First Black Mayor of Gloucester Elected in 798-Year History Thursday, May 21, 2026 gloucester mayor adriangraham diversity community independent councillor history charity leadership Adrian Graham, a 39-year-old Independent Councillor, has made history as Gloucester’s first black mayor since the role was established 798 years ago. Representing Matson, Robinswood, and White City, Graham becomes the city’s … Read More
King Charles Laughs Off Seagull Incident During Northern Ireland Visit Thursday, May 21, 2026 kingcharles seagull northernireland newcastle foodbank community humor royalvisit goodluck charity King Charles exhibited remarkable humor and grace when a seagull unexpectedly pooped on his jacket during a visit to Newcastle, County Down, Northern Ireland. The 77-year-old was attending community engagements, including a … Read More
Gloucestershire Villagers Feel Abandoned by Persimmon Homes' Eight-Year Delay on Community Centre Thursday, May 21, 2026 gloucestershire persimmon cleevelands community delay housing council infrastructure planning residents Residents of Gloucestershire’s Bishop’s Cleeve estate in Cleevelands have voiced deep frustration over Persimmon Homes’ extensive delay in delivering a promised community centre. Despite living in hundreds of new homes, the … Read More
Ex-Cheltenham MP Martin Horwood Elected Mayor, Nearly Completing Political Bingo Card Thursday, May 21, 2026 cheltenham martinhorwood mayor libdem politics community heritage diversity charity spatown Liberal Democrat Martin Horwood has been elected as the new mayor of Cheltenham, marking a significant milestone in his long and varied political career. A seasoned councillor representing Leckhampton, Horwood’s … Read More
Ex-Cheltenham MP Elected Mayor, Nearing the Town’s Political ‘Bingo Card’ Thursday, May 21, 2026 cheltenham horwood mayor politics community libdem boroughcouncil diversity charity festivals Liberal Democrat Martin Horwood has been elected as the new mayor of Cheltenham, marking a near-complete journey through the town’s political landscape. The longtime Leckhampton councillor was chosen during the Cheltenham … Read More
I visited the UK's best market town packed with independent shops – and I have one word for it Thursday, May 21, 2026 cirencester cotswolds gloucestershire market independent shopping history tourism craft community Among the rolling hills and honey-coloured cottages of the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire’s charming market towns each offer a slice of English countryside magic. Towns like Bibury, with its iconic Arlington Row cottages, … Read More