'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
Date Set for New Market, Food Hall, and Cultural Venue to Open at Eastgate Shopping Centre Friday, June 12, 2026 gloucester eastgate market redevelopment greyfriars cultural regeneration heritage community footfall Gloucester is gearing up for an exciting revitalisation with the planned opening of a new indoor market by spring next year. City leaders confirm this update as part of the significant redevelopment underway at the Eastgate … Read More
Kingham Named Cotswolds’ Most Beautiful Village, Surpassing Castle Combe and Broadway Wednesday, June 10, 2026 kingham cotswolds villages travel uk tourism pub festival heritage scenery The Cotswolds is renowned for its quintessential English charm, drawing thousands of visitors annually. With its rolling hills and honey-colored stone cottages, the region offers a picturesque escape, but some villages stand … Read More
Six-Storey Gloucester Docks Development Withdrawn to Protect Historic Shipbuilders Tuesday, June 9, 2026 gloucester docks shipbuilding heritage development planning shipbuilders regeneration housing conservation Plans to construct a six-storey residential building at Gloucester Docks have been withdrawn following concerns over its potential impact on the traditional shipbuilding business T. Nielsen and Company Limited. The proposed … Read More