the group behind popular restaurants Prithvi is opening its first village restaurant in Bishop's Cleeve Describing itself as a 'neighbourhood restaurant and bar', Jai Ho will be JM Social's 11th restaurant with eight in Gloucestershire and two in Oxford The restaurant and bar will open on Sapphire Road below Anytime Fitness gym and next door to Domino's.  While its new website doesn't give much away Weekly lifestyle and business highlights straight to your inbox Being able to favourite articles is just one of a host of member exclusive benefits Being able to create your own lists is just one of a host of member exclusive benefits the newest foodie venture from restaurant group JM Socials opens in Bishop's Cleeve this January 2025 — serving up Indian barbecue plates Bishop's Cleeve welcomes its latest restaurant this January, as Jai Ho opens on Sapphire Road on Wednesday 15 January 2025 This is the group's first village location with JM Socials now testing the appetite for expansion across Gloucestershire with its other restaurants located primarily in Cheltenham and two in Oxford.  co-founder of JM Socials and a resident of the Bishop's Cleeve area said: 'Our goal with this new venture is to build on the success of Prithvi and our other Cheltenham restaurants by offering a relaxed neighbourhood dining experience with high-quality food and a welcoming atmosphere 'While the concept will differ from our existing restaurant offerings we are excited to bring that same creativity and care to Bishop’s Cleeve — becoming part of the local community’s go-to destination for quality food and service.' On the menu at Jai Ho is small Indian barbecue plates barbecue butter chicken wings and Wagyu sheekh kebabs diners can tuck in to barbecue masala lamb chops and tandoori masala chicken on the bone; alongside other flavourful mains such as beef and murgh biryanis; and warming curries with cod Over at the bar, craft beer from Gloucestershire breweries such as DEYA, Hawkstone and Stroud Brewery are on the line-up along with Asian-inspired cocktails and a huge range of wines Jai Ho is also serving up hot drinks and bar snacks all day with stand out beverages such as authentic Chai created the slow traditional way on the stove the restaurant's design — by New York and Gloucestershire-based interior designers K Works — takes on a classic gentlemen's club aesthetic caramel leather seating and warm wood tables and flooring low lighting and nods to the Indian subcontinent in accent wallpaper panels Jai Ho is open Tuesdays to Sundays from 12pm to 10.30pm with food served from 12pm to 3pm and 5pm to 9.30pm Walk-ins are encouraged but tables and takeaways can also be booked online via the Jai Ho website The official opening day is Wednesday 15 January 2025 at 12pm Bishop's Cleeve's new skate park and pump track has finally opened Bishop's Cleeve's long-awaited new skate park and pump track has opened this November 2024 in the parish sports field on Cheltenham Road Designed and built by Maverick Skateparks — a skater-run design company which specialises in spray concrete skate parks — alongside cycle specialists work began on the state-of-the-art park and pump track back in June The park is also floodlit for night time use Councillor Claire Wells from Bishop's Cleeve Parish Council said: 'If you hear a huge sigh of relief fall over the village that'll be from the parish office The skate park and pump track are officially open 'This project has been an absolute labour of love which has taken an age to come to fruition 'We are absolutely delighted to be able to provide and share these facilities for the parish.' An official opening day is planned for Saturday 5 April 2025 competitions and much more planned for the spring celebration It was a celebratory weekend for Bishop's Cleeve football club as they stunned spectators at their FA Cup home game against semi-professional team Torquay United — beating the side 3-0 There was immense calls for celebration this weekend as Bishop's Cleeve FC stormed to a historic win in the Emirates FA Cup — beating a semi-professional side that plays three levels above them Hopes were high in preparation for the big match that would see either side be knocked out of the tournament Paul Collicutt promoting the game around the village to encourage supporters to attend as more than 1,300 fans descended upon the grounds of Kayte Lane Stadium for the second qualifying round of the tournament — and those in attendance as part of the biggest crowd ever seen at the grounds Cleeve started strong with a goal in the 10th minute with the opposition wasting opportunities and giving away free kicks Finishing with a three goal victory in the 70th minute it was all over for Torquay whose manager claimed his team were 'embarrassing' telling BBC Radio Devon that he was 'humiliated' But it was all smiles for Bishop's Cleeve FC as they move on in their pursuit to glory