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Introducing the Cheltenham estate with streets inspired by a host of famous Festival Gold Cup winners

The Cheltenham Festival captivates millions, but perhaps the most intriguing thing about the four-day event is its influence on the town, not just financially, but structurally. In a nook just outside of the town centre, Wyman’s Brook, which is situated just over a mile from the famous Prestbury Park – pays homage to numerous Gold […]

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‘First in Europe’ – The pioneers using Cheltenham Festival-winning racehorses to educate and inspire young minds

Greatwood Charity’s head of communications, Sasha Thorbek, says the charity were the trailblazers in using retired racehorses to educate young people. Founded in 1998, Greatwood initially sought to rescue and rehabilitate former racehorses that had fallen into neglect due to a lack of support from the industry. Based in Marlborough, the charity now aims to […]

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“I’m really proud playing with these girls and team” – Cheltenham Town’s Aimee Watson on hitting 75 appearances

Cheltenham Town Ladies’ goalkeeper Aimee Watson said she’s really proud to be a part of a great team after making her 75th appearance.   The shot-stopper hit the milestone for the club last night in their 2-1 defeat against Oxford United.  Following her appearance against Oxford United, the number one moves up to fifth in the tally […]

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“It’s redemption” – University of Gloucestershire men’s volleyball star sends warning call to University of Worcester ahead of Varsity clash

Men’s volleyball outside-hitter Xander Howgate has sent a stern warning to the University of Gloucestershire’s arch-rivals, the University of Worcester ahead of their grudge Varsity match next week. The sides will cross swords on the volleyball court, where UoG are hoping to redeem themselves after last year’s heartache defeat. “I’m buzzing for it, after last […]

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OPINION: What Swim England should do to eradicate the severe systemic under-funding in aquatic sports

In the glimmering waters of aquatics, where once a well-decorated and original Olympic discipline made waves throughout the country, lies a stagnant legacy that brings with it a sense of neglect. From its early days as a military training technique, or the age where it was just noted as a motor-skill, swimming is on the […]

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Son of ex-Cheltenham Town striker set to return to England as UEFA Champions League quarter-finals drawn

Mark Bellingham‘s son Jude will return to England for the first time in a Real Madrid shirt when they take on Manchester City in the Champions League quarter-final. Cheltenham-born Eric Dier, currently on-loan Bayern Munich will play in England again after leaving Tottenham Hotspur for the German giants in January – Bayern face Arsenal. Dier’s […]

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Regular racegoer set for Cheltenham Festival final day as Gold Cup anticipation builds

As Nichola Stevens begins her trek from Yorkshire to Gloucestershire on the Monday before the Cheltenham Festival, she feels a warm tingle of trepidation. She stays with her Mum in Didcot throughout the four-day event, making the 68 mile journey from Oxfordshire to Prestbury Park to see some of her favourite horses in action. Stevens […]

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Cheltenham Town Ladies fall to a disappointing 2-1 defeat on the road against Oxford United

Cheltenham Town Ladies suffered a disappointing 2-1 defeat away to Oxford United at Court Place Farm last night.  Tom Davies’ side went ahead just after the second half commenced with Phoebie Poole striking a great effort past Paris Sercombe.  The lead was short lived though as Zoe Barratt pulled it back just two minutes later […]

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Former Forest Green manager Ian Burchnall on early career in Scandinavia, managing Rovers at League One level, and getting Wolves call from Gary O’Neil

From Accrington to Antwerp, and Morecambe to Molineux. The journey since leaving Forest Green has had quite the rise for former boss Ian Burchnall. In the space of 12 months, he’s swapped the pressure cooker of first-team manager in Gloucestershire to the coaching staff of one of the Premier League’s most astute sides with Wolves. […]