Post Office strike set for Halloween

Thousands of Post Office workers are to stage a one-day strike later this month over jobs, pensions and branch closures. The Communications Workers Union will walk out on the 31st October and further strikes on the run up to Christmas have not been ruled out. However, in this modern age of communications, are businesses and […]

Jumping is the new running…

People are swapping running for a fun, bouncy alternative… Trampolining! Is trampolining the next #Fitness trend? What do you think? https://t.co/Gb5L8KUiZc pic.twitter.com/Omp285Cxy7 — Institute of Fitness (@AusInstFitness) October 25, 2016 Recent statistics by NASA suggest that ten minutes of trampolining burns more calories than thirty minutes of running. Now, I can’t speak for everyone, but […]

Traffic Update

Congestion both ways on the B4063 Cheltenham Road East. Traffic is being caused by roadworks but is moving. Further congestion both ways on the B4066 by Berkeley. Heading Northbound congestion between B4070 Birdlip and the A436 Birdlip approaching the roundabout. Severe delays expected due to road works on the A46 Gloucestershire -A46 North Street in […]

Top 3 Tips for Managing Money

Managing your money can seem overwhelming and stressful, especially as a student where temptations surround you. As it’s ‘Get Smart About Credit Day’ we thought it would be appropriate to outline our top 3 tips for managing your money and avoiding a lifetime of debt:    1. Set yourself clear and realistic financial goals: Setting yourself goals gives you […]

Pardon for gay men ‘Too little, too late’

The leader of Gloucestershire’s LGBT students says that a pardon for gay men convicted of now-abolished sexual offences is ‘too little, too late’. The comments come after the government announced that it will pardon thousands of gay and bisexual men who were convicted of now-abolished sex offences. Formal pardons will be issued to people convicted […]

ROUNDUP: Cheltenham Literature Festival

The world’s oldest literary festival returned the Cheltenham for a celebration of the written and spoken word. The annual line-up has evolved through the years, welcoming figures from music, politics and heroes from the sporting world. The festival was founded in 1949 and since has turned into a national festival that attracts book lovers from far […]