What Do We Do With All These Churches? Sunday, September 21, 2025 churches rural community aging congregation demographics heritage outreach sustainability revitalization Across rural areas, churches have long been the heart of communities—places of worship, gathering, and support. Yet today, many of these churches face dwindling attendance and aging congregations. With the average age of … Read More
Tributes Pour In for ‘Breathtakingly Brave’ Gloucester Woman Who Shared a Heartfelt Farewell Sunday, September 21, 2025 gloucester tributes friendship bravery goodbye community legacy courage memorial compassion Friends and family have paid moving tributes to a Gloucester woman remembered for her extraordinary courage and deep devotion to those she loved. Throughout her life, she cherished her friendships, often expressing this … Read More
Beloved Gloucestershire Village Pub to Close Temporarily for Major Renovation Saturday, September 20, 2025 gloucestershire pub renovation village comfort restaurants menus community dining modernization The cherished village pub in Gloucestershire is set to close its doors temporarily as it embarks on a significant refurbishment project. This major revamp aims to blend the venue’s historic charm with modern-day comforts, … Read More
Concerns Rise Over Eastgate Street Gates Turning Area Into a 'Ghost Town' Amid High Taxpayer Costs Saturday, September 20, 2025 eastgate street gates ghosttown taxpayers cost businesses foottraffic safety community Residents and local business owners on Eastgate Street have expressed growing concerns that the installation of gates is transforming the once-bustling area into a “ghost town.” Many say the closure of the popular Liquid … Read More
I Visited the 'World's Most Beautiful Village' — but One Issue Means I'll Never Return Saturday, September 20, 2025 bibury cotswolds tourism arlingtonrow village heritage travel photography community conservation Over a century ago, the renowned poet and artist William Morris hailed Bibury as “the most beautiful village in England.” Morris, a founder of the influential Arts and Crafts movement in 19th-century Britain, … Read More
Burglars Make Daring Escape Using Wheelbarrow After Roof Break-In Friday, September 19, 2025 burglary crime escape theft investigation police roof security community wheelbarrow In an audacious burglary, thieves broke into a home through the roof and made their getaway using an unexpected tool: a wheelbarrow. This unusual escape method highlights the lengths criminals will go to evade capture. The … Read More