Welcome to UoGlos Live’s live blog, where we will be updating you on all the latest stories throughout the day. Follow us on Twitter @jnews_L6
15.30
That’s all from us! We’ll be back bright and early tomorrow! We’ll be back on our radio hourly, and on TV at 12.30pm and 3.30pm.
14.50 ROAD COLLISION
Two cars have crashed in the centre of Gloucester this afternoon at around 2.15pm.
This is the latest information from our traffic source: “Slow traffic and partially blocked due to an accident, two cars involved on A430 Black Dog Way inbound near B4063 London Road / Northgate Street (St Peter’s Church).”
More to follow.
14.45 BREAKING
Penny Mordaunt replaces Priti Patel as International Development Secretary. Read it here.
14.40: ROAD CLOSURE
#A30 Carland to Chiverton overnight closures until 10 November 2017, 8pm to 6am. Allow extra time for your journey. pic.twitter.com/4l6TEaE0ev
— Highways England (@HighwaysSWEST) November 8, 2017
14.30: ELECTION
Deputy Labour MP Tom Watson calls for a Snap General Election if the current government collapse. But how would you feel if this was to happen? Let us know on our Twitter!
Deputy Labour MP Tom Watson calls for a Snap General Election, if the current government collapse. But how would you feel if this was to happen?
— The Hive (@TheHiveGlos) November 9, 2017
14.20 MEET OUR TEAM
Meet the UoGlos Live team. https://t.co/lmEyqENknC
— UoGlos Live (@Jnews_L6) November 9, 2017
14.00 UPDATE POLICE
Here is an update on the police efficiency award
13.11 PARKING
What do you think about parking at Cheltenham train station? This is what one Twitter user thought.
When are the upgrades going to be done at Cheltenham train station @AlexChalkChelt @GWRHelp ? No parking spaces & surrounding road restrictions are ridiculous!
— Ceris JB (@cerisb12) November 8, 2017
13.00 FOOD
What is happening to our food when Brexit is involved? Natalie Bradshaw tells us.
12:32: Should the voting age be lowered?
Campaigners are making the case for the voting age to be lowered to 16. Emily Newsham investigates https://jnews.glos.ac.uk/should-the-voting-age-be-lowered/
12.03 WORLD RECORD
To break away from Politics for the moment, a new World Record has been set!
A real-life flying man reaches a speed of 32mph to set a world record with his body-controlled jet engine power suit https://t.co/jjxMicRT6C
— Sky News (@SkyNews) November 9, 2017
12.00 OPINION: What does “No Deal” really mean?
Tom Hadfield lets us know what “No Deal” really means, and how it’s gonna be affecting us.
11.40: Cheltenham to host Brexit talk by Hugo Dixon
Olivia Scull gives us information on a Brexit Talk, hosted by Hugo Dixon, the columnist for Reuters and The Guardian
Read it on our website.
11.28 POLICE
Gloucester Police have been rated as “good” by the police watchdog when it comes to efficiency
We have been rated as “good” by the police watchdog when it comes to efficiency – read more here: https://t.co/zykmgDJZgU pic.twitter.com/P6smlEX2sT
— Glos Police (@Glos_Police) November 9, 2017
11.25 OPINION PIECE: Do you like Politics?
To counter Lisa’s dislike for Politics, out Political editor Rhys Williams tells us why he loves Politics.
Read it here!
11.08 FIRE UPDATE
The latest from Gloucestershire County Council:
“It is the straw on fire in a field by the motorway – 10m x 50m area and 300 tonnes to be precise.
“We’ve been in attendance since 22.58 last night, still on scene. No cause identified as yet.
“The school expects to open tomorrow as normal but real-time information can be viewed at http://ww3.gloucestershire.gov.uk/closedschools/”
10.52: OPINION PIECE: Do you dislike Politics?
Journalist Lisa Capener gives us her opinion on why she dislikes Politics. Read it here.
10.48 PRITI PATEL RESIGNS
Priti Patel has now resigned from International Development Secretary after it emerged she had held undisclosed meetings with Israeli officials while on holiday. Was this the right decision? Let us know on our Twitter page!
10.11 VOTING AGE
Should the voting age be lowered? Tell us your thoughts and opinions here.
10.05: Our journalists are hard at work bringing you the latest Brexit and Politics news
Hi from everyone at UoGlos Live, we’re busy working on our politics special this week. Any stories for us? Tweet us and we’ll get back to you! pic.twitter.com/hYpyTV2u0R
— UoGlos Live (@Jnews_L6) November 9, 2017
09.46 ELMBRIDGE ROUNDABOUT CLOSED
Today at #Elmbridge roundabout the A40 Golden Valley Route Westbound Lane 1 will be closed 9am – 3pm. Thank you for your patience.
— Gloucestershire CC (@GlosCC) November 9, 2017
09.38: FIRE UPDATE
The hay fire has been going on for 12 hours. Gloucestershire Police has said that “300 tonnes of hay” was set alight.
09.18: Will you be wearing poppies?
Vote on our poll here.
09.15: TRAVEL AND WEATHER UPDATE
Sam Phillips gives us the latest travel and weather update. Click here to check it out!
08.55 FIRE CLOSES SCHOOL
A fire in Gloucestershire has closed Tredington Community Primary School after firefighters spent a night tackling a hay fire. More to follow.
08.50: BREXIT SPECIAL
Today we will be covering Brexit and Politics. Stay tuned!
