Pregnant Sheep Injured During Dog Attack; Police Seek Witness Friday, October 24, 2025 sheep attack dog police investigation animal pregnancy livestock welfare rural A pregnant sheep was chased and bitten in a recent dog attack, prompting an ongoing investigation by local police. The incident, which has raised concerns for animal welfare, occurred in a rural area where the sheep was … Read More
Valuable Horse Riding Equipment Stolen from Cotswolds Property Tuesday, October 21, 2025 theft equestrian theftinvestigation cotswolds horse riding equipment security rural crime A significant theft has occurred at a property in the Cotswolds, where a large quantity of high-value horse riding equipment was stolen. The stolen items, estimated to be worth thousands of pounds, include saddles, bridles, … Read More
Concerns Mount Over New Government Housing Targets Threatening a Cotswolds Town Tuesday, October 21, 2025 cotswolds housing development government conservation community environment planning fields rural Residents of a picturesque Cotswolds town have voiced mounting fears that the government’s newly imposed housing targets will irreversibly alter their cherished landscape. Many locals worry that the pressure to … Read More
'Bonkers' Move to Phase Out Fire Co-Responders Sparks Outcry Friday, October 17, 2025 fire coresponders community firstresponders rural emergency response healthcare volunteers safety A controversial decision to phase out fire co-responders has drawn sharp criticism from local officials and emergency service experts. The move, aimed at shifting more responsibility to community first responders in rural … Read More
'Bonkers' Decision to Phase Out Fire Co-Responders Faces Criticism Friday, October 17, 2025 fire coresponders community firstresponders rural emergency healthcare safety response volunteers The decision to phase out fire co-responders in rural parts of the county has sparked significant controversy. Critics argue that this move, labeled as “bonkers” by some, could jeopardize emergency response times … Read More
Cotswold Areas Poised for 18,650 New Homes as Plans Include New Village Development Saturday, October 11, 2025 cotswold housing development rural government villages planning infrastructure community heritage Plans have been unveiled detailing the potential construction of 18,650 new homes across the Cotswold district, including the creation of an entirely new village. This ambitious development strategy aims to address housing … Read More