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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 […]
By Ben Redondo Beck Stagecoach West have been updating their network to supposedly improve reliability on their Gloucestershire buses. Most of the services won’t be changing however due to lack of resources, they have decided to remove some of their routes. These services are no longer being operated: and the Gloucestershire County Council are looking […]
The 26th minute of Cheltenham Town’s home game against Wycombe Wanderers saw Alfie May make another piece of history having scored his 40th EFL goal against Cambridge United in September. May overtook Julian Alsop’s EFL goal scoring record of 39 with a comeback win against Cambridge, which he dedicated to retiring teammate Matty Blair. The […]
An impressive re development of Grange Park in Bishops Cleeve has been planned with a multimillion-pound budget consisting of new interiors and improved accessibility. Former headquarters of Zurich, the improved space will have 180,000 sqft of office space overlooking 100 mature, protected trees in an 11-acre parkland, Grangefield Park. Redesigned with natural materials, the park […]
Tonight’s Challenge Cup clash between Cheltenham Saracens and Brimscombe and Thrupp has been called off due to a waterlogged pitch. The decision was made by referee Mike Halford who inspected at 12pm with areas of the pitch completely waterlogged. Saracens were looking to build on three wins in a row but will have to wait […]