Controversial Renovation on 'England's Prettiest Street' Sparks Renewed Outrage Monday, May 4, 2026 rosemarycottage bibury renovation heritage controversy cotswolds planning conservation construction architecture The ongoing redevelopment of Rosemary Cottage on Awkward Hill in Bibury, often hailed as England’s prettiest street, has reignited tensions between the property owner, local residents, and the council. Metin Dener, the … Read More
Controversial Renovation at 'England's Prettiest Street' Sparks New Outrage Monday, May 4, 2026 contamination development heritage bibury council construction cotswolds planning renovation locals Ongoing renovations at Rosemary Cottage, a historic Grade II-listed property on what is known as ‘England’s prettiest street’ in Bibury, have reignited local anger. Owner Metin Dener’s plans, including a large … Read More
Nearly Two Decades of Frustration Over Derelict Victoria Hotel Mar Newnham-on-Severn Sunday, May 3, 2026 derelict victoriahotel newnham restoration conservation planning community heritage gloucestershire blight For almost 20 years, the Victoria Hotel in Newnham-on-Severn has stood derelict, casting a shadow over this otherwise picturesque village. The grade II-listed former coaching inn, owned by BMJ International Limited, has … Read More
Nearly Two Decades of Frustration Over Derelict Victoria Hotel in Picturesque Village Sunday, May 3, 2026 victoriahotel newnham derelict listedbuilding heritage restoration highstreet planning community gloucestershire For almost 20 years, the Victoria Hotel in Newnham-on-Severn has stood derelict, casting a shadow over this charming village. Owned by BMJ International Limited, the historic 18th-century building has been closed since 2007, … Read More
Ellen DeGeneres Seeks Approval for All-Weather Riding Arena at Flood-Prone Cotswolds Estate Friday, May 1, 2026 ellendegeneres portiaderossi cotswolds equestrian flooding planning renovation archaeology ridingarena stables Ellen DeGeneres, the former US talk show host, is now facing a planning hurdle as she and her partner, Portia De Rossi, seek permission to build an all-weather riding arena at their flood-affected Cotswolds estate. Their … Read More
Clarkson’s Farm Series Six Scheduled for Summer 2027 Premiere, Planning Documents Confirm Tuesday, April 28, 2026 clarkson farming television diddlysquat oxfordshire planning farmshop agriculture seriessix primevideo The popular reality TV show Clarkson’s Farm is gearing up for its sixth series, which is slated to air in the summer of 2027, according to recently submitted planning documents. The show, which chronicles former Top Gear host … Read More