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Greatest Hits Radio (Gloucestershire) • 20th May 2023

Stroud bus cuts will have an "unsustainable" impact on bookshop

Stroud bus cuts will have an "unsustainable" impact on bookshop

Owner of The Yellow Lighted Bookshop, Hereward Corbett, is worried that planned Stagecoach cuts to Stroud buses will have an "unsustainable" impact on his business.

Previous scheduling changes have led to Mr Corbett changing his opening hours and hiring more staff as his employees could no longer get to work on time or catch a bus home.

This saw a 5% increase in his costs, which he has to balance out with 10% more sales. But on t

Greatest Hits Radio (Gloucestershire) • 20th May 2023

Cheltenham Festival income a "little blip" compared to energy price debt, says hotel owner

Cheltenham Festival income a "little blip" compared to energy price debt, says hotel owner

Research by the University of Gloucestershire revealed Cheltenham Festival brings in £274 million pounds to the local economy, but the owner of Cleeve Hill Hotel says the extra income doesn't compare to the debt caused by the rise in energy costs.

Lindsey Holland owns the hotel and represents Hospitality & Events for the Cheltenham Chamber of Commerce, she says people think the races means local business

Greatest Hits Radio (Gloucestershire) • 20th May 2023

Voter ID is a "scandal", says Cotswold District Council Leader Joe Harris

The Liberal Democrat leader of the Cotswold District Council, Cllr Joe Harris, has called the use of voter ID at local elections "a scandal".

Three councils (Cotswold District, Tewkesbury Borough and Forest of Dean District) across Gloucestershire revealed a total of 148 people were turned away as they didn't meet the new voter ID requirement.

Of those rejected, 85 people returned later with valid ID.

Cllr Joe Harris is warning that thousands of people are at risk of "losing" their vote ahead

Hits Radio (Bristol & The South West) • 20th May 2023

"Worst Christmas" of my 15 year career, says Emergency Care Assistant

Ambulance workers have been describing the festive period as their worst Christmas to date.

FAWSL Full-Time • 14th August 2021

'The future is really bright for Deanne' - Bev Priestman excited by Rose's Royal arrival

Canada head coach Bev Priestman has given her seal of approval to Deanne Rose’s move to Barclays FA Women’s Super League club Reading.

FAWSL Full-Time • 18th February 2021

Manchester City's new signing Abby Dahlkemper praises 'world-class' opponents in England

Ahead of facing Canada at the 2021 SheBelieves Cup, United States international Abby Dahlkemper hopes that her recent move to Manchester City will help her improve further on the international stage.

FAWSL Full-Time • 24th January 2021

Record-breaker Steph Houghton states 'we've still got things we can improve on'

Steph Houghton reached a feat that no other player has, as her side cruised to a 7-1 victory against Brighton and Hove Albion this afternoon.

FAWSL Full-Time • 27th September 2021

Spurs boss Skinner aiming for Women's FA Cup upset against Arsenal

Tottenham Hotspur boss Rehanne Skinner is targeting a Vitality Women’s FA Cup upset against North London rivals Arsenal on Wednesday evening in a clash which will see the Barclays FA Women’s Super League’s top two go head-to-head.

FAWSL Full-Time • 26th September 2021

Late Naz strike fires Spurs to Barclays FA Women's Super League summit

Jessica Naz scored the only goal as Tottenham Hotspur defeated Reading 1-0 at The Hive this afternoon.

FAWSL Full-Time • 17th September 2021

England hit North Macedonia for eight in opening World Cup qualifier

England have started their FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia New Zealand 2023 qualifying campaign in style with an 8-0 victory over North Macedonia at St Mary’s Stadium.

FAWSL Full-Time • 18th September 2021

England's Williamson believes she's come along way after captaining the Lionesses

Arsenal defender Leah Williamson was left reminiscing after captaining the Lionesses to an 8-0 victory over North Macedonia in their FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia New Zealand 2023 qualifier in Southampton last night.

FAWSL Full-Time • 18th September 2021

Lionesses need to score more goals states Wiegman after hitting North Macedonia for eight

England head coach Sarina Wiegman is demanding that her side become more ruthless in-front of goal after beating North Macedonia 8-0 in their opening FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia New Zealand 2023 qualifier in Southampton last night.

FAWSL Full-Time • 10th September 2021

Chambers tips Bryson and Evans for 'outstanding' Reading careers ahead of Arsenal clash

Reading head coach Kelly Chambers expects The Royals to change their home fortunes against Arsenal this Sunday after an ‘outstanding’ summer recruitment drive.

The Royals were unable to repeat last season’s impressive away win over Manchester United in the opening game of the 2021/2022 Barclays FA Women’s Super League season losing 2-0 to The Red Devils last weekend. The Berkshire club now face the tough test of in-form Arsenal side who boast a 100% record in competitive football under new head

FAWSL Full-Time • 10th May 2021

Chelsea boss Hayes declares latest title win her favourite

Chelsea manager Emma Hayes says that her side’s 2020/2021 Barclays FA Women’s Super League title success is her favourite.

FAWSL Full-Time • 9th May 2021

Chelsea clinch Barclays FAWSL title with resounding win over Reading

Chelsea glided to their second consecutive Barclays FA Women’s Super League title after beating Reading 5-0 at Kingsmeadow this afternoon.