Upton Upon Severn has been dubbed “the most flooded town in Britain” and was one of the worst effected towns in the 2007 floods. Floods are a regular occurrence in this countryside town, with historic major floods recorded throughout the years. With climate change quickly worsening, how safe is this town from heavier rainfall and […]
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Is retrofitting the way to go when it comes to helping stop climate change?
With the climate crisis still ongoing, many people and businesses are thinking about ways they can help to reverse it. Global Footsteps is an ‘educational charity which links grassroots communities around the world ‘. Based in Cheltenham, the group has played its part and had retrofitting carried out. Global Footsteps trustee, Alison Crane, discussed the […]
Is housing the root cause of the climate crisis?
With the UK housing industry accounting for 27% of the UK’s carbon dioxide emissions, attention turns to what we can do to reduce this figure, while still keeping costs low. The BedZED project has already proven that it’s achievable, albeit expensive. For those of you who aren’t aware, BedZED is the UK’s first major zero-carbon […]
Unlocked roundup: a look back on a memorable newsweek
We’ve been hard at work this week bringing you original content around the topic of coronavirus and other issues. Working across four teams, we’ve been writing articles, making videos, and producing podcasts and one minute radio bulletins to bring people up to speed on the latest goings-on and to lift the lid on the lives […]
How festivals in Cheltenham might look next year
The coronavirus pandemic has affected all areas of life, but perhaps none more so than festivals and live entertainment. More and more events since March have announced either cancellation or postponement, and it might not be until next year before we get them in person again. Many events have been held online to try to […]
Unlocked Round-up
Megu and Denesia bring you a round-up of our final Newsweek from Unlocked and the class of journalism 2020!
‘Communal Music has survived plagues’: the promising future of orchestras after lockdown
The melodic hum of music floating around an auditorium is a luxury that, like many others, has been snatched away from its patrons thanks to the COVID-19 lockdown enforced on the nation just months ago. But on the other side of the horn, performers are readying themselves to return back to their music stands – […]
Elderly people in lockdown: How are they coping with social media?
During lockdown one of the only ways of communicating with other households is through social media platforms or video call apps. For the younger people in society this is nothing new. A quick FaceTime call is regular occurrence for them but for the older generation this is an uncertain and stressful time. Having not grown-up […]
Independent Women: The faces of the businesses that are booming in lockdown
Times are tough for us all at the moment. Whether you’ve lost your job, can’t see your family or are on the frontline battling COVID-19, we’ve all got a struggle to face in the light of the virus. For small businesses, trade has been snatched away by the disease. With some unable to operate from […]
When will education return to normality?
As the Prime Minister confirmed that primary schools will open on the 1st June, questions are being asked about the standard of education received by students still at home. Primary schools will reopen to pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 6, as part of Boris Johnson’s plan for the reopening of the UK. It […]