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
Gloucestershire Town Rallies to Save Beloved 1930s Lido Facing Closure Tuesday, April 7, 2026 stroud lido community heritage stratfordpark campaign maryportas localbusinesses outdoorswimming preservation The community of Stroud has come together in a heartfelt campaign to save the town’s cherished Stratford Park Lido, an outdoor swimming pool that has been a local landmark for nearly 90 years. Stroud District Council recently … Read More
Gloucestershire Community Rallies to Preserve Historic 1930s Lido Facing Closure Tuesday, April 7, 2026 lido stroud community heritage stratfordpark renovation campaign sustainability maryportas localbusinesses In Stroud, Gloucestershire, a united community effort is underway to save the town’s iconic Stratford Park Lido, a treasured outdoor swimming pool that has served residents for nearly 90 years. Stroud District Council … Read More
'Charming' Village on the Edge of the Cotswolds Feels Like a Real-Life Time Machine Sunday, April 5, 2026 lacock cotswolds history preservation medieval village abbey nationaltrust film heritage Nestled just a few miles outside the famed Cotswolds region in Wiltshire, the medieval village of Lacock is a living snapshot of England’s past. Renowned for its picture-perfect streets and historic buildings, the village … Read More