Shop Returns to High Street, Reviving a Beloved Community Hub 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
Council Chief Resigns, Decries “Outrageous” Target of 13,200 New Homes 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
Council Chief Resigns Over ‘Outrageous’ 13,200 Homes Target Amid Local Plan Controversy Tuesday, April 14, 2026 council resignation housing localplan greenparty development government opposition reorganisation forestofdean Green Party Councillor Sid Phelps, property and projects portfolio holder at Forest of Dean District Council, has resigned in protest, citing exhaustion from “doing the Government’s dirty work” and recent opposition from a … Read More
Stratford Park Lido: Rising Costs Force Tough Decisions 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
Stratford Park Lido: Rising Costs and Difficult Decisions Ahead Tuesday, April 14, 2026 stratfordparklido stroud swimmingpool openair community costs maintenance recreation funding decision-making Stratford Park Lido, a cherished open-air swimming pool in Stroud, is confronting a challenging future amid escalating operational and maintenance costs. Over recent years, expenses have steadily increased, leading to tough … Read More
Serious Crash on A46 Near Brockworth Shuts Road – Live Updates 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 …