New A417 Town Plan Sparks Fears of Light Pollution Over Malvern Hills Wednesday, April 15, 2026 glynchbrook malvern lightpollution darkskies development environment wildlife housing conservation planning A proposed new town of 3,500 homes in the Forest of Dean has sparked deep concern among residents and experts alike, who warn it will flood the Malvern Hills with an overwhelming “dome of orange haze” from light … Read More
Council Defends Government Funding Prospects for Hereford Bypass Tuesday, April 14, 2026 hereford bypass funding government transport infrastructure herefordshire campaign environment traffic Herefordshire Council has responded firmly to recent claims suggesting it will not receive the Government funding it relies on for the Hereford bypass. Local campaign group Herefordshire Transport Alliance (HTA) expressed … Read More
Countryfile's John Craven Surprises Guest with Heartwarming Reunion and 30-Year Throwback Sunday, April 12, 2026 countryfile johncraven nationalforest susanbell reunion treeplanting conservation environment bbc forestry During the latest episode of BBC’s Countryfile on Sunday, 12 April, presenter John Craven delivered a poignant surprise that left his guest visibly moved. Filming in the Midlands’ National Forest to celebrate the planting of … Read More
Tranquility of King Charles’ Cotswold Home Under Threat from Proposed Housing Development Saturday, April 11, 2026 highgrove tetbury cotswolds development conservation housing planning environment community royal The peace and natural beauty surrounding King Charles III’s family residence at Highgrove House in the Cotswolds face potential disruption amid plans to construct 135 new homes on adjacent green fields. Developer Miller Homes … Read More
Tranquility of King Charles’ Cotswold Home Threatened by Proposed Housing Development Saturday, April 11, 2026 highgrove cotswolds tetbury development conservation housing planning environment rural royal The serene environment surrounding King Charles III’s family residence at Highgrove House in the Cotswolds faces potential disruption due to plans for a new housing estate. Developer Miller Homes has proposed constructing 135 … Read More
KFC Drive-Thru Nears Approval in Forest of Dean Amid Local Concerns Tuesday, April 7, 2026 kfc forestofdean coleford drivethru planning development jobs environment community traffic The Forest of Dean may soon welcome its first KFC drive-thru as plans for a new restaurant on Perrygrove Road, just outside Coleford, advance toward approval. The proposal, which also includes two industrial units on the … Read More