One of Gloucester’s most popular Halloween attractions is back – and it’s just as terrifying as ever. Frightmare is an annual event at Over Farm which draws adrenaline-junkies from all over with hopes of being scared witless. Gloucester Rugby player Charlie Sharples is among the latest to visit the farm this year. Another great night, […]
Tag: NLeadstory
The best Halloween costumes you can buy in Cheltenham this year
Trick or treat yourself, get your Halloween fancy dress costumes at the ready. We have reached that time of the year. Spook-tacular season is upon us so you’re probably looking for that next ghoul-icious outfit to scare your friends. Cheltenham and Gloucester has lots to offer with several independent fancy dress stores. John Pannett who runs Showcase in Montpelier said: […]
Cheltenham restaurant goes back to its roots for one night only
Cheltenham’s The Daffodil restaurant is doing the time warp, taking themselves back to 1975 with a ghoulish vibe to celebrate Halloween. The restaurant is screening The Rocky Horror Picture Show and taking themselves back to the 1920’s when it was a cinema. The staff of The Daffodil will be getting into the Halloween spirit on 31 October by dressing up […]
Digital ticketing causes Cheltenham’s “parking wars”
Gloucestershire County Council has reversed its position on digital ticketing after backlash from tradespeople. The plan would have seen traders needing to revalidate their permits every four hours, in a bid to ease parking congestion. Condemned as “ridiculous” and “short sighted” by local businesses, the proposal would result in people having to leave work to […]
It’s lit: Cheltenham’s finest firework displays
Cheltenham’s firework displays will kick off with a bang this autumn, but which show will you be heading to? Park Post have done all the research so you don’t have to: read on to check out the bonfire and firework displays near you. Cheltenham Racecourse Fireworks Where? Cheltenham Racecourse When? Saturday 3 November 2018, 5pm What? It’s thought […]
Park Campus Cat: feline friend finds home at university campus
For over a year, a four-legged invader has made Park Campus her home. Demanding cuddles and love from fellow students, she quickly became a UoG favourite. The animal regularly receives extensive attention from students and passers-by between lectures. After becoming a social icon at Park Campus, This cat has been adopted by a member of […]
Halloween deadline for secondary school applications
There is less than a week left to choose what secondary school your child will go to. The transfer period for school admissions in Gloucestershire ends on October 31, with March 1 next year set for allocation. This year saw 4435 students get their first preference, a 3% increase from 2017 (this excludes grammar schools […]
Join the #PumpkinRescue: don’t dump your doorstep decoration
The UK is set to bin a staggering 18,000 tonnes of edible pumpkin this Halloween – that’s the same weight as 1,500 double-decker buses! In a bid to combat the waste of the humble pumpkin, environmental campaigners Hubbub started a #PumpkinRescue campaign in 2014. Their statistics showed that 58% of consumers buy pumpkins to hollow […]
Love Island’s Frankie Foster confirmed to turn on Cheltenham’s Christmas lights
After becoming a heartthrob and stealing the nation’s attention on ITV2’s most viewed show. Love Island’s Frankie Foster is set to turn on Cheltenham’s Christmas lights to bring the much needed festive cheer this cold winter. The University of Gloucestershire alumnus, has been confirmed as the celebrity switching on the Regent Arcade Christmas Lights this […]
UPDATE: M5 slip road to remain closed following overturned lorry
A crash has left the A419 and a northbound M5 slip road closed while it’s resurfaced, causing over 24 hours of disruption. The incident, which happened on Wednesday morning, left the driver of an HGV lorry with serious injuries. He was airlifted to Southmead Hospital after his vehicle overturned on the A419 between Whitminster and […]