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Daily Mail
11 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Cotswolds locals warn JD Vance he'll have 'nowhere to park' as US Vice President gets set for family holiday in star-studded market town
Cotswolds locals have warned JD Vance he will have 'nowhere to park' as the US Vice President prepares for a family get away in their market town. In recent weeks, Charlbury has seen many high profile guests, including Kamala Harris who visited during Steve Jobs' daughter Eve's wedding. But despite being accustomed to star-studded visitors, the arrival of Donald Trump 's right-hand man has caused a stir among locals. Many have even placed guesses on where he will stay, with guesses including Grade II listed estate Lee Place, built in 1640 with links to the historic Blenheim Palace. Other believe he will holiday in a mansion owned by the billionaire Bamford family, while some predict he will need the security offered by the nearby Cornbury Park. But choice of accommodation isn't the main worry Vance should have on his visit to the Costwolds town, locals say. Many say his biggest problem will be navigating the narrow streets and finding suitable parking for his large motorcade and security team. Neighbouring Clarkson's Farm, Charlbury is the 'checkpoint Charlie' of the sprawling Cotswolds, the town's vicar said. Fergus Butler-Gallie, 33, the town's vicar who has lived in the area for 19 months, said: 'I'm just hoping they bring us Al Gore and Dick Cheney next, we've almost completed the set. 'We get all sorts of people here - we've got Mr Clarkson up the road. It's noticeably got busier in the time I've been here.' 'It's nice to be visited, and it's good the town can maintain two pubs and several shops. There are a lot of places like ours which wouldn't be able to keep that up. 'We can, and of course that's because of tourism.' He says tourists often arrive having now idea where they are, assuming ' the Cotswolds is some sort of theme park rather than a large region'. 'But I suspect Mr Vance's people will be pretty thoroughly briefed,' he added. Currently cars are parked on both sides of the narrow streets, with residents saying the market town becomes very easily congested. And the parking chaos becomes worse during the summer season, when tourists come through the town to and from festivals and countryside retreats. To add to traffic woes, the only way of moving around the town centre for the last decade has been one-way system, according to locals. The town's vicar, Fergus Butler-Gallie (pictured left) described the town as the 'checkpoint Charlie' of the sprawling Cotswolds (Pictured right: Local resident Zena McGreavy) A local business owner said the high profile American family's visit was the 'talk of the town'. 'They've locked our local website forum so people can't say any more about it,' they said. 'If they come into my shop, I won't bat an eyelid. I serve my customers. 'I'm just worried about the parking, all those secret service cars! Good luck to him - getting round these roads is no joke. 'They'll have some fun with these lanes, getting around in a big car.' Elizabeth Sparks, a local secondary school cover teacher who has lived in the area for 16 years, said she too was mainly worried about the cars that came with the VP. 'The other day, the bus driver came into the pub and said, 'who drives the car with this particular number plate? You need to move it.' He couldn't drive past. 'The bus gets stuck, it gets very hard to park. The residential parking makes that even harder - good luck to him.' The Vice-President's wife Usha discovered the country cottage they're expected to settle in after visiting London in mid-August, the Telegraph reported. Many have even placed guesses on where he will stay, with guesses including Grade II listed estate Lee Place, built in 1640 with links to the historic Blenheim Palace Mark Jones, a 67-year-old retired programme volunteer, said the town has a 'strong community' interest. 'You get mostly locals during the week and lots of tourists coming from everywhere at the weekends. And there are lots of festivals every summer. 'I hope his visit goes well,' he said. 'I haven't heard anything about protests - and I wouldn't join them, either. 'When Kamala Harris visited last week, it seemed to go very quietly. Hopefully the same will happen again.' Zena McGreavey, a 57-year-old exhibition officer at a museum in Oxford, has lived in the area for 18 months. She said: 'There does seem to be a lot happening around here nowadays. It's surprising they find us - Charlbury is such a hidden gem. 'People are talking about it in The Bull pub, it's caused a stir - but I don't think people mind him coming. 'There was a bit of confusion about where he's going to be staying, people want to know.'
