Swearing, drinking, violence, toddlers. There’s an odd one out. Days out with the family are meant to be full of joy and happiness not expletives and fist fights. Football hooliganism encompasses many of these elements, and often involves children nearby who are eagerly watching their favourite football stars. This situation has recently been brought into […]
Tag: Gloucestershire
Have you had your flu jab yet?
With winter fast approaching the common cold is an inevitable but this is just the start of the germs that this season brings with it. The NHS has restarted it’s campaign this month advising the public to see if they are eligible for their free flu jab. The vaccination is a protection from the flu […]
NHS Foundation Trust dismisses rumours surrounding Cheltenham Hospital’s A&E downgrade
The NHS Foundation Trust have denied rumours that Cheltenham General Hospital’s A&E is being downgraded. In a statement given to UoGlos Live, the NHS Foundation Trust said “To improve the service we provide for patients who need planned orthopaedic operations, such as hip and knee surgery, this winter we are changing the way we work. “All […]
How much would you pay to keep fit?
Starting at the gym can be a challenge in itself, but imagine spending £504 a year just to use a gym, swimming pool and sauna. With nearly two-thirds of adults being considered to be obese, gyms are fighting for people to join them and finally start their new year resolution, just 10 months late. So what’s on offer for […]
Live Blog- Health and fitness, Halloween and more
Welcome to UoGlos Live’s live blog! We will be posting live news updates here all day. You can also follow us on Twitter @jnews_L6 15:30: TV BULLETIN We’re now live with the Friday afternoon TV bulletin ? #UoGlosLive https://t.co/VOaq2fj0pJ — UoGlos Live (@Jnews_L6) October 27, 2017 15:25: All of todays bulletins in one place You […]
Charity worries over low meningitis jab take-up
Only a third of students have been vaccinated against meningitis this year. A Gloucestershire charity now says it is disappointed with the low uptake of the Men ACWY vaccine in school leavers and university freshers this year. Meningitis Now, a charity based in Stroud, Gloucestershire, helps make students aware of the Men ACWY vaccine, signs and […]
Is there such a thing as a quick fix when dieting?
Most of us are guilty of it. Scouring the depths of Google to find quick, easy dieting tips with unrealistic results. We pretend to understand the meaning of terms, such as electrolytes, fortified and BMI, then we almost always cave in after a few days. But does the internet mislead us with false dieting tips? […]
This is how you could try tarot for free in Cheltenham
Looking for a free introduction of ways to improve your wellbeing? With the NHS, National Self Care Week approaching, The Isbourne in Cheltenham are running a week of free taster sessions from November 13. The wellbeing sanctuary in the town centre are offering a range of courses such as Singing for health, meditation and mindfulness, tarot, and writing for […]
OCTOBER 26: Travel Update in Gloucestershire
Roads in and around Gloucestershire are all in operation with no reported traffic incidences in the county this morning. Expect some slow traffic in Cheltenham on parts of the A40 on the commute to work.
OCTOBER 26: Gloucestershire Weather Forecast
There is going to be plenty of cloud covering most of Gloucestershire throughout the day with some showers expected throughout the morning. Temperatures will range from mid to high teens in most areas. Do you have any pictures of the weather in Gloucestershire? Send them in – we’d love to see them! Images can be […]