US Vice President JD Vance’s Move to Cotswolds Sparks 'Awkward' Jeremy Clarkson Encounter Wednesday, July 30, 2025 vance clarkson cotswolds charlbury diddlysquat vicepresident neighbors politics celebrity uk JD Vance, the US Vice President, has recently secured a residence in the charming Cotswolds town of Charlbury. This move places him just a short distance from Jeremy Clarkson’s famous Diddly Squat Farm. While the proximity … Read More
Gloucestershire's Roads in Crisis as Council Moves to Secure £192m Resurfacing Contract Monday, July 28, 2025 gloucestershire roads potholes resurfacing council contract politics infrastructure climate maintenance Gloucestershire’s roads are once again at the center of a heated debate as county leaders prepare to secure a new £192 million resurfacing contract aimed at tackling widespread road damage. The Liberal Democrat-led … Read More
Tributes Pour in for 'Excellent, Kind and Diligent' Former Councillor Helen Molyneux Monday, July 28, 2025 council tribute forestofdean helenmolyneux carehomes pandemic community politics compassion leadership The Forest of Dean community has come together to pay heartfelt tributes to Helen Molyneux, a former councillor celebrated for her dedication, kindness, and tireless work, especially during the coronavirus pandemic. Mrs. … Read More
Frank Skinner to Celebrate Britain’s Heritage at Gloucester History Festival 2025 Wednesday, July 23, 2025 history festival frankskinner gloucester heritage culture events literature politics biography Frank Skinner, renowned comedian, writer, and TV presenter, is set to bring his enthusiasm for British history to the Gloucester History Festival 2025. Taking place at the historic Blackfriars Priory this September, Skinner … Read More
Cotswold Council Board Faces Backlash Over Exclusion from Major Development Oversight Tuesday, July 22, 2025 cotswold council development housing planning opposition councillors localplan controversy politics The formation of a Cotswold District Council board overseeing extensive local development has sparked controversy, with accusations of exclusion leveled against council leadership. The board, responsible for guiding a new … Read More
Attacks on Greater Council Plan Compared to 'Second Siege of Gloucester,' Says City Leader Tuesday, July 22, 2025 gloucester council localgovernment greatergloucester civilwar jeremyhilton unitaryauthority reform gloucestershire politics Criticism of the proposed Greater Gloucester Council has drawn a dramatic comparison to the city’s historic resilience during the First English Civil War. Gloucester City Council leader Jeremy Hilton described the backlash … Read More