Dust from Cheltenham Construction Site Raises Concerns Amid Heatwave Saturday, July 18, 2026 cheltenham dust construction heatwave environment abatement community development regulation enforcement Cheltenham residents have endured several weeks of dust settling on their homes and gardens, traced to earth-moving activities at a nearby construction site during the recent heatwave. The site at The Folley in Swindon … Read More
Dust from Cheltenham building site disrupts local homes and gardens during heatwave Saturday, July 18, 2026 cheltenham dust construction environment swindonvillage heatwave abatement housing community regulation Cheltenham residents have faced persistent dust problems originating from a nearby construction site during the recent heatwave. The Folley development in Swindon Village, where 122 new homes are being built on a former … Read More
Clarkson's Farm ‘Bird Lady’ Urges Fans to Leave Water Outside to Protect Wildlife During Heatwave Tuesday, July 14, 2026 clarksonsfarm birds wildlife heatwave conservation water uknature survival environment animalcare Hannah Bourne-Taylor, dubbed the ‘bird lady’ from Amazon Prime’s Clarkson’s Farm, is using her platform to champion wildlife protection amid the UK’s recent heatwaves. Having guided Jeremy Clarkson and his team at Diddly … 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
Gloucestershire Recycling Centres Propose New Charges for Excess DIY Waste Wednesday, July 8, 2026 gloucestershire recycling waste diy charges council household environment sustainability policy Gloucestershire County Council is considering introducing new charges for household DIY waste at its recycling centres, sparking a potential shift in how residents dispose of construction and renovation debris. Currently, … Read More
Arson Attack Devastates Protected Area at Cleeve Common in the Cotswolds Monday, July 6, 2026 arson conservation cotswolds cleevecommon fire environment habitat protection damage restoration A significant act of arson has severely damaged a protected conservation area at Cleeve Common in the Cotswolds. Approximately 200 square meters of this cherished natural site were deliberately set on fire, raising concerns … Read More