Governor Newsom says Coachella and Stagecoach generate more than $700 million annually for California. That’s a useful reminder that major festivals are not only cultural spectacles they’re also economic systems touching tourism, jobs, and local business.
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The Hollywood Reporter

How Screenwriter Dudley Nichols Adapted Stagecoach 

I was pleased to be invited to make the Introductory Remarks before a screening of 1939’s Stagecoach, written by Dudley Nichols precisely for the opportunity to highlight the importance of screenwriting.  

While director John Ford is often the focus of discussions about the film, it is the work Nichols did in adapting a terse short story by Ernest Haycox that makes the film stand out.  Nichols expanded the backgrounds of and connections between all of the characters, thus creating a strong ensemble structure that many films have followed ever since.

Learn more in my short lecture.

https://rosannewelch.com/2026/04/08/stagecoach/

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It’s Officially Festival Season. Here Are the Fashion Staples to Put on Your Packing List

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A Comprehensive Music Festival Packing List: From Airtags to Earplugs

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#UK car commuters are spending an average of £2,228 per year, with rising fuel, maintenance and parking costs putting pressure on households. Research by #Stagecoach shows 55% of drivers feel costs are increasing, while 14% have considered changing jobs to reduce their commute. A third (33%) are rethinking their journeys, with potential savings of £1,139 per year by switching to the bus. Benefits include lower costs, reduced stress, time for reading or emails, and less loneliness, making public #transport a smart alternative for those seeking financial and mental relief.
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Commuting costs UK drivers £2,228 per year: is it time for a different journey? | Stagecoach Group News for Media and Press

The average car commute is costing UK workers £2,228.56 per year Over half (55%) of car commuters feel the cost of driving is rising Over one in ten (14%) have considered changing jobs to reduce the cost of their commute 33% are already rethinking their journey to work, as they could save up to £1,139.32 per year commuting by bus.

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#Kent County Council has introduced Dover’s first fully electric #buses on the #Dover #Fastrack network, in partnership with #Stagecoach South East and Dover District Council, funded through the Department for Transport’s ZEBRA scheme. The fleet of five #Volvo BZL buses can travel up to 300km on a single charge and feature low-floor access, wheelchair spaces, digital screens and USB charging. Dover Fastrack, linking Whitfield with Dover town centre and Dover Priory station, has expanded its timetable since launching in November 2024. Councillors and operators highlight the investment as a step towards modern, sustainable public #transport and supporting local economic growth.
https://news.kent.gov.uk/articles/kent-county-council-welcomes-arrival-of-dovers-first-fully-electric-bus-fleet

American Eagle Aims for ‘Denim Domination’ With Stagecoach and Bailey Zimmerman Partnerships

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#Stagecoach has been named the top-performing major #UK bus operator for customer satisfaction in the latest UKCSI report, with its score rising 2.3 points to 72.4. The company’s improvements reflect a broader shift in the sector, particularly in how passengers are supported when issues arise. Stagecoach is also a double finalist for the UK Customer Satisfaction Awards 2026, highlighting its focus on reliable, passenger-centred #travel. Industry experts say the results signal growing momentum for a modernised, customer-focused bus network that supports communities across the UK.
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Stagecoach leads the way as UK bus travel sees leap in customer satisfaction | Stagecoach Group News for Media and Press

Stagecoach recognised as the top-performing major bus operator for customer satisfaction in the latest UKCSI report Significant year-on-year improvements highlight a turning point for the UK bus industry in service quality The company is named a double finalist for the UK Customer Satisfaction Awards 2026, signalling a new era of passenger-focused travel

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