Gloucestershire Councillor Compares Bristol to ‘Mordor’ and Endorses Three Counties Alliance Friday, April 10, 2026 gloucestershire bristol devolution weca tewkesbury council threecounties localgovernment cider politics In a heated debate over Gloucestershire’s devolution future, a councillor sparked controversy by likening Bristol to the dark land of Mordor from J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. The discussion centers on whether … Read More
Gloucestershire Councillor Brands Bristol 'Mordor' and Champions 'The Shire' Alliance Friday, April 10, 2026 gloucestershire bristol devolution weca herefordshire worcestershire localgovernment councillors tolkien threecounties In the ongoing debate over Gloucestershire’s local government reorganisation, a striking comparison emerged as a councillor likened Bristol to the dark and foreboding realm of Mordor from J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the … Read More
Fears Grow Over Forest of Dean Becoming Commuter Dormitories Amid Bristolians’ Influx Saturday, April 4, 2026 forestofdean commuting housing infrastructure traffic development bristol planning transportation community sport Concerns are mounting that towns and villages in the Forest of Dean are increasingly becoming commuter dormitories. This shift has been driven by rising house prices and worsening traffic congestion, especially following the … Read More
Gloucestershire Advocates for Its Own Strategic Authority Amid Devolution Debate Thursday, April 2, 2026 gloucestershire devolution strategicauthority weca bristol localgovernment council partnerships mercia governance Gloucestershire is asserting its capability to form its own strategic authority, rejecting proposals to merge into a Bristol-centric partnership or join councils with northern neighbors such as Herefordshire and … Read More
Gloucestershire Advocates for Independent Strategic Authority Thursday, April 2, 2026 gloucestershire devolution strategicauthority localgovernment weca bristol mercia countycouncil autonomy regionalgovernance Gloucestershire is poised to assert its autonomy by establishing its own strategic authority, rather than joining a partnership dominated by Bristol or aligning with northern neighbours Herefordshire and Worcestershire. This … Read More
Keith Allen Claims He Modeled for Banksy's Iconic 'Well Hung Lover' Mural Wednesday, March 25, 2026 banksy bristol keithallen streetart wellhunglover mural artrevelation cotswolds poker karaoke Actor and musician Keith Allen has made a surprising revelation about one of Banksy’s most celebrated street artworks, the ‘Well Hung Lover’ mural in Bristol. At 72, Allen shared with his fans on Facebook that he … Read More