UK Village Sparks Debate After Being Dubbed ‘The New Cotswolds’ Tuesday, May 20, 2025 fittleworth westsussex cotswolds village community tourism airbnb rural development local Fittleworth, a peaceful village in West Sussex, has found itself at the centre of a lively debate after The Sunday Times labelled it ‘the new Cotswolds’. Known for its rural charm—with just a pub, primary school, two … Read More
New Heights Festival in Gloucestershire Expands to Two Days with Camping for 2025 Tuesday, May 20, 2025 festival newent gloucestershire music camping family food events community silentdisco After a highly successful debut in 2024, New Heights Festival in Newent is returning this summer—and it’s bigger than ever. Due to popular demand, the originally one-day event has now been extended to two days, packed with … Read More
Water Levels Restored in Cotswolds Canal After Leak, Fish Rescue Efforts Praise Volunteers Monday, May 19, 2025 cotswolds canal stroudwater leak waterlevels volunteers fish community conservation portadam Volunteers and local residents have been praised for their crucial role in restoring normal water levels to a leak-affected stretch of the Stroudwater Navigation canal in the Cotswolds. Concerns first emerged last week when … Read More
CCTV Appeal Launched After Surge in Graffiti in Stonehouse Monday, May 19, 2025 graffiti stonehouse cctv vandalism police gloucestershire investigation towncouncil stroud community Gloucestershire Police have issued a CCTV appeal following a significant rise in graffiti incidents in the town of Stonehouse near Stroud. Authorities are calling on residents to come forward with any information or footage … Read More
Dad Who Died in Bicester Motion Fire Remembered as a Hero by His Family Monday, May 19, 2025 bicester fire heroism davidchester firefighters tragedy bicestermotion oxfordshire rescue community David Chester, 57, from Bicester, tragically lost his life in a devastating fire at Bicester Motion, a former RAF base, which also claimed the lives of two firefighters, Jennie Logan and Martyn Sadler. His family described … Read More
Tetbury Woolsack Races Return with Festival Flair on May Bank Holiday Sunday, May 18, 2025 tetbury woolsack races festival tradition charity hill cotswolds community sports sport The historic Cotswold town of Tetbury is gearing up for its renowned annual event—the Tetbury Woolsack Races—set to take place on May 26th, this year’s Bank Holiday Monday. With roots stretching back to the 17th century, this … Read More