Gloucester Rejects Sponsorship Proposal for Historic Mayor and Sheriff Roles Over “McDonald’s Mayor” Fears Wednesday, February 4, 2026 gloucester mayor sheriff sponsorship heritage council localgovernment reorganization tradition civicroles Gloucester City Council has rejected a proposal to seek sponsorship funding for its historic civic roles of mayor and sheriff amid concerns over commercializing these centuries-old positions. Dating back to the 1200s, and … Read More
Gloucester Docks to Gain New Six-Storey Block of 141 Flats in Key Regeneration Step Tuesday, February 3, 2026 gloucester regeneration docks development flats housing westquay heritage architecture planning A new six-storey residential building featuring 141 flats is proposed to fill a significant gap in the ongoing regeneration of Gloucester Docks. The development, described as the “missing piece” in revitalizing the area, is … Read More
Gloucester Docks Plans Missing Piece of Regeneration with Six-Storey Block of 141 Flats Tuesday, February 3, 2026 gloucester docks regeneration housing development heritage architecture flats westquay canal Gloucester Docks is set to welcome a significant new addition to its regeneration efforts with plans for a six-storey building housing 141 flats. The Canal and River Trust, in collaboration with development firm Bloc, has … Read More
'Iconic' Cotswolds Pub Announces Unexpected Closure Months After Reopening Monday, February 2, 2026 pub cotswolds winchcombe closure community hospitality heritage business ghost reopening The Corner Cupboard, a historic and cherished pub in Winchcombe, Cotswolds, has announced a surprising closure just six months after its reopening under new management. Established in 1550 and operating as a pub since 1877, … Read More
The Repair Shop Guest Overwhelmed as Heirloom Flag Restored in Memory of Late Friend Wednesday, January 28, 2026 therepairshop rugby restoration memorabilia friendship grief heritage textiles bbc tribute sport On a poignant episode of The Repair Shop, guest Jonny was visibly moved as he shared the story behind a fragile rugby flag, a keepsake linked to both his and his late friend’s families. The flagship BBC show aired Wednesday, … Read More
The Repair Shop guest moved to tears as cherished rugby flag from late friend is lovingly restored Wednesday, January 28, 2026 therepairshop rugby memory restoration textiles friendship tribute emotional silk heritage sport On the latest episode of the beloved BBC series, The Repair Shop, guest Jonny was overcome with emotion as he brought in a precious rugby relic connected to a close friend who tragically passed away. Returning on Wednesday, … Read More