Billionaire Seeks to Modernize Historic Mansion with Solar Farm on 40 Acres Wednesday, May 7, 2025 solar sustainability renewable heritage estate wiltshire conservation energy water planning Chris Rokos, billionaire hedge fund manager and owner of the sprawling 100-bedroom Tottenham House near Marlborough, has submitted a planning application to Wiltshire Council to install a large solar farm on 40 acres of land … Read More
Golden Valley developer saves oak trees from destruction Tuesday, April 29, 2025 golden valley oak trees sustainability tech hub public feedback cheltenham hbd innovation cyber industry gloucestershire college urban development ecosystem preservation The latest development plans from Cheltenham Borough Council reveal that a trio of “beautiful” veteran oak trees will be spared from being cut down when construction begins on the new Innovation Centre near GCHQ. … Read More
Environmental Charity Shop and Van Broken into, Items Worth Hundreds Stolen Thursday, April 24, 2025 charity theft cheltenham sustainability environmental burglary police fundraising community donations An environmental charity in Cheltenham, Vision 21, faced a setback when its furniture reuse shop and company van were broken into in separate incidents, just days before a crucial fundraising campaign. The break-ins resulted … Read More
New Cotswold-Inspired Continental Breakfast at Gloucestershire Hotel Sunday, April 20, 2025 gloucestershire cotswold breakfast hotel sustainability local fresh artisan experience buffet Stonehouse Court in Gloucestershire is set to unveil a Cotswold-inspired continental breakfast, with the arrival of a new breakfast chef, Mark Vaughan. Mark, who was previously the Head Chef at Calcot Manor in Tetbury, has … Read More
Historic Pub ‘The Goat’ Nominated for Protected Status Sunday, April 20, 2025 historic pub community preservation stonehouse council localism heritage gathering place sustainability The former Globe Inn, now known as The Goat, has been nominated for inclusion on the Register of Assets of Community Value by the Stonehouse Town Council. The move aims to safeguard the pub’s future and its significance … Read More
Cheltenham's Winter Ice Rink Set for Return with £1.6m Boost Monday, April 14, 2025 cheltenham ice rink winter festive local business sustainability inclusivity economic impact borough council Cheltenham is gearing up to welcome back its much-loved winter ice rink, as the borough council reveals plans to reintroduce the iconic attraction to Imperial Gardens. A fresh planning application has been submitted for … Read More