The blazer worn by beloved comedian Eric Morecambe during his final live performance has been rediscovered, adding a treasured piece to the history of Tewkesbury’s Roses Theatre. The theatre, marking its fiftieth anniversary, …
This summer, the village of Birdlip in the Cotswolds will come alive with the sights and sounds of Roman Britain as it hosts its very first Roman Festival. Scheduled for Sunday, August 17, the event will be held at Ruby’s …
In 1906, a towering elm tree in Swindon Lane, Cheltenham, was felled, leaving behind only a stump. While trees are often cut down without much notice, this particular elm was no ordinary tree. Known locally as Maud’s Elm, it …
Tucked just over the Gloucestershire border lies Chipping Norton, one of the Cotswolds' most underexplored yet charming market towns. While visitors often flock to Bourton-on-the-Water and Stow-on-the-Wold, Chipping Norton …
The United Kingdom’s largest private collection of antique apothecary items is headed to auction, featuring a remarkable, fully intact Victorian pharmacist’s shop. The Cotswold Auction Company will host this unique sale, …
Graham Terrett, a cherished figure in Gloucester’s sporting and community circles, is celebrating his 100th birthday today, June 16. Born and raised in the city, Mr. Terrett has led a remarkable life filled with cricket, …
Gloucester is set to honour the bravery of the “Canary Girls,” women who risked their lives working in a dangerous munitions factory in Quedgeley during World War I, through the installation of information boards near the …
Liam Dennett, a 43-year-old from Andoversford near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, found solace and renewed purpose through metal detecting after enduring devastating family tragedies. Struggling with mental health challenges …
No one truly knows what Warren James looked like. Born in a humble shack near Whitemead Park, James was a Free Miner who became a central figure in the Forest of Dean uprising against land enclosures in 1831. The rebellion …
A rare and historically significant royal mourning ring, originally bought for just £15 from a charity shop in Leicester, is set to be auctioned with an estimated value of £3,000 to £5,000. The ring dates back to the early …
Picture yourself wandering through vibrant lavender fields reminiscent of Provence, paddleboarding beneath slate-grey skies, and exploring centuries of British heritage—all within a day’s journey. Welcome to North …
Countryfile presenter Adam Henson recently made a remarkable discovery on his Gloucestershire farm—an ancient Roman coin that he describes as “most precious.” Adam, 59, has managed Bemborough Farm near Guiting Power since …
The Queen recently unveiled the foundation stone for an ambitious new development at Westminster Abbey, a site she described as “very special.” Camilla visited the location of the King Charles III Sacristy, a £13 million …
Nestled along the Somerset coastline, Burnham-on-Sea is a delightful British seaside town rich in history and coastal charm. Among its unique attractions is St Andrew’s Church, whose medieval stone tower famously leans at an …
This morning over Gloucestershire, an aircraft paid tribute to the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day by writing ‘VE80’ in the sky. Shortly after 9 a.m., a single-seat RV-6 aircraft took to the skies over Gloucester, …