Inspired by the growing trend of farm diversification highlighted in Clarkson’s Farm, many farms now offer public amenities like shops and cafes to supplement income. Burton Farm Shop, located just off the M4 near Chippenham …
England is on track to experience another heatwave later this month, with temperatures expected to climb as high as 30°C in parts of the West Country. Forecasts from WX Charts, utilizing the advanced GFS weather model, …
Thames Water has confirmed that a hosepipe ban will take effect on Tuesday, July 22, affecting customers across Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, most of Wiltshire, and parts of Berkshire. This decision follows the Environment …
South Cotswolds MP Roz Savage has expressed serious concerns about the recent acquisition of Island Green Power—the developer behind the proposed 2,200-acre Lime Down solar farm—by Macquarie Asset Management. In a letter to …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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. With around 400 …
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 …
The tragic death of Jayne Hunt, 55, a respected equine podiatrist and founding member of The Equine Podiatry Association based in Evesham, has been formally referred to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) by Wiltshire’s …
In a heartfelt moment on the BBC’s Escape to the Country, Joey, a long-time Heathrow airport resident, was overwhelmed with emotion as she stepped into a dream cottage priced well below her budget. The episode, aired on May …
Chris Rokos, billionaire hedge fund manager and owner of the sprawling 100-bedroom Tottenham House near Marlborough, has submitted a planning application to Wiltshire Council to install a large solar farm on 40 acres of land …
Situated in the picturesque village of Great Somerford, Wiltshire, Cotswold Homes has revealed an exquisite new housing development that seamlessly combines contemporary design with the tranquility of the countryside. …
In a lighthearted April Fools' Day prank, the peaceful Cotswolds village of Crudwell briefly adopted a new name, becoming ‘Currywell’ until noon. The elaborate jape involved the installation of new road signs, creating a …