Popular Cotswolds Village Shop Nominated for Prestigious ‘Rural Oscar’ Award Thursday, March 5, 2026 cotswolds villageshop countrysidealliance ruralawards gloucestershire community localbusiness southwest ruralenterprise voting Coln Community Stores, a beloved village shop and café in the heart of the Cotswolds, has earned a coveted spot on the shortlist for the 2024 Countryside Alliance Awards—often described as the ‘rural Oscars’. This esteemed … Read More
Cotswold Councillor's 'Affordable Housing for Poor People' Remark Sparks Backlash Wednesday, March 4, 2026 cotswold council housing affordable politics community apology socialhousing language controversy A recent remark by a Cotswold councillor referring to affordable housing as being for “poor people” has ignited calls for a public apology and raised concerns about outdated and stigmatizing language. During a … Read More
Cotswold Councillor Criticized for 'Poor People' Remark on Affordable Housing Wednesday, March 4, 2026 affordablehousing socialhousing cotswold councillor controversy publicapology language community politics housingrights A recent remark by a Cotswold councillor referring to affordable housing as being for “poor people” has sparked widespread criticism and demands for a public apology. The comments were made by Liberal Democrat … Read More
The Repair Shop’s Dominic Chinea Transforms Cornish Farmhouse in New Solo Series Tuesday, March 3, 2026 dominicchinea repairshop cornwall farmhouse restoration engineering community television craftsman workshop Dominic Chinea, beloved expert from The Repair Shop, stars in an exciting new five-episode series, Dom Chinea’s Cornish Workshop, where he restores a neglected stone farmhouse into his dream workspace. Set against the … Read More
Huge Relief as Gloucester Day 2026 Celebration Secures Vital Funding Tuesday, March 3, 2026 gloucester gloucesterday siege history council festival community culture celebration unity Gloucester Day 2026 is set to go ahead with a significant boost, as Gloucester City Council has pledged £3,500 to fund the cherished annual event commemorating the lifting of the Siege of Gloucester. This show of support … Read More
Huge Relief as Gloucester Day 2026 Celebration Secures Crucial Funding Tuesday, March 3, 2026 gloucester gloucesterday siege parade council festival community history culture celebration There is widespread relief and optimism as Gloucester Day 2026 secures vital funding, with civic leaders showing uncommon unity in pledging financial support for the beloved annual celebration. Despite ongoing financial … Read More