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The potential of a Labour leadership contest has dominated the headlines this week. But if it was to happen, what does it actually entail and how does it work? At the beginning of the week, some MPs were coming out saying they are no longer backing Sir Keir Starmer. That number has now reached around […]
It has been announced this morning that the former deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has been cleared of wrongdoing by HMRC. She initially failed to pay the correct stamp duty on a flat in Hove. In a statement this morning, she said that she “welcomes” the conclusions from HMRC “which has cleared me of any […]
It has been a difficult week for Sir Keir Starmer. After a hard loss in the local elections, he has been under scrutiny from the general public, other Labour party MPs, and also, members of his own government. 90 Labour MPs have called for him to step down. Wes Streeting, the Secretary for Health and […]
During the aftermath of yesterday’s cabinet meeting, Sir Keir Starmer made it clear he isn’t going to resign. There has yet to be 81 Labour MPs backing one single candidate. If a change of leadership is imminent, who is going to take over the role? It seems that Wes Streeting is the number one pick […]
Once known more for its historic docks, Gloucester is attempting to reshape its identity through one of the city’s largest regeneration projects in recent history: The Forum. Located in the centre of Gloucester as part of the wider King’s Quarter redevelopment, the £150 million expansion combines office space, hospitality venues, co-working areas, restaurants and a […]
Hester’s Way have officially voted in their first ever Reform councillor in the Cheltenham Borough Council elections. “With Labour, I find that they’re going back on everything they’ve promised. Everything that Starmer promised, was a dream that turned into a nightmare,” says resident Luke Davis. Hester’s Way locals we spoke to say they are annoyed […]
A very good morning Gloucestershire sports fans, the sun is shining and the weekend is near… Today we have a range of stories across football, rugby, darts and of course the aftermath of Gold Cup week! Join us throughout the day as we bring you all the news as it drops – keep your eyes […]
Ash Symonds thinks “it’s going to be an interesting year” in jump racing, as the first meeting at Cheltenham since the 2nd of May gets underway today. The Racing TV journalist predicted it would be a “transitional year” for the sport, as big names like Galopin Des Champs and Constitution Hill look to be slowing […]
The forward has eight goals in 14 appearances for Worthing so far this season. Only four days after they knocked Worthing out of the FA Cup with a 4-1 demolishing in front of their own fans, Forest Green Rovers have rubbed further salt in the wounds by signing their leading goal scorer, Temi Babalola. The […]
Former Bristol City player, Marvin Brown’s family have set-up a fundraiser that has had a great repsponse so far raising over £14,500 following his diagnosis of cholangiocarcinoma, and aggressive and rare bile duct cancer. The ex-Cheltenham Town loanee has since been moved on to end of life care as nothing can be done to help […]