‘Luxury’ £166k Bat Houses at Gloucestershire’s M5 Junction Spark Debate Monday, March 30, 2026 bats conservation infrastructure gloucestershire m5 wildlife environment council roosts batspecies Concerns have been raised over the £166,000 cost of constructing two “luxury” bat houses near junction 10 of the M5 in Gloucestershire, part of a £372 million major road upgrade project. Gloucestershire County Council is … Read More
RIAT campsite plan sparks controversy as local village decries 'wholly unsuitable' application Monday, March 30, 2026 riat campsite marstonmeysey planning objections wildlife noise security airshow community The organisers of the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT), the world’s largest military air show held annually at RAF Fairford, have come under fire from residents of the nearby village of Marston Meysey over plans for a … Read More
'Luxury' £166k Bat Houses at Gloucestershire M5 Junction Draw Criticism Monday, March 30, 2026 bats conservation gloucestershire infrastructure environment wildlife roadworks council funding protection Controversy has arisen over the £166,000 cost of constructing two “luxury” bat houses next to junction 10 of the M5 in Gloucestershire. These structures are part of a £372 million road upgrade project and are … Read More
I visited UK’s best zoo just 50 minutes from Gloucester — one word says it all Saturday, March 21, 2026 cotswold wildlife zoos oxfordshire giraffes conservation family animals zoosuk visitorexperience Tucked away in the rolling Oxfordshire countryside, Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens stands out as one of the UK’s premier zoos. Recently crowned Britain’s best zoo in a nationwide survey, it scored highly for species … Read More
I visited UK's best zoo 50 minutes from Gloucester — I could sum it up in 1 word Saturday, March 21, 2026 zoo cotswolds wildlife giraffes conservation oxfordshire animals parks visitorexperience uk Nestled in the rolling countryside of Oxfordshire, Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens stands out as one of the finest zoos in the UK. Recently named Britain’s best zoo in a nationwide survey, it impressed judges with its … Read More
'Cruel' TikTok Trend Leads to Pigeons Being Shot with Catapults in Gloucestershire Tuesday, March 17, 2026 tiktok catapult gloucestershire pigeons wildlife injury animalwelfare rehabilitation cruelty conservation A disturbing trend on TikTok has sparked serious animal welfare concerns in Gloucestershire, where pigeons are being targeted and injured by catapults. Vale Wildlife Hospital and Rehabilitation Centre has reported several … Read More