Popular Cotswolds Village Shop Nominated for Prestigious ‘Rural Oscar’ Award Thursday, March 5, 2026 cotswolds villageshop countrysidealliance ruralawards gloucestershire community localbusiness southwest ruralenterprise voting Coln Community Stores, a beloved village shop and café in the heart of the Cotswolds, has earned a coveted spot on the shortlist for the 2024 Countryside Alliance Awards—often described as the ‘rural Oscars’. This esteemed … Read More
Popular Cotswolds Village Shop Nominated for Prestigious Countryside Alliance Award Thursday, March 5, 2026 cotswolds countrysidealliance villageshop ruralawards colncommunitystores localbusiness ruralenterprise communityhub gloucestershire voting Coln Community Stores, a beloved village shop and café nestled in the heart of Coln St Aldwyns near Cirencester, has been proudly shortlisted for the esteemed Countryside Alliance Awards—often dubbed the ‘rural … Read More
Gloucester to Launch Its Own Monopoly Board Game Edition Tuesday, February 17, 2026 gloucester monopoly boardgame landmarks localbusiness heritage tourism community games christmas2026 Gloucester is joining the exclusive list of UK cities with a dedicated Monopoly board game edition, following in the footsteps of Cheltenham and the Cotswolds. This new edition celebrates the city’s unique heritage and … Read More
New Family Soft Play Centre Set to Open in Cheltenham’s Brewery Quarter Following The Play Farm Closure Friday, November 14, 2025 cheltenham littlecenturions softplay familyentertainment breweryquarter kidsparties childrensplay cafes localbusiness rebrand Cheltenham’s long-standing soft play centre, The Play Farm, has closed its doors, ending a cherished chapter for local families. However, excitement is building as a new, premium children’s soft play centre and café, Little … Read More
Another Cheltenham Restaurant Closes, Leaving Community Heartbroken Friday, November 14, 2025 cheltenham restaurant closure economy hospitality community gallimores localbusiness restaurants hospitalitysector Cheltenham is set to lose another beloved dining spot as Gallimores Kitchen, located in The Courtyard, announces its closure. Since opening its doors in June 2020 under the leadership of experienced local chef Lee Gallimore, … Read More
James May’s Wiltshire Pub Shuns Jeremy Clarkson’s Beer – A Subtle Rivalry Brewing Wednesday, November 12, 2025 jamesmay jeremyclarkson pubs theroyaloak farmersdog gin wiltshire greatbritishfarmfest localbusiness rivalry James May, former Top Gear and The Grand Tour co-host, has stepped into a new role—as a pub owner. His Wiltshire pub, The Royal Oak, is not only up and running but thriving, thanks to a focus on local ingredients and a … Read More