Flooding Fears Rise Over Proposed A417 New Town Development Friday, December 19, 2025 flooding development a417 environment community scenery urbanplanning risk housing conservation Plans for a new town along the A417 have sparked significant concern among residents and environmental groups, primarily due to fears of increased flooding in the area. The proposed development, intended to address housing … Read More
White Rhino Named After Ruby Wax Delights Staff at Cotswolds Zoo Friday, December 19, 2025 rhinoceros rubywax cotswolds zoo wildlife conservation calf arrivals paddock animalcare Cotswolds Wildlife Park recently welcomed a white rhino calf named Ruby Wax, bringing joy and excitement to the zoo’s staff. The arrival of this healthy and spirited young rhino has been a delightful surprise, … Read More
Plans Unveiled to Restore Historic Cheltenham Villas to Residential Glory Saturday, December 13, 2025 cheltenham restoration villas heritage residential architecture conservation planning bathroad development A significant restoration project aims to breathe new life into Pillar House, a Grade II Listed building located at 113–115 Bath Road in Cheltenham, returning the historic villas to their original residential purpose. Built … Read More
Historic Cheltenham Villas Set for Stunning Residential Revival Saturday, December 13, 2025 cheltenham architecture restoration historic residential conservation listedbuilding development heritage villas Plans have been submitted to restore Pillar House, a Grade II Listed building in Cheltenham, to its original use as charming residential villas, ending years of vacancy and neglect. Situated at 113–115 Bath Road, Pillar House … Read More
River Wye Secures Rights in New Six-Point Charter Thursday, December 11, 2025 riverwye charter environment rights pollution conservation herefordshire community wildlife sustainability The River Wye, a treasured but troubled waterway, has been granted formal rights through a newly adopted six-point charter. This initiative, backed by Herefordshire county councillors, seeks to safeguard the river’s health … Read More
Fears Mount Over Damage to England’s Prettiest Street Amid Years of Disruption Thursday, December 11, 2025 bibury cotswolds arlingtonrow construction heritage disruption listedbuilding planning conservation community Residents of Bibury, a charming village in the Cotswolds home to the famous Arlington Row—hailed as England’s prettiest street—are expressing deep concerns that years of ongoing construction are seriously damaging their … Read More