Life of Dame Jilly Cooper to be Celebrated at London Memorial Service Friday, January 30, 2026 damejillycooper literature memorial rutshirechronicles britishauthors televisionadaptations cbe gloucestershire upperclass fiction The literary world is set to honor the remarkable life of Dame Jilly Cooper with a memorial service in central London. The celebrated author passed away in October at the age of 88 after sustaining injuries from a fall at her … Read More
Former NHS Gloucestershire Chief Executive Mary Hutton Honoured with CBE in King’s New Year Honours Monday, December 29, 2025 nhs gloucestershire healthcare cbe integratedcare leadership community wellbeing health volunteering Mary Hutton, the former Chief Executive of NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board, has been awarded the prestigious Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the King’s New Year Honours. This accolade … Read More
Joanna Trollope Dies at 82: A Tribute to the Inspirational Author Friday, December 12, 2025 joannatrollope literature author cbe oxfordshire novels agasaga janeausten family gloucestershire Joanna Trollope, the acclaimed author known for her insightful novels about domestic life in rural England, has died peacefully at the age of 82 in her Oxfordshire home, her daughters Antonia and Louise have confirmed. Born … Read More
Alan Titchmarsh Left 'Very Sad' as Wife Won't Call Him 'Commander' Despite CBE Honour Sunday, June 29, 2025 alantitchmarsh cbe horticulture charity gardening family itv honours investiture lifestyle Alan Titchmarsh, the beloved ITV gardener, recently opened up about his family’s reaction to his appointment as a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE). Awarded in April for his services to horticulture and … Read More