Tributes Paid to Former Bath Journalist Jean Holmes Finlayson, Defender of Treasured Local Green Space Saturday, August 23, 2025 journalism bath community allotments campaigning dyslexia sovietunion education media lansdown Tributes have been pouring in following the death of Jean Holmes Finlayson, a respected former journalist for the Bath Chronicle and a longtime resident of Bath, who died last week at the age of 91. Known affectionately as … Read More
Tributes Paid to Former Bath Journalist Jean Holmes Finlayson, Champion of Local Heritage Saturday, August 23, 2025 journalism bath heritage community finlayson allotments campaigning dyslexia media uk Jean Holmes Finlayson, affectionately known as ‘Jeannie,’ a beloved former journalist of the Bath Chronicle and a dedicated community figure, died last week at the age of 91. Hailing from a small town in Southern Illinois, … Read More
Maya Jama Reveals Heartbreaking Reason for Hiding Her South West Accent Thursday, August 14, 2025 mayajama bristol accent london grief loveisland media identity resilience childhood Maya Jama, the charismatic presenter known for hosting Love Island, has shared a poignant story about her early years and the challenges she faced with her accent after relocating from Bristol to London. Celebrating her 31st … Read More
Maya Jama Opens Up About Concealing Her South West Accent and Heartbreaking Loss Thursday, August 14, 2025 mayajama bristol accent london loveisland bereavement career media identity resilience Maya Jama, the popular Love Island host, has revealed why she tried to hide her South West accent when she moved to London. Celebrating her 31st birthday on August 14, Maya shared memories of her upbringing in Bristol, where … Read More
BBC Considers TV Licence Fee Reform Amidst Funding Challenges Wednesday, July 16, 2025 bbc tv licence funding streaming reform broadcasting subscription adverts media The BBC has recognized the urgent need to reform the TV licence fee system, as outlined in its recent annual report. The broadcaster is navigating a challenging media landscape, with the rise of streaming platforms like … Read More
Steps' Ian 'H' Watkins Reflects on Missed Glastonbury Moment and Personal Struggles Thursday, June 26, 2025 steps glastonbury tragedy beegees pyramidstage lgbtq comingout media 1990s popmusic Ian ‘H’ Watkins, member of the iconic 90s pop band Steps, has opened up about a major missed opportunity during the height of the group’s success: performing at the legendary Glastonbury Festival. The invitation … Read More