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For hospitality venues in Cheltenham, few weeks are as high pressure as the Cheltenham Festival. Mr Mulligans Duty Manager Kathryn Lowe said: “The races provide more pressure to businesses with a need to draw in new customers but not upset our pre-existing customers who have supported us thought the year. “The festival isn’t just about attracting new faces, it’s about maintaining a balance between maximising the venue and keeping the locals […]
“It’s been a whirlwind, to be honest,” says Ben Richards-Everton after forced retirement due to consistent knee problems. The 34-year-old joined Gloucester City at the start of the 2024-25 season but faced recurring injury struggles. “It’s been quite emotional for the first couple of weeks; I’m just starting to come to terms with it, and I’m seeing the benefits on my body.” Ex-footballers often tend to miss the routine and the matchday feeling, and Richards-Everton explained the […]
Marketing and Events manager Mica Wilkes at Tailors Pub has revealed how months of preparation go into setting up the popular venue for the famous Cheltenham Festival. Over 250,000 spectators travel to the capital of the Cotswolds as people from all around the British Isles descend on Cheltenham for the world-famous racing event. “The preparation […]
“Of course we want to bounce back, but it will be tough,” Tuffley Rovers manager Neil Mustoe is hoping his side can bounce back at home to fourth place Droitwich Spa after a loss to Roman Glass St. George last weekend. Seventh place Tuffley host fourth place Droitwich on Saturday, as the hosts will be […]
Speaking during the week of the Cheltenham Festival, Dene Stansall claimed the toll on horses across British racing is far greater than many members of the public realise, with two Horse deaths already taking place at the start of the festival (Hansard and HMS Seahorse). A statement from Cheltenham racecourse regarding Hansard: "While running on […]
Gloucester City Kings head coach and founder Jay Marriott has described the club’s promotion to the National Basketball League Division One as “huge” for Gloucestershire. The Kings made the perfect return to the NBL Division Two this season, going undefeated with an 18-0 record and securing the league title with a game to spare. After […]
Russ Penn has praised Steve Cotterill for the remarkable turnaround he has overseen at Cheltenham Town, guiding them from 24th to 18th and out of the relegation zone. On their progress, former fan favourite Penn shared his thoughts on the transformation. “He’s a Cheltenham Town legend with a great history and a great managerial career,” Penn said. […]
Gloucester Hartpury’s Nel Metcalfe believes the battle of the top of the table is yet to heat up ahead of their Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) clash against Saracens at the StoneX on Sunday. The two teams are tied on 55 points each and almost 20 points ahead of third in a clear two horse race […]
Horse Racing Consultant Dene Stansall has prompted punters to think of the Cheltenham Festival from a different perspective before Gold Cup day begins. Even though the Animal Aid campaigner believes horse racing should be banned, the former punter is certain that spectators can place better bets if they understand the horses running. The ex-racehorse owner […]
Rugby legends are formed from title winners to fan favourites, but not all stem from the professional game. Here one is, crammed inside a storage room filled with the aroma of worn socks and lifelong memories. Drybrook RFC’s Andrew Milner surpassed a monumental 500 appearances for the club in December 2025 and has no intention […]