Controversy as Cirencester’s Twelve Bells Pub Faces Conversion Plans Wednesday, April 8, 2026 pub cirencester planning community heritage housing conservation social opposition development The iconic Twelve Bells pub in Lewis Lane, Cirencester, a cherished community hub in the Cotswolds, is at the center of a heated debate. Owner Hywel James has applied to Cotswold District Council for permission to convert the … Read More
Community Fights Plan to Convert Cirencester’s Beloved Pub into Residence Wednesday, April 8, 2026 cirencester pubs planning community heritage conservation b&b residential localgovernment cotswolds The future of the Twelve Bells, a cherished pub in Cirencester’s Lewis Lane, is under intense debate after plans were submitted to convert it into a residential property with a bed and breakfast outbuilding. Hywel James has … Read More
'Charming' village on the edge of the Cotswolds is 'like a real-life time machine' Sunday, April 5, 2026 lacock cotswolds medieval heritage nationaltrust conservation lancockabbey filming history england Nestled just a few miles from the Cotswolds, Lacock is a picturesque historic village in Wiltshire that has retained its 18th-century charm for centuries. Its timeless beauty, carefully preserved by the National Trust, makes … Read More
Four Badgers Illegally Shot Dead in Tewkesbury Woodland Thursday, April 2, 2026 badgers wildlife gloucestershire illegal persecution protection crime police conservation law Four badgers were found shot dead in a woodland area near Tewkesbury, sparking concern among local wildlife groups and law enforcement. Gloucestershire Police were alerted on Saturday, March 21, after three dead badgers were … Read More
Ben Fogle Faces Uncertain Return to China After Revealing Sensitive Footage in New Documentary Tuesday, March 31, 2026 benfogle china documentary travel adventure channel5 exploration culture conservation television Ben Fogle has admitted that some of the footage captured during the filming of his new Channel 5 documentary, Ben Fogle in China, may not sit well with Chinese authorities. The adventurer and TV presenter traveled extensively … Read More
'Luxury' £166k Bat Houses at Gloucestershire M5 Junction Draw Criticism Monday, March 30, 2026 bats conservation gloucestershire infrastructure environment wildlife roadworks council funding protection Controversy has arisen over the £166,000 cost of constructing two “luxury” bat houses next to junction 10 of the M5 in Gloucestershire. These structures are part of a £372 million road upgrade project and are … Read More