John Craven Reflects on Challenges and Changes After 37 Years on Countryfile Sunday, June 14, 2026 countryfile johncraven bbc farming television farmers conservation countryside foodproduction cotswolds John Craven, the esteemed presenter of BBC’s long-running rural affairs programme Countryfile, has opened up about the challenges he faced during his extensive career on the show. Now 85, Craven has been a consistent presence … Read More
John Craven Reflects on Challenges After 37 Years of Filming Countryfile Sunday, June 14, 2026 countryfile johncraven farming bbc farmers wildlife conservation cotswolds rural television John Craven, the esteemed presenter of the BBC’s long-running farming programme Countryfile, has shared candid insights into the challenges he faced during his 37 years on the show. At 85 years old, Craven has become a … Read More
Rare Badgeworth Buttercup Blossoms for One Day in Gloucestershire Saturday, June 13, 2026 badgeworth buttercup adderstwinespearwort gloucestershire rare flower conservation botany uk wildlife In Gloucestershire, nature enthusiasts eagerly anticipate a fleeting spectacle—the rare Badgeworth buttercup, known scientifically as the adder’s-tongue spearwort. This delicate flower is a botanical treasure, found at … Read More
Rare Badgeworth Buttercup Blooms for One Day a Year in Gloucestershire Saturday, June 13, 2026 badgeworth buttercup adderstongue spearwort rare gloucestershire botany conservation wildflower biodiversity Nestled in Gloucestershire, a botanical wonder quietly unfolds each year for a single day. The adder’s-tongue spearwort, a remarkably rare buttercup species, blooms briefly at only two known sites across the entire … Read More
Six-Storey Gloucester Docks Development Withdrawn to Protect Historic Shipbuilders Tuesday, June 9, 2026 gloucester docks shipbuilding heritage development planning shipbuilders regeneration housing conservation Plans to construct a six-storey residential building at Gloucester Docks have been withdrawn following concerns over its potential impact on the traditional shipbuilding business T. Nielsen and Company Limited. The proposed … Read More
Gloucestershire’s Cheltenham Escarpment Declared England’s Newest National Nature Reserve Thursday, June 4, 2026 cheltenham escarpment gloucestershire naturereserve jurassic wildlife conservation butterflies geology grassland A stunning and historically rich landscape in Gloucestershire has been officially designated as England’s newest national nature reserve. Known nationally as the Cheltenham Escarpment, this newly recognized site encompasses … Read More