“Ambitious” Cotswolds Canal Restoration Invites Volunteers to Revive Historic Waterway Sunday, July 20, 2025 cotswolds canals restoration volunteering heritage community environment waterway conservation gloucestershire The Cotswold Canals Trust (CCT) is calling on more volunteers to join its ambitious effort to restore the historic canal stretching from Saul Junction to Lechlade. This inspiring project aims to breathe new life into a vital … Read More
Council Calls for Thames Water Nationalisation Amid Rising Bills and Infrastructure Crisis Sunday, July 20, 2025 thameswater nationalisation watercrisis pollution infrastructure privatisation environment ukwater waterbills climatechange Leaders at Shire Hall are urging the government to bring Thames Water and the broader UK water industry under public ownership. As the country’s largest water provider, Thames Water serves thousands of Gloucestershire … Read More
Tourism Sparks Debate in Picture-Perfect Cotswolds Village Saturday, July 19, 2025 bourton-on-the-water cotswolds tourism overcrowding localresidents travel tiktok village environment economy Bourton-on-the-Water, a charming village nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, is experiencing a surge in tourism that has divided opinions among residents and visitors alike. Recently, a viral TikTok video by traveler Luke … Read More
Emergency Road Closure Due to Hanging Tree Branch Tuesday, July 15, 2025 emergency roadclosure treebranch summerbranchdrop publicsafety trees heatstress danger maintenance environment Authorities have enforced an emergency closure on a local road after a large tree branch was found hanging precariously overhead. This hazardous situation was caused by the seasonal phenomenon known as the ‘Summer … Read More
Duckweed Bloom Transforms Historic Canal into Vibrant Green Swamp Monday, July 14, 2025 duckweed canals climatechange worcestershire waterways ecosystem bloom pollution environment runoff The serene canals of a Worcestershire town have been overtaken by a striking blanket of bright green duckweed, turning the typically clear waterways into a swamp-like landscape. This sudden transformation is the result of a … Read More
Expansion of Ledbury Town Extension Proposal Sparks Criticism as 'Predatory' Monday, July 14, 2025 ledbury herefordshire housing development vistry affordablehousing planning community environment expansion Plans to significantly enlarge a proposed housing development near Ledbury in Herefordshire have drawn sharp criticism from local officials and residents alike. Vistry Homes, the parent company of Bovis Homes and Linden … Read More