Despite how rubbish 2020 may have been (and today being Friday the 13th), we still have something positive to look forward to tonight. Children in Need, the BBC’s annual telethon to raise money for disadvantaged children starts at 7pm on BBC1. As usual, it will feature a huge array of guests, including Kylie Minogue and […]
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Batsford Arboretum ‘pops’ with colour this autumn
Sticking to the 10-mph speed limit up a long, elegant, tree-lined avenue to Batsford Arboretum takes some doing. The passing countryside is ‘Cotswold gorgeous’, but the leaf fiesta ahead is the prize. This autumn, particularly it seems at Batsford, the colours are ‘popping’. And the resultant endorphins are clearing head spaces and providing sanctuary in […]
Gaia globe artwork lights up Gloucester Cathedral
The Gaia Earth exhibition has landed in Gloucester Cathedral. The immensely popular attraction has seen tickets sell out this week for afternoon and evening tours. The globe was created by UK artist Luke Jerram, and will be in Gloucester until November 1st. This is Jerram’s second exhibition in the Cathedral, following last year’s Museum of […]
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Cheltenham bakery Huffkins supports struggling families
Thanks to Marcus Rashford’s petition to end child food poverty , hundreds of cafes, bars and restaurants are doing what they can to help. One such business is Huffkins Bakery and Tearooms, who have branches in Cheltenham, Burford, Stow on the Wold, Stratford Upon Avon, Kingston Upon Thames and Oxford Street. We spoke to Reece […]
Unmasked Broadcast Newsday Update 30/10
We have hourly news updates today from our broadcast team. Terry, Ciara, Adam, Ollie, Mae and Robbie were on Radio duty, producing a number of bulletins over the course of the morning and early afternoon. At 10, 11 and 12 o’clock each of them produced a 3 minute long news bulletin. On the news agenda […]
Cheltenham Playhouse continues to raise funds with the support of MP Alex Chalk
Lights. Camera. Action. The curtains that used to rise in front of full audiences and enthusiastic actors taking the stage at the Cheltenham Playhouse are now met with smaller crowds and an underwhelming presence of excited cheering and clapping. Now, the theatre industry as a whole is facing an uncertain future of survival during the […]
Helena sheds light on invisible illnesses
At first glance Helena Mitchell looks like every other regular, fun loving, twenty something, concentrating on building her career and embracing life. A second glance tells a different story. Helena, 25, from Cheltenham, is battling seven health conditions. What they have in common is that they are ‘invisible’ – unless you pick a bad day […]
Readers rejoice as Cheltenham Literature Festival goes ahead
Despite worries that it may not be able to run due to the covid-19 pandemic, The Cheltenham Literature Festival kicks off today. Book fans will be able to attend talks in person, and; for the first time ever, online, thanks to Cheltenham Festivals’ free streaming service that will be running throughout the festival. This year’s […]
Life in a Gloucestershire care home during the coronavirus pandemic
“I feel very lucky to work in such a nice home”. These words from care worker Karen Cockram beautifully reflect the positive spirit that those in the care sector are feeling during this challenging time. While Karen, as well as thousands of others are under immense pressure trying to protect the vulnerable in our society, […]