Welcome to the 2026 version of the Gas Bag. This is the new online version of the historical newsletter that was distributed around Shortstown some years back. We hope to use this site to help our local community, with news, stories and contacts “Who can recommend a decent plumber?” Keep checking back as the site
By Leigh
11 April 2026· 1 min read
Welcome to the 2026 version of the Gas Bag. This is the new online version of the historical newsletter that was distributed around Shortstown some years back.
We hope to use this site to help our local community, with news, stories and contacts “Who can recommend a decent plumber?”
Keep checking back as the site progresses.
The R101 airship, built at Cardington, remains the largest aircraft ever constructed in the UK at 777ft long — longer than Canary Wharf's tallest tower stands tall.
By Trevor Monk
We’ve added a Recipes corner to the site, simple family friendly things to make together. First up: homemade lemonade with the kids.
By Leigh
Shortstown is set to lose its Post Office. The branch inside the Morrisons Daily store on North Drive will close on Sunday 9 August 2026, after Morrisons confirmed it is shutting the store and taking the Post Office counter down with it. It is the latest blow to a fast-growing community that has already seen
By Leigh