Controversial ‘Eyesore Tents’ Outside Superdry Founder’s 131 The Promenade Removed Wednesday, June 11, 2025 cheltenham conservation promenade covid19 tents marquees planning permitteddevelopment heritage juliandunkerton The unpopular white ‘tents’ outside Julian Dunkerton’s 131 The Promenade have finally been taken down, to the relief of a local Cheltenham conservation group. Initially installed during the Covid-19 pandemic to provide … Read More
The Repair Shop’s Dominic Chinea Announces Departure as He Gears Up for New TV Project Wednesday, June 11, 2025 dominicchinea therepairshop bbc metalwork restoration landrover tvshow yorkminster heritage conservation Dominic Chinea, the skilled metalworker known for restoring cherished family antiques on The Repair Shop, has surprised fans by announcing his decision to step away from the acclaimed BBC series. Since his debut on the show … Read More
Fantastic Big Cats and Where to Find Them in Gloucestershire Sunday, June 8, 2025 bigcats gloucestershire wildlife sightings leopards pumas lynx conservation tracking nature Reports of big cat sightings across the UK are surprisingly frequent, with over 15 incidents recorded each week. Enthusiasts and witnesses occasionally capture photos or videos of these elusive creatures roaming the … Read More
Plans to Legalise Holiday Let with Stunning Wye Valley Views in Forest of Dean Saturday, June 7, 2025 holidaylet planning forestofdean tourism conservation wyevalley safety parking community development Next week, the Forest of Dean District Council will consider retrospective planning permission to formally change the use of a stone outbuilding into a holiday let. Located at Bourne End on High Beech Road in The Pludds near … Read More
Monty Don Responds to Viewer Complaints About Birdsong on Gardeners' World Friday, June 6, 2025 montydon gardening birdsong birdlife longmeadow wildlife nature conservation podcast gardens One frequent complaint from viewers of BBC’s Gardeners' World concerns the abundance of birdsong during scenes filmed in Monty Don’s garden at Longmeadow. Many find it hard to believe such rich natural sound could … Read More
Solar Panel Installation Proposed for Dean Heritage Centre Café Roof Thursday, June 5, 2025 solar heritage museum conservation renewable environment sustainability planning gloucestershire forestofdean Plans to install 96 solar panels on the roof of a beloved Gloucestershire museum, the Dean Heritage Centre, are expected to receive approval next week. The trustees have applied for permission to add photovoltaic panels to … Read More