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Thursday, June 5, 2025 oxford cotswolds stables housing village development planning community rural opposition

The University of Oxford faces growing opposition over its plans to convert a historic stable site into a new home in the Cotswold village of Kineton near Temple Guiting. The President and Scholars of Corpus Christi College … Read More

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 cheltenham playhouse theatre fundraising community grant volunteers culture survival arts

Cheltenham Playhouse, a cherished local theatre facing the threat of closure, has received a crucial boost in its campaign to stay open. The venue recently launched an urgent fundraising effort after revealing its struggle … Read More

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 wiltshire marstonmeysey pub community assetprotection localism heritage socialwellbeing rural conservation

In the small village of Marston Meysey near Cricklade, Wiltshire, locals have successfully secured a protection order for their beloved pub, The Old Spotted Cow. Serving the community since 1820, this historic pub is one of … Read More

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 ofsted nursery send creativity language childcare education behaviour safeguarding community

Cheltenham’s Angel Day Nursery has successfully maintained its ‘Good’ Ofsted rating, following a thorough inspection on February 5. Located at 16 Keynsham Road, the nursery caters to up to 50 children aged from birth to four, … Read More

Monday, June 2, 2025 arson fire nailsworth investigation police community damage gloucestershire crime emergency

In the early hours of Saturday, May 31, a deliberately set fire in a garden shed on Lawnside, Nailsworth, rapidly spread to three neighboring properties, leaving residents shaken and concerned. The fire, started around 2:45 … Read More

Monday, June 2, 2025 housing development parking mulgrove southgloucestershire planning council visitor_spaces infrastructure community

Plans for 154 new homes near the M4 on Bristol’s outskirts have been approved by South Gloucestershire Council, but residents are cautioned that parking challenges could become a “daily frustration.” The … Read More

Monday, June 2, 2025 pub licensing outdoorbar crowninn lea community noise herefordshire hospitality reopening

The Crown Inn, a beloved and newly refurbished pub in Lea near Ross-on-Wye, has successfully secured approval to keep its outdoor garden bar open until 10pm, overcoming objections from a neighbouring resident worried about … Read More

Sunday, June 1, 2025 brockweir pub community ownership investment restoration riverwye historic refurbishment shareoffer

The public now has a unique opportunity to part-own a historic village tavern nestled along the scenic River Wye. Following a successful initial investment round last year, the Brockweir Inn Community Benefit Society (BICBS) … Read More

Sunday, June 1, 2025 funerals tributes memorials gloucester cheltenham obituaries deathnotices remembrance community donations

Announcing the passing of a loved one through local news media has long been a cherished tradition. We are honored to be entrusted with sharing these significant announcements. Every notice published in our newspaper and on … Read More

Saturday, May 31, 2025 castlecombe wiltshire drones privacy tourism overtourism community cotswolds parishcouncil safety

The idyllic village of Castle Combe in Wiltshire, famed as the UK’s “most beautiful village,” faces an unexpected modern challenge: invasive drone activity disrupting the peace and privacy of its residents. … Read More

Saturday, May 31, 2025 herefordshire hereford museum controversy misinformation woke council community heritage politics

A Herefordshire town councillor has sharply criticized an upcoming event designed to engage the public in shaping Hereford’s new museum, branding it an exercise in “woke virtue-signalling”. The event, titled … Read More

Friday, May 30, 2025 gardening education community environment children wildflowers bewley sustainability school conservation

Young learners at Ashton Keynes Primary School embraced the outdoors through an exciting gardening project, made possible by a partnership with local housebuilder Bewley Homes. Reception students eagerly participated in … Read More

Friday, May 30, 2025 elmspark housing development cheltenham affordablehomes sustainability jobs businesspark community planning

Housebuilders have expressed enthusiasm following the approval of comprehensive plans for Elms Park, a major new development near Cheltenham. Spanning over 530 acres north of Tewkesbury Road close to Uckington, the outline … Read More

Friday, May 30, 2025 affordable housing cheltenham monkscroft development community sustainability planning homes green-space

An exciting initiative to create 70 affordable homes on the former Monkscroft School site in Cheltenham has taken a significant step forward. A planning application has been officially submitted for a variety of houses and … Read More

Thursday, May 29, 2025 elmspark housing development cheltenham m5 infrastructure affordablehomes employment planning community

A transformative new satellite town on the outskirts of Cheltenham has taken a major step forward with approval from Tewkesbury Borough and Cheltenham Borough Councils. The Elms Park development, situated near junction 10 of … Read More

Thursday, May 29, 2025 tewkesbury childsafety police strangerdanger gloucestershire investigation community alert safety neighbor

In a disturbing incident in Tewkesbury, a woman in a silver car repeatedly asked a 13-year-old girl walking on Station Street if she wanted a lift home. The event occurred on Monday, May 19, at approximately 3:25 pm, between … Read More

Thursday, May 29, 2025 gloucester stabbing murder policeinvestigation custody bedfordstreet majorcrimeinvestigationteam publicsafety crimestoppers community

Police have been granted additional time to question a man arrested on suspicion of murder following a stabbing incident in Gloucester. Emergency services responded to reports of multiple stabbings at a Bedford Street … Read More

Thursday, May 29, 2025 elmspark housing development cheltenham tewkesbury planning opposition sustainability infrastructure community

Today marks a pivotal moment for the future of the Elms Park housing development—a £2.5 billion project poised to create 4,115 new homes near the M5 off the A4019 Tewkesbury Road, close to Uckington. The Tewkesbury and … Read More

Thursday, May 29, 2025 hmo parking noise gloucester planning redevelopment community licensing rugby residential sport

Plans to transform a vacant family home at 17 Kingsholm Road, near Gloucester Rugby’s Kingsholm Stadium, into a 10-person house in multiple occupation (HMO) have sparked community concerns over parking shortages and potential … Read More

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 murder stabbing gloucester investigation police arrest bedfordstreet crime forensic community

A murder investigation has been launched following the stabbing death of a man in Gloucester on Wednesday, May 28. Emergency responders were called to an address on Bedford Street at approximately 7:40 a.m. after reports of … Read More

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 cheltenham mcdonalds latenight licensing community noise traffic gloucesterroad antisocialbehavior litter

Plans for a new McDonald’s restaurant in Cheltenham to operate until midnight have been approved, despite local residents expressing concerns about noise, antisocial behavior, and traffic safety. The fast-food giant will … Read More

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 tesco brockworth renovation supermarket gloucester storeupgrade shopping retail expansion community

The Tesco Extra store in Brockworth, located at Gloucester Business Park, is set to receive a significant upgrade this summer, enhancing the shopping experience for its customers. Celebrating 19 years in the community, the … Read More

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 obituaries funerals gloucestershire memorials tributes remembrance deathnotices community bereavement condolence

Honouring the memory of loved ones through death notices and funeral announcements is a time-honored tradition in Gloucestershire, and we are privileged to be entrusted with sharing these significant messages. Each notice … Read More

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 mawganporth cornwall celebrities propertyprices holidayhomes cateblanchett jasonstatham community realestate development

Mawgan Porth, a serene coastal village in Cornwall, has earned the nickname ‘Hollywood on Sea’ as it attracts an influx of celebrities purchasing second homes. Stars such as Cate Blanchett, Jason Statham, Jamie … Read More