BBC Countryfile Star Opens Up About Overcoming Homelessness and Shame Sunday, March 29, 2026 countryfile homelessness datshianenavanayagam youth rural bbc broadcasting advocacy housing resilience In a powerful and heartfelt revelation, Datshiane Navanayagam, a presenter on the BBC’s Countryfile, has shared her experience with homelessness during her youth—a chapter of her life that left her feeling isolated and … Read More
Community Rallies to Save Last Pub in Drybrook, Gloucestershire Friday, March 13, 2026 drybrook heartsofoak forestofdean pub community assetofcommunityvalue conservation rural gloucestershire lease The last remaining pub in Drybrook, Gloucestershire, the Hearts of Oak, is under threat after being placed on the auction block with a guide price of £200,000. This beloved pub, a fixture in the village since 1838 and … Read More
Guests Rave About 'Unforgettable' Ivy-Covered Cotswolds Cottage Near Jeremy Clarkson's Farm Shop Sunday, March 8, 2026 cotswolds bledington cottage staycation clarksonsfarm oldreadingroom holiday rural travel jeremyclarkson As morning mist gently lifts from the honey-hued stone houses of the North Cotswolds, the quaint village of Bledington near Kingham reveals itself as a hidden gem. At the village’s core stands The Old Reading Room, a … Read More
Resident Lives Amidst Over 150 Potholes on One of UK's Most Damaged Roads Thursday, February 26, 2026 potholes stroud gloucestershire roads repairs infrastructure safety localgovernment rural cycling Pat Swift, 78, a former civil engineer, resides on Well Hill in Minchinhampton, Stroud — a road notorious for its severe pothole problem. On a short 200-yard stretch near his home, Mr Swift has counted more than 150 potholes, … Read More
Decision Approved for Controversial ‘Cramped’ Homes in Rural Gloucestershire Thursday, February 12, 2026 gloucestershire planning development housing rural council berryhill forestofdean density construction A controversial bid to build three closely packed homes in the village of Berry Hill, near Coleford in Gloucestershire, has been approved despite strong concerns from local councillors. The development involves demolishing … Read More
Drivers baffled by unexpected 5p cash-only toll bridge in rural Oxfordshire Tuesday, February 10, 2026 tollbridge oxfordshire swinford cashonly rural historic ukroads commuting motorway payment While most UK roads are toll-free, with their upkeep funded by taxes, a handful of toll crossings remain scattered across the country, often well-known ones like the M6 toll road or the Dartford Crossing. However, some … Read More