Living Without a Local Food Shop: The Hidden Struggle in a Beautiful Cotswolds Village Tuesday, May 19, 2026 cotswolds kempsford fooddesert rurallife foodinequality accessibility gloucestershire transport community grocery The Cotswolds is often admired for its picturesque scenery and charming villages, attracting many well-known residents. Yet beneath this idyllic surface lies a daily challenge for families in some communities. Kempsford, a … Read More
UK’s Top-Rated Gloucester Services Captivates Visitors with Unique Duck Pond Saturday, May 16, 2026 gloucester motorway services sustainability duckpond localproduce accessibility farmshop m5 awards Gloucester Services on the M5 motorway has earned the title of the UK’s best motorway service station, boasting an impressive 85% customer approval rating. Named the nation’s favorite by consumer watchdog Which? … Read More
Motorists Praise Gloucester Services as UK’s Best Motorway Stop—Thanks to Its Charming Duck Pond Saturday, May 16, 2026 gloucester motorway services duckpond localproduce sustainability accessibility awards travel hospitality Gloucester Services, located on the M5 between Junctions 12 and 11A, has once again been hailed as the nation’s top motorway service area, boasting an impressive customer approval rating of 85%. The accolade comes from … Read More
Vandalism Closes Public Toilets at Gloucester Bus Station Monday, April 13, 2026 vandalism gloucester busstation toilets repairs antisocial publicfacilities citycouncil infrastructure accessibility The public toilets at Gloucester bus station have been rendered unusable after a serious act of vandalism left doors, locks, and wash basins smashed. The damage was discovered last week by cleaning staff, leading to the … Read More
Stroud Lido’s Future Hangs in the Balance Ahead of Key Council Decisions Monday, April 13, 2026 stroud lido stratfordpark swimming council repairs investment wellness community accessibility The future of Stroud’s beloved open-air Stratford Park Lido is at a critical juncture as the council prepares to discuss essential repair and investment strategies. Due to significant health and safety concerns, the lido … Read More
£1 Child Bus Fares Extended Until 2029 to Save Families Millions Sunday, March 22, 2026 bus fare children transport westofengland savings publictransport accessibility affordability weca sport The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (WECA) has confirmed that the £1 child bus fare cap will remain in place until spring 2029, delivering continued financial relief for families across the region. This extension … Read More