Bees: They chase you, sting you, and even buzz annoyingly in your ear. But these small annoying creatures make a huge impact on earth and in the world of ecology. Throughout this decade, over a third of the UK’s bee population have disappeared. For many, bees are not their favourite, and most people are actually […]
Environment
Does Diesel have a future in Cheltenham?
How long before Cheltenham bans diesel cars? What do you do with the diesel you drive now and are electric cars really the answer? In the last twenty years diesel cars have gone from being seen as the answer to efficient, economical travel, to having a reputation as one of the primary causes of pollution […]
Dampened spirits in Tewkesbury
13 deaths, 50, 000 homes affected, 10,000 motorists stranded and 850 families living in caravans. 20th July 2007, a day that had started off like any other. 140mm of rain had fallen within just a few hours, resulting in Tewkesbury becoming a remote island with no access to the rest of the country. Those who […]
Editors Letter: Project Crisis 19th Dec 2019
Today marks the penultimate Newsday for our Crisis project. It’s also the second to last day of term before everyone disappears and becomes all Christmassy, and so as you would imagine, attention spans are stretching. We want to open presents and eat chocolate. Nevertheless, we’re soldiering on and determined to finish what we started. Last […]