How a couple in Stroud started a charity initiative to reach out to football fans far and wide. Founded by football coach and activist Paul Watson and his wife Lizzie, #Kitmas is a charity set out to brighten the Christmas of disadvantaged children across the country. Last year they gifted more than 1,000 shirts […]
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COVID-19: Lockdown Concerns Among Students
Students have been hit heavily since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, throughout their learning especially but also through their mental health. With whispers among the population of another lockdown, concern is rising. A new variant of COVID-19 has emerged, causing restrictions to tighten in the UK. The first recorded Omicron variant was in South […]
Will the New App “Flare” Help Women Feel Safe?
The newly released app “Flare” allows woman to anonymously report when and where they have felt vulnerable. The app aims to not only inform authorities of the extent of sexual harassment, but to also help woman feel more comfortable in areas where they have felt unsafe. Flare was released yesterday, November 25th, but there is […]
What happened at the Cheltenham Racecourse Chancellor’s Exhibition?
The University of Gloucestershire highlights its brilliance and reveals exciting plans for new campus. Held in the Hall of Fame, the exhibition took place on 15th November, with the aim of the evening being to showcase the useful opportunities that the University has to offer for students. The exhibition included a variety of student run […]
Behind the Wheel – The Appeal of Motorsports
By Chloe Hall Go. Your foot goes down hard on the accelerator and off you go. The engine roaring, making the kart shake and tremble beneath you as you speed on ahead. Brake. Round the corner you go. The tyres squeal harshly and your foot goes down to accelerate again. The adrenaline rises, the only […]



