Pub Landlord Stands Firm Over St George’s Cross Despite Complaints Linking It to National Front Saturday, November 8, 2025 pub patriotism stgeorgescross wiltshire heritage planning community sports culture controversy sport Jerry Kunkler, owner of the Moonrakers Inn in Pewsey, Wiltshire, is facing scrutiny from Wiltshire Council after an anonymous complaint labeled his large St George’s Cross mural as resembling “the headquarters of the National … Read More
Pay-and-Display Parking and Additional Yellow Lines Proposed to Address Over-Tourism in Bibury Saturday, November 8, 2025 bibury cotswolds parking traffic tourism conservation community gloucestershire overcrowding consultation Bibury, renowned as one of Gloucestershire’s most picturesque villages, draws thousands of visitors annually. However, its rising popularity has brought significant challenges, including traffic congestion, overcrowding, and … Read More
Cheltenham’s The Play Farm Soft Play Centre Closes After 13 Years, New Ownership to Reopen Venue Saturday, November 8, 2025 cheltenham softplay playfarm closure community families birthdayparties newownership children recreation A cherished fixture in Cheltenham’s community, The Play Farm soft play centre located in The Brewery Quarter, is closing its doors this Sunday, November 9th, after 13 years of bringing joy to local families. The closure marks … Read More
Cheltenham’s Beloved Play Farm Soft Play Centre Closes as New Ownership Takes Over Saturday, November 8, 2025 cheltenham playfarm softplay closure family children community birthday newownership farewell Cheltenham’s cherished soft play centre, The Play Farm, is closing its doors this Sunday, November 9th, marking the end of a heartfelt chapter for the local community. Located in The Brewery Quarter, The Play Farm has been a … Read More
'Mega Shed' Warehouse Sparks Outrage Among Village Residents Over Historic Planning Rule Saturday, November 8, 2025 warehouse planning pilning southgloucestershire development controversy residents consent industrial community In the quiet village of Pilning, South Gloucestershire, a towering 500,000 square foot warehouse—dubbed the “mega shed” by locals—has stirred uproar among residents who say they were sidelined in the development … Read More
Map Reveals Permanent Bank Closures Across Gloucestershire Friday, November 7, 2025 banking closures gloucestershire cash atms bankinghubs digitalbanking link community finance Since February 2022, more than 2,200 bank branches across the UK have either shut their doors or been scheduled for closure, with 18 of these closures occurring in Gloucestershire alone. This marks an average of nearly 11 … Read More