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BBC News
15-04-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Gloucestershire cheese rolling could be added to UK heritage list
An annual cheese rolling event could be officially recognised and protected if it is added to a new heritage list. Gloucestershire's cheese rolling race on Cooper's Hill near Brockworth attracts competitors and spectators from around the world every year. The tradition sees competitors chase a 7lb (3kg) wheel of Double Gloucester cheese down a steep government will soon be seeking submissions from members of the public to nominate their favourite traditions that best reflect the nation, which will be recorded in the new Inventory of Living Heritage in the minister Baroness Twycross said: "The UK is rich with wonderful traditions." The UK-wide inventory aims to start a conversation, raise awareness and keep track of the crafts, customs and celebrations that are valued across the country. Nominations will be separated into seven categories including performing arts, crafts and social practices such as festivals and customs. Sports and games will also have a category, along with oral expressions like poetry and storytelling. Other traditions in the county like surfing the Severn Bore or Woolsack Races in Tetbury could be submitted for the list. The government will work with the devolved governments to create the list and will consider submissions from across the comes after the UK signed the 2003 Unesco Convention on the Safeguarding of Intangible Culture Heritage, which requires member states to compile an inventory of living heritage practised by communities in each country.
The Independent
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Hogmanay and cheese rolling could become protected as UK heritage
Hogmanay, cheese rolling and London's Notting Hill Carnival could be among the cultural events and traditions to be officially recognised and protected in a new heritage list. The Government will soon be seeking submissions from members of the public to nominate their favourite traditions that best reflect the nation, to be recorded in the new Inventory Of Living Heritage in the UK. From weaving tweed to highland dancing, the UK-wide inventory will aim to start a conversation and raise awareness and keep track of the crafts, customs and celebrations that are valued across the country. Heritage minister Baroness Twycross said: 'The UK is rich with wonderful traditions, from Gloucestershire's cheese rolling to folk music and dancing and the many heritage crafts that we practise, such as tartan weaving and carving Welsh love spoons. 'I would encourage everyone to think about what traditions they value so that we can continue to celebrate them, tell our national story to the rest of the world and safeguard the traditions that make us who we are.' One of the traditions that could be recognised is the annual cheese rolling race, an event where competitors chase a wheel of cheese down a steep hill in Gloucestershire, that has been celebrated for centuries and thought to have its roots in a heathen festival to celebrate the return of spring. Other events may include Hogmanay, the Scottish word for the last day of the year and is synonymous with celebration of the New Year, and London's Notting Hill Carnival which is an annual Caribbean event that has been running for more than 50 years and has become one of the largest street parties in the world. The Government will work with the devolved governments to create the inventory, considering submissions from communities across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland who practise living heritage and from those who practise traditions brought to the UK by immigrant communities. This comes after the UK signed the 2003 Unesco Convention on the Safeguarding of Intangible Culture Heritage, which requires member states to compile an inventory of living heritage practised by communities in each country. Nominations will be considered under seven categories including performing arts, crafts and social practices such as festivals and customs.
The Independent
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Cultural events and traditions to be protected in new UK heritage list
From Hogmanay, to cheese rolling or London's vibrant Notting Hill Carnival, Britain's most treasured cultural events and traditions will soon be officially recognised and protected in a new heritage list. The government will soon open submissions from the public to nominate their favourite customs that best reflect the nation, to be recorded in the Inventory Of Living Heritage in the UK. The UK-wide inventory aims to keep track of the crafts, customs and celebrations that are valued across the country, including traditions like tweed weaving and highland dancing. Heritage Minister Baroness Twycross said the UK is 'rich with wonderful traditions', including Gloucestershire 's cheese rolling, folk music and dancing and the heritage crafts such as tartan weaving and carving Welsh love spoons. 'I would encourage everyone to think about what traditions they value so that we can continue to celebrate them, tell our national story to the rest of the world and safeguard the traditions that make us who we are,' she said. One of the traditions that could be recognised is the annual cheese rolling race, an event where competitors chase a wheel of cheese down a steep hill in Gloucestershire, that has been celebrated for centuries and thought to have its roots in a heathen festival to celebrate the return of spring. Other events may include Hogmanay, the Scottish word for the last day of the year and is synonymous with celebration of the New Year, and London's Notting Hill Carnival which is an annual Caribbean event that has been running for more than 50 years and has become one of the largest street parties in the world. The Government will work with the devolved governments to create the inventory, considering submissions from communities across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland who practise living heritage and from those who practise traditions brought to the UK by immigrant communities. This comes after the UK signed the 2003 Unesco Convention on the Safeguarding of Intangible Culture Heritage, which requires member states to compile an inventory of living heritage practised by communities in each country. Nominations will be considered under seven categories, including performing arts, crafts and social practices such as festivals and customs. Sports and games will also be a category along with oral expressions, including poetry and storytelling, culinary practices, and nature, land and spirituality.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ministers accused of prioritising UAE interests in Telegraph ownership row