with this being a major achievement in the club's 119-year history All eyes will be on the third round matches as Cleeve faces Chesham United on Saturday 28 September 2024 is in talks to open its second Gloucestershire club — read on to find out where and when.. David Lloyd Leisure is in talks to open a second health and fitness club in Gloucestershire — and it's chosen Bishop's Cleeve as its next location Currently in the consultation phase of the planning stage David Lloyd has recently held meetings in Bishop's Cleeve inviting residents businesses and councillors to view details and plans of the new club's potential facilities David Lloyd currently has one club in Gloucestershire located in Gloucester's Business Park on Delta Way with the next nearest club found in Worcester.  the new club is set to be built on Stoke Orchard Road and will replace multiple industrial units currently occupying the proposed site opposite Cheltenham North Rugby Football Club.  state-of-the-art club will include heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools and hot tubs; a multi-use games court three tennis courts and six padel courts; exercise studios; a luxury spa and garden; a clubroom with cafe; and a dedicated kids' programme with indoor and outdoor play areas plunge pool and ice cave; while the club will also feature a business hub for remote workers looking to log on after a workout.  A cutting-edge fitness floor upstairs will house a state-of-the-art gym with multiple exercise studios for yoga David Lloyd anticipates the new club will create 100 permanent jobs with 50 temporary jobs during its construction.  If plans are approved and construction goes ahead the new site could be open as early as December 2026.  Sign up to the SoGlos newsletters for more updates on this story as we get them Home > News By Sarah Wood | 9th December 2024 An updated skatepark has been opened in Bishop's Cleeve The skatepark at Bishop's Cleeve parish sports ground was redesigned refurbished and extended to create a state-of-the-art facility The project also included the transformation of the previous BMW dirt track into a cutting-edge This project funded by Bishop's Cleeve Parish Council was supported by a £50,000 grant provided by Enovert Community Trust through the Landfill Communities Fund (LCF) Designed and built by Maverick Skateparks with inclusivity and accessibility in mind the upgraded facilities were developed following extensive local consultation The project included crucial flood mitigation works while reducing flood risks to the site and surrounding areas the facilities are accessible all year round facilities manager of Bishop's Cleeve Parish Council said: "We are thrilled to see this project come to life inclusive facilities for the local community "The skatepark and pump track are fantastic additions to Bishop's Cleeve social interaction and free access to sport for everyone We've already had incredibly positive feedback from residents and we can't wait to see the facilities being enjoyed for years to come." said: "The Trust is proud to have supported this project which embodies the values of inclusivity and community enhancement The skatepark and pump track not only look impressive but will have a lasting positive impact on Bishop's Cleeve We're delighted to see the finished result and hope it inspires more people to get active!" 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For more information on cookies and how to block them, visit https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies/ By Sarah Wood | 19th February 2025 The UK's biggest health centre operator wants to open a new club in the county David Lloyd Leisure Ltd has applied to Tewkesbury Borough Council for planning permission for a new club in Bishop's Cleeve The proposed health and fitness centre will have 4,464sq m pf gross internal floorspace It will include three weather protected tennis courts internal spa facilities and an outdoor spa garden children's play area and an indoor lounge serving food and drink with 10 disabled spaces and five parent and child spaces The 2.52ha site on Stoke Road is currently greenfield land The land to the north of the site is currently a developing residential estate there are several industrial units and to the south are Cheltenham North Rugby Club and Grundon Waste Management which already operates a health and fitness club on Gloucester Business Park in Brockworth works on a standard design which has been developed over time to provide a configuration where related spaces sit next to each other Active spaces which require natural daylight are positioned to the edge of the building Quiet spaces or spaces which do not require natural daylight are grouped together in the centre of the building High intensity spaces are separated from areas associated with rest and relaxation terraces and car parking areas will be arranged to the south where