Not only is frontman Kingsley Salmon on the verge of releasing King Solomon’s debut single, but he’s doing it through his new, local record label, Barleyfield Records. This new venture is still in the beginnings of forming, but Kingsley is excited at the prospect of the task ahead, “It’s early days, but it’s looking good […]
Author: Malcolm Bradbrook
Calls made for a zero tolerance to drink driving
Calls for a lowered drink drive limit in England and Wales have seemingly been rejected by the Department of Transport. Campaigners and safety officers had challenged the government to follow the lead of Scotland and experiment a national drink drive limit of 50mg of alcohol instead of the 80mg of alcohol per 100ml blood which […]
Cheltenham gears up for Valentines Day
Window displays are brimming with hearts and cards, there are flower stalls on every street corner and local pubs have released their exclusive menus – all in the name of St Valentine. Valentine’s Day falls on a Sunday this year, so it seems locals are getting gifts for their loved ones early to avoid the weekend […]
Student in A417 car crash backs country roads campaign
A car accident on the A417 that could have been fatal for 18-year-old Heather Armstrong has brought attention to Gloucestershire’s Road and Safety Partnerships country roads campaign. The university student was on her way home to see her family when the incident took place and is thankful to survive such an intense collision. “”It had […]
Cheltenham Jazz Festival reveals line-up for 2016
One of Cheltenham’s biggest festivals has revealed it’s star-studded line-up for 2016. Visitors can expect to hear the finest jazz from the likes of songstress Corinne Bailey Rae, the queen of UK soul, Beverley Knight, and audiences will be treated to a closing concert from the festival’s artistic curator, Jamie Cullum. The event, which is […]
High school student reveals transgender status
Teenager Jordan Morgan from Gloucester has become the only boy in his school alongside hundreds of girls. The 13-year-old is sending out a message for greater acceptance of transgender adolescence. Jordan changed his name from Elizabeth/ Beth last year and no longer wants to live as a girl. He has always identified […]
Family home destroyed by house fire
A family in Linden risk losing their home following a fire in the early hours of Thursday morning. The fire has destroyed majority of the ground floor, about 80 per cent. The damage to the second floor is not known yet. Linden primary school is holding a collection to help the family. […]
Gloucester gear up for a must win against Harlequins
After their win over Bath last weekend, John Afoa said that this weekends Aviva Premiership game against Harlequins a “must win”. The former New Zealand tight-head came back from a calf strain against Bath, winning 15 – 11. He is set to start again at Kingsholm this Saturday. He said “five weeks wasn’t a long time […]
Man jailed for nearly 12 years after admitting murdering his wife
A man has been jailed after admitting to the murder of his wife after nearly 12 years. David Lancaster, 60 was jailed for murdering his wife Helen. He killed the 54-year-old at their house in the early hours of September 30 last year. Mr Lancaster, of Kingston Road, Northway, Tewkesbury, called the police […]
Single’s Guide for Valentine’s Day
Candle-lit dinners, Instagramable roses and cliché ‘I love you’ cards are the epitome of Valentine’s Day. The romance filled day is generally celebrated by loved-up twosomes who relish their partners company. On this particular day, it seems as though those who prefer to stay single are expected to stay at home and eat donuts […]