Amanda Owen Shares Challenging Update on Anty John's Farmhouse Renovation Monday, January 19, 2026 amandaowen yorkshire farming renovation antyjohns ourfarmnextdoor yorkshiredales heritage family television Amanda Owen, the beloved Yorkshire Shepherdess and star of Our Farm Next Door, has opened up about the ongoing difficulties she and her family face while renovating the historic Anty John’s farmhouse. The farmhouse, a … Read More
Planning Dispute Intensifies on 'England's Prettiest Street' Amid Police Investigation Sunday, January 18, 2026 planning cotswolds bibury construction obstruction heritage police conservation dispute investigation A long-running planning dispute on Awkward Hill, often called “England’s prettiest street,” in Bibury, Gloucestershire, has escalated following an alleged shooting incident that prompted an armed police … Read More
The Woolpack Inn: A Literary Gem in the Cotswolds with Unique Character Saturday, January 17, 2026 woolpack cotswolds pub gloucestershire literature laurielee sladvalley local music heritage In October, The Good Food Guide unveiled its first list of Britain’s top 100 pubs, featuring three establishments from Gloucestershire—one impressively ranked at number 40. Among them, The Woolpack Inn, nestled in the scenic … Read More
BBC The Repair Shop Expert Lucia Scalisi Mourns Beloved Guest Maria Kirk Thursday, January 15, 2026 bbc repairshop luciascalisi mariakirk restoration art ukraine worldwarii heritage loss Lucia Scalisi, a skilled restorer from BBC’s The Repair Shop, recently shared the heartbreaking news of the passing of Maria Kirk, a guest who appeared on the show earlier in 2023. Lucia had the honor of restoring a treasured … Read More
‘Jewel of the Cotswolds’ Market Town Often Overshadowed by Famous Neighbours Wednesday, January 14, 2026 chippingcampden cotswolds markettown woolindustry historicbuildings cotswoldsway walkingtrail heritage tourism autumn Nestled among Gloucestershire’s illustrious rolling hills lies Chipping Campden, a picturesque market town often overlooked in favor of its more famous Cotswold neighbours like Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold. Yet, … Read More
BBC Countryfile’s Adam Henson Heartbroken Over Loss of Cotswolds Orchards Sunday, January 11, 2026 countryfile cotswolds adamhenson orchards wassailing gloucestershire conservation biodiversity trees heritage BBC Countryfile presenter and farmer Adam Henson has shared his deep sadness over the rapid decline of orchards surrounding his family farm in the Cotswolds. Highlighting a cherished local tradition, Adam reflects on the … Read More