Police prepare major operation as Cheltenham Festival brings more than 200,000 visitors
Police say planning for the Cheltenham Festival starts almost as soon as the previousone ends, as officers prepare for the biggest event in the racing calendar. The four-day festival held at the iconic Cheltenham Racecourse is expected to attractmore than 200,000 visitors across the week and accompanied a major boost to thelocal economy. However, the […]
Gloucester Rugby sign former Leicester Tigers centre Phil Cokanasiga from The Ospreys
Gloucester Rugby have confirmed the signing of Fijian centre Paul Cokanasiga from United Rugby Championship (URC) side The Ospreys ahead of the 2026/27 season. The 24-year-old will leave South Wales after two years at the Swansea-based club after joining for the 2024-25 URC season and returns to the Gallagher PREM after spells at London Irish […]
Championing Women in Football | Gloucester City A.F.C. on International Women’s Day 2026
This past Sunday, March 8, marked the 115th anniversary of International Women’s Day, an annual celebration of women’s achievements and acknowledgement of the adversities women still face. With football such a male-dominated industry, it is essential we see more women involved in the sport, with Gloucester City A.F.C. a leading non-league club when it comes […]
History for Henderson at Cheltenham festival 40 years on
Its history for trainer Nicky Henderson as his horse Old Park Star wins the sky bet supreme Novice’s hurdle. It was 40 years ago today when a young Nicky Henderson walked in with his horse River Ceirog. The horse pushed himself to the limit to give Henderson his first win in the Cheltenham festival opener. […]
Preparation key for Jordan Thomas as Cheltenham head to the Highbury stadium to face Fleetwood Town
Cheltenham Town travel to Highbury stadium tonight as they take on 14th placed Fleetwood Town in a exciting clash. Both teams come into the fixture five games unbeaten each with Fleetwood picking up three wins from five. Ahead of tonight’s fixture, The 24 year old winger Jordan Thomas expressed that preparation will be key ahead […]
BREAKING: Tragic news from Cheltenham Festival as Horse dies after Arkle Chase
Hansard has died after the second race of the Cheltenham Festival. The horse trained by Gary & Josh Moore suffered a serious injury and couldn’t be saved by the veterinary team. Park Life Sport spoke to PETA earlier today, who urged the British public not to attend any Horse Racing. A statement from The Jockey […]
Cheltenham Festival: How Cheltenham gets ready
It’s that time again , a small town in Gloucestershire prepares itself to play host to one of the most prestigious events, not just in horse racing but in the sporting calendar. The Gold Cup week. As the atmosphere builds, the roads closing the town gears itself up for the most eventful week. Local Councillor […]
“It makes it a massively more enjoyable experience”: Racing TV’s Ash Symonds assess Cheltenham Festival changes
Horse racing, and more specifically the Cheltenham Festival has suffered a declining interest with attendances to the four days dropping year on year. The four days that take over the town of Cheltenham are upon us but the jockey club have been forced to make changes to the prestigious event to encourage punters back to […]
5 sporting moments worthy of an Oscar
With the Academy Awards fast approaching this weekend, the world’s biggest stars will gather to celebrate the most captivating performances in film. This year has seen sport make its way into the Oscars conversation with the release of Marty Supreme, a sports drama starring Timothée Chalamet that has attracted high-profile attention during awards season, with […]
Day One of Cheltenham Festival : As it happens
4:00 – Champion Hurdle Winner – Lossiemouth The Willie Mullins golden mare reigns supreme. The first time cheekpieces kept her livelier through the first part of the races, stalking Brighterdaysahead. The New Lion was always in behind the two mares and couldn’t find enough off the bend to close. Brighterdaysahead was second last of the […]