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 […]
Author: Paul Wiltshire
What to do in Gloucestershire this half term
The October half term has began, the weather may not be that great but here’s my guide on things you can do with the kids this half term. Slightmare at Over Farm, Gloucester on Monday 24th October I know you’re thinking Slightmare? Don’t you mean Frightmare……… Slightmare is a child friendly version of Gloucestershire’s much loved […]
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 […]
The Lowdown – Presidential Election
After last night’s Presidential debate everyone has been having their say on the personal sniping from Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton. We asked a politics student what she thought of the campaign that has the world watching in anticipation. Hear what she has to say here:
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 […]
£250,000 CCTV upgrade set to tackle crime in Cheltenham town centre
Cheltenham Borough Council have announced that £250,000 will be invested into CCTV in the area. This comes following fears for public safety, after a series of incidents in the town centre. The alleyway on Grosvenor Terrace, leading off the High Street and towards Lidl supermarket, has been identified as a particular cause f0r concern. Shopkeepers […]
Special needs school in Gloucestershire set to learn fate
A Special Needs school in Fairford is set to find out its future in a meeting with Cheltenham Borough Council next Monday. Coln House Residential Special School removed all of its 35 pupils in July, following an ‘inadequate’ rating from its OFSTED inspection. As a result, the school was placed into special measures, and the […]
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 […]