Gloucestershire Police Chief Faces Planning Dispute Over Welsh Barn Conversion Wednesday, July 15, 2026 gloucestershire rodhansen barnconversion monmouthshire planningdispute ecology wildlifeprotection dormice bats construction Gloucestershire’s suspended chief constable, Rod Hansen, is currently embroiled in a planning dispute after proposing to convert a barn into a three-bedroom home near Chepstow, Monmouthshire. The plans have triggered … Read More
Gloucestershire Police Chief Faces Controversy Over Welsh Barn Conversion Wednesday, July 15, 2026 planning ecology biodiversity wildlife construction laws gloucestershire monmouthshire conservation development Gloucestershire’s suspended chief constable, Rod Hansen, has become embroiled in a planning dispute in the Welsh village of Shirenewton, Monmouthshire. Hansen aims to convert a barn near Chepstow into a three-bedroom home, … Read More
Countryfile Presenter’s “Rule-Breaking” Confession Leads to Swift Rescue Sunday, July 12, 2026 countryfile anitarani oysterfarming westmersea bbc tide coastalecosystems atlanticrockoyster essex ecology On Sunday, July 12, BBC’s Countryfile returned with presenter Anita Rani visiting the historic oyster farming community of West Mersea in Essex. With over 2,000 years of oyster harvesting heritage, the creeks surrounding … Read More
Countryfile Presenter’s Rule-Breaking Confession Sparks Quick Intervention Sunday, July 12, 2026 countryfile anitarani oysters essex ecology tides coastal environment farming bbc On the July 12 episode of BBC’s Countryfile, presenter Anita Rani found herself in a tricky situation while exploring the oyster farming heritage of West Mersea, Essex. Known for its 2,000-year history of oyster cultivation, … Read More
Calls to Save Churchdown Hill Amid Plans for Thousands of New Homes Friday, May 8, 2026 churchdown housing development conservation gloucestershire greenspaces community planning ecology sustainability Renewed efforts are underway to protect Churchdown Hill, a treasured Gloucestershire beauty spot, from development as local councils push forward with plans to build 43,000 homes over the next two decades. Councils in … Read More
Village Residents Disheartened as Solar Farm Approval Moves Forward Friday, April 24, 2026 solar village protest planning wiltshire ecology construction renewable community energy Residents of a Wiltshire village have expressed profound disappointment following the green light for the construction of a 200-acre solar farm. Initially rejected by Wiltshire Council last summer, the proposal for Potterne … Read More