Countryfile's Adam Henson Confronts Setback Amid Emotional Farewell to Family Farm Friday, June 13, 2025 adamhenson countryfile farming cotswolds heritage agriculture biodiversity familyfarm pasture livestock Adam Henson, the 59-year-old BBC Countryfile presenter and farmer, has revealed a significant challenge he’s facing on a new 40-hectare plot of land he recently bought, separate from his family’s longstanding Cotswolds farm. … Read More
Controversial ‘Eyesore Tents’ Outside Superdry Founder’s 131 The Promenade Removed Wednesday, June 11, 2025 cheltenham conservation promenade covid19 tents marquees planning permitteddevelopment heritage juliandunkerton The unpopular white ‘tents’ outside Julian Dunkerton’s 131 The Promenade have finally been taken down, to the relief of a local Cheltenham conservation group. Initially installed during the Covid-19 pandemic to provide … Read More
The Repair Shop’s Dominic Chinea Announces Departure as He Gears Up for New TV Project Wednesday, June 11, 2025 dominicchinea therepairshop bbc metalwork restoration landrover tvshow yorkminster heritage conservation Dominic Chinea, the skilled metalworker known for restoring cherished family antiques on The Repair Shop, has surprised fans by announcing his decision to step away from the acclaimed BBC series. Since his debut on the show … Read More
Downton Abbey Tourists Spark Mixed Reactions but Boost Economy in Cotswolds Village Saturday, June 7, 2025 downtonabbey bampton tourism cotswolds filming community economy heritage residents tourismimpact The charming Oxfordshire village of Bampton, renowned as the filming location for Downton Abbey, has seen a boom in tourism since 2010. While the influx of visitors has generated substantial income for the local community, it … Read More
Solar Panel Installation Proposed for Dean Heritage Centre Café Roof Thursday, June 5, 2025 solar heritage museum conservation renewable environment sustainability planning gloucestershire forestofdean Plans to install 96 solar panels on the roof of a beloved Gloucestershire museum, the Dean Heritage Centre, are expected to receive approval next week. The trustees have applied for permission to add photovoltaic panels to … Read More
Jamie Oliver Plans Pop-Up Bakery at Historic Spains Hall Estate Thursday, June 5, 2025 jamieoliver spainshall bakery heritage essex planningpermission celebritychef restoration takeaway historicestate Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has applied for planning permission to transform a former stable block on the grounds of his historic Essex residence, Spains Hall, into a pop-up takeaway bakery. The venture aims to offer freshly … Read More