End of an Era: Gloucestershire’s Beloved Family-Run Clothing Store Closes Its Doors Tuesday, April 7, 2026 gloucestershire lydney raymonds familybusiness highstreet closure retail menswear ladieswear legacy After decades of being a cornerstone of the Gloucestershire high street, Raymond’s Stores in Lydney has closed permanently. This family-run business, which first opened its doors in the late 1930s, has long been a beloved … Read More
Cheltenham’s Beloved Litter-Picking Legend Honoured Posthumously at 92 Friday, March 27, 2026 cheltenham legacy litterpicking community hero keepbritaintidy awards greatbritishspringclean volunteerism environment Derek Cole, a cherished Cheltenham grandfather known for his tireless litter-picking efforts, passed away just days before Christmas at the age of 92. Though he never learned of his latest accolade, his legacy lives on … Read More
Cheltenham's Litter-Picking Legend Derek Cole Honoured Posthumously at 92 Friday, March 27, 2026 cheltenham litter community volunteer legacy keepbritaintidy derekcole awards environment charity Derek Cole, a beloved Cheltenham great-grandfather and community legend, passed away just days before Christmas at the age of 92. Though he did not live to hear the news, Derek was posthumously honoured with the prestigious … Read More
The Repair Shop Guest Stuns Will Kirk with Legendary Beatles Connection Wednesday, March 18, 2026 therepairshop willkirk ringostarr beatles guitar restoration music legacy family skiffle In the latest episode of BBC’s The Repair Shop, expert restorer Will Kirk was left truly amazed after a guest brought in a guitar with a remarkable connection to Beatles legend Ringo Starr. Gary Miles from North Wales arrived … Read More
Olympic Legend Makes Special Appearance at Cheltenham Saturday, February 21, 2026 olympics cheltenham pittville athlete champion sports legacy event british community sport In a memorable moment for sports fans and local residents alike, a celebrated British Olympic legend made a special appearance at Cheltenham’s picturesque Pittville Park. Known for their incredible achievements on the … Read More
Olympic Legend Makes a Memorable Appearance at Cheltenham Saturday, February 21, 2026 olympics cheltenham sport legend pittville community inspiration legacy athlete british Olympic gold medalist and British sporting legend made a special appearance at Cheltenham’s Pittville Park, delighting fans and locals alike. The celebrated athlete, known for their outstanding achievements on the world … Read More