Royal Curtains Reimagined: Christmas Stockings from the Sandringham Sewing Bee Go to Auction Monday, December 1, 2025 royal sustainability charity heritage crafts sandringham dumfries stockings textiles community A unique collection of Christmas stockings, crafted from historic curtains once hung in Sandringham House, is set to be auctioned for charity. The stockings were meticulously created by members of a sewing bee based at … Read More
Live: M48 Severn Bridge Closed Amid High Winds and Amber Weather Warnings Monday, December 1, 2025 severn m48 bridge winds amber weather diversion traffic safety closure The M48 Severn Bridge has been closed to traffic due to high wind conditions, following the issuance of amber weather warnings in the region. Authorities have prioritized safety, diverting vehicles via the M4 Prince of Wales …
New Pan-Asian Restaurant Opens in Historic Cotswolds Building Monday, December 1, 2025 restaurant panasian cotswolds lechlade historic cuisine opening food local hospitality A new culinary experience is coming to the Cotswolds with the opening of ‘You Me and Umami,’ a Pan-Asian restaurant and take-away, in the historic old Red Lion pub building in Lechlade. This iconic High Street building, … Read More
Jeremy Clarkson's ‘Sad’ Realization Spurs Positive Changes at Diddly Squat Farm Monday, December 1, 2025 clarkson farming birds wildlife conservation ecology hedgerows ponds biodiversity diddlysquat Jeremy Clarkson, former Top Gear presenter and star of Amazon Prime’s Clarkson’s Farm, recently shared a heartfelt reflection on the state of wildlife when he took over Diddly Squat Farm. Having purchased a thousand acres … Read More
From Pub to Coffee Shop to Artisan Hot Chocolate Store: Knoops Arrives in Cheltenham Monday, December 1, 2025 cheltenham knoops hotchocolate artisan promenade retail coffeeshop regencystyle conservation hospitality Cheltenham’s town centre is set to welcome a delightful new addition as Knoops, an artisan hot chocolate chain, prepares to open its doors at 24 Promenade. The new branding has appeared on the former Costa Coffee premises, … Read More
Calls Intensify to Ban Uber in the Cotswolds Over Concerns from Local Taxi Drivers Monday, December 1, 2025 uber cotswolds taxi licensing regulation council privatehire competition geofencing cabbies Taxi drivers in the Cotswold District are urging local authorities to block the Uber app from operating in their area, citing fierce competition from drivers licensed hundreds of miles away. Licensed cabbies claim that Uber … Read More