Whether it be a swift trip to the shops or a long commute into work, our choice of travel is one of the most important climate-based decisions we face each day. As it stands, the travel industry accounts for around one-fifth of carbon dioxide emissions worldwide. Here in Cheltenham, the council has been working to […]
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Health Unmasked Podcast
Nearly a year into the pandemic and the daily story of Covid-19 is being told in numbers to an increasingly desensitised UK population. Today our Health Unmasked team is looking at the human stories behind these numbers. Megan looks at digital techniques to tackle mental health issues from home as the Calm app leads […]
UK unpaid carers are suffering through lockdown
A national charity is warning that the latest lockdown is leaving many unpaid carers worn out, exhausted and close to breaking point. Already lockdown restrictions imposed to halt the further spread of Coronavirus are causing widespread challenges for everyone in the UK – people are having to stay at home and only go out if […]
Escape Hunt opening next week in Cheltenham Brewery Quarter
Escape Hunt will be opening on the 4th December, with four escape rooms to choose from. The highly anticipated attraction is open for bookings now, for up to 6 people at a time. Head of PR for the Brewery Quarter Demelza Coleman spoke about its opening: “It’s had huge excitement from the public, and we’re […]
Students’ shock after drunken intruder steals their house keys
A group of students living in St Pauls, Cheltenham have spoken of their shock after finding a burglar in their house last night. Around midnight, a couple of the housemates were up watching a movie when another member of the house raised concerns about a noise coming from the front door. One of the housemates, […]
Fans react as Cheltenham Town FC stadium set to open its doors
Cheltenham Town will be opening their stadium doors again for supporters, following the Government’s announcement on Monday,. This has been a massive boost for local fans, who have missed out on watching their team for many months. The Jonny-Rocks stadium has a capacity of 7,066, but with Cheltenham being in Tier 2 it will only […]
Government fails to manoeuvre on driving test theory decision
Driving test suspensions and months on waiting lists. Learner drivers are furious over the government’s decision to not extend theory test deadline which could see them out of pocket. An online petition was created to allow time for learners who currently hold a valid theory test an extension so they can attempt their practical test […]
WEATHER UPDATE: Frost sets in across Cheltenham with Yellow warning of fog
It’s been a very chilly morning across the South-West, with temperatures in Cheltenham dropping as low as 2°. It’s not expected that temperatures will exceed 5° today, ahead of a cold December. A Yellow warning of fog has been issued by the Met Office, and ice is also expected to delay travel. This didn’t stop […]
CORONAVIRUS latest: ‘Travel window’ faces backlash from university students
A ‘Travel window’ has been introduced by the government, encouraging students to return home between the 3rd-9th of December. This has faced huge backlash online, with students worried about missing out on education, paying rent on accommodation and losing jobs they may have while at university. Watch our latest Coronavirus round-up below.
COVID Marshals are patrolling the streets of Gloucestershire, but what have they done so far?
COVID compliance officers began patrolling the streets of Gloucestershire at the start of November. They were employed to ensure that people are sticking to social distancing guidelines, and are on hand to distribute face coverings and hand sanitiser. They have also been monitoring businesses in the county to make sure they’re sticking to government guidlines. […]