Gloucester Street Transforms from 'Little Beirut' to 'Legoland' Thursday, October 23, 2025 gloucester beirut legoland transformation urban development culture community architecture redevelopment Gloucester Street, once known as “Little Beirut” due to its vibrant community and cultural identity, has undergone a dramatic transformation. The area, which once buzzed with the sounds and sights reminiscent of … Read More
Gloucester Street Transformed: From ‘Little Beirut’ to ‘Legoland’ Thursday, October 23, 2025 gloucester legoland littlebeirut streetart urbanrevitalization community transformation murals neighborhood culture Gloucester Street, once known locally as “Little Beirut” due to its gritty atmosphere and vibrant character, has undergone a remarkable transformation. Residents and visitors alike now describe the street as … Read More
Town Celebrates £750k GL13 Community Hub and Library, a Triumph of Local Unity Monday, October 20, 2025 community library hub berkeley fundraising culture education collaboration facility socialspace The long-awaited GL13 Community Hub and Library has officially opened its doors, marking the culmination of 13 years of tireless effort and fundraising by the residents of Berkeley. This £750,000 project stands as a testament … Read More
Controversy Over 24-Hour Gambling Shop Proposal in Cheltenham Amid Ipswich Comparisons Saturday, October 18, 2025 cheltenham gambling culture economy community controversy ipswich towncentre development localcouncil A proposed 24-hour gambling shop in Cheltenham has sparked intense debate among residents and local officials. Critics fear that introducing such an establishment could negatively impact the town’s cultural identity and … Read More
Historic Brunel Building to Become New Cultural Venue in Stroud Thursday, October 16, 2025 stroud brunel stationquarter culture regeneration heritage venue community arts restoration Stroud is set to welcome a vibrant new cultural venue housed within a beautifully restored historic building designed by the famed engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel. This exciting project forms a central part of the ongoing … Read More
Bid to Leave a 'Wonderful Legacy' with Major Funding Boost for Arts and Culture Strategy Monday, October 13, 2025 arts culture funding community legacy creativity innovation heritage investment development A groundbreaking initiative aims to provide significant financial support for the arts and culture sector, promising a lasting positive impact on communities nationwide. The new funding boost is designed to help the sector … Read More