Cotswold Council Criticized for £800 Drone Purchase That's Now Grounded Tuesday, April 7, 2026 cotswold council drone taxpayers regulations communications controversy localgovernment publicspending compliance Cotswold District Council (CDC) has come under scrutiny after spending nearly £800 of taxpayers' money on a drone that is currently not in use due to new, stricter regulations. Purchased in 2023 to enhance communication … Read More
Countryfile's Adam Henson Reflects on Career Regrets and the Rapid Evolution of Farming Sunday, April 5, 2026 adamhenson countryfile farming agriculture technology ai robotics bbc cotswold broadcast Adam Henson, the 60-year-old farmer and long-time BBC presenter, credits much of his success to “luck and judgement” as he reflects on his career. Best known for his role on the iconic farming show Countryfile, … Read More
I visited UK’s best zoo just 50 minutes from Gloucester — one word says it all Saturday, March 21, 2026 cotswold wildlife zoos oxfordshire giraffes conservation family animals zoosuk visitorexperience Tucked away in the rolling Oxfordshire countryside, Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens stands out as one of the UK’s premier zoos. Recently crowned Britain’s best zoo in a nationwide survey, it scored highly for species … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Late-Night Techno Festival at Cotswold Airport Thursday, March 12, 2026 cotswold kemble runwayfestival techno festival noise residents licence wiltshire camping A proposed electronic music festival at Cotswold Airport, Kemble, has sparked fears among nearby villagers that their quality of life will be severely affected. The Runway Festival, set to host up to 5,000 attendees from June … Read More
Council Tax 2026: Stroud Leads as Most Expensive Area in Gloucestershire Saturday, March 7, 2026 counciltax gloucestershire budget stroud cheltenham gloucester cotswold forestofdean tewkesbury localgovernment Households across Gloucestershire face higher council tax bills from April 2026, driven by rises in county, district, and town council charges. The highest annual bill for a band D property in the county will reach nearly … Read More
Cotswold Councillor Criticized for 'Poor People' Remark on Affordable Housing Wednesday, March 4, 2026 affordablehousing socialhousing cotswold councillor controversy publicapology language community politics housingrights A recent remark by a Cotswold councillor referring to affordable housing as being for “poor people” has sparked widespread criticism and demands for a public apology. The comments were made by Liberal Democrat … Read More