‘God willing King and I will return to this special place,’ says Queen Wednesday, May 14, 2025 queen westminsterabbey kingcharlesiii sacristy heritage restoration camilla architecture coronation history The Queen recently unveiled the foundation stone for an ambitious new development at Westminster Abbey, a site she described as “very special.” Camilla visited the location of the King Charles III Sacristy, a £13 million … Read More
Geri Halliwell-Horner Faces Neighbour Dispute Over Proposed Horse Walker at Oxfordshire Stables Tuesday, May 13, 2025 gerihalliwell christianhorner horsewalker neighbourdispute planningpermission oxfordshire equestrian conservation heritage ombi Geri Halliwell-Horner, former Spice Girl, and her husband Christian Horner, Red Bull F1 team principal, are embroiled in a fresh dispute with neighbours over plans to install a horse walker on their Oxfordshire estate. The … Read More
George Harrison’s Son Secures Approval for New Home at Iconic Friar Park Estate Monday, May 12, 2025 georgeharrison dhaniharrison friarpark allthingsmustpass beatles oxfordshire heritage planningpermission musiclegacy estatedevelopment Dhani Harrison, son of Beatles legend George Harrison, has received official approval to proceed with building a new home on the family’s treasured Friar Park estate in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. The 46-year-old … Read More
James Corden’s £8.5m Oxfordshire Dream Home Still Unfinished After Two Years Sunday, May 11, 2025 jamescorden oxfordshire templecombe mansion heritage planningpermission dolmen archaeology conservation construction James Corden’s ambitious £8.5 million family estate in Oxfordshire, bought as part of his plan to return to the UK after years in the US, remains untouched more than two years after receiving planning approval. The “dream” … Read More
Couple to Open Boutique Pub in the Cotswolds – Patience Required Until Summer 2026 Saturday, May 10, 2025 cotswolds boutique pub hotel gloucestershire seasonal local restoration hospitality heritage Sam and Georgie Pearman are set to unveil their latest venture, The Wild Duck Inn, a charming boutique pub and hotel nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds. Scheduled to open in the summer of 2026, this new establishment marks … Read More
City Centre ‘Magic’ Door Opens to Reveal Gloucester’s Tudor Treasure Saturday, May 10, 2025 gloucester tudor restoration heritage townhouse antiques historicengland conservation architecture westgate Gloucester residents and visitors now have the unique opportunity to explore one of the city’s best-kept secrets hidden behind a “magic” door on Westgate Street. The restoration of the Tudor merchant’s house at 26 Westgate … Read More