Former Hospital Transformed into Premier College for Young People with Complex Needs Friday, April 10, 2026 dilke forestofdean education autism disabilities therapeutic community college wellbeing heritage The historic Dilke Memorial Hospital in the Forest of Dean is embarking on a new chapter as it transforms into a dedicated college for young people with complex needs. Following its closure in 2024 and subsequent sale on … Read More
The Repair Shop Guest Overwhelmed as She Honors Late Mother's Final Wish with Restored Ballet Shoes Thursday, April 9, 2026 repairshop ballet restoration dance heritage perseverance emotion bbc legacy inspiration On a touching episode of BBC’s beloved series The Repair Shop, guest Julie Felix was left “breathless” as she watched her treasured pointe shoes receive a loving restoration. Julie, a London-born dancer of … Read More
The Repair Shop Guest Breaks Down Honouring Late Mother’s Final Wish with Ballet Shoe Restoration Thursday, April 9, 2026 therepairshop ballet restoration emotion heritage legacy dancetheatreofharlem mbe inspirational blackartists On a recent episode of BBC’s beloved show The Repair Shop, emotion took centre stage when guest Julie Felix watched her treasured pointe shoes be lovingly restored. Felix, a London-born dancer of Caribbean heritage, entrusted … Read More
BBC's The Repair Shop Helps Britain's First Black Ballerina Relive Her Dream with Restored Pointe Shoes Wednesday, April 8, 2026 ballet dance restoration heritage bbc reparation memories windrush discrimination legacy Julie Felix, celebrated as Britain’s first professional black ballerina, recently shared a deeply emotional experience on BBC’s The Repair Shop, where one of her most cherished possessions—her historic pointe shoes—was … Read More
Controversy as Cirencester’s Twelve Bells Pub Faces Conversion Plans Wednesday, April 8, 2026 pub cirencester planning community heritage housing conservation social opposition development The iconic Twelve Bells pub in Lewis Lane, Cirencester, a cherished community hub in the Cotswolds, is at the center of a heated debate. Owner Hywel James has applied to Cotswold District Council for permission to convert the … Read More
Community Fights Plan to Convert Cirencester’s Beloved Pub into Residence Wednesday, April 8, 2026 cirencester pubs planning community heritage conservation b&b residential localgovernment cotswolds The future of the Twelve Bells, a cherished pub in Cirencester’s Lewis Lane, is under intense debate after plans were submitted to convert it into a residential property with a bed and breakfast outbuilding. Hywel James has … Read More