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80 Years of Memory: A Personal Visit to Auschwitz 80 Years After the Liberation
In 1939, the World endured one of human history's most catastrophic and transformative events. Little did they know that the global...
ibarancikova17
Mar 114 min read
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Krakow on a Dime: Travelling on a Student Budget
Whoever said you can’t travel on a student budget hasn’t done their homework! Yes, a luxe week in the Maldives would be nice – but there...
ibarancikova17
Mar 43 min read
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From singing in pubs as a small girl to performing on the big stage: Aspiring artist Jessica Rose's story so far.
Jessica Rose Biggs on growing up, self-discovery and having her makeup done professionally in a Tesco Car Park. Jess performing to a...
ibarancikova17
Feb 204 min read
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Can This Shelter Give Our Furry Friends a Second Chance?
In a secluded corner, about North of Cheltenham, the local animal shelter has been standing since 1938, long before any houses were...
ibarancikova17
Feb 113 min read
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Opinion: Has the BookTok Boom Distorted Reading for Generations to Come?
Having been an avid reader for years, my taste in fiction books has changed over time and with my age. With the overconsumption of...
ibarancikova17
Jan 123 min read
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Grande, Growing Up and Glinda: Uncovering Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande is widely known as a pop music legend but recently, she stepped back into her acting career. Let’s dive into her role as...
ibarancikova17
Jan 65 min read
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A review of OuterBanks. Is it still a thrilling Netflix Show? Or are we experiencing a Riverdale 2.0, a sinking plot hole?
Our guilty pleasure show just came back for two more seasons, but it’s looking like some of us haven't been watching. Are we looking at a...
ibarancikova17
Dec 3, 20244 min read
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Opinion: Molly-Mae Insists On Breaking Away From Her Title as a "Love Island Star", But Isn't That What She Really Is?
Molly-Mae Hague has admitted countless times that she doesn’t want to be known as a Love Island Star and wants to be remembered for all...
ibarancikova17
Nov 22, 20244 min read
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Technology in Diabetes – What Does It Look Like?
“I didn’t believe it at first, it took me a lot of time to accept it,” said Ludmila, when her daughter was diagnosed with diabetes in...
ibarancikova17
May 1, 20243 min read
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Echoes of the Past: Gloucestershire's Most Haunted Village
Prestbury Village, located near Cheltenham, is known as one of the most haunted places in Gloucestershire. Dating as far back as the 15th...
ibarancikova17
Apr 24, 20242 min read
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Insights from a courageous voice at the Gloucestershire Sexual Abuse Centre
Founded in 1984, Gloucestershire Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (also known as GRASAC) has supported people who have experienced sexual...
ibarancikova17
Mar 30, 20242 min read
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How being Jewish has impacted Abi Fisher in many ways, both good and bad
“Jews were handed 613 commandments, and these have become the laws by which most Jews live their lives by.” Said Abi Fisher, as she...
ibarancikova17
Feb 16, 20242 min read
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Cheltenham takes on Christmas
Cheltenham took on Christmas as festivities began with the light switch-on held on the 16th of November and the ice rink opening for the...
ibarancikova17
Feb 9, 20242 min read
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Is bird flu a concern for the penguins at Birdland?
The Birdland attraction in Bourton-on-the-Water was first opened in 1957 and the business has only gone up in success and visitors since....
ibarancikova17
Feb 2, 20242 min read
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More than 100 people braved wind and rain to honour Cheltenham's war dead
At 10:50 am on the 12th of November, the annual remembrance service and parade went ahead in the town of Cheltenham. Despite the gloom...
ibarancikova17
Jan 30, 20242 min read
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