Gloucestershire Town of Stroud Named Among UK’s Best Places to Live in 2026 Friday, March 20, 2026 stroud gloucestershire cotswolds community housing farmersmarket countryside realestate southwest lifestyle The Sunday Times has released its much-anticipated Best Places to Live guide for 2026, highlighting the UK’s most desirable locations. Among these, Stroud, a charming town nestled in the Gloucestershire Cotswolds, has been … Read More
Foodie’s Quest for the UK’s Best Burger Shines a Spotlight on Gloucester Tuesday, March 10, 2026 burger britain gloucester southwest foodblogger bestburger smashburger streetfood restaurant culinary The humble burger’s origins are debated, with numerous claims to its invention, and today’s UK is home to countless eateries vying for the title of best burger. Food blogger Sam Wilder decided to settle the score by embarking … Read More
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