The Repair Shop's Will Kirk Reveals Life After a Major Lifestyle Shift Tuesday, November 11, 2025 willkirk therepairshop furniturerestoration homerenovation woodwork sustainability familylife bbc craftsman lifestylechange For over eight years, Will Kirk has been a beloved figure on BBC’s The Repair Shop, tirelessly restoring cherished family heirlooms, sentimental objects, and historical artefacts to their original beauty. The 40-year-old … Read More
Plan Unveiled for 26-Room Hotel and 10 Holiday Homes at Converted Cotswolds Farm Monday, November 10, 2025 hotel holidayhomes cotswolds farmbuildings conversion tourism planning moretoninmarsh sustainability accommodation A new vision is emerging for Evenlode Ground Farm in the Cotswolds, with plans to convert existing agricultural buildings into a 26-room hotel and 10 holiday homes. The proposal aims to bring fresh tourism appeal while … Read More
New Homes Proposed on Village Edge Field in Apperley Monday, November 10, 2025 housing development apperley village planning homes gloucester tewkesbury sustainability residential A proposal has been submitted to build up to five new homes on an open agricultural field at the edge of Apperley, a village located between Gloucester and Tewkesbury. The site is framed by mature hedges and trees and lies … Read More
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