Hope Revived for Cheltenham’s Iconic Cavendish House with New Mixed-Use Plans Friday, July 3, 2026 cheltenham cavendish development regeneration heritage mixeduse planning community business urbandesign The historic Cavendish House building in central Cheltenham, standing empty for over five months, may soon experience a revival thanks to a newly hinted mixed-use redevelopment plan. For over 200 years, since opening in 1823, … Read More
Not Bibury or Castle Combe – Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen Reveals an 'Extraordinary' Hidden Gem in the Cotswolds Wednesday, July 1, 2026 cotswolds cirencester siddington laurencellewelyn-bowen travel art exhibition heritage tourism villages Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, celebrated interior designer and longtime resident of the Cotswolds, has named a remarkable location in Gloucestershire’s Cotswold District that often flies under the radar—Siddington and nearby … Read More
Beckhams Face New Planning Hurdles Over Oak Balcony Addition at Cotswolds Home Tuesday, June 30, 2026 beckham cotswolds planning balcony heritage oxfordshire maplewoodbarn listedbuilding renovation privacy David and Victoria Beckham are once again at the centre of planning discussions, this time over a proposed oak balcony at their Cotswolds residence, Maplewood Barn in Oxfordshire. This would mark their 44th planning … Read More
Forest of Dean Named UK’s Independent Coffee Shop Capital Sunday, June 28, 2026 forestofdean coffee independent cafes localbusiness tourism southwest heritage community hospitality The Forest of Dean has earned the title of the independent coffee shop capital of the UK, boasting a remarkable 100% ownership of coffee shops by local, independent businesses. With 36 coffee shops scattered throughout the … Read More
Forest of Dean Crowned UK’s Independent Coffee Shop Capital Sunday, June 28, 2026 forestofdean coffee independent cafes uk tourism localbusiness southwest heritage community The Forest of Dean has proudly earned the title of the UK’s independent coffee shop capital, boasting an impressive 100% of its 36 coffee shops as independently owned. Unlike many areas where national chains dominate, every … Read More
Royal International Air Tattoo Unveils 2027 Theme Following 2026 Cancellation Thursday, June 25, 2026 riat aviation nato military airshow tiger raf heritage aircraft festival Although the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) has been cancelled for 2026 due to RAF Fairford’s current role as an active base in the Middle East conflict, preparations for the 2027 event are already well underway. … Read More