Victims of Former RAF Base Fire Identified Saturday, May 17, 2025 firefighters bicester raf fire rescue tragedy community restoration heroism oxfordshire The identities of the three individuals who tragically died in a fire at the former RAF base at Bicester Motion business park in Oxfordshire have been confirmed. The victims include firefighters Jennie Logan, 30, and Martyn … Read More
‘God willing King and I will return to this special place,’ says Queen Wednesday, May 14, 2025 queen westminsterabbey kingcharlesiii sacristy heritage restoration camilla architecture coronation history The Queen recently unveiled the foundation stone for an ambitious new development at Westminster Abbey, a site she described as “very special.” Camilla visited the location of the King Charles III Sacristy, a £13 million … Read More
The Repair Shop Star Will Kirk: From Early TV Roles to Personal Heartbreak Sunday, May 11, 2025 willkirk therepairshop woodrestoration bbc furniturerestoration personalloss craftsmanship family television restoration Will Kirk, the resident wood restorer on the BBC’s hit show The Repair Shop, has captured viewers’ hearts since his debut in 2017. Over the years, he has skillfully breathed new life into family heirlooms, sentimental … Read More
Couple to Open Boutique Pub in the Cotswolds – Patience Required Until Summer 2026 Saturday, May 10, 2025 cotswolds boutique pub hotel gloucestershire seasonal local restoration hospitality heritage Sam and Georgie Pearman are set to unveil their latest venture, The Wild Duck Inn, a charming boutique pub and hotel nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds. Scheduled to open in the summer of 2026, this new establishment marks … Read More
City Centre ‘Magic’ Door Opens to Reveal Gloucester’s Tudor Treasure Saturday, May 10, 2025 gloucester tudor restoration heritage townhouse antiques historicengland conservation architecture westgate Gloucester residents and visitors now have the unique opportunity to explore one of the city’s best-kept secrets hidden behind a “magic” door on Westgate Street. The restoration of the Tudor merchant’s house at 26 Westgate … Read More
BBC The Repair Shop Leaves 101-Year-Old Veteran in Tears Over Emotional Restoration Thursday, May 8, 2025 veday therepairshop restoration worldwarii veteran memory sentimental bbc wartime heritage The latest VE Day special of BBC’s The Repair Shop delivered a deeply moving moment, bringing viewers and 101-year-old Royal Navy veteran John Holloway to tears. The episode centered around a cockpit clock that John had … Read More