Cheltenham Police Confirm Peaceful Outcome of Rival Protests Saturday, December 13, 2025 cheltenham protest police asylumseekers immigration counterprotest gloucestershire peaceful community refugees Police in Cheltenham have reported that protests held in the town centre on Saturday, December 13, passed without incident. The demonstration involved two opposing groups expressing their views on asylum seeker policies. … Read More
Former Care Home Wheatridge Court Extended as Crucial Refugee Housing in Gloucestershire Thursday, December 4, 2025 asylum refugees housing wheatridgecourt gloucestershire integration homelessness support council accommodation Wheatridge Court, a former care home in Abbeydale, Gloucester, will continue to serve as temporary accommodation for refugees granted leave to remain in the UK for another year. Since its repurposing in December 2023, the … Read More
Former Care Home in Gloucester to Continue Providing Short-Term Housing for People Granted Asylum in the UK Thursday, December 4, 2025 asylum refugees housing gloucestershire wheatridgecourt support integration homelessness council accommodation Gloucestershire County Council has announced that Wheatridge Court, a former care home in Abbeydale, will continue to serve as temporary accommodation for individuals granted leave to remain in the UK. This extension will … Read More
UK Eyes Danish Model for Overhaul of Immigration System Saturday, November 8, 2025 immigration denmark uk asylum policy labour shabana_mahmood refugees channel_crossings deportation The UK government is preparing to announce major reforms to its immigration system, drawing inspiration from Denmark’s stringent asylum and border control policies. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has reportedly sent officials … Read More
Dame Joanna Lumley Urges Fresh Perspective on Global Migration at Cheltenham Literature Festival Monday, October 13, 2025 damejoannalumley migration globalcrisis cheltenhamfestival humanitarian refugees foodsecurity conflict policy empathy At the Cheltenham Literature Festival, Dame Joanna Lumley delivered a powerful call for a compassionate and pragmatic approach to the global migration crisis. Highlighting the complex reasons behind people’s movement, … Read More
Cheltenham Councillor Urges Compassion for Asylum Seekers, Citing Partner’s Cold War Defector Story Sunday, September 14, 2025 cheltenham councillor asylum refugees uk coldwar defector immigration compassion contribution A Cheltenham councillor has made a heartfelt appeal to the public and policymakers alike, urging them to reconsider their stance on asylum seekers. Drawing from personal experience, the councillor highlighted the story of … Read More