The Woolpack Inn: A Literary Gem in the Cotswolds with Unique Character Saturday, January 17, 2026 woolpack cotswolds pub gloucestershire literature laurielee sladvalley local music heritage In October, The Good Food Guide unveiled its first list of Britain’s top 100 pubs, featuring three establishments from Gloucestershire—one impressively ranked at number 40. Among them, The Woolpack Inn, nestled in the scenic … Read More
Jilly Cooper and Ozzy Osbourne Among Notable Celebrities We Lost in 2025 Wednesday, December 31, 2025 celebrity obituaries music literature film tribute death legacy entertainment 2025 The year 2025 saw the passing of several luminaries from the worlds of literature, music, film, and entertainment. These figures left behind rich legacies celebrated by fans and peers alike. Dame Jilly Cooper, acclaimed … 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
King Charles and Queen Camilla Mourn the Loss of Playwright Sir Tom Stoppard Sunday, November 30, 2025 stoppard kingcharles queencamilla playwright theatre shakespeareinlove tributes literature dorset legacy King Charles and Queen Camilla have expressed deep sorrow over the death of Sir Tom Stoppard, the celebrated playwright and screenwriter who passed away at 88. Described as “a dear friend who wore his genius … Read More
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Gavin and Stacey's Joanna Page Shares Husband's Touching Reaction to Tell-All Memoir Saturday, November 8, 2025 joannapage autobiography gavinandstacey jamesthornton family marriage memoir honesty support literature Joanna Page, beloved star of Gavin and Stacey, recently appeared on James Martin’s Saturday Morning to discuss her debut autobiography, Lush: My Story - From Swansea to Stacey and Everything in Between. The Welsh … Read More