Countryfile's Matt Baker Embraces ‘Double Life’ in Farming and Television Sunday, May 3, 2026 countryfile farming mattbaker durham television countryside ourdreamfarm nationaltrust farmlife rural Matt Baker, the beloved Countryfile presenter, has shared how he now leads a “double life” after making a significant family move to his ancestral farm in the Durham countryside. Immersed in farming alongside his … Read More
Celebrities Transforming the Cotswolds: Prosperity at a Price Saturday, April 25, 2026 cotswolds celebrities tourism luxury development community rural property pubs sustainability The Cotswolds, once a quiet pastoral haven, has experienced a dramatic influx of interest from the super-wealthy, fueled heavily by celebrity visits and residency. What was once a secret enclave for Britain’s well-heeled is … Read More
Shop Returns to High Street, Reviving a Beloved Community Hub Tuesday, April 14, 2026 badminton retail community rural localbusiness highstreet reopening produce village support sport Badminton Stores has made a triumphant return to Badminton High Street, restoring a cherished community fixture that had long been missed. The shop’s official reopening on Friday was celebrated with great enthusiasm by the … Read More
Shop Returns to Badminton High Street as a Beloved Community Hub Tuesday, April 14, 2026 badminton community village store rural local business shopping estate tradition sport Badminton Stores has triumphantly reopened on Badminton High Street, restoring a cherished part of the village’s heart and daily life. The official launch, held last Friday, was graced by the Duke and Duchess of Beaufort … Read More
Tranquility of King Charles’ Cotswold Home Threatened by Proposed Housing Development Saturday, April 11, 2026 highgrove cotswolds tetbury development conservation housing planning environment rural royal The serene environment surrounding King Charles III’s family residence at Highgrove House in the Cotswolds faces potential disruption due to plans for a new housing estate. Developer Miller Homes has proposed constructing 135 … Read More
Support Boost for Gloucestershire Farmers as Local Produce Prioritised Wednesday, April 1, 2026 gloucestershire farming localproduce agriculture rural procurement mentalhealth council madeingloucestershire economy Gloucestershire’s farmers are set to receive crucial support from Shire Hall as local authorities acknowledge the mounting pressures they face. In a unanimous decision last week, county councillors committed to bolstering … Read More