England’s Ghost Towns Suffer Most from High Street Shop Closures, New Map Reveals Sunday, September 21, 2025 england ghosttowns highstreet shopclosures retaildecline towneconomy vacancies localbusiness economicimpact retailtrends A recent analysis has spotlighted England’s ghost towns—those hardest hit by the wave of high street shop closures sweeping the country. Using data on retail vacancies, the map highlights areas where once bustling shopping … Read More
Jeremy Clarkson Fans Spot Big Mistake in Launch of Farmer's Dog Pub Thursday, August 14, 2025 jeremyclarkson farmersdog cotswolds publaunch hospitality community socialmedia localbusiness openingday pubculture The Farmer’s Dog, the new Cotswolds pub owned by Jeremy Clarkson, has quickly gained popularity among locals and visitors alike. Since opening, it has been praised for its inviting atmosphere, tempting menu, and … Read More
Gloucester Quays Proposes Major Food and Drink Zone Amid Concerns Over Potential McDonald's Impact Saturday, August 9, 2025 gloucesterquays foodanddrink development retail mcdonalds fooddock localbusiness urbanplanning economicgrowth communityimpact Gloucester Quays is seeking approval to develop a substantial new food and drink area by repurposing shop units that have remained empty since the retail outlet’s inception. The proposal aims to breathe new life into … Read More
Gloucestershire Village Market Blossoms with New Traders and Welcoming Atmosphere Friday, June 20, 2025 gloucestershire market kingsstanley localbusiness freshproduce community craftsmanship familyfriendly petfriendly food The village market in King’s Stanley, Gloucestershire, has flourished since its launch six years ago, providing a valuable platform for local businesses to showcase and sell their unique products. Held every first and third … Read More
Ex-Gloucester Car Boot Organiser Warns of Price Increases Under New Management Friday, June 20, 2025 gloucester hempstedmeadows carbootsale capitalbootsales bobnewby priceincrease community localbusiness council eventmanagement A former organiser of the Hempsted Meadows car boot sale in Gloucester has expressed concerns that prices may rise under new management following a recent change in lease ownership. Bob Newby, who managed the site for six … Read More
Family Shocked as Tourists Picnic from Saucepans in Charming Cotswolds Village Saturday, June 14, 2025 bourton-on-the-water cotswolds tourism picnic villagegreen community heritage sustainability crowds localbusiness A family trip to Bourton-on-the-Water, one of the Cotswolds’ most picturesque villages, turned sour when they encountered groups of tourists eating food straight from saucepans and occupying every available patch of grass. … Read More