Cotswolds

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi sold their £37 million Cotswolds house to an heir of the Tetra Pak dynasty. The sale has drawn attention due to the high price and the buyer's prominent family background.

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi sold a £37million Cotswolds house to an heir of the Tetra Pak dynasty. The transaction involves a high-value property in the Cotswolds region.

The article questions whether the Cotswolds property bubble has burst, noting homeowners are reducing house prices by millions. It explores local reactions to these changes in England's popular region.

Residents in the Cotswolds claimed that Kate Moss and Ellen DeGeneres negatively impacted their villages. House prices in the UK's most sought-after postcodes have now declined significantly.

A plan to build 20 affordable homes in the Cotswolds to address residents being priced out by millionaires has faced 11 years of planning disputes, resulting in no construction progress.

Volunteers in the Cotswolds recorded high phosphate and nitrate levels in a river, raising concerns about pollution. They have urged the Environment Agency to investigate the issue.

The Cotswolds is experiencing a 'perfect storm' that has caused a significant decline in house prices. Demand for homes in some of Britain's most sought-after postcodes has plummeted.

Maya Jama has purchased a cozy home in the Cotswolds to rent out, adding 'property mogul' to her career achievements. The property is intended for rental purposes, expanding her ventures beyond her existing career.

England's smallest county in the East Midlands is set to experience a tourism boost with the opening of the UK's first Nobu resort, which is expected to attract A-list celebrities and elevate the region's profile to rival the Cotswolds. The development aims to transform the historically overlooked area into a premier destination.

Rural Britain is becoming a food desert for lower-income families due to closure of local shops and poor public transport, leaving households struggling to access healthy and affordable food. Over half of households with an annual income under £40,000 struggle to access fresh fruit and vegetables. This issue disproportionately affects lower-income families in the countryside.

Burberry's new £2,000 Cotswolds handbag has driven sales and helped the company return to a full-year profit. The luxury brand's tote bags have contributed to its best performance in bag sales since 2023. The English region's increasing popularity with wealthy Americans has also boosted sales.

James Holder, co-founder of Superdry, was found guilty of raping a woman in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, after a night out. The court heard he continued the assault despite the victim's pleas to stop and her emotional distress.