Chipping Campden: The Overlooked Jewel of the Cotswolds Wednesday, December 31, 2025 chippingcampden cotswolds markettown history wooltrade architecture tourism hiking artscrafts gloucestershire Nestled in the rolling hills of Gloucestershire, Chipping Campden stands as one of the most historically significant and beautifully preserved towns in the Cotswolds. Despite its charm, it is frequently overshadowed by more … Read More
Campaign Launched to Honour Gloucester Veteran 'Barton Billy' with Memorial Tuesday, December 30, 2025 gloucester veteran pow memorial wwii burmarailway homelessness tribute fundraising history An appeal has been initiated to fund a memorial for Gloucester war veteran Bill Clements, affectionately known as ‘Barton Billy’. For decades, Bill was a familiar figure around Barton, often spotted near the doctors’ surgery, … Read More
Beechwood Shopping Centre: A Look Back Before John Lewis Took Over Saturday, December 27, 2025 beechwood shopping shoppingcentre retail closure johnlewis history transformation nostalgia commerce Once a bustling hub of local commerce, Beechwood Shopping Centre held a special place in the hearts of shoppers before its closure in February 2016. For years, it served as a convenient and familiar destination for residents … Read More
Tributes Pour In for Terry Haines, 'Mr Athletics' and Former Gloucester Mayor Wednesday, December 24, 2025 terryhaines gloucester athletics labour mayor severnac community politics history tribute sport Terry Haines, affectionately known as “Mr Gloucestershire Athletics,” and a former Mayor and Sheriff of Gloucester, has passed away suddenly at the age of 82. Friends, family, and the wider community have … Read More
Tributes Pour In for 'Mr Athletics' and Former Gloucester Mayor Terry Haines Wednesday, December 24, 2025 athletics gloucester politics labour sports community mayor severnac tribute history sport Terry Haines, affectionately known as “Mr Gloucestershire Athletics,” and a former Mayor and Sheriff of Gloucester, has passed away suddenly at the age of 82. A deeply respected figure in both the political and … Read More
Gloucester’s Griggs Timber Company to Close After Over a Century, Staff to Lose Jobs Before Christmas Wednesday, December 24, 2025 gloucester griggs timber closure jobs losses kellaway history housing employment Gloucester faces the loss of a historic timber merchant as Griggs Timber Company announces closure just days before Christmas. The company, located on Bristol Road and operating for more than 100 years, will cease operations … Read More