Tag: Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire Cricket: Michael Klinger’s Perth Scorchers lose in Big Bash semi-final
Gloucestershire opening batsman, Michael Klinger scored only 15 runs for reigning Big Bash champions Perth Scorchers in their semi-final defeat to Hobart Hurricanes. Embed from Getty Images Scorchers won the toss and opted to bowl first, but this proved to be a mistake as both opening bowlers were very expensive in their early overs. Mitch […]
West Brom legend Cyrille Regis dies aged 59
Ex-West Bromwich Albion and England Cyrille Regis has passed away at just 59 years old, following a suspected heart attack. Embed from Getty Images Kick It Out, football’s anti-discrimination organisation, released this statement this morning: “Kick It Out is shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of former West Bromwich Albion forward Cyrille Regis […]
Top five things to do in Cheltenham this weekend
From browsing extensive gin menus to enjoying a night of jazz, you’ll have no shortage of things to get up to as Park Life share their top things to do this weekend. Try Ginuary Forget Dry January, it’s all about Ginuary. Dedicated to anything and everything juniper based, this movement is one we can certainly […]
Travel warning issued as fog is slow to clear
Commuters have been warned again today that heavy fog is likely to cause travel disruption across the county. Heavy fog patches that formed last night have been slow to thin this morning, with full visibility not expected until 11am. Drivers are encouraged to drive with caution until then. The warning covers the entirety of Gloucestershire […]
American war planes land in Gloucestershire
The arrival of a huge US Air Force managed to touch down safely after several passes from either end. It is understood that three of the B52 bombers from Minot Air Force Base were based at the Cotswold airbase in September will be at RAF Fairford for a three week exercise. B52s were based at the Cotswold airbase […]
Yellow weather warning: Gloucestershire to expect thick fog
The Met Office have issued a yellow warning for fog over the whole of Gloucestershire as well as much of the South West and Wales. Conditions are expected to get worse from 19:00 today and stay poor overnight, clearing at around 11:00 tomorrow. Visibility is expected to drop below 100m in some areas. Drivers are […]
Drivers talk down woman in Gloucester M5 bridge incident
The M5 was closed in both directions yesterday as motorists rallied together to talk a woman down from a bridge near Gloucester. Concerned drivers called the police after she was spotted on a bridge over the motorway. The incident happened at around 6pm and the road was closed for less than half an hour. After […]