Cheltenham Town v Everton: FA Cup special
Cheltenham Town v Everton Join Jon Palmer this evening for chat, debate, team news, updates and reaction from the FA Cup third round tie at the Abbey Business Stadium: Cheltenham Town v Everton: FA Cup...
View ArticleChild benefit cuts - what it means for you
CHILD benefit was cut for thousands of households today – and here we explain the changes that the Government has made.Changes to the rules will reduce the entitlement of about 1.2 million families....
View ArticleNew Year profits up for Gloucester's clubland
NIGHTCLUBS had a bumper night of business on New Year's Eve with violent incidents in the city centre also down on last year.A shift in New Year mentality among revellers seems to have taken hold, with...
View ArticleWitness appeal after biker injured in Broadway
POLICE are appealing for the driver of a lorry to come forward after a motorbike rider was taken to hospital having taken evasive action to avoid a collision in Broadway.The rider of a red Ducati was...
View ArticleCigarettes stolen from Cheltenham supermarket in early hours raid
THIEVES stole a large quantity of cigarettes and tobacco after breaking into a supermarket in the early hours of this morning. Police are investigating after burglars forced their way into the Co-Op in...
View ArticleMum appeals to missing son Frank Stephens
Police are continuing to search for missing Gloucester man Frank Stephens, as his mother makes an emotional appeal.The 29-year-old, who is also known as Francis, was last seen at around 10am on...
View ArticleVillagers get their 80s glad rags on
Villagers will be getting their best 1980s glad rags on when Hardwicke plays host to a theme party.The 80s fancy dress disco is planned for Saturday, February 16 from 7.30pm until 11pm.It will take...
View ArticleOlympian unveils new boat at The Cheltenham Ladies' College
An Olympic rower visited The Cheltenham Ladies' College for a ceremony to name the school's new boat.Sarah Winckless attended an event with more than 90 girls and parents to formally unveil Twenty...
View ArticleCheltenham Gold Cup attracts 40 entries
Last year's runner-up The Giant Bolster is among 40 entries announced today for this year's £550,000 Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup.His trainer David Bridgwater has also given an entry to Wyck Hill, who...
View ArticleBournemouth Symphony Orchestra to visit Cheltenham
ONE of Britain's major orchestra will be in town as part of the concert series this year.The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra will play at Cheltenham Town Hall on Friday, April 12.The orchestra is...
View ArticleLancaster agonised, but then promoted Twelvetrees along with Burns to full...
STUART Lancaster admitted he agonised over selecting Billy Twelvetrees ahead of Anthony Allen for his new-look England squad. But the head coach said he wants to see what Gloucester playmaker...
View ArticlePlans for Greyfriars redevelopment approved
PLANS to slash affordable housing provision at Greyfriars have been approved, saving the £25million development from being binned.Linden Homes, the developers behind plans for 254 new homes on the...
View ArticlePedestrian hit by bus in Cheltenham
A 47-year-old woman has been taken to hospital after she collided with a bus while on foot in Cheltenham.Police and paramedics were alerted after the incident took place on Lansdown Road at around...
View ArticleJessops goes into administration
Camera chain Jessops has gone into administration today.The retailer has a store in Gloucester's Kings Walk Shopping Centre, the future of which has now been plunged into doubt. Around 2,000 jobs at...
View ArticleTwo arrested in Tewkesbury drugs raid
TWO men were arrested in Tewkesbury today in connection with drugs offences.Officers searched a property in Crouch Court, Prior's Park and recovered suspected cannabis and mephedrone (meow meow), with...
View ArticleFarewell to George Ford
Family and friends today paid tribute to George Ford, 20, as almost 200 people packed Holy Trinity Church in Slad for his funeral.There was standing room only at the back of the service as loudspeakers...
View ArticleManchester Court care home in Cheltenham failing to protect welfare of people
URGENT improvements to a care home in Cheltenham is being called for by a health regulator.The Care Quality Commission (CQC), an independent regulator of all health and social care services in England,...
View ArticleTraining for Gloucestershire bus and lorry drivers to comply with new rules
MEDICAL training is available for bus and lorry drivers who could be fined in future if they are not properly trained.With the enforcement of new driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC),...
View ArticleMonopoly favourites in for a shake-up
Household board game favourites are in for a shake-up.The Scottie dog, race car, top hat and the five other tokens in the classic Monopoly game are in the hands of fans with the launch of a worldwide...
View ArticleMonopoly favourites in for a shake-up
Household board game favourites are in for a shake-up.The Scottie dog, race car, top hat and the five other tokens in the classic Monopoly game are in the hands of fans with the launch of a worldwide...
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