BBC Considers TV Licence Fee Reform Amid Declining Revenue and Streaming Competition Wednesday, July 16, 2025 bbc licencefee funding broadcasting streaming netflix media charter revenue reform The BBC has revealed it is exploring potential reforms to the TV licencing system as part of its strategy to counter the growing challenges posed by streaming platforms like Netflix and YouTube. According to the … Read More
Gloucestershire Faces 'Horrendous' Backlog in Footpath Applications, Some Await for Two Decades Sunday, June 22, 2025 gloucestershire footpaths backlog applications council publicrightsofway definitivemap funding campaigner localgovernment Frustration is mounting in Gloucestershire over a significant backlog of footpath applications, with some cases pending resolution for nearly 20 years. The delay concerns applications for modifications to the definitive map—a … Read More
Warwickshire Couple Make Dragons’ Den History with Record-Breaking £1 Deal Thursday, June 19, 2025 dragonsden investment startup sooperbooks business valuation entrepreneurship innovation funding children A Warwickshire-based couple, Charlene and Simon, have made Dragons’ Den history with not just one, but two remarkable firsts during a recent 2024 episode of the BBC One show. Charlene, a former freelance illustrator, and … Read More
Cheltenham Football Club Revamp and Petersfield Community Sports Hub Approved Thursday, June 12, 2025 cheltenham sports community football hub petersfield saracens development council funding sport Plans to upgrade Cheltenham’s Saracens Football Club facilities and establish the Petersfield Community and Sports Hub have moved significantly closer to reality. Cheltenham Borough Council has approved over £500,000 in … Read More
New Cheltenham Football Club and Community Sports Hub Take Major Step Forward Sunday, June 8, 2025 cheltenham football sportshub community petersfield saracensfc biglocal funding council lease sport Plans for the Petersfield Community and Sports Hub in Cheltenham are advancing rapidly, bringing new hope for local sports and community development. At the upcoming cabinet meeting on June 10, council leaders are expected to … Read More
'End of an Era' as Beloved Cheltenham Playgroup Closes After 30 Years Friday, June 6, 2025 playgroup cheltenham pata earlyyears closure community childcare funding preschool education A cherished playgroup in Cheltenham, PATA @ Winchcombe, is set to close its doors at the end of the academic year in July 2025. After more than 30 years of nurturing young children in the Winchcombe community, the Board of … Read More