Concerns Rise Over New A417 Town Flooding Malvern Hills with Light Pollution Wednesday, April 15, 2026 lightpollution malvernhills glynchbrook darksky development environment wildlife planning sustainability community A proposed new town of 3,500 homes in the Forest of Dean, dubbed Glynchbrook, has sparked fierce opposition from conservationists and residents alike. Set to be built between the M50 and A417 near the Malvern Hills, the … Read More
Gloucestershire Community Rallies to Preserve Historic 1930s Lido Facing Closure Tuesday, April 7, 2026 lido stroud community heritage stratfordpark renovation campaign sustainability maryportas localbusinesses In Stroud, Gloucestershire, a united community effort is underway to save the town’s iconic Stratford Park Lido, a treasured outdoor swimming pool that has served residents for nearly 90 years. Stroud District Council … Read More
KFC May Finally Open in Forest of Dean After Years of Attempts Tuesday, April 7, 2026 kfcdrive-thru coleford forestofdean planning sustainability jobs litter traffic community development The Forest of Dean could soon welcome its very first KFC drive-thru, with plans for a new restaurant on the outskirts of Coleford set to be reviewed by the Forest of Dean District Council on April 14. The proposed site on … Read More
Luxury Hot Chocolate Brand Knoops to Open New Store in Cheltenham Friday, April 3, 2026 knoops cheltenham hotchocolate luxury chocolate cocoa retail foodanddrink sustainability shopping Chocolate enthusiasts in Cheltenham have a new reason to celebrate: luxury hot chocolate brand Knoops is coming to the town centre. Known for its gourmet chocolate drinks crafted from fine cocoa, Knoops has been delighting … Read More
Gloucestershire Farmers Receive Support as Local Produce Prioritised Amid Crisis Wednesday, April 1, 2026 gloucestershire farming agriculture localproduce ruraleconomy procurement mentalhealth sustainability foodsecurity countryside Gloucestershire’s farming community is set to receive vital support as local officials acknowledge the mounting pressures they face. At a recent meeting, councillors unanimously backed measures to bolster rural businesses and … Read More
‘Overwhelmed’ Cotswold Village Sees Residents Losing Access Amid Tourist Surge Monday, March 30, 2026 bourton cotswolds tourism community overcrowding traffic parking residents sustainability publicspaces Bourton-on-the-Water, a charming village in the Cotswolds often called the “Venice of the Cotswolds,” is facing a crisis as an overwhelming influx of tourists — approximately 300,000 annually — threatens the daily lives of … Read More