing business communication and advice for local businesses, and in particular, the Regent Arcade. The deal between the Regent Arcade and Skechers was signed late last year, taking several months for a new store […]
Doggie days out: 5 dog-friendly businesses in Cheltenham
If you own a dog, you’ll know that they’re part of the family, meaning you’ll want to include them on your days out. We’ve compiled a list of places in Cheltenham in honour of International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day (yes, it’s a real thing – look it up) that will gladly welcome you and your […]