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Scientists have warned of more lockdown rule-breakers as the Covid 19 vaccination rate increases. The news comes after a group of eight were arrested at Stonehenge yesterday, after they travelled to the tourist hotspot from London. The Government advisory body SAGE has warned that if people start abandoning the rules early, positive effects of the […]
On Saturday, more than 1,000 people in Gloucestershire received the Covid-19 vaccination, on what was dubbed ‘Super Saturday’. This comes after PM Boris Johnson praised Cheltenham for their rapid vaccination rollout in a Downing Street press conference last week. The Covid-19 vaccine is currently being offered to people who are most at risk from coronavirus, […]
We’ve been bringing you news for the last few weeks here at Park Life. With Christmas just around the corner we’ve produced a special extended bulletin to round-up the year and give you all the news from today. Jack Shute and Ulani Seaman host the final show, listen below!
Want to spend the new years a little bit differently this year – why not spend it at the Cheltenham races? Bring the family and have some covid friendly fun to bring with you into the new year. There will be live music and a family zone to keep you occupied throughout the whole day […]
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 […]
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 […]
Embed from Getty Images After a long few months, fans are finally being allowed back into football stadiums, much to the joy of managers and fans. For the likes of local side Cheltenham Town Football Club, this could provide the boost they need to get to the top. Currently second in the table, the team […]
Non-essential stores will be opening from the 2nd of December and with Christmas round the corner, it might be worth your while popping into the vintage and second hand shops around Cheltenham. So which hidden gems is Cheltenham keeping secret? Willow Hilson Vintage- Located on Suffolk Parade, this store sells high end couture, perfect for […]
Most Christmas events have been cancelled across the country, from ice-skating to Christmas markets. But pantomimes are still going on. The long-running Christmas tradition has been affected by coronavirus and lockdown. Are pantos allowed this year? Current coronavirus social distancing rules mean that theatres would only be able to use 50% of their capacity. Prime […]
Cheltenham is expected to shine bright tonight as a 6pm Christmas lights switch-on event is has been announced, encouraging neighbours to take part. This comes after countless Christmas switch-on events have been cancelled this year due to Coronavirus lockdown rules and social-distancing being enforced by the government and Cheltenham’s local authorities. Cheltenham Borough Council have […]