Iconic Actress Joanna Lumley to Officially Open Transformed Stroud’s Five Valleys Shopping Centre Wednesday, April 15, 2026 stroud fivevalleys redevelopment joannalumley vintage independent retail leisure community shoppingcenter Stroud’s beloved shopping destination is set for a grand reopening next week, celebrating a remarkable £31 million transformation. The iconic actress and presenter, Dame Joanna Lumley, will grace the town with her presence to … Read More
Iconic Actress Joanna Lumley to Officially Open Stroud’s Revitalised Five Valleys Shopping Centre Wednesday, April 15, 2026 joannalumley stroud fivevalleys redevelopment vintage shopping independent community retail leisure Stroud’s beloved Five Valleys Shopping Centre is set to reopen next week following an extensive £31 million redevelopment, with iconic actress and presenter Dame Joanna Lumley scheduled to officiate the grand opening. Since … Read More
Concerns Rise Over New A417 Town Flooding Malvern Hills with Light Pollution Wednesday, April 15, 2026 lightpollution malvernhills glynchbrook darksky development environment wildlife planning sustainability community A proposed new town of 3,500 homes in the Forest of Dean, dubbed Glynchbrook, has sparked fierce opposition from conservationists and residents alike. Set to be built between the M50 and A417 near the Malvern Hills, the … Read More
Shop Returns to High Street, Reviving a Beloved Community Hub Tuesday, April 14, 2026 badminton retail community rural localbusiness highstreet reopening produce village support sport Badminton Stores has made a triumphant return to Badminton High Street, restoring a cherished community fixture that had long been missed. The shop’s official reopening on Friday was celebrated with great enthusiasm by the … Read More
Shop Returns to Badminton High Street as a Beloved Community Hub Tuesday, April 14, 2026 badminton community village store rural local business shopping estate tradition sport Badminton Stores has triumphantly reopened on Badminton High Street, restoring a cherished part of the village’s heart and daily life. The official launch, held last Friday, was graced by the Duke and Duchess of Beaufort … Read More
Stratford Park Lido: Rising Costs and Difficult Decisions Ahead Tuesday, April 14, 2026 stratfordparklido stroud swimmingpool openair community costs maintenance recreation funding decision-making Stratford Park Lido, a cherished open-air swimming pool in Stroud, is confronting a challenging future amid escalating operational and maintenance costs. Over recent years, expenses have steadily increased, leading to tough … Read More