Avening

Actor Richard E Grant, originally from Avening near Stroud, is among the stars appearing in tonight's opening episode of the BBC's Celebrity Traitors. The show's launch has drawn attention to the actor's personal life, including searches about his late wife, voice coach Joan Washington, who died in 2021 after nearly 35 years of marriage.

Aven, a home equity lending platform, and RV manufacturer Forest River are bringing home equity line of credit financing directly to RV dealerships. The partnership lets buyers fund recreational vehicle purchases through their home equity at the point of sale, an alternative to traditional RV loans that may offer better rates. The move signals growing competition to channel home equity into big-ticket consumer purchases.