Cheltenham Council Criticized Over Decade-Long Closure of Footbridge Linked to Composer Gustav Holst Monday, July 14, 2025 cheltenham footbridge holst pilley closure campaign council footpath access heritage A vital footbridge forming part of the Gustav Holst Way has been closed for ten years, sparking criticism that Cheltenham Borough Council is ignoring the issue. The Pilley Footbridge in Charlton Kings has remained shut since … Read More
Esther Rantzen’s Daughter Urges Support for Assisted Dying Bill Ahead of Milestone Birthday Wednesday, June 18, 2025 estherrantzen assisteddying rebeccawilcox terminalillness endoflife legislation campaign compassion healthcare parliament With Dame Esther Rantzen approaching her 85th birthday, her daughter Rebecca Wilcox is making a heartfelt appeal for support of the Assisted Dying Bill, which is set for a crucial vote in the House of Commons this Friday. The … Read More
Gloucester City Centre Post Office to Stay Open, But Campaign to Save Kings Square Location Continues, Says MP Monday, June 9, 2025 gloucester postoffice kingssquare alexmcintyre campaign franchise citycentre petition community services Gloucester’s city centre will retain its post office services, but the fight to keep the branch at its current Kings Square location is far from over, according to local MP Alex McIntyre. Hundreds of residents have supported … Read More
Woman, 27, Detects Breast Cancer Thanks to Lorraine Kelly’s Awareness Campaign Friday, May 30, 2025 breastcancer awareness chemotherapy diagnosis lymphoma mammogram selfcheck lorrainkelly mastectomy campaign In July 2024, renowned television presenter Lorraine Kelly launched a nationwide breast cancer awareness campaign aimed at encouraging people of all genders to regularly check their chests for signs of cancer. The initiative … Read More
Disappointment as New Herefordshire Rail Station Misses Out in Transport Plan Friday, May 16, 2025 herefordshire railway transport goldenvalley infrastructure railtravel campaign publictransport marchesline council sport Supporters of a proposed new railway station in Herefordshire have expressed disappointment after the scheme was omitted from the county’s latest transport plan, which outlines improvements over the next 15 years. The draft … Read More
Legal Review Begins on Controversial Plan to Build 200 Homes on Former Bristol Zoo Site Wednesday, May 7, 2025 bristol judicialreview clifton development housing zoo conservation campaign planning legal A judicial review challenging Bristol City Council’s approval to develop 200 new homes on the former Bristol Zoo site in Clifton begins today, Wednesday, May 7, at Bristol High Court. The legal action is brought forward by … Read More