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Sunday, November 30, 2025 m4 crash accident roadclosure eastbound traffic emergency delay motorway safety

A serious crash on the M4 has resulted in the complete closure of the eastbound carriageway, with authorities expecting the road to remain shut for several hours. Emergency services are on the scene managing the situation, …

Sunday, November 30, 2025 overtourism bourton cotswolds residents tourism visitorexperience overcrowding community sustainability congestion

Bourton-on-the-Water, affectionately known as the “Venice of the Cotswolds,” is grappling with a tourism boom that residents say has reached an unsustainable breaking point. Nearly 100 community members gathered … Read More

Sunday, November 30, 2025 newent housing development affordablehousing sustainability renewableenergy community planning greenspace economy

A new proposal aims to transform land south of Ross Road at Conigree Court in Newent with the construction of up to 280 homes and a hotel, sparking a call for local feedback on the project’s future. The development plan, led … Read More

Sunday, November 30, 2025 gloucestershire funerals deathnotices remembrance tributes memorials obituary condolences community bereavement

Sharing the news of a loved one’s passing is a revered tradition in Gloucestershire, and we are honoured to be entrusted with making these heartfelt announcements. Each notice published in our newspaper and online also … Read More

Sunday, November 30, 2025 obituaries funerals gloucestershire memorials tributes condolences deathnotices remembrance mourning funeralservices

Announcing the passing of a loved one through local news remains a cherished tradition, and we are honoured to be entrusted with sharing these heartfelt announcements. Each notice published in our newspaper and online is also … Read More

Sunday, November 30, 2025 burford cotswolds historic tourism england pubs wildlife crocodiles heritage tearooms

Nestled in north Oxfordshire along the A40, Burford is a picturesque historic town that serves as the gateway to the Cotswolds. Perched on the edge of the Windrush Valley, this delightful town offers spectacular views over … Read More