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During the pandemic and lockdowns, thoughts went out to the elderly that were stuck inside and away from their families. But what’s the opinion of those whose jobs were to care for these people? Lauren Rhys-smith, 20, from Devon, reveals her first-hand experience of being a carer during the pandemic. Lauren began her caring career […]
In a society where bodies have become trends, the desirability of having fuller and plumper lips is very prevalent. Lip injections are a cosmetic procedure that has been around for years, but the most memorable craze that made the appeal of larger lips increase dramatically was none other than the dangerous ‘Kylie Jenner Lip Challenge.’ […]
Clear your head, go for a walk and get some fresh air. This is the classic advice to calm down after a stressful day to be able to decompress and relax, while also getting some exercise. But have you ever stopped to think about where you are walking and whether or not your walk could […]
Zodiacs, horoscopes and star signs are all concepts to do with the positioning of the planets, stars and moons. It it is the idea that these positionings and constellations can all say something about our personalities, and even make predictions about the future. In recent years, the popularity of astrology seems to have been on […]
A reoccurring symptom of Covid-19 has been the loss of taste and smell and many people have reported that their senses never went back to normal. It has been reported that 250,000 adults in the UK have suffered from Parosmia after Covid. ‘Parosmia’ is a condition where people experience unpleasant smell distortions. Today, UK’s leading […]
Today, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JFR) has found that, after April 2022, low income households will be spending roughly 18% of their income on energy bills, compared to 6% of middle-income families – after housing costs. The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is a charity that aims to solve poverty in the UK. They believe that this […]
Morrisons has confirmed that sick pay will be cut for all unvaccinated workers that have to isolate due to Covid- 19. Unvaccinated workers who test negative, but still have to isolate, will receive statutory sick pay of £96.35 per week. Which is the minimum amount that an employer must provide as sick pay. If any […]
New cases of covid have reached an estimate of 35000 across Gloucestershire. The rising cases have led to the intensive care unit at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital becoming under pressure and overwhelmed. Despite the rate of people who are double jabbed in Gloucestershire reaching 80%, many of the patients who are admitted to the intensive care […]
“I didn’t have human contact for a month.” Most students were unaffected by international travel restrictions. But for those that travelled from other countries to attend university, their stories are a lot different. After the country found itself in lockdown during Christmas, second-year Sports Journalism student, Drake Rogut, was left unable to travel home to […]
Get your skates on! You only have six Saturdays left until the big day and there is not a moment to lose. With Christmas fast-approaching, everyone has already started getting into the festive spirit. There are lots of events taking place already both in and around Cheltenham and with Christmas activities taking a backseat last […]