Cheltenham Pensioners Trapped by Broken Lifts During Heatwave at Robert Harvey House Wednesday, July 15, 2026 cheltenham pensions flats heatwave lifts repairs council elderly accessibility isolation During a recent heatwave, elderly tenants at Robert Harvey House, a five-storey retirement apartment block in Cheltenham, found themselves forced to stay home or use the stairs due to both lifts breaking down. The block, … Read More
Cheltenham Pensioners Left Using Stairs Amid Lift Failures During Heatwave Wednesday, July 15, 2026 cheltenham pensioners heatwave lifts failures council repairs flats intercom accessibility Elderly residents at Robert Harvey House, a five-storey retirement housing complex in Cheltenham, have been forced to rely solely on the stairs during a recent heatwave after both lifts in the building broke down. The … Read More
Simple Phone Setting Can Ease Car Sickness with Just a Few Clicks Wednesday, July 15, 2026 carsickness travel technology apple ios accessibility motion android apps children The RAC predicts that 14.1 million drivers will be on the roads for holidays or day trips this weekend—the second-highest figure since tracking began in 2016. Long delays create restless children, prompting many parents to … Read More
Make the Most of Gloucester's Warm Weather at the Historic Robert Raikes House Beer Garden Saturday, June 27, 2026 gloucester robertraikes beergarden pub samuelsmith historic outdoor accessibility food drink As the sun shines bright and temperatures rise in Gloucester, there’s no better way to enjoy the warm weather than in a welcoming beer garden with a refreshing pint in hand. Nestled in the heart of Gloucester city centre, … Read More
Gloucestershire Woman Lives Uniquely with Rare Combination of Medical Conditions Monday, June 15, 2026 zoecastle rarediseases tetralogyoffallot digeorgesyndrome disability resilience healthjourney accessibility scoliosis novelwriting Zoe Castle, a care assistant from Gloucestershire, faces a unique medical journey as the only person known worldwide with a rare combination of conditions. Diagnosed at an early age, Zoe’s life has been shaped by a series of … Read More
Government Confirms 2034 Cut-Off Date for Freeview TV Service Friday, June 5, 2026 freeview dtt government broadcasting television digital internet rural bbc accessibility The UK government has officially confirmed that Freeview, the nation’s leading terrestrial television service, faces a potential shutdown in 2034. In a statement from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), … Read More