there are opportunities to introduce areas of soft landscaping The plans include four swimming pools - a 5-lane 20m indoor pool a 4-lane 25m outdoor pool and an outdoor children's pools The planned pool terrace and other external facilities are orientated to maximise the number of usable hours and enhance the amenity value of the spaces The principal lounge area and internal pool open will up onto this space forming interconnecting views and linking the internal and external uses Plans include a permanent all-weather tennis dome covering three courts and measuring approximately 50m x 36m with a floor area of 1,800sq m The curved shape of the dome and its maximum height are designed specifically to cater for LTA requirements based on court play and ball curvature Plans also include a covered padel facility under a semi-dome to allow the fast-growing sport to be played all year round The three proposed padel courts will feature a pillars type structure and anti-injury mesh infill panels and 10mm approved glass The playing surface will be the latest in artificial grass for everyone from beginners to seasoned players The padel courts will be accompanied by a padel social space with seating The materials for the proposed spa garden have been chosen to reflect the nature of the design and include sauna walls finished externally with close boarded horizontal timber cladding sauna roof finished in lightweight composite tiles a spa pool finished in mosaic ceramic tiling and an oak framed meditation area there will be a soft play area and two kids' activity rooms It's not yet known when Tewkesbury Borough Council will consider the planning application A dining destination combining the flavours of Indian cuisine with BBQ has opened in Bishop’s Cleeve Jai Ho’s menu items include BBQ Masala Lamb Chops with vegetarian options including Paneer Muttor and House Black Dhal Makhani While sweet treats like Gulab Jamun with Salted Caramel ice cream Guests can also enjoy snacks like Pani Puri and small plates such as Wagyu Sheekh Kebab and Chilli Paneer The Bishops Cleeve venue is the latest addition to JM Socials’ portfolio a hospitality group behind some of Cheltenham’s most celebrated dining destinations said: “We’re thrilled to finally welcome guests to Jai Ho and we’re so proud to introduce a concept that not only offers incredible food but also creates a welcoming and relaxed environment for everyone to enjoy.” He added: “Jai Ho is a bold new addition to our portfolio yet it carries forward the same attention to detail and dedication to quality that defines the JM Socials experience.” JM Socials is offering 25% off food at Jai Ho throughout January inviting guests to enjoy the new dining experience at a reduced price By Sarah Wood | 11th February 2025 An insurance firm based in Evesham is moving to 18,500sq ft of office space near Cheltenham Open plan offices at Grange Park in Bishops Cleeve are currently being fitted out ready for Marley Risk Consultants to relocate its operation from Worcestershire Marley Risk is the UK's largest specialist in latent defect insurance claims management working with a range of insurers in this market said: "The move to Grange Park reflects our commitment to providing an enhanced workplace experience for our employees and a dynamic environment for collaboration and creativity "Our new office not only strengthens our ability to serve our clients more effectively but also reinforces our philosophy of excellence and continuous improvement." THP Chartered Surveyors of Cheltenham and JLL Bristol acted on behalf of the landlord and Noyes Lewis Commercial Property in Cheltenham acted for Marley Richard Crabb of THP said: "We are delighted with this deal This is one of the largest single lettings in the county in recent years and it underscores Grange Park's growing reputation." Ian Wills of JLL said: "This letting illustrates Grange Park's flexibility From this most significant letting to a single desk in the Manor House Almost 60,000sq ft of space has been let to date at Grange Park with Marley Risk taking a significant proportion of the 30,000sq ft of space available in phase 2 of the refurbished building Gym group David Lloyd has submitted plans to Tewkesbury Borough Council this February 2025 — with the luxurious new facilities earmarked for Bishop's Cleeve Plans have gone in to Tewkesbury Borough Council this February 2025, as luxury gym group David Lloyd gears up to build its second upmarket club in Gloucestershire Choosing Bishop's Cleeve for its newest venture David Lloyd has selected an industrial area opposite North Cheltenham Rugby Club on Stoke Road as its plot Facilities detailed in the plans include three weather-protected tennis courts; six canopy-covered padel courts; indoor and outdoor swimming pools; a sports hall with two indoor courts; gym and studio rooms; an indoor spa and an outdoor spa garden; children's play area; and