Ministers have been accused of prioritising the interests of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over press freedom in a row over the ownership of The Telegraph. Baroness Stowell, a Conservative peer, took aim at the Government for failing to say when it would introduce new laws that are crucial to the onward sale of the newspaper. She said: 'We are left to assume that the Government are prioritising the sensibilities of a foreign government, who do not share our commitment to press freedom, over the news industry, the importance of press freedom and the survival of one of our national newspapers.' RedBird IMI, the UAE-backed fund that owns The Telegraph, has been forced to sell the title after ministers intervened last year to ban foreign state ownership of newspapers. However, secondary legislation creating limited exemptions to the ban is still yet to materialise and RedBird IMI has still not found a buyer. The secondary legislation is considered vital across the news industry to address concerns that the foreign ownership ban could have unintended consequences for publishers such as Rupert Murdoch's News Corp and DMGT, the publisher of the Daily Mail. A consultation into proposals that would allow sovereign wealth funds and pension funds to hold small minority stakes in British newspapers and magazines closed in early July last year. Lady Stowell, who played a crucial role in blocking the UAE takeover, said the secondary laws were 'important to the whole news industry and to the sale of The Telegraph'. Responding to the criticism, Baroness Twycross, culture minister, said the new legislation 'raises complex issues and involves multiple interests across government'. She added: 'We are committed to considering this carefully and ensuring we understand the implications of such changes, including on the industry. It is important that we get this right.' Pressed on a timeline for the new laws, Lady Twycross said they would be tabled 'very shortly'. The Telegraph has been stuck in limbo for more than a year and uncertainty is growing over the newspaper's future ownership. RedBird IMI, which does not control The Telegraph but owns the debt secured against it, last year ran an auction to sell the title, but a deal is yet to materialise. Dovid Efune, the US news publisher who emerged as the leading bidder, has struggled to raise financing to meet the £550m price tag demanded by the UAE fund. Ministers have previously refused to set a deadline for an onward sale, but insisted earlier this month that RedBird IMI had a 'clear intention' to sell up 'as soon as possible'. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Telegraph
27-03-2025
- Business
- Telegraph
Ministers accused of prioritising UAE interests in Telegraph ownership row
Ministers have been accused of prioritising the interests of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over press freedom in a row over the ownership of The Telegraph. Baroness Stowell, a Conservative peer, took aim at the Government for failing to say when it would introduce new laws that are crucial to the onward sale of the newspaper. She said: 'We are left to assume that the Government are prioritising the sensibilities of a foreign government, who do not share our commitment to press freedom, over the news industry, the importance of press freedom and the survival of one of our national newspapers.' RedBird IMI, the UAE-backed fund that owns The Telegraph, has been forced to sell the title after ministers intervened last year to ban foreign state ownership of newspapers. However, secondary legislation creating limited exemptions to the ban is still yet to materialise and RedBird IMI has still not found a buyer. The secondary legislation is considered vital across the news industry to address concerns that the foreign ownership ban could have unintended consequences for publishers such as Rupert Murdoch's News Corp and DMGT, the publisher of the Daily Mail. A consultation into proposals that would allow sovereign wealth funds and pension funds to hold small minority stakes in British newspapers and magazines closed in early July last year. Lady Stowell, who played a crucial role in blocking the UAE takeover, said the secondary laws were 'important to the whole news industry and to the sale of The Telegraph'. Responding to the criticism, Baroness Twycross, culture minister, said the new legislation 'raises complex issues and involves multiple interests across government'. She added: 'We are committed to considering this carefully and ensuring we understand the implications of such changes, including on the industry. It is important that we get this right.' Pressed on a timeline for the new laws, Lady Twycross said they would be tabled 'very shortly'. The Telegraph has been stuck in limbo for more than a year and uncertainty is growing over the newspaper's future ownership. RedBird IMI, which does not control The Telegraph but owns the debt secured against it, last year ran an auction to sell the title, but a deal is yet to materialise. Dovid Efune, the US news publisher who emerged as the leading bidder, has struggled to raise financing to meet the £550m price tag demanded by the UAE fund. Ministers have previously refused to set a deadline for an onward sale, but insisted earlier this month that RedBird IMI had a 'clear intention' to sell up 'as soon as possible'.
