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Park Campus The University Gloucestershire campus is currently running asymptomatic testing for its students following governments advice for the Christmas period. The antigen test does not require laboratory processing and can turnaround results within an hour. Students are eligible to receive two tests before returning home for the Christmas Holidays. The NHS is also using […]
A vintage and retro pop-up shop are coming to Cheltenham this Sunday with over 6 tonnes worth of clothing. This is run by the UK’s largest independent kilo company – Preloved Vintage Wholesale Ltd. The price of the clothing is dependent on its weight, with the shop charging £15 per kilo. You can shop for […]
For most of us, Christmas decorating starts in mid-November but for Paul and his wife, it’s an all-year-round occasion. This year, a Cheltenham house on Sydenham Villas Road has gone viral on social media. The house has been wrapped up like a Christmas present. It was decorated by The Christmas Decorators, the same company who […]
The new tier system came into force in England this Wednesday and marked the end of the national lockdown. Cheltenham has been placed under the tier 2 restrictions. So, what are the rules for tier 2? Non-essential shops can open. Hospitality venues will be able to stay open until 11 pm. But, only those which […]
Cheltenham Town will welcome Exeter City on Saturday in a top of the table clash that will see the Cheltenham loyal back in the stands for the first time since March. Embed from Getty Images It has been a long wait for football fans all over the country to get back to watching their beloved […]
With lockdown after lockdown rolling in, it’s only fair to wonder about the businesses which rely on physical contact. So the question is how are the tattoo parlours coping? Like many businesses, tattoo parlours have felt a decline after covid-19 but where does this decline stop. Although many have bounced back, it’s clear to see […]
Universities recently announced a new rapid testing system to allow students to go home for Christmas. More than a million students will have to travel home in December which could cause a huge spike in cases. With rapid testing, you can find out in less than half an hour if you are infectious. One of […]
Whilst winter can seem like a quiet time in the natural world, ecologist Professor Anne Goodenough insists that there are loads of amazing wildlife opportunities to look out for. In her talk for the University of Gloucestershire’s ‘living room lecture series’, she offered some tips on getting outside and appreciating the winter wildlife in Gloucestershire. […]
The much-loved annual Christmas swim at Sandford Parks Lido in Cheltenham has been cancelled, due to fears of safety because of Covid-19. Going for a swim in freezing temperatures may not sound appealing. But locals have been diving in on Christmas Day for years. The last time they closed the Christmas swim was back in […]
Aimed at businesses to educate and support them to take action against domestic abuse, this scheme was created by The Corporate Alliance starting yesterday and ending on the 10th of December. The aim over the 16 days is to train staff to see the abuse and report it and to make victims feel comfortable to […]