The Repair Shop guest in tears as gran's WWII diary restored after 'hanging by a thread' Tuesday, August 12, 2025 repairshop restoration wwii diary heritage family bbc emotional history conservation On a recent episode of BBC’s The Repair Shop, a guest was overcome with emotion after the experts successfully restored his grandmother’s World War II diary. The precious diary, which had been described as “hanging by a … Read More
A417 Village Opposes New 3,000-Home Development Over Concerns for Malvern Hills and Traffic Tuesday, August 12, 2025 a417 malvern housing development community traffic infrastructure conservation opposition villages Residents of the A417 village have voiced strong opposition to a proposed development plan to build 3,000 new homes nearby. Locals argue that such a large-scale project would ruin the picturesque views of the Malvern Hills … Read More
Forest of Dean UNESCO Biosphere: Excitement Builds Over The Wilderness as Green Learning Centre Monday, August 11, 2025 forestofdean unesco biosphere thewilderness sustainability education conservation environment greenlearning community The Forest of Dean is buzzing with excitement over the significant role that The Wilderness is set to play within the UNESCO Biosphere designation. Recognized for its natural beauty and biodiversity, the Forest of Dean aims … Read More
Save Daisybank Campaign Raises £26,000 to Protect Beloved Beauty Spot Thursday, August 7, 2025 daisybank leckhampton campaign conservation development community nature preservation environment fundraising The Save Daisybank campaign has successfully raised an impressive £26,000 in a determined effort to protect the treasured natural area beneath Leckhampton Hill. Fears are mounting that this cherished beauty spot could face … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Use of Julian Dunkerton’s 131 Promenade Decision to Justify New Development in Historic Spa Town Centre Wednesday, August 6, 2025 development heritage planning precedent architecture preservation spatown conservation urbandesign protest There is growing unease following the approval of a development application at 131 Promenade, associated with Julian Dunkerton, which some fear may set a precedent for future construction projects that could alter the … Read More
Forest of Dean’s The Wilderness Centre Returns to Community Control Tuesday, August 5, 2025 wilderness community forest dean nature learning biodiversity conservation outdoor education The Wilderness Centre, a well-loved outdoor learning hub in the Forest of Dean, is now back in the hands of the local community. This transition marks a fresh start with ambitious hopes for the centre’s future. Community … Read More