Visiting Bibury: England’s Most Beautiful Village Tarnished by Overtourism Sunday, June 22, 2025 bibury cotswolds tourism overtourism arlingtonrow troutfarm swanhotel village england heritage Bibury, often hailed as “the most beautiful village in England,” truly lives up to its reputation. Praised by William Morris, a celebrated poet and key figure in the 19th-century Arts and Crafts movement, this picturesque … Read More
Midsummer Sea Shanty Festival Lineup Announced at Gloucestershire Docks Sunday, June 15, 2025 midsummer seashanty festival sharpness gloucestershire music community heritage docks sailing The annual Midsummer Sea Shanty Festival is returning to the scenic banks of the River Severn, near the historic working docks at Sharpness, Gloucestershire. Now in its second year, this free family-friendly event promises to … Read More
Family Shocked as Tourists Picnic from Saucepans in Charming Cotswolds Village Saturday, June 14, 2025 bourton-on-the-water cotswolds tourism picnic villagegreen community heritage sustainability crowds localbusiness A family trip to Bourton-on-the-Water, one of the Cotswolds’ most picturesque villages, turned sour when they encountered groups of tourists eating food straight from saucepans and occupying every available patch of grass. … Read More
Countryfile's Adam Henson Confronts Setback Amid Emotional Farewell to Family Farm Friday, June 13, 2025 adamhenson countryfile farming cotswolds heritage agriculture biodiversity familyfarm pasture livestock Adam Henson, the 59-year-old BBC Countryfile presenter and farmer, has revealed a significant challenge he’s facing on a new 40-hectare plot of land he recently bought, separate from his family’s longstanding Cotswolds farm. … Read More
Controversial ‘Eyesore Tents’ Outside Superdry Founder’s 131 The Promenade Removed Wednesday, June 11, 2025 cheltenham conservation promenade covid19 tents marquees planning permitteddevelopment heritage juliandunkerton The unpopular white ‘tents’ outside Julian Dunkerton’s 131 The Promenade have finally been taken down, to the relief of a local Cheltenham conservation group. Initially installed during the Covid-19 pandemic to provide … Read More
The Repair Shop’s Dominic Chinea Announces Departure as He Gears Up for New TV Project Wednesday, June 11, 2025 dominicchinea therepairshop bbc metalwork restoration landrover tvshow yorkminster heritage conservation Dominic Chinea, the skilled metalworker known for restoring cherished family antiques on The Repair Shop, has surprised fans by announcing his decision to step away from the acclaimed BBC series. Since his debut on the show … Read More