Gloucester Rejects Sponsorship Proposal for Historic Mayor and Sheriff Roles Over “McDonald’s Mayor” Fears Wednesday, February 4, 2026 gloucester mayor sheriff sponsorship heritage council localgovernment reorganization tradition civicroles Gloucester City Council has rejected a proposal to seek sponsorship funding for its historic civic roles of mayor and sheriff amid concerns over commercializing these centuries-old positions. Dating back to the 1200s, and … Read More
Brits Divided Over When to Take Down Christmas Decorations Friday, January 2, 2026 christmas decorations tradition twelfthnight candlemas superstition winter uk festive customs As the Christmas season concludes and 2026 begins, many in the UK face the annual question: when should Christmas decorations come down? While some hold firm to traditional superstitions, others prefer to extend the festive … Read More
Wise Men and Fluffy Sheep Star in School Christmas Nativities Wednesday, December 24, 2025 christmas nativity schools performance students festive tradition community celebration holiday As the holiday season unfolds, schools across the region have been bustling with excitement and festive cheer. This December, classrooms have transformed into enchanting stages where little angels, wise men, fluffy sheep, and … Read More
Wise Men and Fluffy Sheep Shine in School Christmas Nativity Performances Wednesday, December 24, 2025 nativity christmas schools performances festive children tradition community celebration theatre This December, schools across the region have been bustling with festive cheer as students took part in their annual Christmas nativity performances. From wise men to fluffy sheep, the young cast members brought the timeless … Read More
BBC The Repair Shop Christmas Special Descends into Chaos Following Expert's Six-Word Remark Thursday, December 18, 2025 repair christmas restoration puffins therepairshop bbc snowball tradition heirloom holiday The BBC aired the much-anticipated 2024 Christmas special of The Repair Shop on Wednesday, December 17. While the show is known for its heartwarming restoration stories, this year’s episode took an unexpectedly chaotic turn. … Read More
£6 Christmas Tree Planted in 1979 Grows Into Local Landmark Over 50ft Tall Sunday, December 14, 2025 christmas tradition charity worcestershire community tree led memorial festival uk In 1979, Avril and Christopher Rowlands planted a humble £6 fir tree to celebrate their first Christmas in their new home. Over four decades later, that modest sapling has transformed into a spectacular fir towering more than … Read More