Massive Elms Park Development for 8,800 Homes Near Cheltenham Passes First Approval Thursday, May 29, 2025 elmspark cheltenham development planning m5 affordablehousing environment infrastructure jobs controversy Plans for Elms Park, a sprawling new ‘dormitory town’ expected to house 8,800 people near Cheltenham, have passed a key planning hurdle. The proposed development, located by junction 10 of the M5 motorway off the A4019 near … Read More
I'm a farmer - one thing seemed strange while watching grim Clarkson's Farm scene Tuesday, May 27, 2025 clarksonsfarm farming agriculture drought rainfall jeremyclarkson harrietcowan kalebcooper climate environment A farmer and former political leader, Jamie Blackett, has praised the Amazon Prime series Clarkson’s Farm for its authentic depiction of the agricultural sector, while also highlighting an unusual “grim … Read More
PETA Proposes Vegan Sacks for Tetbury’s Historic Woolsack Races Sunday, May 25, 2025 peta tetbury woolsack races sheep wool vegan animalrights environment tradition Animal rights group PETA has called on the organisers of the iconic Tetbury Woolsack Races to replace their traditional wool-filled sacks with vegan-friendly materials. The suggestion comes ahead of the annual races scheduled … Read More
Fall in Gloucester Pollution Leads to Lifting of Air Quality Orders Monday, May 19, 2025 gloucester airquality pollution environment health trafficemissions cleanair council sustainability publichealth Gloucester has made significant strides in improving its air quality, leading to the planned removal of pollution monitoring restrictions in key areas. The city previously designated three Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) … Read More
Mallorca Cruise Ship Holidays Face Uncertainty Amid Growing Anti-Tourism Protests Wednesday, May 14, 2025 mallorca palma cruise tourism protests overtourism environment balearics wintertravel regulation Cruise enthusiasts planning a winter getaway to Mallorca might need to reconsider their plans. Palma, the island’s capital and a key Mediterranean cruise destination, is witnessing a decline in cruise ship visits this season, … Read More
Churchdown Children Help Name Streets in New Eco-Friendly Housing Development Tuesday, May 13, 2025 churchdown ecohousing newlandhomes streetnaming sustainability zerocarbon community education gloucestershire environment Four bright pupils from St Mary’s Catholic Primary School have been shortlisted in an exciting competition to name the streets in a new eco housing development on Cheltenham Road East, Churchdown. Organised by Barnwood-based … Read More