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A growing movement of businesses in Gloucestershire is proving you can succeed while caring for people and the planet. These 80 certified companies are showing others that profit doesn't have to come at a cost.
After being hunted to extinction 400 years ago, beavers are preparing to make a comeback in Gloucestershire, where 91% of residents support their return. The project could restore wetlands, boost wildlife, and reduce flooding in local communities.
A UK county just approved a plan to build community-owned renewable energy farms that could shield residents from volatile fossil fuel prices. The cross-party initiative will identify public land perfect for wind turbines and solar panels.
A wildlife trust in Gloucestershire is celebrating Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday by creating 11 nature recovery zones spanning 50,000 hectares. The zones will restore landscapes and bring back native species like beavers across forests, valleys, and commons.
A 24-year-old German YouTuber defended his cheese rolling championship by narrowly beating a legend who came out of retirement just to challenge him. The centuries-old tradition drew thousands to watch competitors tumble down a steep hill chasing an 8-pound wheel of cheese.
Robots are now doing the dangerous work of sorting nuclear waste in South Gloucestershire, keeping human workers safer while saving potentially hundreds of millions of pounds. Two groundbreaking trials are showing how technology can tackle one of Britain's toughest cleanup challenges.
A team of nearly 30 rugby veterans from Gloucestershire raised £15,000 for players suffering life-changing injuries, earning themselves a trip to play on hallowed ground at Twickenham Stadium. Their efforts support a charity that provides lifelong care for players whose passion for the sport changed their lives forever.
A taekwondo instructor who started training at age seven to overcome bullying just earned a community hero award for transforming hundreds of young lives. Vaughan Buxton has coached students from age four to 75, helping them win world titles and find confidence.
Stuart Jones unearthed a rare 16th-century ring with eight diamonds in a Gloucestershire field, marking the best find of his detecting career. The stunning gold and diamond treasure will auction for up to $20,000, with proceeds split between Jones and the landowner.
A wildlife trust in England is celebrating Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday by creating 11 nature recovery zones spanning an area 11 times the size of Gloucester. The ambitious Mission Wild project aims to raise £3 million to restore habitats and reintroduce native species like beavers across 50,000 hectares.
Hundreds of brave competitors from across Europe tumbled down a near-vertical hill chasing cheese in England's beloved annual tradition. The centuries-old event in Brockworth continues growing in popularity, turning a quirky local custom into an international celebration.
John Gadd played for England in 1982 and 1983 but never received official recognition. Now at 67, he's one of 47 players getting retrospective caps from the Rugby Football Union.
A man's attempt to sell fake ancient statues worth potentially £680,000 was stopped when experts discovered his 1976 invoices were printed using technology invented 25 years later. The quick thinking of auction house staff protected the London art market from significant fraud.
A man walking his dog in England's Forest of Dean discovered a Bronze Age axe head nestled among tree roots, an artifact that has survived over 3,000 years. The ancient tool now connects modern visitors to the craftspeople who shaped these forests millennia ago.
John Gadd played for England in 1982 and 1983 but never received official recognition. Now at 67, he's finally getting the international cap he earned over four decades ago.
A young photographer joined her local women's rugby team after watching the Red Roses compete, turning her newfound passion into a career-launching documentary project. Her work now captures the sisterhood and resilience of grassroots women's rugby while she pursues professional sports photography.
A 21-year-old Dutchman just became the first from his country to win England's legendary cheese rolling competition, staying on his feet while dozens tumbled down the hill. Niels Wennemars says the 7-pound cheese prize "belongs to the Netherlands."
A widowed English farmer spent months planting thousands of oak trees with a secret at the center: a heart-shaped meadow pointing toward his late wife's childhood home. The hidden tribute remained private for nearly 20 years until a hot air balloonist spotted it from above.
A crematorium in Swindon has turned metal recycling from cremations into £165,000 for local charities over 12 years. With family consent, recovered metals become donations that help mental health groups, children's services, and community gardens across the region.
A team of neighbors in Winchcombe spent over a year testing their local river weekly, gathering the first-ever water quality data for their community. Their citizen science project is now pushing officials to take action on pollution levels.
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