BBC The Repair Shop Expert Lucia Scalisi Mourns Beloved Guest Maria Kirk Thursday, January 15, 2026 bbc repairshop luciascalisi mariakirk restoration art ukraine worldwarii heritage loss Lucia Scalisi, a skilled restorer from BBC’s The Repair Shop, recently shared the heartbreaking news of the passing of Maria Kirk, a guest who appeared on the show earlier in 2023. Lucia had the honor of restoring a treasured … Read More
Vandals Inflict Extensive Damage on Newent’s Public Spaces Tuesday, January 13, 2026 vandalism graffiti newent forestofdean crime community restoration police antisocial investigation The town of Newent, located in the Forest of Dean, has recently experienced a surge in vandalism and graffiti that has resulted in thousands of pounds worth of damage to public buildings, walls, and street furniture. Local … Read More
Former Prinknash Abbey Monastery Set for £20 Million Residential Redevelopment Monday, January 12, 2026 prinknash abbey monastery redevelopment housing gloucester benedictine restoration planning conservation Prinknash Abbey, a former Benedictine monastery near Gloucester, is poised for a significant £20 million redevelopment that will convert the historic site into modern residential accommodation. The Abbey, nestled between … Read More
BBC Gardeners' World’s Adam Frost Leaves Viewers in Tears as Co-Star Breaks Down Emotionally Friday, January 9, 2026 gardenersworld adamfrost loisamos horticulture restoration volunteers emotional heritage bbc bedfordspark Gardeners' World viewers were deeply touched by a poignant segment featuring presenter Adam Frost at the Bedfords Park Walled Garden near Romford, which will be rebroadcast this evening. This remarkable garden, dating back to … Read More
BBC Gardeners' World's Adam Frost Moves Viewers to Tears as Co-Star Breaks Down in Emotional Segment Friday, January 9, 2026 gardenersworld adamfrost loisamos bedfordspark horticulture volunteers restoration emotional legacy bbc In a deeply emotional segment on a repeat episode of Gardeners' World airing this evening, viewers were left moved to tears by the stirring story of Bedfords Park Walled Garden near Romford. This historic garden, originally … Read More
Restoration Begins on Gloucester’s Historic Pin Factory Wednesday, January 7, 2026 restoration heritage gloucester pinfactory historicengland architecture community preservation industrial conservation In a significant step towards preserving Gloucester’s industrial heritage, restoration work has commenced on a former pin factory originally converted from a barn in the early 1800s. This Grade II listed building has been … Read More