fooddesert on Gloucestershire Dailyhttps://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/tags/fooddesert/Recent content in fooddesert on Gloucestershire DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usTue, 19 May 2026 08:15:33 +0000Living Without a Local Food Shop: The Hidden Struggle in a Beautiful Cotswolds Villagehttps://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/living-without-a-local-food-shop-the-hidden-struggle-in-a-beautiful-cotswolds-village/Tue, 19 May 2026 08:15:33 +0000https://gloucestershiredaily.co.uk/living-without-a-local-food-shop-the-hidden-struggle-in-a-beautiful-cotswolds-village/The Cotswolds is often admired for its picturesque scenery and charming villages, attracting many well-known residents. Yet beneath this idyllic surface lies a daily challenge for families in some communities. Kempsford, a quaint village in Gloucestershire, may boast a primary school and a local pub, but it lacks one essential amenity: a food shop. Despite its charm, residents must travel over three miles to reach the nearest convenience store in Fairford.