Countryfile Opens with Heartbreaking Update as BBC Host Left Speechless Sunday, May 24, 2026 countryfile wildfires wales forestry conservation environment climate arson wildlife fireprevention In the latest episode of Countryfile aired on Sunday, 24 May, viewers were confronted with sobering news about the increasing threat of wildfires in the Welsh valleys. Presenters Matt Baker and Sammi Kinghorn visited the … Read More
Beloved Cotswolds Zoo, Home to Famous Film Animals, Closes After Nearly 50 Years Wednesday, May 20, 2026 heythrop zoo cotswolds animals film jimclubb retirement conservation wildlife cinema Heythrop Zoo, a cherished Cotswolds institution known for its exotic animals and role in numerous iconic British films and TV shows, has permanently closed. The zoo, described by its founder as “the only one of its kind … Read More
No Plans to Cull Gloucester’s Cattle, Confirms City Council Wednesday, May 20, 2026 gloucester cattle robinswoodhill alneyisland conservation council wildlife grazing rumours culling Gloucester City Council has confirmed that there are no plans to cull the herds of cattle grazing at Robinswood Hill and Alney Island, quashing recent rumours that had caused concern among local residents. The council is … Read More
No Plans to Cull Gloucester's Cattle, Council Confirms Wednesday, May 20, 2026 gloucester cattle conservation robinswood alney council wildlife environment grazing nature Gloucester City Council has firmly denied rumours suggesting plans to cull the herd of cattle grazing on Robinswood Hill and Alney Island. Concerns had surfaced amid the council’s consideration to transfer management of these … Read More
Gloucestershire Woodland with Meandering Rivers and Ancient Hill Fort Named Best Place in the World Wednesday, May 20, 2026 gloucestershire forest symondsyat ironage hillfort puzzlewood nature wildlife filmlocation holidays Nestled between the Rivers Wye and Severn in Gloucestershire, the Forest of Dean is a majestic expanse of 27,000 acres of ancient woodland, stretching up to the Welsh border. As one of England’s largest and most treasured … Read More
Gloucestershire Woodland Named ‘Best Place in the World’ for Its Ancient Hill Fort and Meandering Rivers Wednesday, May 20, 2026 forestofdean symondsyat gloucestershire ancientwoodland ironage hillfort riverside puzzlewood wildlife tourism Nestled between the Rivers Wye and Severn along the Welsh border lies one of England’s most magnificent ancient woodlands: the Forest of Dean. Spanning an impressive 27,000 acres, this historic forest is a sanctuary of … Read More