Gloucestershire is set for a major local government overhaul as the government confirms the creation of a single unitary authority, replacing the county council alongside all six district and borough councils. This decision …
Marling School, a cherished historic institution in Stroud, will keep its original name following strong community opposition to a proposed rebranding. Founded in 1887 and named after Sir Samuel Marling, an important …
Gloucestershire council leaders are urging that the possibility of joining a Three Counties or Mercia combined authority remains on the discussion table amid ongoing local government reorganisation. With powers set to be …
A Gloucestershire council is urging that the possibility of joining a Three Counties or Mercia combined authority remains under consideration amid ongoing devolution talks. As local government reorganises across England, new …
Victoria Beckham has opened up about how questions regarding her time with the Spice Girls can be emotionally challenging. Reflecting on the defining years of her life spent with the iconic girl group, Beckham acknowledged …
Meghan Markle, wife of Prince Harry, recently addressed widespread speculation surrounding her real name, describing the situation as “complicated.” The confusion intensified after references in her Netflix documentary …
Residents of Cheltenham have reported a rise in rogue traders operating from a blue van, falsely claiming to be council workers. These scammers use deceptive tactics to gain access to homes, often pressuring residents into …
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a fresh warning to the public amid a rise in scams targeting motorists. Fraudsters are contacting individuals across the UK, claiming to be car finance lenders and offering …
Snowshill Manor and Garden invite visitors to journey through time with the National Trust’s latest exhibition, Threads of Identity, showcasing the extraordinary costume collection of Charles Wade. Now open to the public, …
Across the lively fields and stages of Glastonbury Festival, one flag stands out from the rest: the bold, distinctive banner of the People’s Republic of Stroud. Known for its vibrant green and white design, this flag has …
Rose West, serving a life sentence for the brutal murders of 12 young women alongside her husband Fred West, has become a grandmother once more. Her son, Stephen West, 51, recently welcomed a daughter named Eden with former …
Renowned gardener Monty Don has candidly shared the complexities of living with what he describes as a “split identity.” Though Monty has spent his entire life in England, he has deep Scottish roots—his father was fully …
In 2019, Joshua Addyman purchased a National Lottery scratchcard from a Londis store in London, unaware that the winning ticket, which turned out to be worth £4 million, was bought using his stolen bank card details. The …
Aditya Rai, 43, has been sentenced after using forged documents to land jobs at law firms and other companies. Rai submitted a fake university degree and passport, alongside a counterfeit UK driving licence under the alias …
Matt Baker, known for his role on Countryfile, shared his emotional journey of discovering a health issue in his teenage years, leaving him feeling “lost” and “upset.” The now 47-year-old revealed that he was diagnosed with …