Saturday, June 13, 2026 adderstonguespearwort buttercup gloucestershire rareplant biodiversity conservation wildflower ukflora spring wetlands

Hidden away in Gloucestershire is a remarkable botanical treasure: the adder’s-tongue spearwort, a rare buttercup species that graces the landscape for just a single day each year. Known scientifically as Ranunculus … Read More

Saturday, June 13, 2026 oddington cotswolds village posh daylesford community amenities property history rural

When visitors think of the Cotswolds, popular names like Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, or Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat Farm often come to mind. Yet just a few miles away lies a lesser-known gem: the village of … Read More

Saturday, June 13, 2026 tribute waterwells cancer community fundraiser volunteer suddendeath family school donation

Wayne Ellis, a devoted father and cherished member of the Waterwells Primary Academy community in Quedgeley, tragically passed away suddenly last week at the age of 48. He collapsed on the school field shortly after 4 pm on … Read More

Friday, June 12, 2026 gloucestershire honours community leadership volunteering academia arts publicservice industry recognition

This year’s King’s Birthday Honours list proudly recognises several Gloucestershire residents for their outstanding contributions across a variety of fields. Honourees come from diverse backgrounds, including academia, the … Read More

Friday, June 12, 2026 cheltenham thief knife shoplifting threats burglary cctv arrest prison xanax

Jake Ahmed, a 25-year-old with no fixed address, has been sentenced to six years in prison after a series of violent and threatening crimes across Cheltenham. The Gloucester Crown Court handed down the sentence on June 10 … Read More

Friday, June 12, 2026 gloucestershire schoolboy tragedy railway community tribute memory cotswold loss rugby sport

The community of the Cotswolds has been deeply shaken by the tragic loss of 15-year-old Harrison Aylott, a much-loved schoolboy described by his family as “the light in our lives.” Harrison lost his life on the railway line … Read More