£6.4 Million National Lottery Grant to Restore Stroudwater Canal Under M5 Wednesday, November 5, 2025 stroudwater canal restoration nationallottery heritage conservation wildlife community tourism volunteers The historic Stroudwater Canal is set for a major revival after receiving a generous £6.46 million grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. This funding will help restore critical sections of the canal, focusing on the … Read More
Turning Countryside Stables into Family Home Sparks Concerns Over Historic Quaker Burial Ground Tuesday, November 4, 2025 quaker burial heritage conservation planning stables countryside community development tranquility Plans to convert rural stables into a family home near a historic Quaker burial ground have ignited concerns about disturbing a site used continuously since the 17th century. The burial ground, valued for its serene … Read More
Controversial Housing Development Near Beloved Nature Reserve Faces Likely Rejection Monday, November 3, 2025 hereford development planning environment ecology flooding community conservation luggmeadows housing Campaigners are celebrating as plans to build 265 homes on farmland between Hereford and the cherished Lugg Meadows nature reserve look set to be rejected by county planners. The proposed development by STL Energy, situated … Read More
Medieval Wall Uncovered at Historic Gloucester Landmark Monday, November 3, 2025 medieval gloucester archaeology stoswald aethelflaed heritage restoration history conservation landmark Archaeological excavations have revealed a section of a medieval wall surrounding St Oswald’s Priory in Gloucester, shedding new light on the city’s rich history. The City Council’s archaeological team has been … Read More
Amazing Footage Captures the Only White Rhino Born in the UK This Year Sunday, November 2, 2025 whiterhino markus cotswoldwildlifepark wildlifeconservation rarebirth rhinocalf ukwildlife endangeredspecies animalfootage conservation At Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens, a remarkable event has taken place — the birth of the only white rhino calf in the UK this year. Named Markus, this rare and precious addition has captured the hearts of wildlife … Read More
Hundreds of Objections Flood In Against Controversial Housing Plan at Prized Beauty Spot Tuesday, October 28, 2025 housing development objections environment planning community conservation infrastructure controversy backlash The proposed housing development at a renowned beauty spot has sparked a significant backlash, with hundreds of objections pouring in from local residents and environmental groups. Despite the developers' efforts to address … Read More