Historic Gloucestershire Pub Approved for Holiday Lets Conversion Thursday, November 13, 2025 georgehotel newent gloucestershire coachinginn holidaylets listedbuilding hospitality conservation planningpermission community Plans to transform part of the George Hotel, a historic coaching inn in Newent, Gloucestershire, into holiday accommodation have received official approval. Co-owner Rhodri Yeandle aims to develop four holiday apartments … Read More
26 Reasons Behind Road Rally Cancellation: Noise and Copycat Driving Among Concerns Thursday, November 13, 2025 rally cancellation herefordshire environment noise community road closures shropshire safety conservation The annual Hills Ford Stages road rally, once a staple event in Ledbury, Herefordshire, has been cancelled due to numerous local objections and environmental concerns. Organisers Cheltenham Motor Club had planned to host the … Read More
Vandals Deface Historic Norman Arch in Cirencester Wednesday, November 12, 2025 vandalism normanarch cirencester graffiti heritage conservation gloucestershire restoration abbey scaffolding The Norman Arch, a treasured historic landmark in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, has been defaced with graffiti and suffered damage after vandals climbed its scaffolding. On November 10, 2025, green paint marked with the words … Read More
Greggs Expansion Brings New Bakery to Cirencester Town Centre Tuesday, November 11, 2025 greggs cirencester bakery mountainwarehouse conservation heritage retail odourcontrol planning accessibility Cirencester is set to welcome its first Greggs bakery in the town centre, marking an exciting development for local residents. The popular bakery will open its doors on Cricklade Street, taking over the current Mountain … Read More
BBC Countryfile's Adam Henson Shares Moving Tribute to Late Grandfather of Young Beekeeper Finalist Sunday, November 9, 2025 countryfile beekeeping dafyddpett youngchampion bbcfoodawards conservation wales pollinators farming tribute sport During Sunday night’s episode of BBC’s Countryfile, presenter Adam Henson delivered a touching tribute as he introduced the three finalists competing for the Young Countryside Champion award at this year’s … Read More
Campaign to Save Merrivale Wood Falls Short as Local Buyer Steps In Sunday, November 9, 2025 merrivale woodland conservation community fundraising herefordshire wildlife campaign crowdfunding protection The Merrivale Wood Conservation Group (MWCG) has announced that their effort to purchase a cherished patch of ancient woodland near Ross-on-Wye has been unsuccessful. Despite a rapid crowdfunding campaign that aimed to raise … Read More