Tewkesbury Businesses Remain Open Amid Flooding Challenges Friday, February 13, 2026 tewkesbury flooding business gloucestershire severn avon swilgate resilience local community Despite significant flooding caused by the Severn, Avon, and Swilgate rivers bursting their banks, businesses in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, are operating as usual. Large parts of the town centre have seen floodwaters rise … Read More
Chefs Reveal the Best Supermarket Butter and What Makes It Great Monday, February 9, 2026 butter cooking baking supermarket uk chefs ingredients local organic dairy Butter is an essential ingredient in every kitchen, whether you’re baking, sautéing, or simply spreading it on toast. But not all butters are created equal, and selecting the right one can be surprisingly tricky. After … Read More
I Spent 72 Hours Visiting UK Motorway Services – The M5 Stop Blew Me Away Friday, February 6, 2026 motorway services uk gloucestershire m5 tebay roadtrip local produce countryside YouTuber Gavin Wren dedicated three days to visiting the UK’s finest motorway service stations, based on a public vote, and was particularly impressed by a stop on the M5 in Gloucestershire. During his 72-hour road trip, … Read More
Dumped Sofa Becomes Beloved Local Landmark and Wins Portrait of Britain Award Monday, January 26, 2026 sofa photography community award forestofdean tourism local portrait art charity A photograph of a discarded sofa has captured hearts and imaginations, winning a prestigious Portrait of Britain award. Taken by local photographer Alex Elton-Wall, the image features Amaya, a young girl seated on a … Read More
The Woolpack Inn: A Literary Gem in the Heart of the Cotswolds Saturday, January 17, 2026 woolpack cotswolds pub gloucestershire laurielee sladvalley cider ciderwithrosie local community In October, The Good Food Guide revealed its very first list of Britain’s 100 best pubs—and Gloucestershire proudly claimed three spots. Among them, The Woolpack Inn in the picturesque Slad Valley stood out, earning an … Read More
The Woolpack Inn: A Literary Gem in the Cotswolds with Unique Character Saturday, January 17, 2026 woolpack cotswolds pub gloucestershire literature laurielee sladvalley local music heritage In October, The Good Food Guide unveiled its first list of Britain’s top 100 pubs, featuring three establishments from Gloucestershire—one impressively ranked at number 40. Among them, The Woolpack Inn, nestled in the scenic … Read More