BBC News
16 hours ago
- Business
- BBC News
New golf clubhouse planned for Cleeve Hill course
Plans have been put forward for a new golf course clubhouse on the highest point of the Hub Ltd, which owns Cleeve Hill Golf Course in Gloucestershire, has applied to Tewkesbury Borough Council for permission to "completely transform" its clubhouse plans include an updated restaurant and café facility with outdoor terracing with views towards the Malvern Hills, improved amenities for golfers, community spaces, and improved Common is the largest common in the county and the course was designed by Old Tom Morris, the legendary Scottish golf player. Cotswold Hub Ltd took on the 125-year lease of Cleeve Hill Golf Club, which is also at the highest point in the county, in April planning application says the proposed new clubhouse would feature locally-sourced materials, including larch timber cladding and Cotswold stone boundary owners said it will also have high insulation, optimised natural ventilation, and minimal environmental development will respect "the spectacular surrounds of Cleeve Common", the application says. Michael Bates, clerk of Cleeve Common Trust, said: "Over the years we have seen even more visitors to the common, for outdoor recreation or simply to enjoy the space, views, fresh air and the unique natural environment. "The new building will provide a first-class focal point, not only for visitors to Cleeve Common but also the wider Cotswolds region."
New York Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Eve Jobs's Wedding in the Cotswolds is Peak Quiet Luxury
Tech royalty, Olympic athletes, celebrities and former Vice President Kamala Harris gathered in the Cotswolds region of England this weekend to celebrate the wedding of Eve Jobs, the 27-year-old daughter of the Apple visionary Steve Jobs and his wife, Laurene Powell Jobs, and Harry Charles, a 26-year-old British Olympic equestrian, according to The Times, The Daily Mail, Hello!, and other publications. Ms. Jobs, a model and equestrian who graduated from Stanford, reportedly married Mr. Charles, a show jumper whose father, Peter Charles, is also an Olympic show jumper, on July 26 at the St. Michael and All Angels Church in the Oxfordshire village of Great Tew, around 75 miles northwest of London. Using a strategy similar to the one deployed by Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez for their lavish Venetian wedding in June, the two have kept most of the details of their wedding a secret. A private entrance to the church was reportedly used to limit exposure of high-profile guests to paparazzi. Their representatives did not respond to requests for comment, and as of Monday, their social media pages showed no signs of the wedding festivities. Ms. Harris, a longtime friend of the mother of the bride, was spotted at a smaller gathering in the days leading up to the ceremony. The reception is said to have been held at Estelle Manor, a hotel and private country club in Oxfordshire, which the couple reportedly bought out for the occasion. The weekend's entertainment reportedly included performances by Elton John and Kaytranada, the Grammy-winning Haitian-Canadian music producer. Among the rumored wedding guests are Bill and Melinda Gates's daughters Phoebe Gates and Jennifer Gates Nassar, the Olympic skier Eileen Gu, the actor Callum Turner (who is engaged to Dua Lipa), and the chef Ruth Rogers. Jessica Springsteen, Bruce Springsteen's daughter, was reportedly among the bridesmaids, seen in a red dress and carrying a bouquet while exiting a black van. Paparazzi photos suggest a black-tie dress code, based on the formal attire worn by guests. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kamala Harris Spotted in Cotswolds for Eve Jobs' Wedding Celebration
Jobs married Olympian equestrian Harry Charles on July 26NEED TO KNOW Eve Jobs married Harry Charles in the Cotswolds on July 26 Days before their wedding, the couple hosted a lavish dinner attended by Kamala Harris The daughter of Steve Jobs and the Olympian equestrian went public with their relationship at the 2024 Summer OlympicsEve Jobs' wedding festivities were star-studded. Steve Jobs and Laurene Powell Jobs' daughter began her nuptials with a lavish dinner at The Bull in Charlbury, days before her wedding to British Olympian Harry Charles. Among the notable guests spotted at the couple's pre-wedding celebration was former Vice President Kamala Harris, 60. The Sun reports that 20 Secret Service agents were stationed at the venue for heightened security, and that politician Adrian Fenty was also in attendance. Ex-U.S. vice presidents, along with their spouses and their children under 16 years old, get Secret Service protection for six months after they leave office, but can be extended if needed, according to the Former Vice President Protection Act of 2008, officially known as H.R. 5938. Harris' term in office ended on Jan. 20 when Donald Trump was inaugurated for his second nonconsecutive presidential term after winning the 2024 Presidential Election. Harris, along with other guests at the wedding bash, were seen sitting at a long banquet table adorned with red roses. As they dined, they appeared to listen to a speech by Steve's sister, Mona Simpson. Guests were also treated to a ten-song set by Jack Savoretti, 41, who sang some of his hits including "Catapult" and "What More Can I Do?" He finished with a cover of "You Don't Have To Say You Love Me," per The Sun. Eve, 27, and Charles, 26, tied the knot on Saturday, July 26, in the