Shire Hall Backs Single Unitary Council Amid Local Democracy Concerns Wednesday, November 12, 2025 gloucestershire unitary council reorganisation democracy localgovernment services finance representation elections Gloucestershire County Council has selected a single unitary authority as the preferred option for local government reorganisation, amid concerns that the government-mandated changes could weaken local democracy. At the … Read More
Countryfile Star Ben Fogle Says He Was Dropped from BBC Show Because of His Accent Sunday, October 26, 2025 benfogle countryfile bbc accent broadcasting television diversity representation media presenter Ben Fogle, well-known for his work on the BBC’s Countryfile, has claimed that he was dropped from the popular series because of his accent. The TV presenter revealed that BBC executives considered his way of speaking … Read More
Cheltenham Residents to Vote on Establishing a Town Council Amid Borough Council Cuts Thursday, October 16, 2025 cheltenham towncouncil localgovernment representation community boroughcouncil governance consultation spa elections Residents of Cheltenham are being asked to weigh in on whether they want to create a new town council in the event that the current borough council is abolished. The proposal comes as part of ongoing discussions about … Read More
Deaf Woman's Journey to Vogue Feature Friday, April 25, 2025 deaf model vogue hearing impairment inclusivity cochlear implant fashion resilience identity representation Imy Harris, a 22-year-old woman from Cheltenham, was born profoundly deaf, shaping her early life and pushing her to navigate a world designed without her in mind. Growing up, she faced the challenge of being the only deaf … Read More