Fears Grow Over Forest of Dean Becoming Commuter Dormitories Amid Bristolians’ Influx Saturday, April 4, 2026 forestofdean commuting housing infrastructure traffic development bristol planning transportation community sport Concerns are mounting that towns and villages in the Forest of Dean are increasingly becoming commuter dormitories. This shift has been driven by rising house prices and worsening traffic congestion, especially following the … Read More
MP Opposes Controversial Plan for Massive New Housing Developments on A417 and A40 Thursday, April 2, 2026 housing development forestofdean infrastructure localplan mpopposition gloucestershire community affordablehousing planning Forest of Dean MP Matt Bishop has firmly opposed proposed plans to build two new towns totaling over 5,500 homes in Gloucestershire. The developments, aimed at meeting a substantial housing target of 13,200 homes, would see … Read More
Ginger Spice Wins Planning Dispute Over Horse Walker Installation Monday, March 30, 2026 gerihalliwell planning neighbours horsewalker spicegirls property approval localauthorities community development Geri Halliwell, famously known as Ginger Spice from the Spice Girls, has emerged victorious in a recent planning dispute with her neighbours. The pop icon sought permission to build a horse walker on her property, a request … Read More
RIAT Controversy as Organisers Submit 'Wholly Unsuitable' Campsite Proposal Monday, March 30, 2026 riat campsite planning marstonmeysey airshow community objections environment caravans wiltshire The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT), the world’s largest military airshow held annually at RAF Fairford, faces significant opposition from local residents following a recent planning application submission for an … Read More
RIAT campsite plan sparks controversy as local village decries 'wholly unsuitable' application Monday, March 30, 2026 riat campsite marstonmeysey planning objections wildlife noise security airshow community The organisers of the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT), the world’s largest military air show held annually at RAF Fairford, have come under fire from residents of the nearby village of Marston Meysey over plans for a … Read More
Ellen DeGeneres Plans Long-Term Stay at Cotswolds Farm with New Horse Stables Tuesday, March 24, 2026 ellendegeneres cotswolds kitesbridgefarm equestrian stables planning renovation horseownership westoxfordshire ruraldevelopment Ellen DeGeneres, the former US talk show host, appears set to make her Cotswolds country estate a long-term residence after submitting plans to build horse stables on the property. In 2024, Ellen and her partner Portia de … Read More