Overtourism Hurting Both Visitors and Locals: The Struggles of the Cotswolds' ‘Jewel’ Sunday, November 30, 2025 overtourism cotswolds tourism visitors locals environment economy community sustainability travel The Cotswolds, often hailed as England’s picturesque “jewel,” is facing a growing problem that’s affecting both visitors and residents alike: overtourism. Once a tranquil escape dotted with quaint villages and rolling hills, … Read More
Plans Unveiled for 280 Homes and a New Hotel on Newent’s Outskirts Sunday, November 30, 2025 newent housing development affordablehousing sustainability renewableenergy community planning greenspace economy A new proposal aims to transform land south of Ross Road at Conigree Court in Newent with the construction of up to 280 homes and a hotel, sparking a call for local feedback on the project’s future. The development plan, led … Read More
Gloucestershire to Invest Additional £15m in Road Repairs and Resurfacing Thursday, November 27, 2025 gloucestershire roads budget libdems infrastructure council socialcare climate economy politics Gloucestershire County Council will allocate an extra £15 million towards repairing and resurfacing roads across the county next year, according to the Liberal Democrat-led administration’s latest budget plans. The council … Read More
Extra £15m Boost for Gloucestershire Road Repairs and Resurfacing Thursday, November 27, 2025 gloucestershire roads budget investment liberaldemocrats infrastructure carehomes education climate economy Gloucestershire County Council will invest an additional £15 million in repairing and resurfacing roads across the county next year, as part of the Liberal Democrat administration’s latest budget plans. The council is … Read More
Another Coffee Shop Closes in Cheltenham Town Centre Wednesday, November 19, 2025 cheltenham coffee cafeclosure sohocoffee starbucks restaurants highstreet shops economy towncentre Cheltenham town centre has seen yet another coffee shop closure, with Soho Coffee announcing the temporary shutdown of its Cambray Place branch. The café, situated near John Lewis and just off the High Street, is now closed … Read More
Another Cheltenham Restaurant Closes, Leaving Community Heartbroken Friday, November 14, 2025 cheltenham restaurant closure economy hospitality community gallimores localbusiness restaurants hospitalitysector Cheltenham is set to lose another beloved dining spot as Gallimores Kitchen, located in The Courtyard, announces its closure. Since opening its doors in June 2020 under the leadership of experienced local chef Lee Gallimore, … Read More