Speedbird148,
The first batch of cadets have just started at Virgin. They've completed the majority of the MPL now bar the a330 type specific training. Exciting times for that cohort.
The second lot are now in the US, the third in ground school and the 4th set to start ground school around the latter portion of this year.
As for blogs, there was one which has since dissappeared- it's surprising how little time you actually get to update them!- but a fair few are quite active on Instagram and Snapchat.
Best of luck to all applying this time should it re-open. I sadly didn't get Virgin but after a long battle with BBVA I am now on the Whitetail so one door closed the next opened.
Don't give up :-)
George.