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Monday, December 1, 2025 royal sustainability charity heritage crafts sandringham dumfries stockings textiles community

A unique collection of Christmas stockings, crafted from historic curtains once hung in Sandringham House, is set to be auctioned for charity. The stockings were meticulously created by members of a sewing bee based at … Read More

Monday, December 1, 2025 housing cotswolds golfcourse development planning wiltshire affordablehousing oaksey realestate community sport

Plans to construct a dozen new homes on the grounds of Oaksey Park Golf & Leisure, a nine-hole golf course within the scenic Cotswolds Lakes area, are scheduled for discussion at Wiltshire Council next week. Developer … Read More

Monday, December 1, 2025 development newent housing sustainable affordable renewable community planning green employment

A new proposal to develop up to 280 homes alongside a hotel is under consideration on the outskirts of Newent, Gloucestershire. The site, located south of Ross Road at Conigree Court, aims to create an innovative and … Read More

Sunday, November 30, 2025 pub cotswolds shipinn hospitality government taxes wages priceincrease community business

The Ship Inn, a beloved pub nestled in Brimscombe within the Cotswolds, has announced a reduction in its opening hours alongside price increases. The management attributes these difficult decisions to recent government budget … Read More

Sunday, November 30, 2025 overtourism cotswolds tourism visitors locals environment economy community sustainability travel

The Cotswolds, often hailed as England’s picturesque “jewel,” is facing a growing problem that’s affecting both visitors and residents alike: overtourism. Once a tranquil escape dotted with quaint villages and rolling hills, … Read More

Sunday, November 30, 2025 gloucestershire funerals deathnotices remembrance tributes memorials obituary condolences community bereavement

Sharing the news of a loved one’s passing is a revered tradition in Gloucestershire, and we are honoured to be entrusted with making these heartfelt announcements. Each notice published in our newspaper and online also … Read More