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Newly-appointed Swindon Town manager Ian Holloway has started off perfectly with wins against Colchester and Tottenham Hotspur U21s in the FA Cup and the EFL Trophy. Ex-Forest Green Rovers assistant coach Scott Lindsey’s MK Dons are the next opponent for his side as the new boss will look to transition his good start into the […]
Residents have spoken out about the potholes on their roads as a list of 55 roads around the county to be resurfaced during the 2026/27 year has been released. Gloucestershire County Council released a list on the 25th March 2026 as a part of their “major programme to improve road quality and deliver long lasting […]
This years Cheltenham Festival was set up brilliantly to be one of the best in recent years, very few odds on favourites which meant competitive racing was almost guaranteed. Day 1 kicked off with the Supreme Novices Hurdle as the Cheltenham roar echoed through Prestbury, there was much anticipation for this race with Mullins trained […]
Cheltenham Town goalkeeper, Mamadou Diallo, has opened up on the experience he has gained whilst being involved with the first-team, saying “it helps me grow as a player.” The 18-year-old has made two appearances in the EFL Trophy this season, with a pair of impressive displays against Plymouth Argyle and Bristol Rovers. “It’s been good […]
Cheltenham Borough Council is planning for a poll which may be its last. The upcoming local elections in Cheltenham Borough Council have become part of a wider national debate about the future structure of local government in England. The elections on Thursday, May 7 are now closely tied to a major reorganisation proposal that could abolish the current two-tier system in Gloucestershire and replace it with a […]
Cheltenham fans, do you ever wonder where that young lad who joined the club on loan in the 2014/15 campaign and made four appearances before disappearing – never to be seen again, ended up playing his football? In this article, you’ll find ten players who have spent time at Whaddon Road and where they’ve jetted […]
With the new release of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, cinemas are selling out and fans are getting excited. The Peaky Blinders world is opening up to all with no link to the past 6 seasons. “You can come to the movie without ever seeing the series and still get it and hopefully love it,” […]
The Cheltenham Festival is around the corner, and Racing TV journalist Ash Symonds has his say on the horses that could cause some trouble at the festival. Symonds said there are “a couple on his list” to do well at Britain’s biggest jumps festival. “I like the look of Echoing Silence in the mayor’s novice […]
“This is my team. These are my people.” UoG Volleyball captain Louise Parker says the team is confident of taking back the Varsity title in the 2026 edition. Varsity. The University of Gloucestershire vs the University of Worcester. In 2026, the UoG Volleyball team is looking to gain its revenge on its closest rivals. In […]
ITV Journalist and Sports Commentator Rishi Persad has been trapped in Dubai amid military action in the region. Persad was scheduled to fly back from the Middle East on Sunday ahead of the Cheltenham Festival, but several flight cancellations have left him stranded in the conflict. The last information shared was that he remained hopeful of returning to the UK on Thursday […]
The Cheltenham Festival is almost here and renowned trainer Kim Bailey, who has won the Gold Cup and the Grand National, has entered two of his horses by the names of The Kemble Brewery and White Noise. Bailey, who has been preparing for the Cheltenham races, has shared the time frame that can come with […]