From the start, Niven had me gripped and falling into this world she had created. The pages became an addiction, a rising hunger for each word that jumped off the pages. Starting with the two main characters on the school roof, ready to jump off, I was immediately pulled into this universe. For me, there’s […]
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Top 5 unusual date ideas for Valentine’s Day
Stuck on ideas for Valentine’s Day? Want to do something a bit more obscure and out of the ordinary? Why don’t you try one of these ideas with your significant other – or even with a friend? Who says Valentine’s has to be romantic? Go Ape If you’re not afraid of heights, Go Ape is […]
A436 Reopened After Serious Crash Yesterday
The A436 has reopened following a serious collision between the junctions for Kilkenny and Andoversford, the A436 Seven Springs roundabout and the A417 Air Balloon roundabout. Police were called shortly after 11.15am to the A436 near Pegglesworth on the yesterday morning following a collision between a lorry and car. Police have confirmed that one person […]
Losing my Mum in COVID-19
Covid-19 wasn’t the biggest change to my 2020, but it affected my journey of loss. 16th March 2020 – Lockdown. Isolation. Schools shut, social activities cancelled, everywhere unessential closed down. Lives were changed forever. Mine changed even more on March 31st. My mum was diagnosed with cancer – which was incurable. My mum was dying […]
Top 7 Christmas Traditions
Christmas is a time of tradition – and traditions come in all shapes and sizes. Some are cute, some are weird, some are wacky. Whilst some traditions are ones we all do, others are ones that are personal to family. So we went on our social media and asked you your top Christmas traditions! Christmas […]
COVID-19: Lockdown Concerns Among Students
Students have been hit heavily since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, throughout their learning especially but also through their mental health. With whispers among the population of another lockdown, concern is rising. A new variant of COVID-19 has emerged, causing restrictions to tighten in the UK. The first recorded Omicron variant was in South […]
Top 3 Places for a Festive Feast in Cheltenham
By Chloe Hall Sleigh bells are ringing and stomachs are rumbling! With Christmas on the way, it’s time to start thinking about where you want to go with your family for a festive meal. Food is what most people would say is the main part of their Christmas season, with some deciding to go out […]
Behind the Wheel – The Appeal of Motorsports
By Chloe Hall Go. Your foot goes down hard on the accelerator and off you go. The engine roaring, making the kart shake and tremble beneath you as you speed on ahead. Brake. Round the corner you go. The tyres squeal harshly and your foot goes down to accelerate again. The adrenaline rises, the only […]
Editor’s Letter – 11/11/2021
News Days are back, this time with a brand new team! After our first year being limited due to COVID-19 restrictions, it’s refreshing to have the opportunity to all be together in the newsroom following guidelines, so we can be present over social media, radio and the web now and in the coming weeks. This […]