a cafe lounge While the majority of Bishop's Cleeve area residents are excited for the plans and view the new club as a positive addition to the village; some locals have expressed concern over its proximity to the waste and recycling facilities on Stoke Road the group announced plans to invest £500 million in the UK over the next three to four years with the proposed Bishop's Cleeve club being part of its expansion strategy of 15 new clubs across the country And sustainability has been given top billing and green heating and cooling systems all planned for the new club Follow SoGlos on LinkedIn for more updates on the new David Lloyd club and all the latest business news in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds By Sarah Wood | 7th January 2025 Construction work on the next phase of the A435 Cycleway has just started it will link Cheltenham to Bishop's Cleeve providing a new and improved segregated walking and cycling route The A435 Cycleway will form part of the wider Gloucestershire cycle spine Montel Civil Engineering Ltd has been awarded the contract to build the second section of the cycle route from Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWSR) bridge to Bishop's Cleeve roundabout Contractors will also construct a section between Wellington Road to Central Cross Drive near Pittville Park which will tie in with the completed works on section one further extending the improved pedestrian and cycle access and upgrading the junction at Wellington Road/A435 Evesham Road to include pedestrian and cyclist crossing facilities The works between the GWSR bridge and Bishop's Cleeve roundabout started yesterday (January 6) with temporary traffic lights during the day two-way traffic lights will be operational overnight when a road closure will be required between 8pm and 6am The works at Wellington Road/ A435 Evesham Road junction will begin on January 13 from 8pm to 6am with a road closure for just this one night The contractor will be installing a temporary mini roundabout so the works can continue while traffic flow is maintained four-way traffic lights will also be in place Gloucestershire County Council cabinet member for environment said: "It's great news that work on the next section of the A435 Cycleway is underway and we'd like to thank residents for their patience and understanding while these works take place "This is a key part of the 26-mile walking and cycling route we're building across the county which will reduce carbon emissions and encourage active travel helping us to create a greener Gloucestershire." from the Honeybourne Line to Cheltenham Racecourse roundabout Home > Properties By Bethany Winter | 4th April 2025 A modern two storey end terrace building of brick and glazing elevations with parking to two sides Currently vacant and to be refurbished with new ceilings ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE (EPC): The building is assessed at an energy efficiency rating of C Situated approximately four miles to the North of Cheltenham and accessible from both Junctions 9 and 10 of the M5 motorway the urbanised village of Bishops Cleeve continues to expand and has a population of 14,068 (2021 Census).  Major employers locally include ge Aviation Malvern View Business Park is located almost a mile West of Bishops Cleeve centre off Stoke Road in a generally mixed residential and commercial area term to be agreed and incorporating upward only rent reviews every 4 years on full repairing and insuring terms £39,000 per annum payable quarterly in advance The tenant will be responsible for all outgoings including the modern estate service charge dealing with external areas and landscaping and maintenance A copy of the RICS Code for Leasing Business Premises is available on request, and can be located by clicking the following link It is advised that all parties take independent professional advice during a commercial lease transaction The current rateable value is assessed at £27,500 according to the VOA website Business rates multiplier applicable for 2024/2025 understood to be 49.9p in the £ It is expected that this will be improved following refurbishment Each party are to be responsible for their own legal costs incurred during this transaction John Ryde Commercial  enquiries@johnryde.co.uk  Unit 2 is a modern industrial/warehouse unit Detached Grade II* listed building dating to 1806 Refurbished open plan office accommodation situated in a prominent position in Cheltenham town centre with parking Unit 11 is a refurbished detached unit of steel portal frame construction By Sarah Wood | 22nd August 2024 Plans have been submitted to Tewkesbury Borough Council for another 100 new homes in Bishop's Cleeve The 7.5ha 'North Clevelands' site is to the north of the village west of Evesham Road and close to the recent Clevelands residential development The proposals are for 60 open market homes and 40 affordable