Gloucestershire Steam Railway Suspends Services Amid Extreme Heat Warning Tuesday, June 23, 2026 gloucestershire steamrailway heatwave metoffice railwayclosure safety heritage volunteers extremeheat weather The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway has announced a temporary suspension of all train services this week due to an extreme heat warning issued by the Met Office. With temperatures expected to reach up to 40°C, a … Read More
Wotton-under-Edge: The Friendly Heart of the Cotswolds’ Independent Spirit Sunday, June 21, 2026 wotton-under-edge cotswolds community independentshops locallife pride realestate heritage tourism inclusivity Finding a high street bustling not only with shops but warm, welcoming faces is becoming a rarity. Yet, Wotton-under-Edge, nestled on the western edge of the Cotswolds, offers just that—a friendly and lively town atmosphere … Read More
I Visited a Beautiful Cotswolds Village – But Overtourism Has Turned Tense and Violent Friday, June 19, 2026 bibury cotswolds overtourism socialmedia tourism community conflict rural visitormanagement heritage Bibury, a charming village in the Cotswolds renowned for its timeless beauty, has become a flashpoint in Britain’s growing overtourism crisis. Once admired for its tranquil rural life and dubbed “the most beautiful village in … Read More
'Ridiculous' name change scrapped for historic Stroud school Wednesday, June 17, 2026 marling stroud school education merger heritage petition trust community identity Marling School, a cherished historic institution in Stroud, will keep its original name following strong community opposition to a proposed rebranding. Founded in 1887 and named after Sir Samuel Marling, an important … Read More
Gloucester’s Last Shipwrights Battle Growing Silt Problem in Sharpness Canal Wednesday, June 17, 2026 gloucester shipwrights silt dredging canal restoration watersupply bristolwater docks heritage Gloucester’s last remaining shipwrights are raising alarm over a growing threat to their craft: the relentless buildup of silt in the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal. This problem is increasingly restricting access for large … Read More
Man Spends £18,000 on Security to Protect Two-Brick-High Wall from Developers Sunday, June 14, 2026 heritage security ownership dispute development planning gloucester property legacy investment Roger White, 59, has committed nearly £18,000 to hire a security guard to protect a tiny two-brick-high wall from developers in Hempsted, Gloucester, who intend to demolish it. The wall, known locally as a “dwarf … Read More