News, Sport, and Entertainment from the University of Gloucestershire
Results have not been going Gloucester City’s way recently, with their position in the table dropping with every game. The reasons for this may be uncertain, but there are certainly a few factors that could be contributing. Just over one month ago, Gloucester were sitting comfortably in the play off places following a stellar run […]
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 […]
Slimbridge AFC manager Tom Speers hailed the performance from his side despite defeat at top of the league Sholing on Saturday afternoon. The home side, who now sit 10 points ahead of second place AFC Totton in the Southern League Division One South table, made the perfect start as top scorer Dan Mason headed home […]
The University of Gloucestershire and Gloucestershire County Council are working together to move its biggest library from Brunswick Road to the old Debenhams in Kings Square. The new location for the library is not only modern and accessible, it is in a new university building which will allow for a greater partnership between the library […]
A jazz band is bringing joy to people visiting a shopping centre in Stroud. Jazz Friday are a group of young and old band musicians who perform all over the South West, and more recently at the Five Valleys Shopping Centre in Stroud town centre. The band was founded by Ian Davies and his late […]
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 […]
Victims of an international marketing scam will receive £8,000 compensation after mail was sent to vulnerable people, especially those living alone or with long-term health conditions, promising a ‘guaranteed’ cash prize. The scam victims were asked to pay an upfront fee between £25 and £40 before realising – having paid the fee several times – […]
By Andy McCormick Members of the LGBTQ+ society at the University of Gloucestershire have united behind why Trans Awareness Week and Trans Day of Remembrance are important to them: ‘Talking about trans issues makes them more well known as it stops people from getting attacked for just having identities outside of the societal norm.’ ‘It […]
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 […]