Thursday, April 2, 2026 housing development forestofdean infrastructure localplan mpopposition gloucestershire community affordablehousing planning

Forest of Dean MP Matt Bishop has firmly opposed proposed plans to build two new towns totaling over 5,500 homes in Gloucestershire. The developments, aimed at meeting a substantial housing target of 13,200 homes, would see … Read More

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Gloucestershire is asserting its capability to form its own strategic authority, rejecting proposals to merge into a Bristol-centric partnership or join councils with northern neighbors such as Herefordshire and … Read More

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Cheltenham Town aims to bounce back after a recent dip in form, having gone two games without a win. The Robins had been on an impressive seven-match unbeaten streak, helping them climb clear of the League Two relegation … Read More

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On the latest episode of the beloved BBC series The Repair Shop, a guest was deeply touched when a precious possession of his late friend was restored to its original splendour. The show, which returned on Wednesday, 25 … Read More

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Peter Phillips, son of the Princess Royal, is set to marry his fiancée Harriet Sperling in a private summer wedding at All Saints Church in Kemble, Gloucestershire. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, June 6, marking a … Read More

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Former US President Donald Trump has made a striking claim that King Charles would have supported a war against Iran, describing the monarch as a “friend” and a “great gentleman.” Speaking to The Telegraph ahead of King … Read More