Residents of England's 'prettiest village' rage at overtourism and block new developments

Residents of a village dubbed Britain's prettiest were left so infuriated by the impact of overtourism in their tiny community that they clubbed together and blocked the development of a new cafe.

The picturesque Cotswolds village of Bibury garnered the sought-after reputation thanks to its manicured shrubbery and old-fashioned English charm. But it has come as a double-edged sword for its residents, who must deal with the swarms of visitors who have been seduced its charm and stunning weaver’s cottages.

They say the popularity and horde of visiting coaches is dangerously close to unsustainable, with the narrow country roads that make it so well known becoming dangerously gridlocked.