Since house and electronic music has been making its way onto the mainstream scene, producer and musician Callum Stubbs has been more confident than ever in getting his music noticed. As we sit in a warm Gloucestershire pub, located in the village he was brought up in, he sips his Cheltenham S.P.A and talks to me about […]
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Farm shops in Cheltenham in danger of going out of business
Traditional farm shops are close to becoming extinct in Cheltenham. The dominance of supermarkets in the centre of the town has channeled customers away from local produce, in favour of cheaper and more accessible food. Greatfield Farm shop is one of Cheltenham’s longest standing and has been able to attract customers with its friendly approach to […]
Number of cancer sufferers in Gloucestershire increasing
The number of people suffering from cancer in Gloucestershire has increased, NHS figures have revealed. 17,612 people in the county suffered from a form of cancer in 2015-16. This figure is up by over 1,000 compared to the previous year, with one in every 35 people registered to a Gloucestershire GP now a cancer sufferer. […]
Welsh Grand National winning horse to retire to Gloucestershire estate
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 […]
Nothing says Christmas like Cheltenham’s Christmas markets
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 […]
Is Brexit going to affect Cheltenham’s Christmas market?
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 […]
The Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer come to Gloucestershire
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 […]
Are online stores ruining Black Friday for independent shops?
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 […]
Council set to decide on school’s planning application
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 […]
100 more police officers could answer call for a more diverse work force
If chief constable Suzette Davenport’s hopes to hire 100 more officers goes to plan, this could mean a real opportunity to display more diversity within the force. This has been an ambition for the police for the last few months, after concerns were raised that the police would have less than 1,000 officers by 2018. […]