News, Sport, and Entertainment from the University of Gloucestershire
As we approach the festive season, Cheltenham Animal Shelter is dealing with an increase of stray pets. The shelter have been helping animals since 1926, and depend on support from members of the public. This will help them look after approximately 650 animals which arrive through their doors, as stated on their website. A charity […]
Multiple improvements to the A435 at Charlton Hill are being planned by Gloucestershire County Council. The road, which has been prone to cracking and movement along the surface for numerous years, will be repaired over March to October 2023. During this time the road is closing for all, including pedestrians and cyclists and diversion routes […]
Yellow weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office for Gloucestershire. Those who are travelling tomorrow (Wednesday 23rd) should take care and plan ahead, thinking about possible travel delays. Fortunately, there is no flood risk for Gloucestershire however in the Bristol area, flooding alerts have been issued. Long downpours and heavy winds are expected […]
By Jemima Wittich It was announced yesterday that Jeremy Lloyds, Somerset and Gloucestershire all-rounder has died at the age of 68. Lloyds made his debut for Somerset in 1979, playing for West Country Club and went on to play for Orange Free State and Gloucestershire County Cricket Club. He began playing for Gloucestershire in 1985 […]
By Marina Shestakova Gloucestershire County Council joins 26 authorities across the nation to share the importance of fostering locally. The campaign will bring together the fostering community with football teams, carers, young people and families. On social media, councils from across the country are taking part in the #fosterwithyourcouncil2022 challenge, sharing little clips and YouTube […]
By Rachael Goodenough The Warm Homes Prescription scheme is being expanded after a successful trial in Gloucestershire. The trial saw the government pay the energy bills for 28 patients with respiratory health conditions between December 2021 and March 2022. The scheme will now be expanded to 150 patients in Gloucestershire as well as patients in […]
Westfields take on Shortwood United tonight in a Hellenic League Cup Round of 16 clash. There may well be a young side on show for the Hereford side as they look to prioritise their league campaign as they push for promotion. “Don’t get me wrong every cup is important as it is a chance to […]
‘FoodLoose’ is moving base to Grosvenor Terrace after securing £60,000 of investment from nearly 100 investors, part of an extremely successful community share offer scheme during December. Currently located in Portland Street, the shop will continue to trade until November 26th. Until its grand opening on December 3rd coinciding with its 4-year anniversary. The move […]
By Andy McCormick Photo by Ben Redondo Beck Plans for a brand-new four-star hotel at the Gloucester Docks to revitalise three vacant warehouse buildings have fallen through. Dowdeswell Group Limited originally had won a competitive bid where they acquired the HKP Warehouses. It had been expected they would follow through with this success as a […]
By Eve Perkins Inspiring the Forest is a project aimed at raising career aspirations amongst young people, parents and teachers across the Forest of Dean. It aims to create an awareness of the type of jobs available in the Forest and the skills required for those jobs. The event supporting Inspiring the Forest will take […]