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 […]
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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 […]
Cheltenham town centre lights up for Christmas switch on
Cheltenham’s streets were packed with Christmas cheer last night, as locals gathered to witness the towns lights being switched on. There was something for all ages of the family at the event, which covered three areas of the high street, as a very special appearance from Santa Claus headlined the evening. Children had the chance to […]
Cheltenham drug mule spared firing squad
Cheltenham grandmother, Lindsay Sandiford, has been temporarily saved from a firing squad. The news comes as a result of Indonesia’s top security minister revealing that there will be no death row executions in the near future. Luhut Binsar Panjaitan told a news conference that the government’s priority was instead the country’s economic slowdown Ms Sandiford, 59, […]
UK Youth Ambassador to launch cyber bullying Social Enterprise
A student from the University of Gloucestershire is aiming to launch a new Social Enterprise that will raise awareness of the causes and effects of cyber bullying. Carney Bonner will extend his campaign in opening days at events in Cheltenham and London, which will feature guest speakers, including Alex Chalk MP. As well as personal stories […]
Locals concerned for safety as 24 homes raided in 8 days
Locals have urged for new safety measures after the burglary rate in Cheltenham more than doubled last week. There were 24 burglaries reported between Monday 9th November and Monday 16th November, 24 compared with 11 in the previous week. All the thefts took place between 5pm and 11pm. Police Community Support Officers have spoken to […]
Rancon create first ever virtual reality game for Indie band from London
An indie band from London have approached Cheltenham based App and games company, Rancon, to create their first virtual reality game and are using it to promote their music. Following the previous success of the original light cycle game the band, Vanishing PoYnt, decided to commission the App and games company again to create a […]
New parent support group to be launched in Cheltenham
A new parent support group is due to launch in Cheltenham next week. The group has been set up by local group Inspiring Families, a project involving a partnership of different organisations that work to support local families. With the sessions free to attend, local parents are encouraged to visit on a drop-in basis to seek […]
Feminists battle against sexist books
A Cheltenham based feminist society has began a campaign to stop gender bias children’s books. ‘Chelt Fems’ have been distributing ‘gender busting’ bookmarks throughout sexist children’s books in local shops across the town centre. The campaign aims to encourage young people not to adhere to traditional stereotypes. Head of the group, Josephine Bartooch said: “To […]