Forest of Dean’s UNESCO Biosphere Bid at Risk Following Council’s Six-Month Consultation Delay Tuesday, May 26, 2026 forestofdean unesco biosphere conservation community consultation heritage ecotourism localgovernment environment The Forest of Dean’s ambitious bid to achieve UNESCO biosphere reserve status now faces uncertainty after the District Council voted to pause the application process for six months to allow further public consultation. Green … Read More
Fears Grow Over Forest of Dean’s UNESCO Biosphere Bid After Council Approves Six-Month Consultation Pause Tuesday, May 26, 2026 forestofdean unesco biosphere consultation conservation community sustainability ecotourism heritage council The Forest of Dean’s aspiration to achieve UNESCO biosphere reserve status faces uncertainty after the District Council voted to pause the application process for six months to allow further public consultation. Green … Read More
Cheese Rolling 2026 Kicks Off at Gloucestershire’s Legendary Event Monday, May 25, 2026 cheeserolling gloucestershire cooper’shill tradition sports event2026 community competition heritage festival sport The much-anticipated Cheese Rolling event of 2026 has once again drawn crowds to the rolling hills of Gloucestershire. This iconic and daring race, held annually on Cooper’s Hill, tests competitors as they chase a wheel of … Read More
Cheltenham’s New Housing Development Draws Criticism for ‘Prison-Block’ Design Monday, May 25, 2026 cheltenham arklecourt housing architecture regency civicsociety development urbandesign heritage construction A new housing development in Cheltenham has sparked controversy for its stark, block-like design, which some critics say resembles a Soviet-era prison complex. Wavensmere Homes received approval in 2024 to build 147 homes on … Read More
Cheltenham's New Housing Row Criticized for 'Prison-Block Chic' Design Monday, May 25, 2026 cheltenham architecture housing heritage development civicsociety regency urbandesign arklecourt planning A new housing development in Cheltenham has sparked controversy, with residents and heritage advocates condemning its design as reminiscent of a Soviet-era prison block. The Arkle Court estate, consisting of 147 homes built … Read More
25 Photos Capturing the Spirit of Gloucester's Tall Ships Festival—Taking a Year Off Saturday, May 23, 2026 gloucester tallships festival docks maritime anniversary boats sailing heritage event Gloucester’s famous Tall Ships Festival is taking a break this year, but anticipation is already building for its grand return next year. Marking the 200th anniversary of Gloucester Docks, the festival promises to be bigger … Read More