After he was made redundant from his previous job due to the pressures of Covid-19, Harry Hilsdon managed to find a new one within the police force. Harry Hilsdon now works as a criminal justice administrator in Oxfordshire. The 23-year-old’s training for his current job was much different to anything that he had experienced before: […]
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Our Covid Heroes- Working for the NHS, ‘I think my parents are proud of me’
‘When we first went into Lockdown and we recruited a large number of staff, I think my parents were proud of me.’ Rebecca Duglan, is 21 years old and works as a recruitment officer at Yeovil Hospital, working harder than ever before to provide more HCA’s, Pharmacists, and oversees occupational therapists to help the country […]
Our Covid Heroes- What it’s really like dispensing drugs to Covid-19 patients
Ella Saunders, rotational pharmaceutical assistant- Great Western Hospital, Wiltshire. As she grabbed her Emma Bridgewater mug of chamomile and peppermint tea, Ella sat down in the corner of her room, surrounded by plants, vines and candles. ‘Welcome to my zen space’, she laughed. ‘It’s been a long day.’ When starting her first full time job […]
Australian Open: Two players test positive for coronavirus as players argue over lockdown rules
Two Australian Open players have tested positive for Covid-19, with a third “non-playing participant” also being infected, after arriving in Melbourne for the first tennis grand slam event of the year. Over 1,200 people have flown in from all around the world for the event – which has sparked some controversy amongst pros and fans […]
Fans return to stadiums after end of lockdown:
Fans returned to stadiums last night in Tier One and Tier Two areas across England but Charlton manager Lee Bowyer criticised their fans saying they were “too quiet” and “negative”. I managed to talk to Dan Kilpatrick from the Evening Standard who was at the game last night and said that “I admire Bowyer’s honesty, […]
Lonely this Christmas?
We all have our reasons for taking a coronavirus test this year, some are just because it’s free, but others have a more serious need in making sure they’re corona free this Christmas. One person in crucial need of making sure they’re safe this Christmas is Emily Wyatt. It’s been a difficult year for everyone […]
Tattoo Parlours – How are they coping?
With lockdown after lockdown rolling in, it’s only fair to wonder about the businesses which rely on physical contact. So the question is how are the tattoo parlours coping? Like many businesses, tattoo parlours have felt a decline after covid-19 but where does this decline stop. Although many have bounced back, it’s clear to see […]
University of Gloucestershire’s rapid testing
Universities recently announced a new rapid testing system to allow students to go home for Christmas. More than a million students will have to travel home in December which could cause a huge spike in cases. With rapid testing, you can find out in less than half an hour if you are infectious. One of […]
How will the tier system affect your local EFL club?
With a new regional coronavirus tier system announced, the question on many sports fans’ lips remains; ‘When will fans be allowed back in stadiums?’. Gloucestershire was been confirmed this morning as a tier 2 region in a government announcement confirming it’s status. This is good news for the county’s sports fans, as it confirms that […]