Illustration of a blue background. In the illustration there are six cartoon colour blocked people dressed in blues and oranges, some with fists raised, one with a megaphone, and one holding a flag with the female gender symbol - a circle above a cross.
activism Cheltenham Lead story Women's safety

“Being safe is a right, not a privilege” – 16 days of activism in Cheltenham

An initiative aimed at raising awareness and taking real steps towards ending violence against women and girls “16 days of activism” has begun in Cheltenham. Councillor Flo Clucas, the cabinet member for safety and communities, said “whether at home, at work, at school, in town, or on our streets, being safe is a right, not […]

An image of Cheltenham Racecourse from a high up view. There are thousands of people on the stands watching the race. The sky is blue and a bit cloudy. The racecourse is grassy and round.
Cheltenham Racecourse Lead story Women's safety

Women’s safety at risk during Cheltenham’s race weekend

Women are bracing themselves for three days of harassment this weekend as thousands of racegoers from around the country flock to Cheltenham to attend its famous racecourse. While the punters are getting excited to bet on their favourite horses, the women are desperately preparing to keep themselves safe. With races occurring all weekend, it’s safe […]