I’ll Never Return to Bourton-on-the-Water After One Thing Ruined It Sunday, June 29, 2025 bourton-on-the-water cotswolds overtourism tourism travel modelvillage locallife visitorexperience heritage conservation Bourton-on-the-Water, often called the “Venice of the Cotswolds,” captivates visitors with its serene waterways and enchanting stone bridges. The River Windrush gracefully winds through the village, shaded by lush … Read More
‘Mesmerising’ Big Cat Spotted Near M5 and A417 Junction in Gloucestershire Sunday, June 29, 2025 bigcats gloucestershire wildlife crickleyhill sightings nature mystery rural hunting conservation A woman and her partner were captivated by the unexpected sight of a big cat strolling along a brook in the Gloucestershire village of Shurdington. Unbothered by their presence, the majestic creature calmly moved through the … Read More
Removal of Gloucester’s Shire Hall Hoardings Praised as a Boost for City Centre Friday, June 27, 2025 gloucester shirehall hoardings maintenance conservation citycentre council westgate restoration antisocial The removal of the “eyesore” hoardings that had obscured the entrance to Gloucester’s Shire Hall has been met with widespread approval. The hoardings, which were erected last October to allow for “essential maintenance” on … Read More
Calls to Fine Residents Over Wheelie Bins ‘Blighting’ Historic Tewkesbury Town Centre Friday, June 27, 2025 wheeliebins tewkesbury conservation heritage tourism petition council fines accessibility propertyvalues Concerns over wheelie bins spoiling the charm of Tewkesbury’s historic town centre have sparked calls for stricter controls and fines. More than 230 residents have signed a petition urging local authorities to tackle what … Read More
Couple Stunned by Rare Scarlet Ibis Sighting in the Cotswolds Wednesday, June 25, 2025 wildlife photography cotswolds scarletibis birdwatching nature gloucestershire rare sighting conservation While exploring the picturesque Cotswolds, a couple was astonished to spot a vibrant and unusual bird—a scarlet ibis—gracefully landing in a nearby meadow. The bird’s striking red plumage, a rare sight in the UK, captivated … Read More
Prince William Sends Warm Apology and Surprise Message on Radio 2 Tuesday, June 24, 2025 princewilliam earthshotprize radio2 robertirwin conservation environmentalaward amazon biodiversity royalfamily wildlife Listeners to Radio 2’s Scott Mills Breakfast Show were treated to a special surprise when the Prince of Wales, Prince William, left a heartfelt voicenote message. Although he couldn’t join in person, the prince took the … Read More