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With Lockdown number two rearing it’s ugly head, this November, many students and the British people in general are wondering how the Christmas holidays are going to go down. For students who live three to five hours away from home Christmas had a large question mark over it. With Boris’ firm rules of travelling and […]
Students at the University of Gloucestershire will now be able to be tested for Covid-19 even if they show no symptoms. The University is rolling out mass testing for its students in order to send them home for Christmas. Testing will be voluntary, free of charge and will be offered to all students enrolled at […]
Katy Homewood has returned to the University of Gloucestershire to undertake a masters in Sports Communications and Digital Media, after receiving a Bachelors in Sports Journalism. This year though, she decided to take on an important role in being the university’s ‘Disability and Mental Health officer’. She said that one of the main reasons why […]
England World Cup winner Geoff Hurst has backed the campaign to ban heading in grassroots football. The 78-year-old, who lives in Cheltenham, has also offered his brain to medical science as concern mounts over the links between heading and dementia. Speaking to Sky News the ex-England player said, “Off the top of my head, I […]
Worrying about missing out on going for drinks with your friends? Dry January can be cheaper and easier than you’d think, with bars and pubs around Cheltenham offering non-alcoholic alternatives for the New Year. Here’s some of the places you can find mocktails in Cheltenham so you can keep up your social life and stay sober. Gin […]
Featured photo by JORGE LOPEZ In January, the Gloucester City Mission opened it’s doors overnight to give the vulnerable a place to feel safe and a place to sleep. Every night since the January 5, the Mission has been supplying hot meals, sleeping bags, breakfast and showers to those in need. The opening of the […]
The first Cheltenham strongman competition took place at DW Fitness over the weekend, raising over £800 for charity in the process. With 22 competitors split over 4 weight categories, it attracted a lot of interest from the public. The competition doubled up as a fundraiser for Help for Heroes with event organiser Natalie Turner expressing her determination to […]