Metro 01/02/2012 Pictures released of the second series of Channel 4 smash Big Fat Gypsy Weddings prove that members of the travelling community involved in the programme have surpassed themselves in terms of garishness. Images showing neon dresses and vast taffeta gowns with the trademark ‘princess’ trains have confirmed for many Big Fat Gypsy fans [...]
Northern Echo 31/01/2012 PLANS to extend a private Gypsy caravan site have been dubbed the “thin edge of the wedge” by a councillor. Hurworth councillor Martin Swainston said he is concerned about the growing number of Gypsy and traveller sites in the village and has criticised Darlington Borough Council’s failure to provide enough plots for [...]
This is Total Essex 31/01/2012 A MOTHER of two says she is forced to have a gypsy site in a field next to her family home because of the council’s failings. The site, off Lea Lane in Great Braxted, was granted permission for more caravans by the Planning Inspectorate last Monday
This is Total Essex 28/01/2012 ENFORCEMENT notices will be served on illegally camped Dale Farm travellers for the second time in four months – but only after electricity is restored to plots on the Crays Hill site. The notices will be handed to travellers by next Tuesday as soon as Basildon Borough Council contractors finish [...]
This is Wiltshire 21/01/2012 Wiltshire has been given £3.4 million to create and upgrade sites for gypsies and travellers. The money awarded to Wiltshire Council by the Government is the largest grant allocation in the South West region. Of the money, £1.15 million will be for 20 new pitches and £2.3 million is earmarked for [...]
BBC News Surrey 20/01/2012 Hundreds of residents packed a public meeting called to raise concerns over a proposed site for gypsies and travellers in a Surrey village. The former waste tip on green belt land at Shalford is one of three sites being considered for travellers by Guildford Borough Council. Shalford councillor, James Palmer, said [...]
The Guardian 19/01/2012 There’s a scene in Gypsy Blood – True Stories (Channel 4) that is at first confusing. The camera is jumping around all over the place and it’s all very close range. There’s some brown fur in there somewhere, plus heavy breathing and a pathetic whimpering noise.
View Online 19/01/2012 HUNDREDS of people voiced their views when a consultation event was held into suggested Weymouth and Portland sites for gypsies and travellers. Two main sites dominated debate at Weymouth Pavilion Ocean Room, one at Mount Pleasant park and ride and the other on top of the old rubbish tip at Lodmoor. Environment [...]
News Post Leader 19/01/2012 NEW accommodation for Gypsies and Travellers is to be created in south east Northumberland through government funding. Facilities will be provided through the investment by the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA). The HCA has allocated £311,285 to Northumberland County Council for 11 new pitches. The county says the location of these [...]
Scarborough Today 19/01/2012 SEAMER Horse Fair came under discussion at a video conference meeting between Scarborough councillors and their counterparts in Horsmonden, Kent. The link-up came about following a suggestion from a member of the public, who had heard about an annual horse fair in the village. Cllr Helen Mallory, chairman of Seamer Parish Council, [...]