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Nick Evans, deputy PCC for the Gloucestershire Police, shared how officers prepare for the busiest week of the year in Cheltenham. The Festival runs for four days every year in March, with 28 races in total and almost a quarter of a million people coming into town. “Well, there are a number of shift patterns […]
During the gymnastics BUCS competition in Northampton, athletes from the University of Gloucestershire received some special comments from the judges. “DMT Olympic bronze medalist Kirsty Way called me out and complemented how amazing the new leotards looked,” a moment Nia Vaughan states she will never forget. “I can’t lie it felt amazing, we fought so […]
Most people slow down as they get older, but not Neil Dooley, he’s still going strong even after reaching 60. “I still regularly race triathlons and duathlons every year. I raced a marathon and an ultramarathon in 2025 as I think it’s good to mix things up a bit. “I have also competed as part […]
“We’ve put in some of our best performances in the cup and we’re hoping to do the same on Wednesday,” says University of Gloucestershire midfielder Adam Smith with confidence ahead of their cup final. “They are a good side (UWE) having faced them in pre-season we know a little bit about them but the final […]
Follow the latest news and results from the Cheltenham Festival, with the Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase coming up next. 4:00pm – BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase Winner – Il Etait Temps A great day for Townend and Mullins. Quilixios started well, with odds-on favourite Majborough working hard to stay with him. A comedy of […]
The Cheltenham Festival attracts more than 220,000 people to the town each year, providing a major boost to the local economy and marking one of the biggest weeks in the town’s calendar. Horse trainer Mat Nicholls believes the festival is hugely important for the town and the businesses that rely on the event. “Hugely important – economically and socially,” […]
Cheltenham Festival remains ‘the FA Cup final of racing’, says trainer Mat Nicholls. The trainer described the Cheltenham Festival as the ultimate test in National Hunt racing, comparing it to England’s premier domestic football competition. Having spent many years around horses and witnessed multiple winners at Cheltenham, the festival holds a special place for him. […]
Day two of the Cheltenham Festival gets underway at Cheltenham Racecourse, with another packed schedule of racing, results and reaction to come. Throughout the day, we’ll also bring you the latest stories from across the sporting world in and around Gloucestershire.
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 […]
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 […]