Residents and organisations across Cheltenham have come together to raise awareness of domestic and gender violence. A 16 day day national campaign ended on Thursday which fell on World Human Right’s Day. Huge strides have been made to enhance the public’s knowledge of domestic violence. One in three women worldwide face violence, rape, and abuse […]
Month: December 2015
Cheltenham Charity Low on Donations
Cheltenham-based charity CCP are concerned that disadvantaged people in Gloucestershire will go without this Christmas due to a lack of donations. Each year, the charity creates Christmas hampers for families and individuals who may struggle financially over the festive period. This year the charity aims to raise £100,000 worth of food and gifts, but have […]
Woman threatened with scissors in domestic row
Police are appealing for witnesses after a domestic row turned violent on Monday, with a woman being pushed to the ground and threatened with scissors. The incident happened in Providence Park, off Princess Elizabeth Way in Cheltenham. The victim reported the incident to the police prompting the offender to snatch a phone from the victim, […]
We’re getting closer to a Galaxy Far Far Away
Two words you’ve heard a thousand times, but with the new film “the force awakens” being released in 7 days your bound to hear it even more. If you didn’t already know Thursday night kicked off Star Wars Week . Last Thursday we saw Darth Vader and co taking a graceful ride down the river […]
Morrisons cut petrol costs to less than £1 a litre to spark supermarket price war
Morrisons have sparked a price war amongst UK supermarkets after they cut the price of petrol to below £1 a litre. The national supermarket chain have today announced they are planning to sell petrol at the decreased amount “for as long as possible”. That is welcomed news for motorists in the country, who are now […]
Quirky Christmas Presents
What’s the most bizzare Christmas present you have given or received? Don’t miss our radio bulletin at 1.30 and listen to what Cheltenham locals have to say.
Local traders excited to engage with customers as Cheltenham Christmas market opens
Stallholders at Cheltenham’s Christmas market have outlined there is still a demand for shopping on the high street, despite the ease of the internet. Last week we reported on the dramatic decline of locals rushing to the shops as they preferred to grab a festive bargain online to save the hustle and bustle of the Black Friday sales. […]
Student attack: police launch fresh appeal for witnesses
Police are appealing for witnesses after a group of students were attacked last week, after their graduation ceremony. The students, who had been celebrating at Cheltenham Racecourse, were approached by three men at around 4am on Friday 27 November and confronted. The incident took place on Lansdown Road, near to the Westall Green roundabout. Two […]
Star Wars movie marathon a success
A Star Wars movie marathon held at the University of Gloucestershire was a “great success” according to music student and event organiser Mikey Looney. Held on Wednesday 2nd December at Park campus, episodes including A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, were shown on a big screen. The event – […]