WHAT A DOG'S LOVE CAN DO

"George is my life." That's what Warren - a man experiencing homelessness - says about his dog. Few homes provided by charities allow dogs, but this - along with our desperate homes crisis - needs to change.

GOV'T SEES US AS WALKING ATMS

Luke Honeychurch - landlord of The Hog at Horsley - is one of many pub landlords saying the same thing. Which is - the gov't increasing business rates, by the back door in effect, is NOT supporting pubs!

HOW IS THIS, PROTECTING PUBS?

Pub landlords are angry about the rise in their business rates - as part of the recent budget - and warn their pubs may have to close. The gov't claims to be "protecting" pubs - by increasing the rates in phases.

SEVERN SOLAR FARM REFUSED

Delightful news for people living near the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal - the massive solar "farm" planned there has been refused - by district planners, at least. Might this decision help Stop Lime Down?

CITY COUNCIL FACES BANKRUPTCY

The city council needs £17.5m to stay afloat. Reasons given include - late accounts due to a cyber attack. The council is to give up its wedding venue - which is puzzling, since weddings tend to be lucrative.

COMMUNITIES CAN PROTECT PUBS

Pub landlords say the best way to ensure pubs survive, is to create a reason to go to the pub. Events such as quizzes, folk sessions, Spanish classes and poetry/storytelling evenings are great for communities.