No Panic for Gloucester History Festival’s Spring Weekend Despite City Council’s Finance Woes Wednesday, December 10, 2025 gloucester history festival blackfriars priory englishheritage citycouncil finance heritage venue Gloucester History Festival’s eagerly anticipated spring weekend remains on track despite the City Council’s recent financial challenges. Last week, the council announced it will be giving up its lease on Blackfriars Priory— … Read More
Public Consultation Opens on Future of Cheltenham’s Historic Francis Close Hall Amid £14m Repair Costs Monday, December 8, 2025 francisclosehall universityofgloucestershire cheltenham heritage education campus accessibility community conservation consultation The University of Gloucestershire is inviting the public to share their views on the future of Francis Close Hall, a treasured Cheltenham landmark facing urgent repairs estimated at £14 million. This Grade II*-listed … Read More
Villagers Celebrate Rejection of Solar Farm Bid Amid Concerns Over Severn Vale Development Thursday, December 4, 2025 severnvale solarfarm renewableenergy planning environment biodiversity heritage community development farming The rejection of a proposed solar farm in the Severn Vale by Stroud District Council sparked applause from villagers who fear the area is being treated as a development “dumping ground.” PACE Tribute Energy Ltd had planned a … Read More
Royal Curtains Reimagined: Christmas Stockings from the Sandringham Sewing Bee Go to Auction Monday, December 1, 2025 royal sustainability charity heritage crafts sandringham dumfries stockings textiles community A unique collection of Christmas stockings, crafted from historic curtains once hung in Sandringham House, is set to be auctioned for charity. The stockings were meticulously created by members of a sewing bee based at … Read More
Burford: The Charming Gateway Town to the Cotswolds with Unexpected Wildlife Attractions Sunday, November 30, 2025 burford cotswolds historic tourism england pubs wildlife crocodiles heritage tearooms Nestled in north Oxfordshire along the A40, Burford is a picturesque historic town that serves as the gateway to the Cotswolds. Perched on the edge of the Windrush Valley, this delightful town offers spectacular views over … Read More
Gloucester City Centre's 20-Year Regeneration Masterplan Unveiled Friday, November 28, 2025 gloucester regeneration masterplan urbandesign community sustainability development heritage investment citycentre Gloucester City Council has announced an ambitious new masterplan to guide the city centre’s regeneration over the next 20 to 25 years. This comprehensive plan aims to foster a vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive environment … Read More