Cotswolds Canal Partially Refilled After Lock Issue Caused Water Levels to Drop Monday, May 19, 2025 cotswolds stroudwater navigation canal waterlevels lockrepair environmentagency wildlife fishmortality conservation A stretch of the Stroudwater Navigation in the Cotswolds experienced a severe drop in water levels last week, causing fish to die and insect larvae to perish under the sun. The affected section, between Newtown and Blunder … Read More
Tetbury Woolsack Races Return with Festival Flair on May Bank Holiday Sunday, May 18, 2025 tetbury woolsack races festival tradition charity hill cotswolds community sports sport The historic Cotswold town of Tetbury is gearing up for its renowned annual event—the Tetbury Woolsack Races—set to take place on May 26th, this year’s Bank Holiday Monday. With roots stretching back to the 17th century, this … Read More
‘Summer of Carnage’ Looms in Bourton-on-the-Water Amid Coach Parking Chaos Sunday, May 18, 2025 bourton-on-the-water cotswolds traffic parking coaches tourism congestion safety highways trial Bourton-on-the-Water, often dubbed the ‘Venice of the Cotswolds,’ faces mounting challenges as the village grapples with worsening traffic congestion linked to recent changes in coach parking arrangements. The designated … Read More
Prue Leith Shares Heartfelt Letter From Late Husband After His Passing Sunday, May 18, 2025 prueleith raynekruger greatbritishbakeoff bereavement resilience cooking television cotswolds marriage food Dame Prue Leith, renowned judge on the Great British Bake Off, has shared a deeply moving letter left by her late husband, Rayne Kruger, on his deathbed. The couple married in 1974, with Rayne being 20 years older than Prue. … Read More
Countryfile's Adam Henson Uncovers 'Precious' Roman Coin on Gloucestershire Farm, Reveals Local History Sunday, May 18, 2025 adamhenson countryfile gloucestershire romancoin farming cotswolds history rarebreeds agriculture itv Countryfile presenter Adam Henson recently made a remarkable discovery on his Gloucestershire farm—an ancient Roman coin that he describes as “most precious.” Adam, 59, has managed Bemborough Farm near Guiting Power since … Read More
Three Arrested After Fatal Crash Near Cotswolds Tourist Spot Friday, May 16, 2025 crash arrest cotswolds accident police bourton subaru ford injury dangerousdriving Three individuals have been arrested following a tragic road accident near the popular Cotswolds tourist destination of Bourton-on-the-Water. The crash occurred on the A436 at approximately 6:35 pm on Thursday, May 15, … Read More