Brutal jibe from Gloucestershire councillor as he describes Bristol as 'Mordor' and slams Somerset ciderCalls for county to 'remain in The Shire' by partnering with Herefordshire and WorcestershireView 6 Images The city of Bristol has been likened to the bleak fortress realm of Mordor from The Lord of The Rings. View 6 Images Councillor David Gray (inset) likened the city of Bristol to Mordor. ‌View 6 Images Conservative Councillor Paul McLain said he loved Bristol but that the best ciders are not made in Somerset but in Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire. ‌“Much as I love Somerset cider, the best ciders come from Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire orchards," he said. "While many of us might prefer The Shire, and, I’m not saying Bristol is Mordor.

Source: Daily Mirror April 10, 2026 18:36 UTC