Tuesday, April 14, 2026 badminton retail community rural localbusiness highstreet reopening produce village support sport

Badminton Stores has made a triumphant return to Badminton High Street, restoring a cherished community fixture that had long been missed. The shop’s official reopening on Friday was celebrated with great enthusiasm by the … Read More

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 hereford bypass funding government herefordshire transport investment ris campaign infrastructure

Herefordshire Council has firmly rebutted recent claims suggesting that it will not receive the Government funding necessary for the Hereford bypass. The controversy followed statements by local campaign group Herefordshire … Read More

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 resignation housing localgovernment forestofdean greenparty planning council opposition development politics

Sid Phelps, Green Party councillor and former property and projects lead at Forest of Dean District Council, has resigned amid mounting frustration with government-imposed housing targets and political opposition within his … Read More

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 stratfordparklido stroud lido outdoorswimming community costs maintenance funding council recreation

Stratford Park Lido, a cherished outdoor swimming facility in Stroud, faces an uncertain future as operational costs continue to climb. Over recent years, the expenses required to maintain and run the lido have steadily … Read More

Monday, April 13, 2026 a46 brockworth crash roadclosure police emergency collision traffic incident safety

A serious crash has occurred on the A46 near Brockworth, prompting an immediate road closure as police and emergency services attend the scene. Motorists are advised to avoid the area while authorities work to manage the …

Monday, April 13, 2026 fire safety prohibition hereford fonezone ismartretail flats building regulations inspection

A prominent shop located in Hereford’s city centre has once again been prohibited from allowing anyone to sleep within its premises due to ongoing fire safety issues. Fone Zone, operated by Sohail Akhtar and situated on the … Read More