Laura Rogan

2 months ago | secretbirmingham.com | Laura Rogan

If there’s one laugh that can make the nation’s hearts sing, it’s Alison Hammond’s. She’s undeniably electric, and the best part about her? She’s a Brummie. Hailing from Kingstanding, the TV sensation first caught our eyes in the 2002 iteration of Big Brother, the catalyst which saw her go on to join This Morning that same year, Loose Woman and her newest gig, The Great British Bake Off. And now, she’s finally set to be honoured by her fellow Brummies.

2 months ago | secretbristol.com | Laura Rogan

Bristol City Council has made the landmark decision to ban black bins from 2026. The news follows headlines in January which indicated that the council was considering a four-weekly black bin collection, in a bid to increase the amount that residents recycle. The decision comes after council reports revealed only 45% of Bristol’s waste is collected as recycling – well below the national target of 65% by 2035.

Feb 5, 2025 | secretglasgow.com | Laura Rogan

Ready for razzle-dazzle by the bucketload, murder, quick quips, and the most glamorous felons you have ever seen? Then buckle up, because Chicago The Musical is set to return to Glasgow as part of its 2024/25 UK tour. And you best believe, I’m dusting off my Cell Block Tango already. Coming to the King’s Theatre Glasgow this summer, theatre-goers will be able to enjoy the iconic musical for one week only, August 18 – 23, 2025, with a sure-to-be-stellar cast to be unveiled soon.

Dec 18, 2024 | secretbristol.com | Laura Rogan

Because Christmas Eve is the real deal. A day filled with festive spirit, prosperity and so much anticipation, only Christmas Eve could bring the feels that it does. Not quite on board with that idea? Let me persuade you… 1. The anticipation for Santa to come No matter how old you are, there’s a magic in the thought that Santa’s on his way to put smiles on the faces of children around the globe. So much so, that I, a 30-year-old womanchild, barely get any sleep that night. I’m not even ashamed. 2.

Nov 1, 2024 | secretbristol.com | Laura Rogan

Bristol’s beloved summer series of events – Bristol Sounds – is set to return in 2025, with organisers revealing a star-studded line-up alongside the exciting announcement. Returning to Harbourside for another good old knee’s up, guests can rest assured they won’t be disappointed after a banger of a line-up this year – which saw the likes of Annie Mac, Placebo and James Arthur take to the stage.