King's Florist Urges Ban on Floral Foam Over Environmental Concerns Thursday, February 12, 2026 floristry sustainability floralfoam environment church flowers ecofriendly conservation climate campaign Shane Connolly, the florist renowned for creating the arrangements at the King and Queen’s wedding, has called for a ban on floral foam due to its environmental damage. As a key figure in the Sustainable Church Flowers (SCF) … Read More
Approval Granted for American Barn-Style Stables in Rural Gloucestershire Wednesday, February 11, 2026 gloucestershire forestofdean equestrian farming stables soilerosion manège landuse conservation planning Plans to develop American barn-style stables in the Forest of Dean near Drybrook have received approval, sparking debate over potential soil erosion risks. The project involves converting almost five hectares of farmland for … Read More
Three Rivers Set for Restoration on Cotswolds Farmland Through Government-Backed Scheme Wednesday, February 11, 2026 evenlode glyme dorn cotswolds restoration flooding biodiversity farming conservation landscaperecovery Restoration work has commenced on the Evenlode, Glyme, and Dorn rivers flowing through farmland in the North Cotswolds as part of a pioneering government-led initiative. The project enlists over 50 tenants, farmers, and land … Read More
Cotswolds Locals Celebrate as Controversial Cottage Plans Withdrawn on England’s Prettiest Street Monday, February 9, 2026 cotswolds bibury planning rosemarycottage conservation heritage development aonb neighbourhood architecture Residents of Awkward Hill in Bibury, located in the heart of the Cotswolds, are breathing a sigh of relief after the owners of a contentious property withdrew their proposed development plans. For years, construction at the … Read More
Top Three Captured Videos of 'Big Cats' Sighted in Gloucestershire Saturday, February 7, 2026 bigcats gloucestershire wildlife sightings panther forestofdean mystery conservation nature video Gloucestershire has long been a hotspot for mysterious ‘big cat’ sightings, with numerous reports surfacing over recent years. While many witnesses have been too frightened or the creatures too swift to capture … Read More
Concerns Grow Over Forest of Dean's UNESCO Biosphere Bid and Its Impact on Traditions Friday, February 6, 2026 forest dean biosphere commoners conservation fencing grazing traditions unesco forestry The Forest of Dean District Council’s application for UNESCO biosphere reserve status has sparked unease among local commoners who fear the ancient woodland might be transformed into a “theme park,” losing … Read More