homes The plans also include new access from Evesham Road new landscaping and habitat creation and a drop-off car park for the proposed new primary school in the area The site has easy access to new facilities provided on the Clevelands development as well as facilities in the centre of Bishop's Cleeve and nearby Gotherington Mature trees and hedgerows on the site will be retained and protected from damage unless required for access or health and safety reasons LRM Planning on behalf of Persimmon Homes said: "Currently Tewkesbury Borough Council cannot demonstrate a 5-year housing land supply as required by the National Planning Policy Framework; the latest published figure being 3.24 years (dated October 2023) "As demonstrated in their Interim Housing Position Statement (IHPS) there is a need to deliver residential development on non-allocated land such as that proposed by these applications "The December 2023 Housing and Economic Land Availability Assessment assessed the application site and concluded that it was available and potentially suitable to be delivered in a 5-year period subject to further technical assessment and design work "Located adjacent to an established Rural Service Centre the application site is a sustainable and suitable location for residential development consistent with the Joint Core Strategy's spatial strategy and will address the borough council's significant shortfall in housing land supply The residential scheme aligns with the key criteria set out in the IHPS and should therefore be supported by the borough council." the site is not identified in the statutory Development Plan for housing - including the Joint Core Strategy (JCS) for Cheltenham Gloucester and Tewkesbury; the Tewkesbury Borough Local Plan; and the Gotherington Neighbourhood Plan the proposed development is contrary to the countryside policies Persimmon concludes: "The development proposal demonstrates a considered approach that seeks to retain and enhance the site's existing landscape features "Development would not cause notable detriment to the wider panoramic views achievable long-term harm to landscape character or visual amenity." Yeovil Town will travel to face either Bishops Cleeve or Chesham United in the Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round Qualifying on Saturday The Glovers await the outcome of the replay between the two sides tomorrow evening to determine who they will face with a place in the First Round Proper up for grabs The latest news as it happens across Torquay Find out what is happening & the latest breaking news in Torbay important updates and local opinions from Torquay Paignton & Brixham at the Torbay Weekly News Torquay United FC match reports & opinions and other Local sports news days out for the kids and amazing holiday ideas in Torquay Your source of news from beyond the bay covering Devon News and UK News The Torbay Weekly Business awards celebrates the accomplishments of Torbay based Businesses and brings together the Torbay Business community Paignton & Brixham from the local community & our Torbay based reporters property sales & property of the week in Torquay Get your local Torbay traffic & 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loss at Welling in the league a week previous United boss Paul Wotton freshened up his side with the introduction of Omar Mussa and Brad Ash who quickly posed a threat with a header back across goal from a Finn Tonks cross but the home side scrambled clear United were looking comfortable when they were given an almighty shock by the determined hosts a long ball over the top was nodded back towards goal by Dean Moxey but it lacked the power to reach goalkeeper James Hamon allowing Langworthy room to pounce for the opening goal Bishops Cleeve took that moment of joy as a moment of huge inspiration Dunbear firing a free-kick narrowly off target before Jay Malshanskyi was given too much room behind the United defence mercifully shooting wide from a great position The same Bishop then forced Hamon into a decent save and Malshanskyi still had time to blaze over the bar after again escaping the clutches of a beleaguered United defence The Gulls came out with renewed purpose after the break but found that bubble unceremoniously burst by a second from Langworthy heading home from close range after a superb incisive counter by the home side Wotton rolled the dice with the introduction of Jadyn Crosbie and United enjoyed their best spell of a traumatic afternoon Craske forcing a decent save from home custodian Lewis Clayton with a powerful header from Matt Carson’s corner Just as the Gulls began to build some semblance of momentum Dunbear latching on to another ball over the top to bear down on Hamon and fire a tidy finish into the gaping net Dunbear almost made it worse with a close effort in the final minutes but there was no hiding from an extremely difficult afternoon