Decision Pending on Redevelopment of Gloucester’s Westgate Street Buildings Saturday, July 12, 2025 gloucester westgate renovation flats listedbuilding heritage development planning conservation redevelopment Gloucester City Council is set to decide on a planning application concerning the renovation and conversion of two former shops and a residence at 109 and 111 Westgate Street into residential flats. The scheme focuses on the … Read More
The Repair Shop Expert Faces Career First While Restoring WWII Land Army Doll Wednesday, July 9, 2025 repairshop restoration landarmy wwii doll heritage craftsmanship conservation history bbc On Wednesday, July 9, a Repair Shop expert experienced a career first, admitting, “I’m a bit worried,” as she prepared to restore a unique World War II keepsake on BBC One’s Favourite Fixes. Vanessa Budd … Read More
Restoration of Iconic Gloucester Cathedral Section Advances Following Five-Year Conservation Wednesday, July 9, 2025 gloucester cathedral restoration conservation stonemasonry cloister heritage grotesques architecture harrypotter After five years of dedicated conservation work, significant restoration of the northern side of Gloucester Cathedral has been successfully completed. This meticulous project addressed decades of weathering that had severely … Read More
Proposed Six-Storey, 141-Apartment Building Could Transform Gloucester Docks Wednesday, July 9, 2025 gloucester development apartments regeneration westquay sustainable carfree buildtorent community heritage A significant development proposal aims to fill a key gap in the regeneration of Gloucester Docks with a new six-storey building featuring 141 rental apartments. The West Quay project is a collaborative effort between the … Read More
Man Fined Over Neglected Listed Building in Cheltenham Tuesday, July 8, 2025 cheltenham listed heritage conservation prosecution repair building neglect punishment council The owner of a neglected listed building in Cheltenham’s town centre has been fined for failing to carry out necessary repairs. Cheltenham Borough Council successfully prosecuted Stuart Thatcher, the owner of 5 Clarence … Read More
RIAT 2025: Complete Line-Up of Aircraft at the World’s Largest Military Air Show Monday, July 7, 2025 riat airshow aviation military apache surveillance reconnaissance maritime searchrescue heritage The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) is set to take off in less than two weeks, promising an exhilarating showcase of aviation prowess. Known as the world’s largest military air show, this year’s event centers on the … Read More