Wednesday, May 20, 2026 heythrop clubb zoo cotswolds animals film harrypotter retirement conservation cinema

After nearly five decades of enchanting animal lovers and film fans alike, the beloved Heythrop Zoo in the Cotswolds has permanently closed its doors. The unique zoo, founded by Jim Clubb and his late ex-wife Sally, was a … Read More

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 gloucester cattle conservation robinswood alney council wildlife environment grazing nature

Gloucester City Council has firmly denied rumours suggesting plans to cull the herd of cattle grazing on Robinswood Hill and Alney Island. Concerns had surfaced amid the council’s consideration to transfer management of these … Read More

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 motorcycle fire gloucestershire custom restoration workshop passion resilience community donations

Custom motorcycle builder Ivan Counsell faced every craftsman’s nightmare when a sudden fire engulfed his workshop and collection in Haw Bridge, Gloucestershire. The blaze, believed to have been sparked by an electrical … Read More

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 quarrying templeguiting dust environment health community minerals localplan cotswolds council

Residents near the cluster of stone quarries in Temple Guiting, North Cotswolds, have voiced serious concerns about the ongoing impact of quarrying on their daily lives. Many villagers have reported avoiding opening their … Read More

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 alderton streetlighting lightpollution rural development darkskies community planning safety opposition

Plans to install street lighting in Alderton for the first time ever have sparked a heated debate over preserving the village’s treasured dark skies. Owl Homes Ltd has applied for planning permission to put up four … Read More

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 forestofdean symondsyat gloucestershire ancientwoodland ironage hillfort riverside puzzlewood wildlife tourism

Nestled between the Rivers Wye and Severn along the Welsh border lies one of England’s most magnificent ancient woodlands: the Forest of Dean. Spanning an impressive 27,000 acres, this historic forest is a sanctuary of … Read More