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CORONAVIRUS latest: ‘Travel window’ faces backlash from university students

A ‘Travel window’ has been introduced by the government, encouraging students to return home between the 3rd-9th of December. This has faced huge backlash online, with students worried about missing out on education, paying rent on accommodation and losing jobs they may have while at university. Watch our latest Coronavirus round-up below.

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Gaia globe artwork lights up Gloucester Cathedral

The Gaia Earth exhibition has landed in Gloucester Cathedral. The immensely popular attraction has seen tickets sell out this week for afternoon and evening tours. The globe was created by UK artist Luke Jerram, and will be in Gloucester until November 1st. This is Jerram’s second exhibition in the Cathedral, following last year’s Museum of […]

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Innsworth to still celebrate Halloween despite current restrictions

Current Covid-19 restrictions have had many thinking Halloween has been cancelled this year. But for families in Innsworth, this isn’t the case. Although the traditional trick or treating my not be happening this year this hasn’t stopped residents of the former RAF base from adorning their homes with festive decorations and pumpkins. The ‘Rule of […]

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Kano Health and Fitness owner offering free bootcamp sessions to all students

As part of the get up and go scheme, Strength and conditioning student and owner of Kano health and fitness is encouraging students to join the free outdoor and Covid-19 friendly bootcamp sessions. Sessions are being held every Wednesday in Gloucester and every Friday in Cheltenham, for students who want to avoid gyms but still […]

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Cheltenham Playhouse continues to raise funds with the support of MP Alex Chalk

Lights. Camera. Action. The curtains that used to rise in front of full audiences and enthusiastic actors taking the stage at the Cheltenham Playhouse are now met with smaller crowds and an underwhelming presence of excited cheering and clapping. Now, the theatre industry as a whole is facing an uncertain future of survival during the […]