The EMG Presents: The Gloucestershire Accent

Under proposals put forward by the The English Spelling Society the way we spell some words could be made a lot easier - something the society claims would help schools and improve literacy levels. Some say it is simply dumbing down. This is what people in the West Country thought... | ITV News West Country

The United Kingdom is known for its rich variety of accents, which can change dramatically even over short distances. Unlike many other English-speaking countries, where accents might be more uniform across large regions, the UK is full of distinct accents that reflect its long history and cultural diversity. In England alone, you’ll find accents like the Cockney accent in London, known for dropping the “h” at the beginning of words and using glottal stops, and the Scouse accent from Liverpool,