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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 […]
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 […]
The Covid-19 pandemic has seemingly brought a close to many festive plans this year. With social distancing in place, the usual gatherings have all been cancelled. It seems all doom and gloom but there are some things to bring you Christmas joy in Cheltenham this year – here is what we know is happening. Christmas […]
The local event takes place over two days, with its first show which took place yesterday and carrying on today. This year sees the show goes virtual, as expected during the current national lockdown. Previously named the Gloucestershire Business Show, this year the online event has morphed into the showcase event that is now known […]