Concerns Rise Over Increased Travel for Midwives in Gloucestershire’s New 24/7 Maternity Callout Service Plan Wednesday, May 27, 2026 maternity midwives gloucestershire childbirth healthcare homebirths travel safety nhs services Plans to reshape maternity services across Gloucestershire have sparked concerns over increased travel demands on midwives. Hospital leaders are working to safely reopen the maternity unit at Cheltenham General Hospital and … Read More
Concerns Raised Over Midwives’ Travel Demands in New 24/7 Maternity Callout Service Plan Wednesday, May 27, 2026 midwives maternity gloucestershire healthcare travel safety birthcentre cheltenham staffing services New proposals to revamp maternity services in Gloucestershire could require midwives to travel extensively across the county, according to recent discussions among health and local government officials. The Gloucestershire … Read More
'Enchanting' Puzzlewood Named the Most Beautiful Place in the UK Monday, May 25, 2026 puzzlewood forestofdean tolkien woodland enchantment filminglocation nature family hiking travel Puzzlewood, nestled in the heart of Gloucestershire’s Forest of Dean, has been crowned the most beautiful place in the UK in Time Out’s 2024 list, curated by the magazine’s expert travel writers. This ancient woodland … Read More
I stayed in a beautiful Cotswolds hotel that felt like being in Italy - I didn't want to leave Monday, May 25, 2026 cotswolds killingworthcastle oxfordshire boutiquehotel luxurystay gastropub culinary countryside travel accommodation Nestled amid Oxfordshire’s picturesque countryside lies The Killingworth Castle, an exquisite boutique hotel and historic pub that instantly transports you to the rolling hills of Italy. With just eight beautifully appointed … Read More
I stayed at a stunning Cotswolds hotel that felt like a slice of Italy – and I never wanted to leave Monday, May 25, 2026 cotswolds hotel oxfordshire boutique hospitality gastropub culinary tastingmenu luxury travel Nestled in the heart of Oxfordshire’s idyllic countryside, The Killingworth Castle is a historic hotel and pub that instantly transports guests to another world. With only eight elegantly appointed bedrooms, this intimate … Read More
I Visited the Prettiest Cotswolds Town on a Sunny Day – But the Reality Was Troubling Friday, May 22, 2026 cotswolds overtourism bourton-on-the-water bankholiday tourism travel uk villages traffic crowds As the sunny Bank Holiday weekend approaches, many are eager to soak up the warm weather with day trips. The UK boasts an array of beautiful destinations on our doorstep, and the Cotswolds is among the most popular. Known for … Read More