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The choice to defer a year of university could cause a more competitive challenge for students applying for places next year. The COVID-19 pandemic had had a huge impact on schools and colleges in the initial lockdown. But UCAS figures shows that it is still having a concerning effect a year on. Students already have […]
Cheltenham Town U18s boss Pete Haynes was “happy with the result, but not the performance” following their 4-0 thrashing against Rugby Town on Wednesday. Joe Hunt, Brennan Denness-Barrett and Connor Jakeaways secured a tie with either Huddersfield or Blackpool in the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup. Speaking after the game, Haynes said: “We’ve […]
Three men involved in a drug gang were sentenced to 21 years in prison after smuggling Class A drugs throughout Gloucestershire Yesterday, three men were sentenced in Crown Court after an investigation found them guilty of being part of a drug gang that moved over half a million pounds worth of cocaine and marijuana into […]
The wildlife of Gloucestershire could be at risk of becoming seriously ill with the new fatal Avian Influenza outbreak confirmed nearby. The flu was first confirmed in Great Britain on November 3 and cases have recently been found in areas such as the Forest of Dean in the Gloucestershire region. The disease is highly contagious […]
How a couple in Stroud started a charity initiative to reach out to football fans far and wide. Founded by football coach and activist Paul Watson and his wife Lizzie, #Kitmas is a charity set out to brighten the Christmas of disadvantaged children across the country. Last year they gifted more than 1,000 shirts […]
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 […]
By Megan Griffiths Christmas is the season of giving. Whether it is donating your money or giving your time, there’s many ways that you can get involved with charities during the festive season. With this in mind, here are seven Gloucestershire-based charities that you can support this Christmas. James Hopkins Trust’s Mega Raffle Founded in […]
Cheltenham’s empty Café Rouge is set for a new lease of life. Café Rouge entered administration during lockdown and the Cheltenham restaurant closed down in July last year. Embed from Getty Images Franco Manca, an Italian pizzeria chain, are preparing to open a new restaurant in the Promenade, where the old café used to be. […]
What was your dream present as a child? It may have been a toy you had your eye on for months, something bigger maybe like a bike perhaps or the latest tech to hit the shelves. Well how many of you begged your parents for a pet? A dog to me seemed like the ultimate […]
By Megan Griffiths Gloucestershire Police have launched their annual anti-drink and drug driving campaign, warning drivers to not get behind the wheel after drinking too much this Christmas. Gloucestershire Constabulary’s new campaign, launched this week, aims to educate drivers of the dangers and consequences they could face for driving whilst under the influence of alcohol […]