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By Andy McCormick Promises for the Cheltenham Ice Rink to return for 2022 have changed as it has been announced that the ice rink has been cancelled. This cancellation was surprising for some as not long ago in September it had been declared that the ice rink would return to Cheltenham for 2022. A press […]
By Redwan Eid Residents of Cheltenham are complaining about the bus service in the town, with reports that buses mainly turn up late or they do not at all in most of the time. Arrival boards at bus stops do not display any notice about a change of scheduled trips, and the mobile app notifies […]
The preparations for Christmas have begun in Cheltenham. Lights are up, ready to illuminate the Promenade and get everyone in that Christmas spirit. All of Cheltenham’s Christmas plans are in place, ready to go! The Brewery Quarter Christmas Launch Party will take place on Saturday 19th November, from 3-7pm! Expect a party atmosphere, live music, […]
By Marina Shestakova Nearly half of retail staff have considered leaving the workplace due to the recent abuse issues that they face with more than 8 out of 10 people verbally abused by customers. Retail Trust has launched the ‘Let’s Respect Retail’ campaign to protect the wellbeing of three million retail workers in the UK […]
The Women’s FA Cup First Round was drawn today at 1pm with two local sides involved. The 56 games will be played on Sunday, 13th November, with many teams yet to have finished their final qualifying round with wide-spread thunderstorms last weekend. Cheltenham Town Ladies were the last side to be drawn, as they face […]
Cheltenham Town play Morecambe FC in the Sky Bet League One on Tuesday night, in a game that could be key for the Robins if they want to avoid relegation this season. Wade Elliott’s side currently sit 20th in the league, with Morecambe firmly in the relegation zone in 23rd. Despite the poor league position, […]
Cheltenham Town midfielder Ryan Broom has spoken to the press ahead of the Robins clash with Morecambe tomorrow evening. “Victory is never guaranteed in any game, we know as a team that If you don’t go into a game with 11 players who are bang at it and subs as well you are going to […]
Cheltenham Town midfielder Liam Sercombe has admitted that losing Matty Blair is a huge loss for the Robins, both on and off the pitch. “Losing him is massive, not just in the changing room but on the pitch. He gave his all every day, and he’s a great character as well, a lot of people […]
Also this weekend, Cheltenham Town Ladies keep their first clean sheet of the season on the road in a hard-fought 1-0 win against Crawley Wasps. Crawley Wasps 0-1 Cheltenham Town The Robinesses came to the Big World Community Stadium having taken four points from their last two games in the FAWNL Southern Premier Division. Izzy […]
The Jockey Club has confirmed that the Cheltenham Festival will remain four days long, rather than five, in 2023 and beyond. Discussions had taken place over extending the length of the festival, which surely would have brought in significant income, but it appears the Jockey Club have listened to fans’ concerns.. “At the Jockey Club […]