At the University of Gloucestershire inspiring the next generation is a key part of their outreach program. The university send out their student ambassadors into local primary schools to give them a taste of what university is all about. The scheme was set up 8 years go and is aimed at primary school children within […]
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New £30 million school planned for Cheltenham
Plans for a new school in Cheltenham have been revealed by Gloucestershire County Council. The proposed site is the area of land next to Kidnappers Lane, which has also been suggested as potential housing land. Councillor Richard Boyles, cabinet member for children and young people said: “We’ve said all along that there is a real […]
What school doesn’t teach you
One way education is often described is as a way of ‘preparing you for life in the outside world’. In reality, however, there are many areas in which it falls short of hitting the mark. Take money, for example. In school, you are taught how to add, subtract, divide and even do the wizardry which […]
NOVEMBER 30: Gloucestershire Travel Update
The AA are reporting slow traffic along the A361 by Chipping Norton due to construction. There’s slow traffic along the A40 this morning in numerous areas between Cheltenham and Gloucester. Many commuters may face delays due to last nights frost blocking views through car windscreens.
NOVEMBER 30: Gloucestershire Weather Forecast
It’s a cold start across most areas of Gloucestershire with temperatures starting at -1°c in the early hours of the morning. Temperatures will gradually rise to a high of just 5°c across some areas of the county with sunny spells throughout most of the day. We advise to wrap up warm today.
Strict uniform rules for schools in Cheltenham
A school in Cheltenham has previously turned away pupils in September not having the correct uniform and according to Gloucestershire Live, parents were told to keep their children at home and wait up to three weeks before their new school attire was ready. But when do parents say enough is enough? And when did school […]
Cheltenham Councillor Peter Jeffries sleeps rough
As I woke up from my third night on the streets, I started to feel it. Sleep deprivation had kicked in, so the word didn’t come to me immediately and it still hasn’t as I start to write this article at home in the warm. Feeling unable to move my mouth to speak properly or […]
Social media harnessed by scientists tackling addiction
Scientists have revealed they could use social media to monitor posts from drug addicts. Social media platforms are the latest scientific research method to discover more about physical addictions. Recent research conducted by Dartmouth, Stanford University and IBM research explores the effectiveness of sharing personal problems with addictions online. Sunny Jung Kim, lead author and […]
Robots and Holograms to welcome you to Gloucester’s city centre
Gloucester is taking the next step into the technological world as it welcomes Artificial Intelligence to it’s high street. £400’000 has been awarded by Gloucester First Local Enterprise Partnership (GFirst LEP), the county’s local enterprise partnership, for innovation within the Eastgate shopping centre. The new centre will include holographic employee’s, robotic security guards and drone deliveries. […]
Cheltenham’s best Black Friday deals
It’s the day that everyone waits for, the day that marks the start of the Christmas shopping season. But what bargains can the people of Cheltenham expect get out of Black Friday? Here are some of the most exciting High Street offers that shoppers can get their hands on… via GIPHY New Look brings 25% […]