Gloucestershire Town Rallies to Save Beloved 1930s Lido Facing Closure Tuesday, April 7, 2026 stroud lido community heritage stratfordpark campaign maryportas localbusinesses outdoorswimming preservation The community of Stroud has come together in a heartfelt campaign to save the town’s cherished Stratford Park Lido, an outdoor swimming pool that has been a local landmark for nearly 90 years. Stroud District Council recently … Read More
Alison Hammond Reflects on the Emotional Impact of Hosting Channel 4’s Your Song Tuesday, April 7, 2026 alisonhammond yoursong channel4 music emotions singing tribute itv personalstories Alison Hammond has revealed the unexpectedly emotional journey of hosting Channel 4’s new series, Your Song. The show features everyday people performing songs that carry deep personal meaning, often sharing their heartfelt … Read More
Alison Hammond Opens Up About Emotional Impact of Filming Channel 4’s Your Song Tuesday, April 7, 2026 alison yoursong channel4 music emotion television personalstories singing tribute memory Alison Hammond has candidly discussed the profound emotional experience of working on Channel 4’s new show, Your Song. The programme features amateur singers sharing deeply personal stories through moving musical … Read More
Cotswolds Council Criticised for Spending £800 on Unusable Drone Tuesday, April 7, 2026 cotswolds council drone regulations taxpayers communications expenditure caa video controversy Cotswold District Council (CDC) is under fire after nearly £800 of public funds were spent on a drone that is currently grounded due to recent regulatory changes. The drone was bought in 2023 with the intention of enhancing … Read More
Cotswold Council Criticized for £800 Drone Purchase That's Now Grounded Tuesday, April 7, 2026 cotswold council drone taxpayers regulations communications controversy localgovernment publicspending compliance Cotswold District Council (CDC) has come under scrutiny after spending nearly £800 of taxpayers' money on a drone that is currently not in use due to new, stricter regulations. Purchased in 2023 to enhance communication … Read More
End of an Era: Gloucestershire’s Beloved Family-Run Clothing Store Closes Its Doors Tuesday, April 7, 2026 gloucestershire lydney raymonds familybusiness highstreet closure retail menswear ladieswear legacy After decades of being a cornerstone of the Gloucestershire high street, Raymond’s Stores in Lydney has closed permanently. This family-run business, which first opened its doors in the late 1930s, has long been a beloved … Read More