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Stroud’s beloved shopping destination is set for a grand reopening next week, celebrating a remarkable £31 million transformation. The iconic actress and presenter, Dame Joanna Lumley, will grace the town with her presence to … Read More

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A proposed new town of 3,500 homes in the Forest of Dean, dubbed Glynchbrook, has sparked fierce opposition from conservationists and residents alike. Set to be built between the M50 and A417 near the Malvern Hills, the … Read More

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Herefordshire Council devoted nearly £1 million to developing a comprehensive masterplan for Hereford’s future growth, only to discard the plan and begin again under new leadership. In spring 2023, just before local elections … Read More

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Steve Cotterill praised his Cheltenham Town squad for their resilience after a closely contested 2-1 win against Gillingham. “We had to keep going because we never really got started properly,” he explained. … Read More

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A Cheltenham hotel is one of eleven across the UK set to stop housing asylum seekers as part of a government initiative to reduce costs and transfer residents to alternative sites such as military barracks. On Tuesday, April … Read More

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Gloucester Rugby faces Bristol Bears on Friday night at Ashton Gate in Round 13 of the 2025/26 Gallagher Premiership, with uncertain fitness surrounding several crucial players. Scrum-half Tomos Williams, the Wales … Read More