for Torquay United 10 Ross Langworthy (c) (19 Edward Scott 90+3) 12 Isaac Pearce (7 Aaron Evans-Harriott 61) 18 Oscar Threlkeld (c) (8 Roddy Collins 57), 21 Dean Moxey (2 Finley Craske 53) " + $(".testo_articolo").html().replace(//g please subscribe and support local journalism Subscribing will allow you 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two years in prison after previously pleading guilty to burglary other than dwelling with intent to steal The court heard how Bradley was one of a group of men who had used a 4x4 vehicle in an attempt to force entry to Tesco Superstore on Church Road in Bishops Cleeve during the early hours of Wednesday 6 December 2023 CCTV footage showed the group clearing the foyer of items such as Christmas wreaths display shelves and baskets before a Mercedes 4x4 was reversed into metal shutters in an attempt to access the main supermarket There were members of staff working inside the premises at the time of the incident however the cost to repair the damage was just under £80,000 and the store was required to close for the day It is believed that the supermarket lost £120,000 in potential sales and staff pay as a result Bradley became a suspect for the attempted ram raid after his DNA was found on a tissue which had been left behind in the car park of the supermarket The Renault transit van he drove to the scene in was reported abandoned hours later and found to have been stolen The van was forensically examined and Bradley's DNA was found on the steering wheel who was already in prison following a previous conviction was visited by officers and during an interview in February 2024 admitted that he was planning to leave with a safe if the ram raid had been successful He was subsequently charged in connection with the incident and pleaded guilty during a hearing on 9 October 2024 In mitigation Bradley's lawyer argued that he had a drug addiction and was an unwilling participant in the ram raid It was stated that he had been recruited to take part by people he was afraid of Bradley appeared at Gloucester Crown Court on Tuesday afternoon (12 November) where he was also ordered to pay a surcharge of £187 The sentence is due to run concurrently to a sentence he is currently serving for burglary offences after he was jailed in April for three years Investigating officer PC Hancock from the Cheltenham and Tewkesbury Vanguard team said: "I am pleased that Bradley has been sentenced as his actions on 6 December last year had a huge impact on those involved "It affected the community of Bishop's Cleeve as well as Tesco and its employees This would've been a very frightening experience for the members of staff who were in the building at the time of the attempted ram raid." For those of you who were wondering Bishop’s Cleeve is near Cheltenham in Gloucestershire and the team play in the Southern League Division One South whilst National League South side Chesham United play near Aylesbury(ish) in Buckinghamshire The teams drew 0-0 in their Third Qualifying Round tie at Bishop’s Cleeve on Saturday and their replay is scheduled to take place at Chesham on Tuesday night The tie will be played on Saturday 12th October The winners of the ties receive £9,375 with the losers getting £3,125 the FA has confirmed it will brush an extra £2.44m in prize money of crumbs off the table to compensate clubs who it has decided to deny the chance of a bit of the Cup magic it uses to promote the competition by scrapping replays from the First Round Proper Some in the national media have referred to this amount as “eye-watering” although it is probably about a week’s wages for one of the Premier League superstars who will benefit from the decision The Fourth Qualifying Round Draw in full is: By Sarah Wood | 16th July 2024 Plans for new industrial units could create 80 new jobs in Bishop's Cleeve But the parish council has objected to the proposal for seven units which is being discussed by Tewkesbury Borough Council's Planning Committee today (July 16) the planned units will provide a total of 11,421.1sq m of space to be used for industrial Plans include ancillary office accommodation The proposed individual buildings are of varying sizes and each designed with the flexibility to be sub-divided configured or combined to meet the demands of the business market The application site is approximately 2.53 hectares of land to the west of Bishop's Cleeve and north of Stoke Road It is part of a wider mixed-use development The site is allocated as part of a Major Employment Site in the Tewkesbury Borough Local Plan The proposal would seek to provide between 70 and 80 jobs when all units are occupied and in operation The plans have been amended to allay some of the concerns of Bishop's Cleeve Parish Council but the council still has objections on a number of grounds: • Unsuitable development - the parish council believes the development is overbearing