Author: Andy McCormick
Bath Road share who their heroes in Cheltenham are
There is someone to look up to for everyone, someone to idolise and respect within their community – whether they’re in the spotlight or unsung heroes. The people of Bath Road share their thoughts on who that role model is for them – be it an individual or an organisation. Cheltenham Guardians are a group […]
Residents of Farmhouse Triangle reject housing bid
People from Farmhouse Triangle, located between Gloucester and Stroud, are against the proposed housing development plans which they feel goes against the ‘heart’ of the village – and is being constructed along the M5. ‘It’s a choice between allotments in one place or having a heart to our village.’ People have claimed that they would […]
Thief cat caught in the act
Going against the typical term ‘cat burglar,’ quite literally – a cat has been helping themselves to other people’s food from their homes. Owner Alex Pike expressed his worry over his cat, Burrito, returning home with snacks and sweet treats that quite clearly weren’t in his right to take. Alex describes his pet as the […]
A Student’s Guide to Cheltenham
Starting out as a university student is one part of an even greater task, finding your fit in a town you have never been to before. Whilst that might not be the case for past visitors, here are some parts of Cheltenham that are highly recommended for students. Urban Outfitters Chase the dream and jump […]
A Pain for Passengers: from train strikes to accessibility
Hopeful commuters this Christmas are expecting to have their festive spirits fizzled out as a series of train strikes from December 13th – 17th plan to go ahead. Great Western Railway have commented on how industrial action will go ahead with several train operators confirming to passengers that ‘a greatly reduced timetable’ will be in […]
Students embrace togetherness during Trans Awareness Week
By Andy McCormick Members of the LGBTQ+ society at the University of Gloucestershire have united behind why Trans Awareness Week and Trans Day of Remembrance are important to them: ‘Talking about trans issues makes them more well known as it stops people from getting attacked for just having identities outside of the societal norm.’ ‘It […]
Gloucester Docks Hotel Plans Barged Aside
By Andy McCormick Photo by Ben Redondo Beck Plans for a brand-new four-star hotel at the Gloucester Docks to revitalise three vacant warehouse buildings have fallen through. Dowdeswell Group Limited originally had won a competitive bid where they acquired the HKP Warehouses. It had been expected they would follow through with this success as a […]
Residents react as rink plans put on ice
By Andy McCormick Promises for the Cheltenham Ice Rink to return for 2022 have changed as it has been announced that the ice rink has been cancelled. This cancellation was surprising for some as not long ago in September it had been declared that the ice rink would return to Cheltenham for 2022. A press […]