Gloucestershire Town Rallies to Save Beloved 1930s Lido Facing Closure Tuesday, April 7, 2026 stroud lido community heritage stratfordpark campaign maryportas localbusinesses outdoorswimming preservation The community of Stroud has come together in a heartfelt campaign to save the town’s cherished Stratford Park Lido, an outdoor swimming pool that has been a local landmark for nearly 90 years. Stroud District Council recently … Read More
'Charming' Village on the Edge of the Cotswolds Feels Like a Real-Life Time Machine Sunday, April 5, 2026 lacock cotswolds history preservation medieval village abbey nationaltrust film heritage Nestled just a few miles outside the famed Cotswolds region in Wiltshire, the medieval village of Lacock is a living snapshot of England’s past. Renowned for its picture-perfect streets and historic buildings, the village … Read More
Why Are Cucumbers Wrapped in Plastic? Experts Explain It’s Not Just About Hygiene Saturday, February 28, 2026 cucumber plastic freshness packaging foodwaste supermarket preservation dehydration sustainability produce Cucumbers are a staple ingredient in many salads and sandwiches, and when you buy them at the supermarket, they’re often wrapped in plastic. While many shoppers assume this plastic covering is solely for hygiene, experts … Read More
Why Are Cucumbers Wrapped in Plastic? Experts Explain It's More Than Just Hygiene Saturday, February 28, 2026 cucumbers plastic packaging freshness foodwaste preservation supermarkets transport dehydration sustainability Cucumbers are a staple in many salads and sandwiches, and when you buy them from supermarkets, they often come wrapped in plastic. While most people assume this plastic layer is simply for hygiene, experts reveal there’s much … Read More
Publican Criticizes Lib Dems Over Lack of Support to Save Cheltenham's Last Regency Inn Tuesday, February 17, 2026 pub cheltenham development regency bellinn planning council libdems preservation community A Cheltenham publican has voiced frustration with the Liberal Democrats over their perceived lack of support in safeguarding the town’s last remaining Regency inn from residential development. In October, borough planners … Read More
Former Monastery Prinknash Abbey Set for £20 Million Transformation into New Homes Monday, January 12, 2026 prinknash abbey monastery housing development gloucester preservation redevelopment planning community Prinknash Abbey, a former Benedictine monastery near Gloucester, is poised for a dramatic transformation into a residential complex as part of a £20 million redevelopment project. Situated between Brockworth and Painswick … Read More