and out of proportion to the size of the site and its location on a narrow B road • Lack of noise protection - the acoustic barriers are only positioned on the north side of the development and at 4m sit below the mezzanine level of the proposed buildings They will offer little noise protection to the houses on the new development to the north of the site • Size of development - the parish objects to the scale of the development when compared against the planning history of the site for the scheme that was granted a total of 6,880sq m • Operating times - the parish objects to there being no stipulation of operating times Neighbouring Stoke Orchard and Tredington Parish Council is also concerned that the plans would significantly increase industrial/ heavy goods traffic trying to access the proposed industrial estate But Tewkesbury Borough Council is in support of the development with the location of the buildings within Bishop's Cleeve meaning local jobs which would enable people to work and live in the area in sustainable manner Council officers recommend that the committee permits the planning application Watchdogs' tracker nudges down in wake of Trump's tarrifs By Sarah Wood | 31st July 2024 Flames from a waste management site could be seen from miles away last night (July 30) Two compactors were on fire at Grundon Waste Management in Bishop's Cleeve Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue service (GFRS) was called out at 8:54pm but people could already smell smoke from as far away as Swindon Village at 8:15pm A spokesperson for GFRS confirmed four fire engines were sent to the scene one from Tewkesbury and three from Cheltenham Local people were advised to close their windows and doors after a large plume of black smoke drifted across a wide area The spokesperson said: "Firefighters used four jets and two sets of breathing apparatus to put it out and the compactors were 100 per cent damaged by the fire GFRS left the site at 1:30am today and confirmed it would be back today to carry out a reinspection GFRS initially wrote on X that the fire was located at the Wingmoor Farm Household Recycling Centre but later issued an update that it was actually at Grundon Waste Management By David Wood | 17th March 2025 The next phase of improvements for the A435 Cheltenham to Bishop's Cleeve Cycleway will begin in May bringing essential upgrades to support safer and more sustainable travel The scheme will deliver significant cycling and walking enhancements along the A435 Evesham Road It will provide full access to the 26-mile Gloucestershire Cycle Spine which will run between Bishop's Cleeve Cheltenham and Gloucester and will ultimately extend as far as Stroud between the Honeybourne Line and Cheltenham Racecourse roundabout was successfully completed at the end of 2024 between the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWSR) Bridge and the GE roundabout in Bishop's Cleeve began in early January 2025 and is expected to finish in autumn 2025 Work will begin in May on the second phase of Section 2 between Cheltenham Racecourse roundabout and the GWSR Bridge This will include two sets of road closures on the A435 Evesham Road between Cheltenham and Bishop's Cleeve which are necessary for the successful and safe completion of the project this phase will join both sections together and complete the scheme The road closures on the A435 Evesham Road will be as follows: Full road closure in both directions: From 19 May to 22 August 2025 the A435 Evesham Road will be fully closed in both directions between the Cheltenham Racecourse roundabout and the Hyde Lane/Southam Lane junction This full closure will allow the road over the bridge to be re-aligned to the west side of the bridge in order to accommodate a two-way road and a new shared use cycleway and footway with protection buffer zone Bridge strengthening work is also being carried out as part of the changes The full closure provides the required working space will prevent damage to the structure of the bridge and protects the safety of construction workers and the public Northbound road closure: From 23 August to 17 October 2025 a northbound road closure (from Cheltenham to Bishop's Cleeve) will be in place on A435 Evesham Road between Cheltenham Racecourse roundabout and the Hyde Lane/Southam Lane junction northbound traffic will be diverted and only southbound traffic between Bishop's Cleeve and Cheltenham will be allowed through The northbound road closure is to enable construction works on the east side of the road throughout the section between the racecourse roundabout and Hyde Lane/Southam Lane junction It is required to facilitate multiple sets of works to be delivered concurrently and safely avoiding the need for multiple sets of traffic lights and reducing the duration of the overall construction programme access for pedestrians and cyclists will be maintained in both directions