A transformative project aimed at enhancing the natural beauty of the Cotswolds has taken a significant leap forward. The ambitious plan to remove 16 towering pylons along a 7-kilometre stretch of overhead power lines—once …
The ambitious “once in a generation” project to remove 16 towering pylons from the picturesque Cotswold region has taken a significant step forward. This bold initiative aims to take down 7 kilometers of overhead power lines …
Nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, this picturesque village has earned the nickname ‘Venice of the Cotswolds’ thanks to its enchanting waterways and idyllic scenery. With its quaint stone cottages, winding rivers, and …
Tucked away in the picturesque countryside of Gloucestershire lies one of the Cotswolds’ most enchanting gems—a historic spa that has quietly preserved its charm and elegance through the centuries. This stunning spa offers …
Cotswold District Council leaders are preparing to challenge the Government over newly imposed housing targets they describe as “moronic.” The recent update has more than doubled their annual housing requirement, putting …
A proposal for a vast solar farm at Moat Farm near Newent has been denied permission, after raising worries that Gloucestershire could become overloaded with solar developments, earning the nickname “Solarshire.” The …
Cheltenham College is celebrating the opening of a new fully accessible pathway linking National Star College to Crickley Hill Country Park, enhancing access to the stunning Cotswold landscape. This wheelchair-friendly route, …
The Hills Ford Stages, a well-loved motor rally running across rural roads near Ledbury, is encountering opposition from environmental groups concerned about potential harm to the region’s prized scenic landscapes. Scheduled …
Plans to build a single-storey home behind 151 Prestbury Road in Cheltenham have been approved, despite concerns from residents that the property is being “squeezed into a garden.” Alex Bumpstead, the applicant, received …
A proposal to demolish a large six-bedroom house near Ross-on-Wye and replace it with 11 new homes has been denied planning permission. Butler Wall Homes of Pontypool sought approval to tear down Bridruthen, a property set on …
A heated dispute has emerged over billionaire hedge fund founder Chris Rokos’s plan to install a 40-acre solar farm on his vast Savernake Estate in Marlborough, Wiltshire. Rokos is currently renovating the grand Tottenham …
South Gloucestershire councillors have unanimously approved the extension of a car park into an agricultural field at Tolldown Farm, Dyrham, to serve a new farm shop and cafe, despite planning officers’ recommendation to …
A planning application is underway for the installation of a 24-metre 5G telecommunications mast at Painswick Golf Club, aimed at significantly bolstering the area’s mobile infrastructure and digital connectivity. Cornerstone …
Tensions are mounting in South Gloucestershire following a proposal to construct 67 new homes on the revered Gravel Hill. This move would effectively engulf the historic enclave of Yate Rocks within the expanding town of …