The leader of a life saving community group who keep people safe at night has been nominated for a top award. Cheltenham Guardians CERT founder Terry Howard has been shortlisted as one of two semi-finalists in The Breeze Charity Champion Award. The event is sponsored by Volunteering Gloucestershire and recognises local heroes for their work […]
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7 unique Mother’s Day gifts
Mother’s Day is in a few days and you may be panicking about what to get the best person in your life. Don’t fear, I have seven unique gift idea’s you can get all the Mum’s out there. There’s nothing wrong with some flowers and chocolate but lets be honest she’ll remember this one if […]
Will businesses be hit hard by blizzard on payday weekend?
It may be payday weekend but businesses throughout Gloucestershire might not find themselves snowed under by customers this weekend. With the Beast from the East and Storm Emma wreaking havoc across the country, it’s likely that shoppers will be unwilling to brave the icy conditions outside to nip into town. According to Zenith Media, weekly […]
Cheltenham’s potholes continue to cause problems for drivers
Potholes have been a common sight in Cheltenham for a long time now, many think too long. The Twitter vent of people expressing their frustration on this matter all began with a tweet from the Mayor of Cheltenham, Klara Sudbury. #Cheltenham #potholes – where’s the worst sections of road surface in our town? (Let me […]
Boilers will still break when snow clears up
Bills are set to skyrocket this month as temperatures decline and boilers continue to break down. Anthony Davis, a plumber in Gloucestershire said: “just because the snow might go, that doesn’t mean there won’t be problems for households as long as the temperatures stay below freezing.” Boilers have been breaking down across the country and this […]
Gloucestershire’s latest snow update
Gloucestershire County Council has all the places on where to look for the latest updates: Recycling Due to adverse weather conditions, Household Recycling Centres may be closed. Updates on the availability of the service will be posted on the Recycle for Gloucestershire website: https://www.recycleforgloucestershire.com/ For the availability of Swindon Road Recycling Centre, please check the […]
Exciting new plans for Cheltenham Animal Shelter
Cheltenham Animal Shelter is expanding this year to accommodate a much needed additional building. Park Life spoke to James Clay, head of fundraising, about the project. Safety officer Raymond has been out checking how the building work is coming along. He was very impressed and the builders now have the Raymond seal of approval. #patterdaleterrier […]
The latest on traffic, travel and conditions in Cheltenham
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Darwin Out, Austen In – Paper note switched for plastic
Today is the first day the old paper ten pound note is not legal tender for purchasing goods. Instead stores across the UK will only take the new plastic ten pound note that features Jane Austen. Darwin who featured on the old ten pound since 1992, is an English naturalist and biologist and profoundly known […]
Could Wembley have been the catalyst for Cheltenham’s Eddie “the Eagle” Edwards ski jumping career?
Despite it being the first day of spring, Gloucestershire is still firmly under a white blanket and Winter Olympic blues is still in the air. While many of you will no doubt be dusting off the sleds this week ParkLifeSport recapped when Ski Jumping came to Wembley back in 1961. June 6th 1961 was glorious sunny […]