Decision Made on Mobile Cafe at Cheltenham's Historic Pittville Pump Room Amid Impact Concerns Sunday, August 24, 2025 cheltenham pumproom mobilecafe heritage conservation historic preservation architecture publicspace culture The proposal to operate a mobile café at Cheltenham’s grade one-listed Pittville Pump Room has recently been decided, following considerable debate about its potential impact on the historic site. The plan involves setting up … Read More
The Hidden Danger of Eating Food from Dented Cans Sunday, August 24, 2025 food safety cannedfood dents health botulism contamination spoilage foodpoisoning preservation Many people assume that food inside a dented tin is perfectly safe to eat, but this common misconception can lead to health hazards. Dents in canned food can compromise the integrity of the container, creating small cracks or … Read More
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