An independent coffee chain is thought to be the first in the country to ban the sale of hot drinks in disposable cups. The ban will begin as of 1st June, and will affect all of Boston Tea Party’s 21 branches, including the one in Cheltenham. If customers wish to buy a coffee to take […]
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Professor Elemental: Steampunk Emcee brings unique sounds to Cheltenham’s Poetry Festival
Paul Alborough is a hip hop artist with a difference. Like many rappers, he uses wordplay and lyricism to convey stories and entertain. Unlike many rappers he is one of only a few to delve into silly but extremely polite world of ‘chap-hop’. He calls himself Professor Elemental, and is keen to show that even a middle […]
PODCAST: Cheltenham Town & Forest Green Rovers’ Run-in
Listen as Conor Bursnell and Elliot Lee chat about how they feel Cheltenham Town and Forest Green Rovers will fare at the end of the season. Bursnell and Lee talk Mo Eisa, ‘El Glosico’ and the future of both clubs.
SNOOKER: Jack Lisowski to play Stuart Bingham in First Round of World Championships
Jack Lisowski, has never progressed past the round of 32, as he was knocked-out in the 2013 edition by Barry Hawkins (who eventually came runner-up to Ronnie O’Sullivan). Lisowski made his way through to this stage gaining 30 frames and only conceding 10, beating Christopher Keogan (10-4), David Grace (10-3) and Alan McManus (10-3). Lisowski […]
Cheltenham-born Paul Casey struggles on first day of RBC Heritage competition
The Englishman struggled to get going in the first round of the RBC Heritage and ended on four-over for the day. It was a stark contrast to the heroics he provided at the Masters last weekend, after the 40 year-old hit seven-under on the final day at Augusta, as he finished ten shots off winner […]
Cheltenham born Paul Casey to compete in the upcoming RBC Heritage in South Carolina
Cheltenham-born Paul Casey will be competing at the 50th annual RBC Heritage on Thursday after an eye-catching final round to the Masters. Casey put together a fantastic run where he was on track for the course record, when he moved to nine-under par on the 15th hole. Embed from Getty Images Sadly for Casey, he then parred the 16th […]
Grand National glory could come from Cheltenham Favourites
Saturday will see some of lasts month’s Cheltenham success stories turn there heads to Aintree and the Randox Heath Grand National. At 5:15 on Saturday afternoon the biggest horse race in the world will be watched by over 10 million people, with huge amounts of money being wagered up and down the country. The Cheltenham […]
“His heart is one of the biggest I’ve ever known”: Cheltenham night time hero nominated for award
The leader of a life saving community group who keep people safe at night has been nominated for a top award. Cheltenham Guardians CERT founder Terry Howard has been shortlisted as one of two semi-finalists in The Breeze Charity Champion Award. The event is sponsored by Volunteering Gloucestershire and recognises local heroes for their work […]
Will businesses be hit hard by blizzard on payday weekend?
It may be payday weekend but businesses throughout Gloucestershire might not find themselves snowed under by customers this weekend. With the Beast from the East and Storm Emma wreaking havoc across the country, it’s likely that shoppers will be unwilling to brave the icy conditions outside to nip into town. According to Zenith Media, weekly […]
Gloucestershire’s latest snow update
Gloucestershire County Council has all the places on where to look for the latest updates: Recycling Due to adverse weather conditions, Household Recycling Centres may be closed. Updates on the availability of the service will be posted on the Recycle for Gloucestershire website: https://www.recycleforgloucestershire.com/ For the availability of Swindon Road Recycling Centre, please check the […]