City Councillors Criticize Justification for Steep Parking Permit Fee Increase Tuesday, January 13, 2026 parking permits fees council budget increase gloucestershire liberaldemocrats residents controversy Liberal Democrat proposals to increase residents' parking permit fees by almost 26% have drawn sharp criticism from city councillors, who accuse council leaders of offering insubstantial reasons to justify the steep hike. … Read More
Palm Trees Spark Controversy at Iconic Cotswold Cottage Amid Planning Dispute Monday, January 5, 2026 cotswolds planning conservation heritage gardens palmtrees bibury architecture renovation controversy In the heart of the Cotswolds, at the renowned ‘England’s prettiest street’ in Bibury, palm trees in the garden of Rosemary Cottage have become the focal point of a heated planning dispute. These Trachycarpus fortunei, or … Read More
Cat Owner Turns Her Back and Thanksgiving Turmoil Ensues Wednesday, December 24, 2025 thanksgiving cat turkey kitchen mischief foodsafety petbehavior tiktok family controversy Tammy Lee Mitchell experienced an unforgettable Thanksgiving moment when she turned away from her kitchen counter for just seconds, only to find her black and white cat sampling the freshly cooked turkey she had left to cool. … Read More
Gloucester Mayor Clarifies Timing of Special Meeting Amid AI Video Controversy Sunday, December 21, 2025 gloucester mayor ai video politics council finance meeting controversy transparency Gloucester Mayor Ashley Bowkett has addressed recent misinformation surrounding the timing of a special City Council meeting held on December 18, which focused on the council’s critical financial situation. The Liberal … Read More
Controversial AI-Generated Video Targets Gloucester Mayor Amid Council Financial Crisis Saturday, December 13, 2025 ai gloucester mayor video politics transparency council overspend accountability controversy A digitally created video using artificial intelligence features Gloucester Mayor Ashley Bowkett in a controversial portrayal that has drawn strong criticism from local politicians and residents. The video, posted on Facebook … Read More
'Appalling' AI Fake Video of Mayor Sparks Outrage Amid Claims It Prompted U-Turn on Critical Council Meeting Saturday, December 13, 2025 gloucester ai politics mayor transparency council finance controversy governance technology An AI-generated video mocking Gloucester Mayor Ashley Bowkett has ignited controversy and drawn sharp criticism from local politicians. The video, created by Community Independents group leader Alastair Chambers and shared on … Read More