The 2017-18 season will be the 2nd successive season that Cheltenham Town FC have played in Sky Bet League Two, which since their promotion back in 2016 is important for a club that are looking to assert themselves in league football. However, the Robins have been struggling of late both domestically and in squad depth following a recent […]
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“We help the homeless and the vulnerable” – Gloucester City Mission
Nowhere to call home, and nobody to speak to; it’s a position nobody wants to be in. Fortunately Gloucester City Mission recently opened to help Gloucestershire’s most vulnerable. A charity homeless shelter opened last Friday which will be open for those in need of a place to stay from 8pm every night until the end […]
Cheltenham’s first Escape Rooms!
Cheltenham is to get its first-ever escape room. Later this month, people will be able to fight their way out of a pop-up locked room at Coronation Square. The venue will be the latest in a long line of such attractions across the world where people are given a 60 minute time limit to think […]
“He was one of the very few who was excellent at everything, humble and human behind the scenes”: Exclusive interview with George Michael’s saxophonist
As a teenage musician, Ed Barker always dreamed of playing at the Albert Hall. He wanted to perform there as a member of the National Youth Orchestra – but never did. In fact, the 33-year-old went beyond his expectations and performed at London’s iconic venue with the late George Michael. Barker has been remembering the former Wham […]
Top five things to do in Cheltenham this weekend
From browsing extensive gin menus to enjoying a night of jazz, you’ll have no shortage of things to get up to as Park Life share their top things to do this weekend. Try Ginuary Forget Dry January, it’s all about Ginuary. Dedicated to anything and everything juniper based, this movement is one we can certainly […]
Alex Chalk: “A&E waiting targets have been met”
Cheltenham MP Alex Chalk has praised local hospitals for tackling the NHS crisis ‘head-on’. Today the organisation which represents NHS bodies said the country was running out of hospital beds. But in Parliament yesterday, Conservative Mr Chalk said: “The calibre of local trust leadership can play a huge role. In Gloucestershire, new trust leadership has tackled […]
Gloucestershire hospitals among the worst in the country for cancer care
Gloucestershire hospitals are among the worst in the country for cancer care. Their most recent CQC (Care Quality Commissions) report rates said that they: ‘require improvement’. National cancer care targets expect patients to be treated within 62 days of an urgent referral. The average Gloucestershire Hospital’s NHS Foundation Trust achieved was only 71.6% within […]
Travel warning issued as fog is slow to clear
Commuters have been warned again today that heavy fog is likely to cause travel disruption across the county. Heavy fog patches that formed last night have been slow to thin this morning, with full visibility not expected until 11am. Drivers are encouraged to drive with caution until then. The warning covers the entirety of Gloucestershire […]
UPDATE: Missing Tewkesbury Teenager Found
A teenage girl who went missing in Tewkesbury has been found. 15-year-old Rebecca Walker had not been seen since January 6th 2018. A tweet by Gloucestershire Police has confirmed that Miss Walker has been found. The Tewkesbury teenager who was reported missing on 6 January has been located. Gloucestershire Constabulary would like to thank members […]
UPDATE: Police hunting for Chelsea Court rapist
A woman was raped in the Southgate Street area of Gloucester on Tuesday night. The attack happened in Chelsea Court at around 7.30 and police are appealing for witnesses to come forward. The woman was taken to hospital where she received treatment for facial injuries. The offender is described as being of mixed heritage, in […]