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“2076 horses have died at the festival including a couple last year” Rob Hopkins told us as we met on the high street ahead of the first day of racing at this years Cheltenham Festival. https://x.com/AnimalAid/status/1899030135442915775 Rob Is helping Animal Aid and the League Against Cruel Sports to gain more attention about the amount of […]
Cheltenham Festival sees an influx of people in the Town and County as punters race to ‘The Home of Jumps’ for one of the biggest British sporting events of the year, but this brings a big job for Gloucestershire Police to keep everyone safe. Officers based in Cheltenham and surrounding areas have their work cut […]
Race Overview The Unibet Champion Hurdle is unquestionably the most reputable hurdle race of the season. Covering a distance of two miles and 87 yards with eight flights to clear, it has been a cornerstone of jump racing since its inaugural running in 1927. The race will be the most anticipated race on the first […]
Matthew Driscoll has emphasised the importance of each fixture for Cinderford Town, declaring that “every game is a must win.” Relegation-threatened Cinderford Town take the 426 mile round trip to Cornwall as they look to pick up three important points on the road against Helston Athletic. The Foresters sit bottom of the table and have […]
Former Manchester United defender, Gary Pallister, says a new stadium was needed for the club to remain at the “big table.” United today announced plans of a new 100,000-seater stadium to replace Old Trafford, an idea that the club legend was happy to be onboard with. “I think it’s exciting. We know Old Trafford has […]
For 18-year-old Carys Pugh-Jones, it’s been a whirlwind campaign in her breakout season for the Robinesses. She’s played every minute in Cheltenham’s run to the final, which included triumphs over Boldmere St Michaels, Wolves, Stockport County and Southampton U21s. In the latter match, Carys saved a 90th minute penalty to deny the Saints a chance […]
Manchester United have published audacious plans to move away from the legendary Old Trafford stadium, which holds 74,000 and has been home of the Red Devils for 115 years. The Manchester club hope to build a brand-new stadium adjacent to the ‘Theatre of Dreams’ on what’s described as ‘club-owned land’, with architect Lord Norman Foster […]
Manchester United have confirmed plans to leave Old Trafford after 115 years of playing at one of the most famous grounds in football. The club plans to build what would be the country’s largest football stadium – with a maximum capacity hitting the 100,000 mark. The project is also estimated to create up to 92,000 […]
The famous Cheltenham Festival is set to kick off today, with Constitution Hill in the spotlight – competing in the Unibet Champion Hurdle, the premier event on the first day of racing at the Gloucestershire track. Day one, and the festival itself is set to begin with the Michael O’Sullivan Supreme Novices’ Hurdle at 13:20, […]
Oxford United Women fall to a one 1-0 defeat to Exeter City at the MGroup Stadium. A Sophie Gillies third minute strike was the difference between the two sides. 2| GOAL 🟡🔵 OXFORD 0️⃣-1️⃣ #ECFC 🔴⚪️ pic.twitter.com/NP3zzsvF48 — Exeter City Women FC (@ExeterCityWFC) March 9, 2025 In the first 45 the U’s made many crosses […]