Hello and welcome to today’s live coverage of the talking points in Gloucestershire. We have breaking news from Cheltenham Town and Forest Green Rovers’ press conferences, as they both prepare for games on Saturday. Moreover, we will also look back over the sporting events that have taken place this week, offering in depth reviews of […]
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Nurses begin two days strikes demanding fair pay
Nursing staff are going on strike Wednesday and Thursday across England aspart of the ongoing discussions about pay disputes, patient safety and staffshortages. Patients are being warned about widespread disturbances to services as nursingstaff at 55 NHS trusts are taking part. Strikes will take place between 08:00-20:00,emergency care will still be covered throughout. However routine […]
Church of England Receives Backlash After Bishops Refuse to Back Gay Marriage
By Jemima Wittich The Church of England have faced public outrage towards their bishops, who refused to allow their clergymen to conduct same-sex marriages. The Church of England have released plans to allow same-sex couples to come into church ‘to give thanks for their civil marriage or civil partnership and receive God’s blessing. Though people […]
Beast From the East Creeping Up on Cheltenham
Drivers in the UK have been warned of thickening fog, mostly covering the North- and South-West of England, as the Beast from the East could be bringing snow to the UK for Christmas. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for fog and mist, alerting motorists that it may create ‘difficult driving conditions’. […]
Fostering World Cup Challenge to Recruit More Carers
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 […]
Where are all the eggs?
By Jemima Wittich Britain’s supermarket shoppers are left confused and eggless due to a recent shortage. Though it is not clear as to why there are no eggs on our shelves, here is what we know so far. Avian influenza is sweeping British farms by storm and has already claimed millions of feathered lives. Avian […]
Rising energy prices could lead to more children growing up in poorer families
Today, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JFR) has found that, after April 2022, low income households will be spending roughly 18% of their income on energy bills, compared to 6% of middle-income families – after housing costs. The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is a charity that aims to solve poverty in the UK. They believe that this […]
Wales squad named for Six Nations championship
The 36-man squad, including uncapped players, have been named for the championship taking place in February and March. Three uncapped players make an appearance for the squad this year which include: Dewi Lake (hooker), Jac Morgan (back row) and James Ratti (back row). The squad contains 20 forwards including Wyn Jones, Gareth Thomas, Aaron Wainwright, […]
Morrisons faces backlash after scrapping sick pay for unvaccinated workers
Morrisons has confirmed that sick pay will be cut for all unvaccinated workers that have to isolate due to Covid- 19. Unvaccinated workers who test negative, but still have to isolate, will receive statutory sick pay of £96.35 per week. Which is the minimum amount that an employer must provide as sick pay. If any […]
Bird Flu Outbreak Causes Concern for Local Wildlife
The wildlife of Gloucestershire could be at risk of becoming seriously ill with the new fatal Avian Influenza outbreak confirmed nearby. The flu was first confirmed in Great Britain on November 3 and cases have recently been found in areas such as the Forest of Dean in the Gloucestershire region. The disease is highly contagious […]