With just a day to go, the warmer weather has arrived just in time for the 6th annual CAMRA Gloucester Beer Festival. Organised by CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale), the festival has a huge range of drinks available for beer-appreciators, with around 100 beers on offer from breweries both local and further afield. Over 30 […]
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‘What time is it love? Bedtime!’ Alarm at sexist intimidation from Gloucester construction site
An investigation has been launched after women in Gloucester complained about intimidating catcalling from an £18 million construction site in the city centre. They say they are disgusted at the actions of some workers at the Blackfriars site where a new student accommodation complex is taking shape. The latest incident was witnessed by student Mel […]
What’s on in Gloucester this weekend
It’s the last weekend of the Easter holidays for many, so make the most of weekend, whatever the weather. We’ve compiled a list of the best things you can do to enjoy the end of the holidays: An evening of mediumship with Nikki Kitt Where: The Kings Theater Gloucester When: Satuday 14th April at 7:30pm […]
PREVIEW: Gloucester not underestimating Harlequins despite Stoop turmoil
Despite Harlequins entering this weekend’s tie on a run of losses and the news that Director of rugby John Kingston will be departing at the end of the season, head coach Johan Ackermann isn’t taking the game for granted. Coming off back to back defeats to London Irish and Saracens, Quins lie in ninth, 20 […]
“We want people to be housed safely and securely”: homeless shelter proves to be a success.
Featured photo by JORGE LOPEZ In January, the Gloucester City Mission opened it’s doors overnight to give the vulnerable a place to feel safe and a place to sleep. Every night since the January 5, the Mission has been supplying hot meals, sleeping bags, breakfast and showers to those in need. The opening of the […]
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 […]
The Aviva Premiership play-off race
As the Aviva Premiership season enters its final stages, we take a look at who could be vying for a top four spot and a chance at securing the trophy come the end of the season. You can view the Aviva Premiership table as it stands here. It seems as though the top two spots […]
“This was a revenge attack”: Controversial councillor responds exclusively to Parklife over Gollywog row
The district councillor who this week found herself at the centre of a racist row has spoken exclusively to our Parklife editor. Distressed Lynn Sterry, who shared a “Bring back the Gollywogs” post on her Facebook page, has said the row has caused her to have “horrible thoughts” about her life as she has been hounded […]
SIX NATIONS: Preview of this week’s action
Friday 23 February 2018 – 20:00 – France v Italy Heading into the halfway point of this year’s Six Nations tournament, both France and Italy are yet to pick up a win. France sit above Italy who are rock bottom having failed to win any of their last 14 Six Nation matches. Mathieu Bastareaud returns […]
Gloucester field a fresh side for Leicester
Johann Ackermann has made fifteen changes to the side that faced Newcastle in the Anglo Welsh Cup last weekend. Robert Rees has the latest on their team news. ? TEAM NEWS Cherry and Whites make a full 15 changes from last time out in the #AngloWelshCup as @premrugby returns, with Heinz, Polledri, Ackermann […]