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
Fears Grow Over Proposed 3,000-Home New Town in Gloucestershire Thursday, January 22, 2026 gloucestershire housing newtown heritage sustainability floodrisk localplan m50 conservation development Concerns have emerged over plans to build a new town of 3,000 homes in Gloucestershire, with critics warning it could become an “anonymous motorway outpost” that threatens local heritage and sustainability. Forest of Dean … Read More
Shoppers and Traders Mourn as Cavendish House Prepares to Close Its Doors Tuesday, January 20, 2026 cavendish closure shopping cheltenham traders retail promenade redevelopment business heritage The imminent closure of the historic Cavendish House building on Cheltenham’s Promenade has deeply saddened the traders and shoppers who have grown to cherish this landmark. After nearly two centuries of retail history, … Read More
Amanda Owen Shares Challenging Update on Anty John's Farmhouse Renovation Monday, January 19, 2026 amandaowen yorkshire farming renovation antyjohns ourfarmnextdoor yorkshiredales heritage family television Amanda Owen, the beloved Yorkshire Shepherdess and star of Our Farm Next Door, has opened up about the ongoing difficulties she and her family face while renovating the historic Anty John’s farmhouse. The farmhouse, a … Read More
Planning Dispute Intensifies on 'England's Prettiest Street' Amid Police Investigation Sunday, January 18, 2026 planning cotswolds bibury construction obstruction heritage police conservation dispute investigation A long-running planning dispute on Awkward Hill, often called “England’s prettiest street,” in Bibury, Gloucestershire, has escalated following an alleged shooting incident that prompted an armed police … Read More
The Woolpack Inn: A Literary Gem in the Cotswolds with Unique Character Saturday, January 17, 2026 woolpack cotswolds pub gloucestershire literature laurielee sladvalley local music heritage In October, The Good Food Guide unveiled its first list of Britain’s top 100 pubs, featuring three establishments from Gloucestershire—one impressively ranked at number 40. Among them, The Woolpack Inn, nestled in the scenic … Read More