It’s been busy weekend with lot’s of sport happening in and around the Gloucestershire area. Our reporters have been hard at work, gathering all the latest news from the weekend. We have exclusive interviews, a look into the growth of Padel and some UOG sport updates from the week. Follow our live blog so you […]
Author: Holly Norman
Walking for Penguins, Pudsey and a Great Cause: My Three-Legged Challenge for BBC Children in Need
When the BBC Radio Gloucestershire team asked if I fancied being tied at the ankle and walking two miles three-legged for Children in Need, I thought — why not? It sounded like a laugh, and more importantly, it was for an incredible cause. What I didn’t realise was just how much fun (and how surprisingly […]
What Makes a Racehorse So Different? Behind the Power, Precision, and Preparation of the Cheltenham Contenders
As Cheltenham Racecourse gears up for its November Meeting, excitement builds across the racing world. Jockeys are finalising preparations, trainers are fine-tuning every detail, and horses are being conditioned for the intensity of the week ahead. But what truly sets a racehorse apart from the average riding horse? Beyond their sleek appearance and incredible speed […]
“We’re not only building a cricket team, we’re building a sense of belonging and achievement which is hugely significant for women’s sports”: Helen Clarke on why women’s sport is about far more than the game itself
“We’re not only building a cricket team, but we’re also building a sense of belonging and achievement which I think is hugely significant for women’s sports’: Helen Clarke on why women’s sport is about far more than the game itself. “These women are learning new things and doing something they couldn’t do three weeks ago, […]



