内容摘要：According to a report, more than 1,600 AV1 devices are now being used to help pupils in other areas of the UK stay connected to their education and friends.

According to a report, more than 1,600 AV1 devices are now being used to help pupils in other areas of the UK stay connected to their education and friends.

The changes are expected to take six months to implement and a review into their impact will be undertaken, the council said.The decision was made despite calls for a delay after an "unprecedented" 79 emails from concerned firefighters, according to the

Kate Yhnell, FBU brigade organiser for Gloucestershire, said parents face being forced out of the service if they are unable to afford the increased cost of childcare to cover longer shifts."Primary carers, who are more likely to be women, will be hit hardest," Ms Yhnell said."This is a further kick in the teeth since Gloucestershire has the lowest maternity pay in the UK despite having one of the highest percentages of women in the service.

"Firefighters are already working under pressure without enough resources, responding to traumatic incidents. The last thing we need is the threat of increased isolation, stress and fatigue."Cabinet member Norman told the meeting that letters opposing the plans had been given "due regard".

"I remain of the view that those risks are outweighed by the benefits the change of shift pattern will have on the level of service we can provide to local communities," he said.

"Every opportunity for comment from individuals and representative groups has been afforded.The Tweedy the Clown scarecrow was created by Charmaine Gifford-James and it floats on this magic carpet over the Exedra pond.

Bosses at an animal welfare sanctuary have said "overwhelming public support" meant the charity had been able to survive a "very bleak" few months.Woodlands Animal Sanctuary, in the West Lancashire village of Holmeswood, warned it was

in August because of falling donations and increasing vet and drug bills.But a spokesperson said backing from the local community, other charities and businesses now meant it was in a much stronger financial position.