Thursday, July 16, 2026 mitcheldean carnival festival community tradition fete morrisdancing parade forestofdean events

After a 17-year hiatus, the much-cherished Mitcheldean Carnival is making a triumphant return to the Forest of Dean this weekend. Once a highlight of the local calendar, the carnival was a staple event in Mitcheldean, with … Read More

Thursday, July 16, 2026 gloucestershire heatwave hospital equipment mri climatechange emergency healthcare temperature diagnostics

Gloucestershire’s emergency departments have faced their busiest days ever amid recent intense heatwaves, with high humidity severely impacting hospital equipment functionality. Hospital leaders reveal that the last three … Read More

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 northamptonshire gloucestershire t20blast davidwilley cricinfo cricket vitalityblast quarterfinals vitalityblastfinals bensanderson sport

David Willey led Northamptonshire Steelbacks to a commanding eight-wicket victory over Gloucestershire at the cinch County Ground, Northampton, securing their spot in the Vitality Blast quarter-finals for the second … Read More

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 cheltenham history heritage map civicsociety historictownstrust fundraising cartography community education

Cheltenham is set to gain a prestigious new historical map, thanks to a campaign aiming to raise £35,000 to bring the project to life. The Cheltenham Civic Society is partnering with The Historic Towns Trust (HTT), a … Read More

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 stroud bowling disturbance assault verbalabuse staff safety customers incident publicorder

Two individuals caused a significant disturbance at a Stroud bowling alley by throwing balls high in the air, endangering customers and staff. The pair’s behavior escalated as they verbally abused other patrons and physically … Read More

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 forestofdean coalway mercedes dangerousdriving arrest policeinvestigation seriousinjury lydney drugdriving collision

A woman in her 20s from Lydney remains in serious condition in hospital after being struck by a Mercedes on a driveway in the Forest of Dean. The collision occurred at around 5:30 pm on Sunday, July 5, on Coalway Road. … Read More