News, Sport, and Entertainment from the University of Gloucestershire
Cheltenham has opened their ice rink today for the first time. It is set to welcome up to 30,000 people over the festive period. The open-air ice rink, which is the first of its kind in the town, will run from the 18th November until 2ndJanuary, allowing time for families to enjoy their day in […]
The Gloucester City Queens make their long-awaited return to play this weekend, as they travel to Loughborough University to face the Leicester Riders. It’s been over a month since the last time the Queens played a competitive game and this match-up will be a familiar foe for the new WBBL franchise, when they tip-off at […]
Do you ever find yourself thinking about how eco-friendly your home is? Perhaps you’ve just had a smart meter fitted? Are you saving for solar panels? Or considering getting one of those heat pumps everyone’s talking about? Building and construction are responsible for 40% of global carbon emissions. Today, global leaders at COP26 will discuss what needs to be […]
With the rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Olympics taking place this summer, there will be a number of Gloucestershire-based athletes hoping to return back to England with a medal around their neck. Gloucestershire boast a number of impressive athletes who have won varying medals over the years. Here is a list of some local athletes who have […]
22-year-old Argentinian winger Santiago Carreras has signed a new deal with Gallagher Premiership side Gloucester. The eight-time capped Puma has made a strong impression for the Cherry and Whites, having only made six appearances for the club. A notable stand out performance was his two tries in Gloucester’s 18-17 defeat to Bristol Bears in the […]
The county of Gloucestershire does not often get related to its football success, it’s usually the horse-racing, the docks and its greenery, however the green and black of Forest Green Rovers, and the red and white of Cheltenham Town are looking to bring silverware success to the South West. Here, we document whether the League […]
The #icare campaign has taken over Instagram since online trolls have targeted Women’s rugby on comment sections on the social media site. The news last Friday regarding the current state of professional women’s rugby in the UK, it was that the Allianz Premier 15s will be suspended for 2 weeks and the Women’s Six Nations […]
‘Ask for ANI’, a new codeword scheme has been set up for victims of domestic abuse to help them signal for assistance in Chemists and Pharmacies. Developed by the Home Office ‘Ask for ANI’, meaning (Action Needed Immediately), is designed to assist victims in a subtle and covert way. It was put into action this […]
Carol services have always been the perfect way to celebrate Christmas This year Gloucester Cathedral will be hosting carol services online due to the on-going pandemic. The cathedral has been a place of Christian worship for over 1,300 years and this is the first time Christmas carols will be virtual. With families separated until December 23, […]
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 […]