Lloyds to Relocate Cheltenham High Street Branch, Plans Submitted for Grade II-listed Building Friday, May 29, 2026 lloyds cheltenham bank highstreet relocation heritage refurbishment towncentre banking architecture Lloyds Banking Group has announced plans to close its iconic Cheltenham High Street branch and relocate to a new site within the town. The move comes as part of a strategy to adapt to changing customer needs and modern … Read More
No Return for Gloucester Tall Ships Festival in 2027 Despite Docks' 200th Anniversary Thursday, May 28, 2026 gloucester tallships festival docks bicentenary maritime events heritage tourism community Gloucester’s renowned Tall Ships Festival, a biennial highlight at Gloucester Docks since 2007, will not be returning in 2027, according to city business leaders. Traditionally, the festival has drawn thousands of visitors … Read More
No Return for Gloucester Tall Ships Festival in 2027 Despite Docks Bicentenary Thursday, May 28, 2026 gloucester tallships festival docks bicentenary maritime events business heritage tourism Business leaders in Gloucester have confirmed that the iconic Tall Ships Festival will not return to the city in 2027. This decision comes despite plans to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Gloucester Docks with a range of … Read More
Forest of Dean’s UNESCO Biosphere Bid at Risk Following Council’s Six-Month Consultation Delay Tuesday, May 26, 2026 forestofdean unesco biosphere conservation community consultation heritage ecotourism localgovernment environment The Forest of Dean’s ambitious bid to achieve UNESCO biosphere reserve status now faces uncertainty after the District Council voted to pause the application process for six months to allow further public consultation. Green … Read More
Fears Grow Over Forest of Dean’s UNESCO Biosphere Bid After Council Approves Six-Month Consultation Pause Tuesday, May 26, 2026 forestofdean unesco biosphere consultation conservation community sustainability ecotourism heritage council The Forest of Dean’s aspiration to achieve UNESCO biosphere reserve status faces uncertainty after the District Council voted to pause the application process for six months to allow further public consultation. Green … Read More
Cheese Rolling 2026 Kicks Off at Gloucestershire’s Legendary Event Monday, May 25, 2026 cheeserolling gloucestershire cooper’shill tradition sports event2026 community competition heritage festival sport The much-anticipated Cheese Rolling event of 2026 has once again drawn crowds to the rolling hills of Gloucestershire. This iconic and daring race, held annually on Cooper’s Hill, tests competitors as they chase a wheel of … Read More