Delight as Beloved Pittville Park Swans George and Maisie Welcome Seven New Cygnets Thursday, May 8, 2025 pittville swans cygnets cheltenham wildlife breeding conservation family nature protection Pittville Swans & Friends proudly announce that George and Maisie, the treasured swans of Pittville Park, have become proud parents to seven healthy cygnets. The fluffy newcomers hatched just days ago at the Cheltenham … Read More
Billionaire Seeks to Modernize Historic Mansion with Solar Farm on 40 Acres Wednesday, May 7, 2025 solar sustainability renewable heritage estate wiltshire conservation energy water planning Chris Rokos, billionaire hedge fund manager and owner of the sprawling 100-bedroom Tottenham House near Marlborough, has submitted a planning application to Wiltshire Council to install a large solar farm on 40 acres of land … Read More
Legal Review Begins on Controversial Plan to Build 200 Homes on Former Bristol Zoo Site Wednesday, May 7, 2025 bristol judicialreview clifton development housing zoo conservation campaign planning legal A judicial review challenging Bristol City Council’s approval to develop 200 new homes on the former Bristol Zoo site in Clifton begins today, Wednesday, May 7, at Bristol High Court. The legal action is brought forward by … Read More
Restoration of Gloucester Westgate Street Merchant’s House Revealed in Before and After Photos Tuesday, May 6, 2025 gloucester restoration before after photos merchant's house westgate street grant timber-framed conservation The historic merchant’s house at 26 Westgate Street in Gloucester has undergone a remarkable transformation, thanks to a £315k restoration project. Before and after photographs showcase the extensive repairs and …
Former Costa Coffee shop in Prime Cheltenham Shopping Area Set to Become Knoops Chocolate Drink Shop Saturday, May 3, 2025 cheltenham costa coffee knoops chocolate promenade building conversion conservation retail The former Costa Coffee shop at 24 Promenade in Cheltenham, which closed its doors three years ago after 14 years of operation, is poised for a new lease on life as a shop specializing in hand-crafted chocolate drinks. A … Read More
Spotting the Red Kite: A Success Story in Conservation Thursday, May 1, 2025 swindon red kite conservation wildlife population carrion scavenger raptors birdwatching resurgence avian diversity Gaze into the skies of eastern Swindon, and you may witness a remarkable spectacle of wildlife preservation. Once on the brink of extinction in Britain, the red kite, a magnificent bird of prey, now graces the skies above … Read More