Fast fashion has been on a steady climb this year and it’s inevitable that it’ll expand even further. Buyers are now favouring the convince of online shopping, not only for clothes but for food and more. With big businesses catering to our needs, offering everything at the click of a button and next day delivery […]
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LIVE BROADCAST: #Cheltenham2020 at The Wilson Gallery
Joe Kennett and Amy Owen host a live broadcast with Cheltenham experts, discussing Cheltenham’s future. Guests include Kevan Blackadder, director of Cheltenham BID, David Entwistle, CEO of Vision 21 and arts journalist and actress Lisa Capener.
Cheltenham’s Christmas Creep: Why are we celebrating earlier than ever?
Ebenezer Scrooge may come from the UK, but Google has confirmed that in fact Brits are the last people to be scoffing ‘Bah Humbug’ during the festive season. Statistics from the search engine show that within the past five years the United Kingdom search the word ‘Christmas’ more than any other country in the world. […]
PODCAST: Lifestyle #Cheltenham2020
The lifestyle team ponder their New Year’s resolutions for 2020, along with how our lifestyles need to change for a sustainable future, and living a happier, healthier life.
Is Cheltenham the UK’s hidden gem for family life?
From the affluence of Montpellier to the trends of the Brewery Quarter, Cheltenham is brimming with attractions to suit all of the family, which could be why more and more people are starting families here.
The University of Gloucestershire – 17 years on
The University of Gloucestershire is celebrating 17 years of university status. Since its early civic function in the 19th century and the Park Campus designed originally to be a zoo, history is there for us to explore. This week marks 17 years since we became the University of Gloucestershire. We keep our letters patent […]
Halloween Frightmare returns with celebrity guests
One of Gloucester’s most popular Halloween attractions is back – and it’s just as terrifying as ever. Frightmare is an annual event at Over Farm which draws adrenaline-junkies from all over with hopes of being scared witless. Gloucester Rugby player Charlie Sharples is among the latest to visit the farm this year. Another great night, […]
Moving with the times: Cheltenham’s High Street 100 years on
It’s glitzy, glass-fronted and shiny and new. But all around the £23 million John Lewis store are reminders of Cheltenham’s past. The surrounding buildings date back more than 100 years, echoing a time when shopping was very different. Historians are keen that such times aren’t forgotten. Jill Waller, researcher of Cheltenham’s Local History Society […]