The Repair Shop’s Steve Fletcher Opens Up About the Challenges Behind the Cameras Tuesday, August 19, 2025 repairshop stevefletcher clockmaking restoration heirlooms craftsmanship challenges antiques television preservation Since joining The Repair Shop in 2017, clockmaker Steve Fletcher has become a beloved figure, helping to breathe new life into treasured family heirlooms. However, behind the heartwarming restorations and happy reunions lies … Read More
Church Battles Cotswolds Neighbours Over Ancient Tree Tuesday, August 19, 2025 church diocese cotswolds tree heritage environment dispute landmark community preservation In the heart of the Cotswolds, a conflict has erupted between the local church diocese and community members over the fate of an ancient tree. The Diocese has formally requested the removal of the venerable tree, citing … Read More
A417 Village Tied to Voting Rights History Faces Heritage Risk Amid Development Concerns Tuesday, August 19, 2025 snigsend chartist heritage votingrights preservation development lowbands council historicengland village The historic Chartist village of Snig’s End, situated along the A417, is under threat and could soon be placed on Historic England’s Heritage at Risk register. This small village, deeply linked to the 19th-century … Read More
Save Daisybank Campaign Raises £26,000 to Protect Beloved Beauty Spot Thursday, August 7, 2025 daisybank leckhampton campaign conservation development community nature preservation environment fundraising The Save Daisybank campaign has successfully raised an impressive £26,000 in a determined effort to protect the treasured natural area beneath Leckhampton Hill. Fears are mounting that this cherished beauty spot could face … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Use of Julian Dunkerton’s 131 Promenade Decision to Justify New Development in Historic Spa Town Centre Wednesday, August 6, 2025 development heritage planning precedent architecture preservation spatown conservation urbandesign protest There is growing unease following the approval of a development application at 131 Promenade, associated with Julian Dunkerton, which some fear may set a precedent for future construction projects that could alter the … Read More
Cotswold Village Implements Strict Rules to Protect Historic Character Friday, August 1, 2025 snowshill cotswolds regulations heritage conservation restrictions household preservation historic village Starting this October, residents of Snowshill, a picturesque village in the Cotswolds, will face a range of new restrictions on everyday household activities. These measures are designed to safeguard the village’s exceptional … Read More