During the full road closure and northbound closure periods clearly signed diversion routes will be in place to guide road users safely around the works Road users are advised to plan their journeys in advance and follow the diversion signs carefully Access to the garden centre and properties to the north of the GWSR Bridge on the A435 Evesham Road will remain in place from the north via the Hyde Lane/Southam Lane junction during the full road closure in both directions and the northbound road closure Bus services will still operate between Cheltenham and Bishop's Cleeve in both directions during the road closures via local diversion routes The Phase 2 Section 2 works are being carried out concurrently with the previous phases of work on the A435 Cheltenham to Bishop's Cleeve Cycleway This will ensure the entire project progresses efficiently and minimises the duration of disruptions for the public It also avoids extending the overall project timeline and incurring additional costs To reduce the overall impact on the community the closures have also been scheduled to avoid major race meets at Cheltenham in March and November 2025 cabinet member for environment and planning the scheme will significantly improve the infrastructure for active travel in the region and support the growth of sustainable travel options as part of our commitment to a Greener Gloucestershire The closures are essential in enabling us to safely and successfully progress the cycleway "We recognise the impact these temporary closures will have on road users and would like to thank them in advance for their patience and understanding during this important stage of works." The A435 Cheltenham to Bishop's Cleeve Cycleway forms part of the Gloucestershire Cycle Spine an ambitious project to create a 26-mile cycling and walking corridor extending across the county from Stroud in the south to Bishop's Cleeve in the north it will be the longest new facility of its type in the country The scheme will contribute to a significant cycling and walking network across Gloucestershire Gloucestershire County Council has secured in the order of £19.6million of funding from Active Travel England Gloucestershire County Council Funding and Community Infrastructure Levy Funding for the A435 Cheltenham to Bishops Cleeve Cycle Route which will allow all three phases of the scheme to be delivered Works are expected to be completed by early 2026 Further details of construction activities and traffic management will be shared at a meet the contractor event in May More information about the scheme can be found online at Gloucestershire County Council's highways section EXCLUSIVE: Gloucestershire's multi-million pound transport scheme moving forward  Gulls manager reacts to a painful FA Cup defeat Torquay United manager Paul Wotton pulled no punches in slamming his players after a 3-0 defeat at Southern League outfit Bishops Cleeve in the FA Cup Wotton warned his team of the threats posed by a determined regional club looking to inflict a major upset but United’s tepid opening saw them fall behind to an early goal from Ross Langworthy and the Bishops had chances to extend their lead before the half-time break There was a painful inevitability about the second goal again delivered by Langworthy just four minutes after the restart and a third from Ethan Dunbear rubbed salt in a very painful wound for the Gulls Wotton’s anger was understandable and unrelenting Bishops Cleeve should have won by more,” he said “I’m at a loss because they were pre-warned all week What I will say is that I thought training was flat all week because there was disappointment from the Welling game but I can’t accept that performance for Torquay United “We didn’t win a header and we didn’t win a tackle In the first half we were playing into a strong wind and I told them to play in their half but we persisted on playing short balls into midfield and Bishops Cleeve were on us I can suffer a lack of quality in a football game but I’m embarrassed of our team today [Saturday] “There is not a single player to come out of that with credit.” The Gulls welcome St Albans to Plainmoor in the National League South on Saturday but Wotton is in no mood to move on from the Bishops Cleeve ‘embarrassment’ It is very clear he expects to see a reaction from a team that had made a decent start to the season and a team that must respond to this bitter disappointment “Some people will say it doesn’t matter because we’re never going to win the FA Cup and the manager and assistant manager are shouting more than a player on the pitch “It isn’t a case of drawing a line under it and move on to the league that’s got to sting and there’s got to be accountability “The players know the standards I expect from them and my players have turned up like they have a divine right to win the game There is no positive from the game and they’ve been told it’s unacceptable.”