'Charming' village on the edge of the Cotswolds is 'like a real-life time machine' Sunday, April 5, 2026 lacock cotswolds medieval heritage nationaltrust conservation lancockabbey filming history england Nestled just a few miles from the Cotswolds, Lacock is a picturesque historic village in Wiltshire that has retained its 18th-century charm for centuries. Its timeless beauty, carefully preserved by the National Trust, makes … Read More
Update on Wye Valley Viaduct Closure: New Bridge Under Consideration Friday, April 3, 2026 viaduct bridge closure repair forestofdean gloucestershire wyevalley heritage transport footbridge A new bridge might replace the aging Black Bridge to restore a vital pedestrian route over the River Wye in the Forest of Dean. The Black Bridge, connecting Lydbrook in Gloucestershire to Welsh Bicknor in Herefordshire, is a … Read More
Update on Wye Valley Viaduct Closure: New Bridge Considered for Long-Term Solution Friday, April 3, 2026 wyevalley blackbridge viaduct lydbrook gloucestershire herefordshire footbridge railway heritage infrastructure A new bridge could provide a lasting solution to reopen a vital footpath over the River Wye in the Forest of Dean. The Black Bridge, which links Lydbrook in Gloucestershire to Welsh Bicknor in Herefordshire, has long been a … Read More
Update on Wye Valley Viaduct Closure as Long-Term Bridge Solution Explored Friday, April 3, 2026 wye viaduct bridge lydbrook forestofdean footbridge restoration gloucestershire heritage wyevalley A long-term solution is being sought to restore the Black Bridge, a vital link over the River Wye in the Forest of Dean, amid growing frustration from local villagers. This historic footbridge connects Lydbrook in … Read More
Former Gloucester Trio to Receive Retrospective England Caps in RFU Heritage Initiative Thursday, April 2, 2026 gloucester rugby rfu england retrospectivecaps heritage johngadd gordonhudson johnnythornton rugbyhistory sport The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is set to award retrospective England caps to three former Gloucester Rugby players in a significant heritage initiative. This move seeks to recognise the contributions of players who … Read More
Gloucester Teacher Honored Among UK’s Best in Historic Royal Palaces Awards Sunday, March 29, 2026 history teaching award gloucester education historicroyalpalaces heritage medieval historyteacher classroom Dave Slaughter, a dedicated history teacher from Gloucester, is feeling deeply humbled after being named one of the top 10 history teachers across the UK in the inaugural Inspiring History Teaching Awards. Organized by … Read More