We live in a beautiful Cotswolds village – but there's nowhere to buy food Tuesday, May 19, 2026 cotswolds kempsford foodaccess rurallife foodinequality supermarkets transport community gloucestershire farming The Cotswolds, renowned for its stunning landscapes and celebrity residents, presents a stark contrast for locals facing daily challenges to access essential food supplies. In the charming village of Kempsford, families enjoy … Read More
Living Without a Local Food Shop: The Hidden Struggle in a Beautiful Cotswolds Village Tuesday, May 19, 2026 cotswolds kempsford fooddesert rurallife foodinequality accessibility gloucestershire transport community grocery The Cotswolds is often admired for its picturesque scenery and charming villages, attracting many well-known residents. Yet beneath this idyllic surface lies a daily challenge for families in some communities. Kempsford, a … Read More
In Pictures: Celebrating 400 Years of Iconic Stroud Markets Tuesday, May 19, 2026 stroud markets history exhibition art culture heritage community trade anniversary Stroud’s historic markets have been at the heart of the community for 400 years, serving as bustling hubs of trade, culture, and social life. To commemorate this remarkable milestone, a captivating new art exhibition … Read More
Fears Grow Over Plans to Build 400 Homes at Cotswolds’ Northern Gateway Tuesday, May 19, 2026 mickleton cotswolds development housing infrastructure urbansprawl planning affordablehomes sustainability community Residents of Mickleton, often described as the “northern gateway to the Cotswolds,” are voicing strong concerns over plans to construct more than 400 new homes in their village. Many fear that such development could lead to … Read More
Concerns Mount Over 400-Home Development Threatening Mickleton’s Character as Cotswolds’ Northern Gateway Tuesday, May 19, 2026 mickleton cotswolds housing development infrastructure urbansprawl affordablehousing planning sustainability community Mickleton, often called the “northern gateway to the Cotswolds,” faces growing concern as plans to build over 400 homes in the village move forward. Villagers fear this large-scale development could lead to urban sprawl and … Read More
'An Incredible Honour' – Emotional Cheltenham Town Manager Steve Cotterill Receives Freedom of the Borough Monday, May 18, 2026 freedom cheltenham football cotterill robins premierleague fa_trophy community manager honor sport On Monday evening, a packed Town Hall witnessed a deeply emotional moment as Cheltenham Town manager Steve Cotterill was awarded the Freedom of the Borough— the highest civic honour a local council can grant. Introduced by … Read More