Summer is coming and everybody wants to get their dream beach body ready. But unfortunately for you daily dieters out there, it could be the worst thing you’re doing for your body. According to a study by The Lancet, daily dieting is putting almost 11 million of us in an early grave each year. In […]
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Mums make porn: Review
Nearly a generation ago, porn was a taboo subject that no one wanted to talk about. Now, we’re getting 5 mums to have a crack at producing an adult film for themselves. The 3 part channel 4 series, ended on Wednesday and it changed my views on porn completely. View this post on Instagram 73 […]
Minimum wage: is it the fairest of them all?
On the 1st of April, 1.9 million people received a pay rise. But for most of them, it was the April fool’s joke they were dreading. The minimum wage has been a part of UK Law for 20 years now, but some people are still conflicted about that amount that should be paid. […]
Glos goes green
This month we’ve gone green. The University of Gloucestershire has created a March challenge sheet so you can go green this month and become responsible for your own waste. The challenges consist of giving to charity, using re-usable cups, volunteering, and much more. You get points for each challenge you take part in and at […]
Has Cheltenham Festival affected gambling addictions in young adults?
Cheltenham festival is the biggest time of year for the bookies. But with little support and advice that the festival has to offer, what affect is this having on young adults? A growing number of 18-24-year olds are now attending the festival. Taking risks and spending more money. The festival has a restriction on under […]
‘What time is it love? Bedtime!’ Alarm at sexist intimidation from Gloucester construction site
An investigation has been launched after women in Gloucester complained about intimidating catcalling from an £18 million construction site in the city centre. They say they are disgusted at the actions of some workers at the Blackfriars site where a new student accommodation complex is taking shape. The latest incident was witnessed by student Mel […]
What’s on in Gloucester this weekend
It’s the last weekend of the Easter holidays for many, so make the most of weekend, whatever the weather. We’ve compiled a list of the best things you can do to enjoy the end of the holidays: An evening of mediumship with Nikki Kitt Where: The Kings Theater Gloucester When: Satuday 14th April at 7:30pm […]
Awards celebrate outstanding women of the West
An awards ceremony was held last night in recognition of women in the South West who make a difference in their communities. The event, previously named “Women of the Year Awards”, was re-launched this year to celebrate both 100 years of women’s suffrage and International Women’s Day, titled ‘West Women of the Year‘. International Women’s […]
Revealed: The annual salary of Gloucestershire County Council bosses
Council bosses are taking home more than £1 million a year, according to data from the TaxPayers’ Alliance. The figures show that the top nine earners in the council make over three times more than the average full time worker in the area, with five of them earning more than £120,000 per year. Peter Bungard, […]
National Pie Week: Top five places to tuck in
The first week of March was dubbed ‘National Pie Week’ by Jus-Rol pastry company back in 2007, and as a pie-loving nation, we’re totally here for it. Check out Parklife’s list of top spots in and around Cheltenham to pick up a pie. The Stable Located right in the centre of the town, The Stable […]