2013 Welsh Grand National winning horse Monbeg Dude has been forced to retire due to a recurring injury. The top steeplechaser, owned by former England rugby stars Mike Tindall and James Simpson-Daniel, and Welshman Mike Robinson, has not featured since suffering an injury at the Grand National 18 months ago. The 10 year old Michael […]
Gloucester Life Museum will be lit up by candle-light during special evening tours, taking place this Friday and Saturday at 6pm and 7pm. The Museum is one of the oldest established museums that is dedicated to social history. With its unique Tudor timber-frame look, it certainly stands out. It boasts several rooms all filled with intriguing collections, […]
Tis’ the season to drink mulled wine and be merry! Today marks the opening of the long-awaited Christmas Markets, as Cheltenham showers the town with festive cheer. Whether you’re looking for some festive gifts, to soak up the seasonal atmosphere, or get the fresh taste of your first mince pie of the year, Cheltenham Christmas […]
There is no better time of the year to be with loved ones than the Christmas holidays. With the big day just around the corner here is our rundown of family activities that you should be taking part in this festive season. 1) Gloucester Quays open air ice rink Ice skating is a great way of socialising with family members […]
It’s that time of year when the Christmas markets are coming to towns. But the big question on everyone’s minds is whether there will be less worldwide stalls after Brexit. Cheltenham has welcomed Geraud Markets UK for the 14th year running, but there is no certainty that there will be a large gathering of worldwide […]
With just over a month to go before Christmas, the festive markets are well underway and decorating the streets of Cheltenham. There’s over 40 stalls to browse around which offer either something unique, traditional or handmade. Below are the top 3 stalls to visit at the Cheltenham Christmas market this year. 1.Wooden Huts offering mulled wine and […]
Theresa May and Phillip Hammond are in Gloucestershire today, discussing what impact the Autumn statement will have on businesses. Engineering firm Renishaw, in Nailsworth, is hosting the Prime Minister and Chancellor, showing them how its world-leading R&D connects with Government innovation. Mr Hammond said in yesterday’s budget that it’s good to prepare for a “rainy day”. He added […]
Black Friday is nearly upon us, and stores are preparing for what they hope is a rush of customers over the day. But over the recent years many customers have been moving to online platforms for the shopping craze. With no need to venture out into the cold and drizzle or battle with others for […]
It’s the Government’s second economic statement of the year – the Autumn Statement. If you didn’t have time to listen to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, tell us what the Government’s spending plans are, here is a summary of the main points: The National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage will increase by April […]
A planning application for a development at a primary school in Stroud is to be decided on today by the County Council’s Planning Committee. The application, presented by the Council, involves building three new classrooms at Thrupp Primary School, to replace existing temporary buildings. The plans include building on the school’s current playground and the […]