The prestigious Muddy Stilettos Awards have revealed the finalists representing the best lifestyle businesses across Gloucestershire and Worcestershire for 2026. After attracting an impressive 20,000 business nominations and …
Stroud, recently named one of the UK’s best places to live in 2026, offers much more than just a picturesque setting. To experience the town’s unique charm firsthand, I visited a local favourite, The Yard Café, nestled in a …
Sourdough bread has become a daily staple in my home. While I occasionally bake my own using a homemade starter, the convenience of picking up a ready-made loaf during my weekly shop is unbeatable. Its growing popularity is …
When you think of farm shops in Gloucestershire, names like Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat Farm or the upscale Daylesford Organic Farm Shop probably come to mind. You might also think of the fancy Gloucester Services along …
Gloucester Services, located between junctions 11A and 12 on the busy M5 motorway, is celebrated as the best motorway service station in the UK, thanks to its commitment to local produce, eco-friendly buildings, and a …
Gloucester Services, located on the M5 between junctions 11A and 12, has once again been named the UK’s top motorway service station following a detailed consumer survey by Which?. Known for its family-run ethos, …
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, …
Incredible Bakery has once again proven its exceptional quality by winning prestigious accolades for the third year in a row. Renowned for its commitment to outstanding flavor and craftsmanship, the bakery’s signature …
Dominic Chinea, a popular figure on BBC’s The Repair Shop, has addressed recent criticism surrounding his restoration work. After a project drew negative feedback from some viewers, Chinea spoke candidly about the challenges …
Motorway service stations have long been synonymous with quick, convenience-driven stops—grab a coffee, a snack, and hit the road. But the Sedgemoor Services on the M5 southbound in Somerset is rewriting this story. …
Motorway service stations usually bring to mind quick pit stops: grabbing a coffee, a snack, and rushing back on the road. But Sedgemoor Services, nestled just off the M5 southbound in Somerset, is rewriting this story. …
Opening this September, HYLL hotel invites guests to experience the serene beauty of a meticulously restored 17th-century manor house nestled within 60 acres of meadows, woodlands, and sweeping Cotswolds hills. Located in …
The annual Gloucester Quays Food Festival has revealed an exciting line-up of celebrity chefs set to delight food lovers this July. This free, two-day event promises something for everyone, featuring more than 160 stalls, …
Molto Bene Pizzeria, a beloved pizza parlour known for its artisan, hand-crafted pizzas, has closed its Quedgeley location to focus entirely on take-away and delivery from a new, more central site in Gloucester. The move …
Stonehouse Court in Gloucestershire is set to unveil a Cotswold-inspired continental breakfast, with the arrival of a new breakfast chef, Mark Vaughan. Mark, who was previously the Head Chef at Calcot Manor in Tetbury, has …