Cheltenham Bournside school was one of the many schools that has been forced to shut its doors due to a leak, leaving people within the GL51 postcode area with poor flowing, or no water at all. Cheltenham Bournside is a secondary school with a community of students from years seven to eleven, and teaching over […]
Weather
Freezing temperatures and snow expected as winter sets in
Temperatures will drop below freezing this week, and we may even see snow in some parts of Gloucestershire. The Met Office says that freezing winds are coming in from the Arctic, which could bring in snow by the beginning of next week. Rain hasn’t been foreseen in the forecast – it should be dry but […]
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’. […]
Met Office warns of moderate rain and wind
Yellow weather warnings have been issued by the Met Office for Gloucestershire. Those who are travelling tomorrow (Wednesday 23rd) should take care and plan ahead, thinking about possible travel delays. Fortunately, there is no flood risk for Gloucestershire however in the Bristol area, flooding alerts have been issued. Long downpours and heavy winds are expected […]
Freezing temperatures expected across UK as MET Office issues yellow weather warning
The MET Office has issued a yellow weather warning as a freezing fog has fallen across the UK, disrupting travel. But there is currently no sign of snow on the horizon. As part of its warning, the Met Office advises drivers to expect hazardous conditions and slower journeys. It could also mean delays to public transport […]
UPDATE: Emergency flood desk set up in response to Storm Christoph.
Predictions for the coming week reveal that Storm Christoph will be causing journey delays and power cuts across Gloucestershire. Heavy rain is expected to be seen today at 2 pm, shortly followed by lighter rain for the rest of the day. The storm is predicted to, unfortunately, return even heavier on Wednesday and Thursday. These […]
Storm Christoph causes severe weather warnings in Gloucestershire
Fear of flooding, difficult driving conditions, and power failures as severe weather warning announced for Gloucestershire. Storm Christoph will hit the county on Wednesday, causing heavy rain. The first heavy rain is expected at 2pm today, with the weather warning staying in place till noon on Thursday. Different parts of the county have been placed […]
Park Life’s final bulletin of 2020: Jack and Ulani
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!
Will businesses be hit hard by blizzard on payday weekend?
It may be payday weekend but businesses throughout Gloucestershire might not find themselves snowed under by customers this weekend. With the Beast from the East and Storm Emma wreaking havoc across the country, it’s likely that shoppers will be unwilling to brave the icy conditions outside to nip into town. According to Zenith Media, weekly […]
Gloucestershire’s latest snow update
Gloucestershire County Council has all the places on where to look for the latest updates: Recycling Due to adverse weather conditions, Household Recycling Centres may be closed. Updates on the availability of the service will be posted on the Recycle for Gloucestershire website: https://www.recycleforgloucestershire.com/ For the availability of Swindon Road Recycling Centre, please check the […]