Dumped Sofa Photo Becomes Viral Tourist Spot and Wins Prestigious Portrait of Britain Award Monday, January 26, 2026 sofa photography tourism community award portrait britain lydbrook lifestyle art A striking photograph of a discarded sofa that unexpectedly transformed into a community landmark has earned the prestigious Portrait of Britain award. Captured by local photographer Alex Elton-Wall, the image features Amaya, … Read More
Dumped Sofa Becomes Beloved Local Landmark and Wins Portrait of Britain Award Monday, January 26, 2026 sofa photography community award forestofdean tourism local portrait art charity A photograph of a discarded sofa has captured hearts and imaginations, winning a prestigious Portrait of Britain award. Taken by local photographer Alex Elton-Wall, the image features Amaya, a young girl seated on a … Read More
Cheltenham McDonald’s Manager Honoured with Global Ray Kroc Award and Las Vegas Trip Tuesday, January 6, 2026 mcdonalds cheltenham manager award leadership raykroc global restaurant convention lasvegas Karen Wala, the business manager of McDonald’s Cheltenham High Street branch, has been named one of the fast-food giant’s top restaurant managers globally. Her outstanding performance earned her the prestigious Global Ray … Read More
Cheltenham McDonald's Manager Karen Wala Honoured with Global Ray Kroc Award and Las Vegas Trip Tuesday, January 6, 2026 mcdonalds management award leadership restaurant global raykroc cheltenham excellence lifestyle Karen Wala, the dedicated business manager of McDonald’s Cheltenham High Street, has been distinguished as one of the brand’s leading restaurant managers worldwide. Her outstanding performance has earned her the esteemed … Read More
Gloucestershire’s The Woolpack Named Among UK’s Top 50 Gastropubs Saturday, December 13, 2025 gastropubs thewoolpack ukpubs estrelladamm gastronomy cotswolds pubs award winner dining The coveted list of the UK’s top 50 gastropubs has been announced, featuring Gloucestershire’s beloved The Woolpack in Slad, near Stroud. This traditional Cotswold pub, with a rich history spanning 300 years, is in the … Read More
School Heating Issues and Pub of the Year: This Week’s Top Cheltenham Stories Tuesday, November 25, 2025 cheltenham schools heating education pub community award weather local news This week in Cheltenham, two stories have captured local attention. Firstly, several schools are grappling with heating problems as the cold weather continues. Parents and staff express concern over the chilly classrooms, … Read More