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Dozens watched as two new names were unveiled at Cheltenham’s war memorial service The names of Labour Corps and Pioneer Joseph George Mitchell from the Royal Engineers and Corporal Francis Howard Pargeter of Royal Berkshire regiment now stand among the hundreds of others. This comes 100 years to the month since Cheltenham War Memorial was […]
Do you ever find yourself thinking about how eco-friendly your home is? Perhaps you’ve just had a smart meter fitted? Are you saving for solar panels? Or considering getting one of those heat pumps everyone’s talking about? Building and construction are responsible for 40% of global carbon emissions. Today, global leaders at COP26 will discuss what needs to be […]
By Hollie Carnew Real or fake? How do you do Christmas? Well of course it comes down to personal preference but if you’re on the hunt for affordable, traditional or a more sustainable tree this year, we’ve got the best places for you to check out in Gloucestershire to bring that festive spirit into your […]
Student Union leaders are meeting tonight to discuss the future of women’s safety in Cheltenham. SU leaders at the University of Gloucestershire have called a general meeting where women’s safety and sexual harassment on campus will be being discussed. Emma Milsom, student voice manager at the university, said the meeting this evening will provide a […]
By Kiera Neal Although it’s tempting to shop at the big highstreet/online brands this Christmas season, since the pandemic it’s become more important than ever to shop locally and support independent businesses. Here are some of the local Gloucestershire businesses you can support whilst doing your Christmas shopping. Pink Vintage Pink Vintage sells a range of vintage designer bags and jewelry items, from brands […]
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Online giant, AMAZON is set to open 30 stores in the UK. The company has launched its plans to open 10 across the country but is now rumoured to open 20 more. The till-less grocery store, known as AMAZON Fresh, opened its first store outside of the US, in London, in March this year. After […]
Pay the Wifi bill or feed the kids? To some of us this seems like a no-brainer. Feed the kids right? But, in COVID times decisions like these are a constant conflict of parents who face the wrath of poverty. Digital Poverty isn’t something that came about the same time as COVID. With the digital […]
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Monday’s Government announcement from Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlined the UK’s roadmap out of lockdown, in which the opening of non-essential retail was listed as part of phase two, beginning April 12th. But for retail and the fashion industry, national lockdown has drastically changed people’s shopping habits and the growth of online and independent fashion […]