Abandoned

Monday, February 23, 2026 epynt wales abandoned eviction military displacement worldwarii community heritage trainingarea

Once a thriving settlement filled with farms, a pub, a chapel, and over 200 residents whose families had tilled the land for generations, the village of Epynt fell silent within months. This close-knit Welsh-speaking … Read More

Monday, February 23, 2026 epynt wales abandoned worldwarii military displacement farms history eviction community

Just 90 minutes from Gloucestershire lies a haunting reminder of a community erased by war. The village of Epynt in mid-Wales was once home to over 200 residents, whose families had cultivated farms and nurtured this … Read More

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 pony gloucester rescue flood animal council safety abandoned merlin yearling

A young pony, believed to have been abandoned, was discovered roaming the streets of a busy shopping area in Gloucester, including a main road. The incident raised serious safety concerns, especially as the animal was … Read More

Saturday, May 3, 2025 west country ghost estate deserted planning row controversy housing development abandoned boarded up community unresolved conflict

A once-promising housing development in the West Country has become an eerie symbol of a lengthy planning dispute. The estate, which was granted planning permission back in 2018, remains deserted and sealed off, cast in the … Read More

Thursday, December 28, 2023 abandoned exotic animals cotswolds village scorpion tetbury woodland police information

Several abandoned exotic animals, including a large scorpion, were recently found in a Cotswolds village. The discoveries were made in Tetbury earlier today (December 28), according to a statement from Cotswolds Police. The … Read More