Welcome to the UOG Live’s live blog. Today we’ve got an addiction special where we’ll be updating you on the latest stories on this theme. Follow us on Twitter @jnews_L6
15.00pm: That’s all from us here at UOG Glos Live, we’ll be back next week with more news!
14.30pm: HOMLESSNESS ON THE RISE
Journalist Kamal Sultan speaks to Cheltenham Borough Council’s cabinet member on what their plans are to tackle this. Read it here.
14.02pm: CAN ADDICTIONS BE CURED/TREATED?
With the theme of addiction, Anna Dunnington expalins the types of treatments available and what advice doctors have. Read more on here.
13.50pm: HOW WOULD YOU COPE WITH A SOCIAL MEDIA BAN?
Journalist Matt Dunnett went off social media for a week. Did he think he was addicted or not? He tells us how he got on.
13.30pm: THE WORLD OF GAMBLING AND GOVERNMENT WORRIES
Betting costs a lot of money for gamblers and it’s reached a point where the government want to step in. Read more on here.
13.00pm: MORE THAN A SWEET TOOTH
We’ve all had a sweet tooth once in our lives but what happens when you have a little too much?
Journalist Beya Kebelu tell us his addiction to Haribo.
12.00pm: HOW TO BEAT YOUR DRUG ADDICTION
Phillipa Chilton finds a guide helping those addicted to drugs beat this. Click here to check it out!
11.25am: HOW DO YOU GET ADDICTED TO SOMETHING?
Journalist Anna Duddington explains the science behind it all. Read more here.
11.06: A NON ALCHOHLIC DRINK LMOST DOUBLE THE COST OF BEER
Journalist Lisa Capener explores what this means for alcoholics in Cheltenham. Click here for more.
11.am: WHY IS THERE MORE PRESSURE TO LOOK GOOD ON SOCIAL MEDIA?
Journalist Natalie Bradshaw tells us how Instagram plays a big role in the creating the “perfect image”.
Huda Kattan’s Going-Out Routine https://t.co/cLWHmbcIHz
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10.12am: FLOODING ALERT
People in Gloucester have been told to prepare for possible floods in the Forest of Dean. Read more on here.
10.00am: WEATHER UPDATE
Paige Evans gives us the latest travel and weather update. Click here to check it out!
9.54am: WHY DO YOU TRY TO LOOK GOOD?
Tell us on our poll here.
9.50am: DO YOU LOVE SHOPPING?
Well, you might be addicted, yes that’s right… addicted! Read it here.
9.44am: TRAVEL UPDATE
Stage coach bus can’t get to the station AGAIN as badly parked cars block the road. Read more here.
