News, Sport, and Entertainment from the University of Gloucestershire
Homes in Cheltenham have been targeted for several burglaries over the past week. Children’s clothing, cash, jewellery and expensive push bikes have all been snatched. Residents have come home to find a hammer on the other side of a broken back door, a rock on a bedroom floor by a smashed window, and bolt cutters […]
Most players will never make it to 600 games played in their career. However, aged 32, Cheltenham Town midfielder Liam Sercombe walked onto the field at The Valley to make his 600th career appearance as the Robins defeated Charlton Athletic in the capital. “To mark my 600th game with a win is massive. To come […]
The Robins left the capital with all three points with a goal from Alfie May proving to be the difference for Wade Elliott’s side. Addicks goalkeeper Craig MacGillivray made a high-profile error, gifting May the goal as the ball landed at his feet, giving him a golden opportunity to put Cheltenham in front. Midfielder Liam […]
Robins midfielder Liam Sercombe made his 600th career appearance on Friday night as Cheltenham Town beat Charlton Athletic 1-0 at the Valley. The former Exeter man played a key part for Cheltenham, forming a formidable pairing in the centre of the pitch alongside Elliott Bonds to keep the Addicks at bay. The English midfielder joined […]
By Tia Cole An NHS funding boost has improved access to a new diagnostic centre in Gloucester offering X-rays, MRI, CT, ultrasound, ECHO and DEXA scanning to patients. It is set to open in Gloucester next autumn. The Gloucestershire Integrated Care System (ICS) are working together to oversee the development of the centre which will […]
England meet Wales in a Major Tournament for the first time since 2016 this evening. Both sides are in with a chance of qualifying for the knockout stages of the World Cup. England only need to avoid a four-goal deficit tonight, whereas Wales are relying on other results, whilst also beating England. Expectations were high […]
As we approach the festive season, Cheltenham Animal Shelter is dealing with an increase of stray pets. The shelter have been helping animals since 1926, and depend on support from members of the public. This will help them look after approximately 650 animals which arrive through their doors, as stated on their website. A charity […]
By Marina Shestakova Gloucestershire County Council joins 26 authorities across the nation to share the importance of fostering locally. The campaign will bring together the fostering community with football teams, carers, young people and families. On social media, councils from across the country are taking part in the #fosterwithyourcouncil2022 challenge, sharing little clips and YouTube […]
By Rachael Goodenough The Warm Homes Prescription scheme is being expanded after a successful trial in Gloucestershire. The trial saw the government pay the energy bills for 28 patients with respiratory health conditions between December 2021 and March 2022. The scheme will now be expanded to 150 patients in Gloucestershire as well as patients in […]
‘FoodLoose’ is moving base to Grosvenor Terrace after securing £60,000 of investment from nearly 100 investors, part of an extremely successful community share offer scheme during December. Currently located in Portland Street, the shop will continue to trade until November 26th. Until its grand opening on December 3rd coinciding with its 4-year anniversary. The move […]