Gardeners' World Star Joe Swift Bids 'Sad' Farewell to 2024 Series Amid Changing Gardening Challenges Friday, November 7, 2025 gardening bbc gardenersworld joeswift montydon weather plants sustainability gardentips horticulture Joe Swift, beloved presenter on BBC’s Gardeners’ World, recently shared a heartfelt goodbye as the show’s main series for 2024 came to a close. Reflecting on the past year’s gardening conditions, Swift described … Read More
Two New Towns Proposed to Meet Forest of Dean’s 13,200-Home Target Tuesday, November 4, 2025 housing development forestofdean localplan newtowns affordablehousing council sustainability environment politics To address a housing target of approximately 13,200 new homes, the Forest of Dean District Council is proposing the development of one or two new settlements as part of its updated local plan extending to 2045. This plan also … Read More
Kaleb Cooper’s Jolly Pines Offers Free Christmas Trees to UK Pubs Monday, November 3, 2025 christmas cider hawkstone pubs hospitability kalebcooper jollypines sustainability biomass herefordshire UK pubs have an exciting festive offer this holiday season thanks to Kaleb Cooper’s Jolly Pines. Any pub that chooses to stock Hawkstone cider on tap will be eligible to receive a complimentary Christmas tree. Even better, a … Read More
Cheltenham and Gloucester Rapid Bus Link Plans Set to Transform Urban Travel Wednesday, October 29, 2025 cheltenham gloucester bus transport publictransit infrastructure urbanmobility sustainability travel commuting Plans to establish a rapid bus link between Cheltenham and Gloucester promise to dramatically improve public transportation in the region. This initiative aims to provide a high-capacity, frequent service that will enhance … Read More
Continued Funding for Zipper Buses Sparks Concern Over Rising Costs Sunday, October 26, 2025 zipper buses funding costs losses transit sustainability expenses criticism project The ongoing financial support for the Zipper bus service has drawn criticism amid concerns about escalating expenses. Despite promises of innovation and improved transit options, the fleet has yet to generate any profit, …
'Not fit-for-purpose' air source heat pump at popular pavilion costs thousands a year to run Wednesday, October 15, 2025 heating energy inefficiency airsource heatpump pavilion leckhampton costs sustainability community The air source heat pump installed at Leckhampton’s Burrow’s Pavilion has proven to be highly inefficient, resulting in annual running costs exceeding £6,000. Designed to provide eco-friendly heating, the system has instead … Read More