Gloucester Docks to Gain New Six-Storey Block of 141 Flats in Key Regeneration Step Tuesday, February 3, 2026 gloucester regeneration docks development flats housing westquay heritage architecture planning A new six-storey residential building featuring 141 flats is proposed to fill a significant gap in the ongoing regeneration of Gloucester Docks. The development, described as the “missing piece” in revitalizing the area, is … Read More
'Iconic' Cotswolds Pub Announces Unexpected Closure Months After Reopening Monday, February 2, 2026 pub cotswolds winchcombe closure community hospitality heritage business ghost reopening The Corner Cupboard, a historic and cherished pub in Winchcombe, Cotswolds, has announced a surprising closure just six months after its reopening under new management. Established in 1550 and operating as a pub since 1877, … Read More
The Repair Shop Guest Overwhelmed as Heirloom Flag Restored in Memory of Late Friend Wednesday, January 28, 2026 therepairshop rugby restoration memorabilia friendship grief heritage textiles bbc tribute sport On a poignant episode of The Repair Shop, guest Jonny was visibly moved as he shared the story behind a fragile rugby flag, a keepsake linked to both his and his late friend’s families. The flagship BBC show aired Wednesday, … Read More
The Repair Shop guest moved to tears as cherished rugby flag from late friend is lovingly restored Wednesday, January 28, 2026 therepairshop rugby memory restoration textiles friendship tribute emotional silk heritage sport On the latest episode of the beloved BBC series, The Repair Shop, guest Jonny was overcome with emotion as he brought in a precious rugby relic connected to a close friend who tragically passed away. Returning on Wednesday, … Read More
Fears Grow Over Proposed 3,000-Home New Town in Gloucestershire Thursday, January 22, 2026 gloucestershire housing newtown heritage sustainability floodrisk localplan m50 conservation development Concerns have emerged over plans to build a new town of 3,000 homes in Gloucestershire, with critics warning it could become an “anonymous motorway outpost” that threatens local heritage and sustainability. Forest of Dean … Read More
Shoppers and Traders Mourn as Cavendish House Prepares to Close Its Doors Tuesday, January 20, 2026 cavendish closure shopping cheltenham traders retail promenade redevelopment business heritage The imminent closure of the historic Cavendish House building on Cheltenham’s Promenade has deeply saddened the traders and shoppers who have grown to cherish this landmark. After nearly two centuries of retail history, … Read More