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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Knife-point robbery appeal for information
Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery at knife-point in Charlton Kings last weekend. A 31-year old man was approached by another man on Sunday, January 4 at 6:45pm. The offender asked for the victim’s keys and pulled out a six-inch cutlery knife. The victim handed over his car and house keys. The offender, who is […]
Smartwater helps crime plunge in highly populated students area St Paul’s.
Smartwater, a new method of protecting household property, has been a key factor in reducing burglary rates in the St Paul’s area of Cheltenham, recent figures suggest. Gloucestershire Police have been giving out free Smartwater packs to residents in St Paul’s since March last year. Burglaries are down by 72% in the St Paul’s area […]
Drink-driver jailed after high speed chase
A banned driver who led police on a high-speed chase through Cheltenham on December 1 last year was jailed for 14 months on Thursday. Mitchell Brigdale was over the drinking limit, and at one point punctured his tyres as he drove too fast over speed bumps but carried on with sparks flying from the wheel. […]
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 […]