Popular Cotswolds Village Shop Nominated for Prestigious ‘Rural Oscar’ Award Thursday, March 5, 2026 cotswolds villageshop countrysidealliance ruralawards gloucestershire community localbusiness southwest ruralenterprise voting Coln Community Stores, a beloved village shop and café in the heart of the Cotswolds, has earned a coveted spot on the shortlist for the 2024 Countryside Alliance Awards—often described as the ‘rural Oscars’. This esteemed … Read More
Gloucester Set to Outshine Corfu with Warmer Weather This Week Tuesday, March 3, 2026 gloucester corfu weather metoffice spring temperature rainfall southwest forecast uk After months of persistent rain and strong winds, regions of Gloucestershire are poised to enjoy a welcome burst of spring warmth, with temperatures predicted to surpass those of popular holiday destination Corfu. The Met … Read More
Severn Bridge Closed Amid Storm Chandra’s Fierce Winds and Heavy Rain in South West Tuesday, January 27, 2026 severn bridge stormchandra wind flooding travel southwest weather closures metoffice The M48 Severn Bridge was closed in the early hours of Tuesday morning after strong and hazardous winds swept across the South West, part of the ongoing impact of Storm Chandra. This major crossing between England and Wales … Read More
Severn Bridge Closed Amid Storm Chandra's High Winds and Flooding in the South West Tuesday, January 27, 2026 severnbridge stormchandra weather flooding travel highwinds southwest nationalhighways roadclosure metoffice The M48 Severn Bridge has been closed due to dangerously high winds as Storm Chandra continues to batter the South West of England with severe weather. The closure, which began in the early hours of Tuesday, has disrupted … Read More
Gloucestershire Overlooked in 2026 National Fish and Chip Shop Awards Tuesday, January 13, 2026 gloucestershire fishandchips fryawards takeaways restaurants southwest culinary awards foodquality mysterydiners Gloucestershire has been noticeably absent from the prestigious list of the best fish and chip shops in the country, as revealed by the 2026 Fry Awards. Despite the county’s rich culinary scene, no local establishments … Read More
'Danger to Life' Warning Issued as Heavy Rain Set to Soak Gloucestershire Saturday, December 6, 2025 gloucestershire rain flooding metoffice weather storm warning floodrisk transport southwest The Met Office has issued a severe “danger to life” warning as Gloucestershire braces for heavy, persistent rain beginning Monday, December 8. The 24-hour warning is in effect from 6 pm Monday until 6 pm Tuesday, … Read More