News, Sport, and Entertainment from the University of Gloucestershire
People in Cheltenham are preparing to cheer local hero Eric Dier as he prepares for his second World Cup for England next week. Gareth Southgate announced his 26-man squad for the tournament recently. With familiar faces such as Captain Harry Kane and young talents such as Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham. Included in the list […]
The local council are aiming to improve safety, security, and health by reducing the risk of death, injury or illness arising from transport on the roads. Gloucestershire County Council are meeting up this week to discuss road safety. The proposed plans are to adopt a new road safety policy after an increase in local demands […]
The Emergency Services were called to Cheltenham this morning with a report of Arson. A resident reported that a car had been set on fire on St. Phillip’s Street with the rear passenger door open. Police are appealing for witnesses and would like to speak to a man seen in the area at the time […]
Accidents on UK’s roads are still at worrying levels, and residents across several cities are calling for stricter rules to create safer journeys for everyone. Road Safety Week 14-20 November is now being held across the UK. The campaign aims to raise awareness about road accidents and the safety measures that could be taken to […]
Gloucestershire’s e-scooter trial with Zwings will be extended for another two years, following a positive 12-month initial test period. The scooters were part of a national trial by the Department for Transport supported by Gloucestershire County Council. E-scooters ‘have the potential to help with reducing carbon emissions, lowering pollution levels… and lowering congestion’, according to […]
The Autumn Statement is expected to see a rise in tax rates, pensions, and energy bills. Jeremy Hunt is expected to deliver his budget to Parliament this Thursday. The Economic Times is predicting £21 billion worth of tax rises, in an attempt to get inflation down. This comes just days after Mr Hunt admitted that […]
Former English rugby player and current “I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!” contestant Mike Tindall turned heads last night when he admitted to ripping his trousers by doing a controversial dance move, accidentally flashing his boxers to mother-in-law, Princess Anne in the process. Tindall, who lives in Gloucestershire, revealed this on air […]
The well-known pizza chain has decided to end their longstanding presence in Belgrave House, Imperial Square. The restaurant has sat among a selection of chains in the area for years, but it’s been decided that its time for a change. The restaurant has always had a place in the heart of Gloucestershire’s pizza lovers, with […]
Cheltenham has released its air quality action plan to improve air pollution across Gloucestershire. Gloucestershire County Council plan to improve the availability of electric vehicle charging points as well as increasing the availability for cleaner, greener transport. The council has installed new ‘state of the art’ monitoring equipment which will enable even more accurate monitoring […]
By Marina Shestakova Cheltenham Festivals has always been a gem in the community, it’s aim being to always ‘bring joy’, ‘spark curiosity’ and ‘inspire change’. With annual festivals including Jazz, Science, Music and Literature, there’s plenty of diverse activities to involve all the family. But Cheltenham Festivals would not have been able to become as […]