The Day Clare Balding Spotted a ‘Big Cat’ Near the Gloucestershire Border Saturday, July 26, 2025 bigcats gloucestershire wyevalley clarebalding sightings wildlife cotswolds folklore mystery animals Reports of ‘big cat’ sightings have sparked intrigue across Gloucestershire and its surrounding regions, fueled by eerie encounters and even claims of DNA evidence following a sheep attack in the Cotswolds. Among … Read More
Explore Tintern: The Charming Wye Valley Village with Historic Ruins and Classic Pubs Sunday, July 13, 2025 tintern wyevalley abbey history hiking walking pubs ruins monmouthshire scenery Nestled in the heart of the Wye Valley, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty along the England-Wales border, Tintern is a captivating riverside village that offers a perfect blend of history, nature, and local … Read More
Popular Rural Motor Rally Faces Opposition Over Environmental Concerns Sunday, June 22, 2025 motorrally ledbury ruralroads environment landscape wyevalley malvernhills cheltenhammotorclub planning herefordshire The Hills Ford Stages, a well-loved motor rally running across rural roads near Ledbury, is encountering opposition from environmental groups concerned about potential harm to the region’s prized scenic landscapes. Scheduled … Read More
Why an 11-Home Development Near Ross-on-Wye Was Rejected Saturday, June 14, 2025 bridstow ross-on-wye development planning housing wyevalley drainage traffic ndp landscape A proposal to demolish a large six-bedroom house near Ross-on-Wye and replace it with 11 new homes has been denied planning permission. Butler Wall Homes of Pontypool sought approval to tear down Bridruthen, a property set on … Read More
Stunning Wye Valley Holiday Let with Spectacular Views Gains Approval Thursday, June 12, 2025 wyevalley holidaylet forestofdean planningpermission tourism parking development views localcouncil conservation Plans to formalize the use of a charming holiday let boasting one of the most breathtaking views in the Forest of Dean have been approved. Pat Baker received permission to convert a stone outbuilding—previously an art … Read More
Plans to Legalise Holiday Let with Stunning Wye Valley Views in Forest of Dean Saturday, June 7, 2025 holidaylet planning forestofdean tourism conservation wyevalley safety parking community development Next week, the Forest of Dean District Council will consider retrospective planning permission to formally change the use of a stone outbuilding into a holiday let. Located at Bourne End on High Beech Road in The Pludds near … Read More