It’s been up in the air all week, but at one o’clock this afternoon, Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigned. This comes after tremendous losses for Labour in last weeks’ local election. This was followed a 17 minute meeting with the Prime Minister yesterday. It has been revealed in his statement that during that meeting, he […]
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What Would a Labour Leadership Contest Look Like?
The potential of a Labour leadership contest has dominated the headlines this week. But if it was to happen, what does it actually entail and how does it work? At the beginning of the week, some MPs were coming out saying they are no longer backing Sir Keir Starmer. That number has now reached around […]
Is Angela Rayner a threat to Wes Streeting’s potential campaign?
It has been announced this morning that the former deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has been cleared of wrongdoing by HMRC. She initially failed to pay the correct stamp duty on a flat in Hove. In a statement this morning, she said that she “welcomes” the conclusions from HMRC “which has cleared me of any […]
Brick by Brick Through History: My Visit to Berkeley Castle’s Brick Festival 2026
Walking through Berkeley Castle, during Brick Festival 2026, felt like stepping through history in two completely different worlds at once. From the moment I stepped into the castle grounds, there was a real sense of excitement in the air. The ancient towering stone corridors and grand rooms of the castle were lined with colourful LEGO […]
Celebrating World Bee Day at ‘Harry’s Honey’ Bee Farm
As World Bee Day approaches on the 20th of May, there isn’t a better time to shine a light on the incredible work that is happening at Harry’s Honey Bee Farm, than now. Nestled in the countryside of Cleeve Hill, the farm has become an important place not just for the bees, but for the […]
I Walked This Cotswold Way
From the heart of Cheltenham, to the highest point in Gloucestershire. Come with me on the little known eleven-mile hike which you must do. Fuelled with a fry up, I started at The Bank House. It was an overcast and chilly start to the morning. Armed in trousers and a coat, I headed along the promenade before […]
Cheltenham Residents Voice Their Concerns Over Potential PM Change
During the aftermath of yesterday’s cabinet meeting, Sir Keir Starmer made it clear he isn’t going to resign. There has yet to be 81 Labour MPs backing one single candidate. If a change of leadership is imminent, who is going to take over the role? It seems that Wes Streeting is the number one pick […]
Can The Forum deliver the future Gloucester was promised?
Once known more for its historic docks, Gloucester is attempting to reshape its identity through one of the city’s largest regeneration projects in recent history: The Forum. Located in the centre of Gloucester as part of the wider King’s Quarter redevelopment, the £150 million expansion combines office space, hospitality venues, co-working areas, restaurants and a […]
Cheltenham Town Centre in Turmoil as More Chain Shops Open
Cheltenham Town Centre has become a hub of chain cafes and other businesses. This has led to many independent coffee shops struggling to stay afloat. Recently in Cheltenham, a new Tesco Express has opened on the Promenade, next to the recently added Café Nero. There are also plans for a new Gail’s Bakery to come […]
Picket line in Gloucester as University staff demand a pay rise
Non-academic staff members at the University of Gloucestershire are demanding a pay rise from the university management. The staff have expressed their frustration on the financial decision from the university. This includes the recent purchase of the brand-new City Campus in the heart of Gloucester City centre, for £75 million. The management have stated that they cannot provide the pay rise for the non-academic staff […]










