Students in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam can now travel across the globe to study their degrees in the United Kingdom at the University of Gloucestershire. The Cheltenham and Gloucester based university has linked up with the University of Economics and Law (UEL) that is part of the Vietnam National University to deliver bachelor […]
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Cheltenham reggae band to release much-anticipated debut single
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 […]
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 […]
Two schools in Gloucestershire have smallest catchment areas in England
As the deadline for parents applying for a September primary school place is upon us, it has been revealed that two schools in Gloucestershire have among the smallest catchment areas in England. Coney Hill Primary School and Uplands Community Primary School both have catchment areas of less than 300 metres. The two schools are also […]
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. […]
Weather Warning: Snow Expected in Gloucestershire
We’ll need to wrap up warm tomorrow, as snow expected to be on the way! The met office has issued a medium level warning for snow in Gloucestershire, falling within the next 24-hours. The temperature is expected to drop dramatically tonight, with snow falling throughout the county with an added warning for ice throughout the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Gloucestershire PPC lambasts Chancellor George Osborne’s over planned police cuts
Gloucestershire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has criticised George Osborne’s “dangerous” Police cut plans after confirming he will run for re-election in 2016. Martin Surl says cuts over the last few years have damaged Gloucestershire’s police services and believes the Chancellors plans are bad news for the county. Mr Surl was the independent elected as the […]