Cheltenham is a fairly large town located in Gloucestershire and is packed with things to do. However, a town this big comes with questions, and we’re here to answer them. Can you wear jeans to the Cheltenham races? When the Cheltenham races are on, people like to dress up smart in their suits with flat […]
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Maisemore Flood Resilience Scheme set to raise the A417
The A417 in Gloucestershire was closed due to heavy flooding on the 16th January and is expected to be closed further for 2 days. The road between Gloucester and Ledbury has suffered flooding from the River Severn. The official signed diversion route is on to the M50, M5 and then the A40. Local back roads […]
Double Decker Bus Overturned in Crash on A39
A road collision involving a double decker bus and a motorcycle was reported yesterday morning in Bridgwater. The incident was initially declared major due to the number of people involved, including 70 Hinkley Point C workers, the bus driver and a motorcyclist. Emergency services were at the scene, confirming there were no fatalities at the […]
WARM UP TO WINTER – 5 PLACES TO HAVE FUN AND ESCAPE THE COLD IN CHELTENHAM
With going outside being fairly unpleasant in this recent drop in temperatures, we thought we’d list five entertaining, warm locations to prevent you from going stir-crazy. The Wilson Art Gallery – If you’re looking for some culture, the Wilson Art Gallery has a sizeable collection of intriguing pieces. Why not have a browse and pop […]
Alice’s Original Wonderland
By Rachael Goodenough Did you know the inspiration for a beloved fairy tale lived right on your doorstep? Come down the rabbit hole with me as I tell you the story of Alice Liddell. In the 18th century, Alice Liddell was a young girl and her father was the Dean of Christ Church in Oxford, […]
24 Hours in Cheltenham
Eve Perkins Visiting Cheltenham for the day? Or maybe even the weekend? Well, we’re here to tell you all about the best things to do in Cheltenham in 24 hours. Why not start your day with a lovely walk in the park? Pittville Park boasts 82 acres of greenery and boating lakes which makes for […]
A Pain for Passengers: from train strikes to accessibility
Hopeful commuters this Christmas are expecting to have their festive spirits fizzled out as a series of train strikes from December 13th – 17th plan to go ahead. Great Western Railway have commented on how industrial action will go ahead with several train operators confirming to passengers that ‘a greatly reduced timetable’ will be in […]
Council plans to stabilise landslips in Cheltenham
Multiple improvements to the A435 at Charlton Hill are being planned by Gloucestershire County Council. The road, which has been prone to cracking and movement along the surface for numerous years, will be repaired over March to October 2023. During this time the road is closing for all, including pedestrians and cyclists and diversion routes […]
New Speed Camera Locations in Gloucestershire
Police are aware of drivers returning to the busy roads now that lock-down has come to an end. The Camera Enforcement Team (CET) have been placing Mobile Speed Detection Vans at numerous locations to remind drivers about their behaviour and to discourage those who drive at excessive speeds. Cameras are being placed on Evesham Road, […]
A417 Reopened After Fatal Crash
By Jemima Wittich After being closed 13-hours, the A417 was finally reopened at 5:30 this morning. The crash took place yesterday at 16:38 between the A436 Air Balloon Roundabout and a junction at the Cowley Roundabout. The crash involved 3 cars, a red SEAT, a black BMW and a VW Transporter. The driver of the […]