Cotswolds, a region in South West England according to The Times. The ceremony was held at the small medieval parish church of St Michael followed by a reception at the private members' club and hotel Estelle Manor, according to the outlet. In addition to Harris, the guest list for the couple's nuptials included Bruce Springsteen's daughter Jessica Springsteen, and Bill and Melinda Gates' daughter Jessica Gates. Kourtney Kardashian was also in the Cotswolds that day, and shared pictures on Instagram including one of Estelle Manor. Eve and Charles went public with their relationship at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Charles is a show jumping competitor who represented Great Britain at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. He's also the son of an Olympic gold medalist, equestrian Peter Charles. In June, Eve shared a glimpse at her bachelorette festivities in an Instagram carousel that she captioned, "what a weekend with my favorite girls 💖." The post began with a photo of Eve sitting in an open-air vehicle with pink seats and a pink roof while wearing a white mini dress and a matching veil headband. The carousel continued with a selfie taken by one of Eve's friends as the group of girls walked together down the street and a snap of three inflatable sun bed loungers hooked together. Other images showed the equestrian posing with friends on a yacht, a dreamy picture of the sea and a bowl of fruit arranged on a plate with "Cheers to love" in cursive. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories. Eve is one of four children belonging to the late Apple founder who died in 2011 after complications from a rare form of pancreatic cancer. Steve and Laurene also shared Lisa, 47, Reed, 33, and Erin, 29. Read the original article on People
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
British comedian faces up to three years in a Turkish prison after she forgot to pay at a Zara store
A British comedian faces up to three years in Turkish prison after walking out of a Zara store without paying - despite going back to apologise when she realised her mistake. Cerys Nelmes, a stand-up comic from the Cotswolds, was shopping at the clothing store in Istanbul on July 22 when she says she absentmindedly left before ringing up her purchases. She claims she returned to the store to hand back the items and offered to pay, but was instead detained, locked in a room for hours without explanation, and eventually arrested for shoplifting. Ms Nelmes said she was taken to a police station, pressured to sign documents in a language she could not read, and held in a cell for 24 hours with no food, toilet or water. The comedian, who once played a paramedic in medical drama Casualty, said: 'I was told they didn't understand me.' The next day, she was brought before a judge who released her but banned her from leaving the country. She now faces a potential three-year sentence as the case proceeds. Nelmes says she is stranded in Turkey, unable to afford accommodation and missing out on work back home, putting her and her son at risk of losing their UK home. She said: 'I'm ok and have been taken in by a Turkish family who gave me food and a bed.' Ms Nelmes describes herself on her website as a 'leading mc on the comedy circuit' and regularly gigs for the UK military - including being the last comedian to perform for UK troops before they withdrew from Afghanistan. Her acting roles have included Casualty and JK Rowling's The Casual Vacancy. Alongside her comedy performances, she also made headlines in April 2019 when she saved a fellow diner from choking at a restaurant before a gig. The comedian was grabbing a bite to eat in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, when she peformed the Heimlich manoeuvre to dislodge a prawn that was stuck in a woman's throat. In a post on social media speaking about her detention and subsequent stranding in Turkey, she said: 'On Tuesday I left a Zara store in Istanbul without paying for items. 'I returned straight away and handed the items to staff. I was asked to pay and I said I would and the manager accepted this. 'To cut a long story short I was then taken to a locked room where hours later after no communication from anyone I was taken away by police and held in a police station and was asked to sign things I couldn't read. 'I was put in a prison cell for 24 hours with no food or toilet facilities. When I asked for water, I was told they didn't understand me. 'I was handcuffed and taken for fingerprints and mugshots at 3am. I was handcuffed and taken to court the following day and put in a cell. 'I appeared before the judge and was told by a translator that I was released, but unable to leave Turkey for an undetermined amount of time. 'He said I was lucky to not be put in prison but I currently face up to three years. I have to report to a local police station every Monday. 'I am lucky I have good friends in Turkey who are currently looking after me, and trying to translate the paperwork. 'I have no money, no earnings coming in from home, and I am running out of important medication. I will lose my home which I share with my son, and livelihood. 'I am not looking for sympathy. I made a mistake which I tried to immediately rectify. I am embarrassed for my friends, my family, and I have made my 78-year-old mum unwell. I will never forgive myself for what I have done.' An Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office spokesperson said: 'We are providing support to a British national in Turkey.'
