Billionaire Chris Rokos Faces Backlash Over 40-Acre Solar Farm Proposal at Historic Wiltshire Estate Wednesday, June 4, 2025 solar heritage tottenhamhouse renewable wiltshire landscape planning conservation estate controversy A heated dispute has emerged over billionaire hedge fund founder Chris Rokos’s plan to install a 40-acre solar farm on his vast Savernake Estate in Marlborough, Wiltshire. Rokos is currently renovating the grand Tottenham … Read More
Local Community Secures Future of Village Pub in Wiltshire Tuesday, June 3, 2025 wiltshire marstonmeysey pub community assetprotection localism heritage socialwellbeing rural conservation In the small village of Marston Meysey near Cricklade, Wiltshire, locals have successfully secured a protection order for their beloved pub, The Old Spotted Cow. Serving the community since 1820, this historic pub is one of … Read More
Tribute to Beloved Dad Killed in Fatal Biker Crash on A36 Monday, June 2, 2025 tribute accident motorcycle wiltshire fatality adventure family police collision normandy The family of Rob Best, 62, who tragically died in a motorcycle collision on the A36 in Wiltshire, have paid a touching tribute celebrating his life and spirit. Rob was riding with a friend on the morning of Saturday, May 31, … Read More
'Road Sign Swapper' Strikes Again Across the West Country Sunday, June 1, 2025 prank roadsigns somerset dorset wiltshire vandalism localgovernment communities police signage A clever yet costly prankster, dubbed the ‘road sign swapper,’ has once again left residents and authorities scratching their heads across the South West of England. This time, various town welcome signs have been … Read More
UK's Most Beautiful Village Battles Drone Intrusions Invading Residents' Privacy Saturday, May 31, 2025 castlecombe wiltshire drones privacy tourism overtourism community cotswolds parishcouncil safety The idyllic village of Castle Combe in Wiltshire, famed as the UK’s “most beautiful village,” faces an unexpected modern challenge: invasive drone activity disrupting the peace and privacy of its residents. … Read More
BBC Escape to the Country Expert Surprised by Unique Village Milk Vending Machine Tuesday, May 20, 2025 escape country bbc nickichapman wiltshire property relocation vendingmachine freshmilk housing In the latest episode of BBC’s Escape to the Country, presenter Nicki Chapman accompanied Polly, a South London resident, on her journey to find a new home in Wiltshire. With a budget of £450,000, Polly was seeking a house … Read More