The Local Answer Magazine

24/07/2025

Café René's Rhythm & Blues Festival returns from Monday 28th July to Sunday 3rd August. Now in it’s twenty-second year, it's a jam-packed week of live music, their famous BBQ, and thirst quenching beers, ales, ciders and more. Follow Café René for more details!

24/07/2025

Bishops Cleeve Football Club in confident mood as they look ahead to new season

Bishop’s Cleeve Football Club are looking to kick on again this season. And that’s some statement because they have just enjoyed the best campaign in their 120-year history, finishing third in the Southern League’s Division One South. They also enjoyed a thumping 3-0 FA Cup success over Torqua...

24/07/2025

Cheltenham King George reunion at Cheltenham Cricket Festival will roll back the years

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Gloucestershire Cricket Foundation
Cheltenham Parks
St. Georges Vaults

Former players from a Cheltenham cricket club who revelled in wearing an Australian-style baggy green cap will enjoy a reunion next week. About 25 people who were part of Cheltenham King George back in the day will gather at the Cheltenham Cricket Festival on Tuesday 29 th July, the first day of the...

24/07/2025

Cirencester Town FC boss James Mortimer-Jones is in upbeat mood

Cirencester Town manager James Mortimer-Jones is looking to build on their much-improved form in the second half of last season as they look ahead to the new campaign. The new Hellenic League Premier Division season is almost upon us and Mortimer-Jones, who took over from John Brough at the start of...

23/07/2025

Discover 40+ things to do with your family with our Summer Holiday Guide!

Find 32 mighty lions with the Lions At Large Trail, discover the new Play Ground exhibition at The Wilson, Cheltenham's art gallery and museum, take part in The Library Challenge with Gloucestershire Libraries, enter the many dog shows happening across the county, and so much more!

Our top picks to entertain your family in Gloucestershire this summer The summer holidays are upon us and parents across the county will be looking for things to do to entertain their families over the next six weeks. We’ve put together an extensive guide of events, activities and attractions that...

23/07/2025

Cheltenham North RFC rugby development officer Dan Thomas appoints new head coach

Dan Thomas is the new rugby development officer at Cheltenham North and one of his first jobs was to find someone to fill the role he previously held at the club. And the 46-year-old hasn’t wasted any time because he has named Simanu Lupematasila as the North's new head coach. The Samoan worked a...

22/07/2025

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22/07/2025

Barnwood United AFC are full of optimism ahead of the new season

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Coopers Edge School

These are boom times for Barnwood United Football Cub, one of the sporting success stories in Gloucestershire both on and off the pitch. With the new season almost upon us, the club, who were formed in 1978, will field 19 teams in their familiar colours of claret and blue. And they are a club who of...

22/07/2025

Off-spinner Hamish Brook is the hero as Cirencester Cricket Club beat Cheltenham Cricket Club 2nds in a thriller

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Gloucestershire Cricket Foundation

Off-spinner Hamish Brook held his nerve to claim the decisive wicket and earn Cirencester a remarkable one-run win over Cheltenham 2nds. Extras was the top scorer for both sides as 20 wickets fell for 229 runs in 73.5 overs in the Gloucestershire Cricket League Division One clash at the Victoria Gro...

21/07/2025

The Gloucester Old Spot's new Garden Smokehouse is now open! The new outdoor smokery has been introduced to further enhance your al fresco dining experience, with the menu changing each week. Be sure to follow The Gloucester Old Spot to stay up to date with what's on offer!

21/07/2025

England Cricket legend James Anderson to lead Lancashire Cricket against Gloucestershire Cricket at Cheltenham College

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Gloucestershire Cricket Foundation

Cricket legend James Anderson will captain Lancashire in the County Championship game against Gloucestershire which gets under way at Cheltenham tomorrow. England’s leading wicket-taker, who will turn 43 a week on Wednesday, has led the team in their last two four-day games, a draw against Kent an...