Popular Cotswolds Village Shop Nominated for Prestigious ‘Rural Oscar’ Award Thursday, March 5, 2026 cotswolds villageshop countrysidealliance ruralawards gloucestershire community localbusiness southwest ruralenterprise voting Coln Community Stores, a beloved village shop and café in the heart of the Cotswolds, has earned a coveted spot on the shortlist for the 2024 Countryside Alliance Awards—often described as the ‘rural Oscars’. This esteemed … Read More
Cheltenham Pubs Open Early to Welcome Festival Visitors with Breakfast and Pints Monday, March 2, 2026 cheltenham festival pubs breakfast music raceweek hospitality cotswolds ales community With Cheltenham Festival 2026 just over a week away, the excitement isn’t limited to the racecourse. Pubs and restaurants across Cheltenham are gearing up for one of the town’s busiest weeks, eager to welcome the influx of … Read More
The Century-Old Cotswold Flour Mill That Starred on Clarkson's Farm Sunday, March 1, 2026 flour milling cotswolds organic farming regenerative bakery business heritage pandemic Nestled within the historic red-brick walls of a century-old mill in the Cotswolds, vintage 1960s machinery hums steadily, expertly transforming wheat into fine flour. “They still work perfectly well,” says Bertie … Read More
Cotswolds Residents Warned After Surge in Burglaries Targeting High-Value Homes Friday, February 27, 2026 burglaries cotswolds gloucestershire security police investigation theft vigilance crime precautions In a concerning spike, twelve high-value burglaries were reported across the Cotswolds within a single month, prompting a strong warning from Gloucestershire Police to local residents. Thieves targeted valuable items … Read More
Cotswolds Residents Warned After 12 Burglaries in One Month Friday, February 27, 2026 cotswolds burglary gloucestershire security police theft investigation homesafety crime residents Gloucestershire Police have issued a warning to residents across the Cotswolds following a surge of 12 high-value burglaries reported within just one month. These incidents, affecting homes in Saintbury, Winchcombe, Icomb, … Read More
I'm a Pro Charity Shopper and the UK's Top Thrift Store is in the Cotswolds Thursday, February 26, 2026 charity thrift shopping cotswolds bargains strichards hospice designer outdoors fashion Everyone loves a good bargain, and for 22-year-old Ella, a self-proclaimed “professional charity shopper,” thrift store hunting is serious business. On a recent trip to Snowdrops, a charity shop run by St. … Read More