Arson Attack Strikes Protected Cotswolds Conservation Site Monday, July 6, 2026 arson conservation cotswolds cleevecommon fire environment wildlife habitat protection investigation A deliberate arson attack has damaged a protected area of Cleeve Common, a valued conservation site in the Cotswolds. Approximately 200 square meters of land were set on fire, prompting urgent response from local authorities … Read More
Villagers Breathe Sigh of Relief as Forest of Dean Scraps Controversial New Town Plan Friday, July 3, 2026 forestdean malvernhills housing development sustainability localplan glynchbrook community environment council Residents of the Forest of Dean have expressed relief following the withdrawal of a contentious development plan that proposed constructing a “massive new car-based” town—an idea many feared would irreversibly … Read More
Concerns Over Lack of Weeding Leave Gloucester Docks Looking Run-Down Thursday, July 2, 2026 gloucester weeds docks council maintenance publicspaces cleanliness urban environment community Residents and officials have raised concerns about a growing weed problem in Gloucester Docks, which they say is causing the area to look neglected and run-down. Labour councillor Karen James highlighted that the issue … Read More
BBC Countryfile Host Joe Crowley: Career Highlights, Family Life, and Personal Loss Sunday, June 28, 2026 joecrowley countryside environment bbc countryfile journalism conservation charity bereavement documentary Joe Crowley has become a trusted and familiar face on British television through his work on the BBC’s renowned programme, Countryfile. Known for his deep passion for the natural world, Joe brings stories of Britain’s rural … Read More
Heatwave Prompts Earlier Bin Collections in Cheltenham Friday, June 19, 2026 heatwave cheltenham waste recycling bincollection summer temperature council environment publichealth As temperatures soar to 30°C starting Monday, Cheltenham has moved bin collection times earlier to help crews and vehicles cope with the heat. Collection rounds will now begin at 6 a.m. instead of the usual 7 a.m. This … Read More
Frustration Mounts as Sewage Crisis Deepens Amid New Housing Developments Near Gloucester Friday, June 19, 2026 sewage infrastructure development gloucester twigworth planning environment severntrent crisis community Residents in the villages of Twigworth, Longford, and Down Hatherley near Gloucester are voicing growing frustration over a worsening sewage crisis. As housing developments continue to expand, the aging and inadequate sewage … Read More