Redwan Eid No doubt, the current living crisis casts a heavy shadow on all of us. The average salary does not match with the ongoing inflation to make ends meet along the month. Hence, it is time we reviewed our lifestyle and shopping routine to see where there is room to cut down on any […]
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Brick by Brick Through History: My Visit to Berkeley Castle’s Brick Festival 2026
Walking through Berkeley Castle, during Brick Festival 2026, felt like stepping through history in two completely different worlds at once. From the moment I stepped into the castle grounds, there was a real sense of excitement in the air. The ancient towering stone corridors and grand rooms of the castle were lined with colourful LEGO […]
I Walked This Cotswold Way
From the heart of Cheltenham, to the highest point in Gloucestershire. Come with me on the little known eleven-mile hike which you must do. Fuelled with a fry up, I started at The Bank House. It was an overcast and chilly start to the morning. Armed in trousers and a coat, I headed along the promenade before […]
“I tried Pilates for the first time – and I don’t think I’ll be coming back.”
I walked into my first Pilates class and thought, “How hard could this be?”, but five minutes in, I was shaking like a leaf, while the Instructor calmly said, “Engage your core”. My core had definitely taken the day off. Outside the studio in Cheltenham, the rain tapped against the window and gentle music played in the background with […]
Bath Road share who their heroes in Cheltenham are
There is someone to look up to for everyone, someone to idolise and respect within their community – whether they’re in the spotlight or unsung heroes. The people of Bath Road share their thoughts on who that role model is for them – be it an individual or an organisation. Cheltenham Guardians are a group […]
Tributes after Sudden Death of Beloved Gloucester Businessman
Gloucestershire businessman Tracey Pope died suddenly on January 3rd, aged 58, after suffering from a heart attack. He was the operations and financial director at Bristol Road based Protrack Solutions Ltd “a multi-award winning, family-run business based in the heart of Gloucester, which specialises in off the shelf and bespoke tracking solutions.” He was a […]
Scottish gender recognition bill likely to be blocked by the UK Government
A Scottish Parliament bill intended to make it easier for transgender people to transition is being opposed by Westminster. The bill, which was passed with 86 to 39 votes, would make the process for changing your legal gender much easier. Previously, a transgender person would have to be diagnosed with gender dysphoria by a doctor, […]
Inflation Dropped by 0.2% but the Cost of Food Continues to Rise
The Office of National Statistics has released its latest data for December 2022 and inflation, the rate at which prices increase, has dipped 0.2% to 10.5% in December from 10.7% in November, after peaking in October to a staggering rate of 11.1%, the highest recorded in over 40 years. The main contributing factor of this […]
Answering your FAQs about Cheltenham.
Cheltenham is a fairly large town located in Gloucestershire and is packed with things to do. However, a town this big comes with questions, and we’re here to answer them. Can you wear jeans to the Cheltenham races? When the Cheltenham races are on, people like to dress up smart in their suits with flat […]
Living in Cheltenham – A Student’s View
Cheltenham holds three of the four studying campuses of the University of Gloucestershire. One being the admirably nature-friendly Park Campus, Hardwick, and the other being Francis Close Hall. If you’re looking to study anything ranging from media and music to science and humanities here, this is where you will be based. So who better to […]








